On Friday night, the already-dangerous Stephen Curry provided an avalanche of excitement. He scored an eye-popping 49 points, powering the Golden State Warriors to a heart-stopping comeback 109-108 win over the mighty San Antonio Spurs. As nuts as that all sounds, what Curry has done is even more incredible thus far. It’s the first time he’s managed to do so since 2022. His offensive firepower emboldened the Warriors to save the season after an 11-30 start. Even in his most recent absence while fighting covid, he was still making a difference.
Curry’s shooting was impressive throughout the game. He ended up hitting 15/16 free throws on the night! With that, he goes up to 66-for-70 for the season from the line, which is pretty decent. That he’s nevertheless delivered such a stellar performance shouldn’t be understated. Because of this, he is currently headed to a free throw percentage for the sixth time in his career.
No one would have guessed that the game would end with such an electrifying duel in the fourth quarter. Then Curry hit a three-pointer, blasting him over 40 points! Just like that, his jitters were gone as he confidently jogged down the court. To that, with an enormous grin on his face, he held up two fingers, then three. He didn’t end his subversion of proper decorum there. He strolled out into the stands and jokingly encouraged them to make more noise, then set his sights on Spurs’ rookie phenom Victor Wembanyama.
Curry’s recent return from illness included a down performance in his first game back, scoring just 13 points. He surprisingly responded with a great game against the Spurs just days earlier, pouring in 46 points. He rebounded, as he so often did, proving his mettle and magic. In both matchups against San Antonio, he appeared spry and re-energized.
Sure, Curry was great at the charity stripe, but it went so much deeper. He showed off his shooting versatility by raining in 28 points with off-the-dribble jumpers. This performance underscores his unique ability to create shots under pressure, making him one of the most formidable scorers in the league.
With the latest addition to his resume, Curry joins the ranks of legendary basketball star Michael Jordan. In fact, playing at age 40, he’s done what he just accomplished today for the 43rd time since he turned 30. He expressed pride in his enduring performance, saying:
“I threw it up backward though. That’s the second time I’ve done that. But that’s pretty cool just from an individual accomplishment perspective. Longevity is something I pride myself on.” – Stephen Curry
Curry’s ability to perform at such a high level consistently continues to be a focal point for the Warriors as they push through the season. His contributions are key and even more so as the team tries to stay on top of their league competitors.
As the season progresses, fans will undoubtedly keep a close eye on Curry’s free throw percentage, alongside his ability to deliver high-scoring games. Of course, this was before his explosive outburst against the Spurs underscoring that talent. His elite shooting efficiency has made him a much-needed player for Golden State on the cusp of another championship run.
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