Curry Destroys Spurs Again: Ties Jordan with 40 Points

Stephen Curry: A Historic Night in San Antonio

Warriors star Stephen Curry starred in a memorable night in San Antonio, which began with a gesture that caught everyone’s attention. Curry took to the court with some Kobe 6s, a nod to the world of sports footwear, indicating his openness to new opportunities. “New beginnings,” he declared. The game culminated with Curry at the free throw line, with the game on the line and the roar of the fans in his ears. He scored both shots, sealing a crucial victory for the Warriors with an impressive performance of 49 points.

I don’t wonder if he’s going to make them or not. I think everyone expects it.

Steve Kerr, Warriors coach

With the score against by one point, Curry forced a foul from De’Aaron Fox with 6.4 seconds remaining. The atmosphere intensified as Victor Wembanyama urged the fans to cheer, seeking to pressure Curry. Absolutely. I played with that. Curry, far from being intimidated, responded to the provocation, asking the fans to make more noise. Then, calmly, he scored the second free throw and, after an effective defense in the last second, secured the victory for the Warriors. The previous Wednesday, Curry had already demonstrated his worth with 46 points, showing his dominance from the free throw line. With 15 of 16 free throws scored that night, and an impressive 66 of 70 on the season, Curry is on his way to leading the league in percentage for the sixth time in his career.

Before Friday’s game, Curry was informed that he had surpassed 40 points for the 43rd time since his 30th birthday, just one short of Michael Jordan’s record of 44. By scoring a three-pointer in the last quarter, Curry reached 40 points and celebrated with a gesture reminiscent of Jordan. “I did it backward,” Curry said. “It’s the second time I’ve done it. It’s a cool thing from an individual achievement perspective. Longevity is something I pride myself on.” This was the first time Curry scored more than 40 points in consecutive games since 2022, a timely moment for a Warriors team that needed to recover after a losing streak away from home. Curry, who had been absent due to illness, returned with force, showing a new vitality in the games against the Spurs. According to GeniusIQ, Curry scored 28 points on jump shots, his highest figure since 2015. Curry attributed part of his success to a speech by his coach, Steve Kerr, who referenced the importance of teamwork. Curry acknowledged that night he was “the lead singer,” making headlines with his choice of sneakers and silencing the fans with his spectacular performance.