The teeth rattled on the court, as NBA superstar Stephen Curry stole the show. Stephen Curry drops 52 points on the Grizzlies Curry scored 52 points and led his Warriors to a thrilling 135-130 comeback victory against the Grizzlies on Wednesday night. Curry’s performance served as a reminder of his ridiculous offensive talent and scoring prowess. At 37 years of age, he displayed his typical tenaciousness and talent on the hardwood.
Curry responded by taking the roof off MSG, hitting a season high 12 three-palls as part of an offensive onslaught. Beyond the three point line, 12 of his 20 attempts swished the net. He came away from the game hitting 16 of 31 attempts from the field, leaving no questions about his efficiency and precision. This win signaled Curry’s 27th game with 10+ threes. He now cements his status as the player with the most games reaching this milestone in NBA history.
The first half was Curry’s masterpiece, making his first five shots overall in addition to making four three-pointers. His relentless scoring added synergy to that Grizzlies’ defense while taking away its star-maker ability, rendering him a virtually unstoppable force. His coach, Steve Kerr, said it was hard to believe the type of performance Curry was having after seeing Curry’s last three-pointer of the half go in.
“Just incredible. 52 points with people draped all over him all game long. The conditioning, the skill, the audacity, the belief — it’s just incredible to watch Steph at work.” – Steve Kerr
As Curry continues to defy age and expectations, his performance has not only contributed to the Warriors’ success but captivated fans and analysts alike. His body state and technical ability are just magnificent. They put a spotlight on a player who nobody thought would be here thriving 11 seasons in, suffering from years of physical tolls that plagued the league.
Klay Thompson, who ranks second in games with at least 10 made three-pointers, watched in awe as Curry demonstrated why he is often regarded as one of the greatest shooters in NBA history. The unselfishness, communication and synergy between the two stars has been so very pivotal for the Warriors this season.
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