As of November 9, only two players over 35 years old are averaging at least 20 points in the entire league. Tonight, those two guys, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, are going head-to-head for the 41st time in their careers as the Golden State Warriors roll into Houston. It’s absolutely wild to watch. Forget the farewell tours and rocking chairs; these legends are still doing what most 25-year-old hoopers can only dream of, defying what we thought was even possible for players at this stage of their careers.
Age Ain’t Nothing But a Number When You’re Steph and KD
Seriously, take a good long look at these two. While the rest of us are icing our knees after a Tuesday night rec-league run, Curry and Durant are out here torching the league. Kareem was the exception for decades, dropping 23.4 a night and making All-NBA at 38. LeBron is the more recent one. But now we’ve got *two* guys over 35 still dominating the scoring charts. Curry, for instance, is averaging 30.6 points, already boasting nights with 44 and 41 points. Through his first seven games, he was averaging an insane 1.04 points per minute. That kind of efficiency and raw scoring power at his age isn’t just skill; it’s love of the game, plus years of cold tubs, endless film sessions, and a burning desire to just absolutely take over every night.
A Legacy Forged in Rivalry and Rings
Tonight isn’t just another game, it’s another chapter in a legendary saga. These two were playoff rivals back in 2016 before joining forces in Oakland, where they snagged two titles, with Durant taking home both Finals MVPs. Their connection runs so deep they even showcased it on the global stage. Remember Paris in 2024? France was threatening an upset, and Steph swung the ball to KD at the top of the key. KD handed it right back, and Steph buried a fadeaway three over Nic Batum and Evan Fournier to put the U.S. up nine with 35 seconds left. They just know how to make each other shine when the pressure is on. Nobody seizes the moment quite like these two.
High Stakes in the Early Season
This 41st showdown comes with both teams sitting pretty at 8-3 in the standings. The Warriors are absolutely red-hot, chasing their ninth straight win. Their offense ranks second in the league right now, with Houston’s right behind them at third. Both teams are looking to rewrite their narratives after seasons that ended a little too soon. Last year, Golden State went 37-45 and got bounced in the play-in. Houston won 52 games but fell to the Lakers in the first round after Durant got hobbled. So yeah, there’s a lot at stake beyond just bragging rights. Catch the action tonight, November 11th, 2026, at 6:30 PM PT on ESPN. You can also tune in on 95.7 The Game. You do not want to miss this one.
This article was created with AI assistance and published under Seattle On Tap’s editorial standards. See our Editorial Policy.
Originally reported by Golden State of Mind.
Leave a Reply