Stephen Curry delivered a standout performance on Wednesday night, scoring 46 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a convincing victory over the San Antonio Spurs. He dazzled on the court with his scoring skills during this stellar outing. It was his second consecutive game of 40-plus points — a milestone he hasn’t reached in back-to-back games since 2022. Like the first, this game was played at the Chase Center. Once again, Curry was out of this world, putting on a dribbling display for the ages.
One of the keys to Curry’s offensive onslaught was his 15-of-16 free throw shooting, which added to the scoring explosion. With this effort, he cements himself as one of the most effective free throw shooters in the league. Currently, he stands at 66 of 70 from the line this season, placing him in contention to lead the league in free throw percentage for the sixth time in his career.
Perhaps the most impressive part of Curry’s performance Wednesday was the fact that he scored 28 points on jump shots created off the dribble. This would be the most jumpers of that type he’s hit in a game since 2015. Whether shooting from outside or attacking the rim, his scoring versatility had the Spurs defense scrambling. With his incredible throw ons, he really made the crowd hush.
Curry was only recently returning to the lineup after an illness that forced him to miss three games. In his return, he wasn’t himself and only dropped 13 points. He soon roared back, showing the resilience and skill, both of which have been hallmarks of his career, like few in history.
When he looked back on all that he accomplished, Curry came to appreciate the great meaning of individual accomplishments and lasting the test of time in the game.
“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 surprise sneaker selection for the warm-up piqued interest and made news. It drew an obscuring blinds-drawn intimacy over his performance that night, creating an interesting contrast.
Curry’s scoring against the Spurs included nine three-pointers, further cementing his status as one of the league’s premier sharpshooters. In his penultimate game, as the Spurs were kneeling to him, he managed to pile up an astonishing 49 points. This accomplishment proved he was capable of playing at a very high level in that matchup.
Over the course of a long season, Curry’s amazing scoring efficiency will start to show. His adeptness at stepping up when the heat is on will be imperative to Golden State’s efforts to make another postseason run. The team’s continued reliance on his scoring and leadership is most apparent during tough stretches.
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