Stephen Curry went absolutely off, dropping a ridiculous 44 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists in the Warriors’ 119-114 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, and in doing so, he tied a record with none other than LeBron James. Curry, at 38 years old, showed everyone he still has plenty left in the tank, pulling out a performance that has the whole league buzzing.
The Chef Cooked Up a Storm
Seriously, this game was a masterclass from Curry. He was unstoppable, hitting six three-pointers and making the Timberwolves pay every single time they dared send him to the charity stripe. You won’t believe this: Steph had a whopping 16 free throw attempts, and he buried every single one of them. Talk about clutch! With Yaxel Lendeborg stepping up and Anthony Edwards out of the lineup for Minnesota, Golden State absolutely needed every single one of those buckets to snag the W.
Curry Joins the King in Elite Company
Even when people are whispering that he might be past his prime, Curry just keeps setting records. This wasn’t just any big game. The Warriors official account dropped the news after the win, confirming that Stephen Curry has now tied LeBron James for the most 40-point games ever recorded by a player after turning 35. That’s right, the King himself! This was Curry’s 15th such game since hitting 35, putting him right there with James. For perspective, even Michael Jordan, the GOAT for many, is third on that list with 12. Curry has already surpassed MJ in a different record, and now he’s showing Father Time that he’s still got the juice, just like LeBron, who’s still playing at a high level well into his 40s.
This explosive performance is a massive boost for the Warriors, who were honestly struggling to kick off the season. If Curry can keep channeling this kind of magic, especially with Lendeborg evolving into a legitimate productive NBA starter, then maybe, just maybe, Warriors fans can start dreaming big again for what this season could become.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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