The Golden State Warriors had a strong shot at boosting their record to 14-12 on Friday night, but ultimately fell short in a thrilling Western Conference matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Entering the fourth quarter with a three-point advantage, the Dubs were outscored 39-29 in the final frame, resulting in a 127-120 loss to the team that reached the 2024 Western Conference Finals.
Despite the defeat, there was a silver lining for Golden State: Stephen Curry made a triumphant return to the lineup after missing multiple games due to a right quad contusion, and he etched his name deeper into the NBA record books with a performance for the ages.
“Steph Curry passes Michael Jordan for the most 35-point games after turning 30 years old,” Real Sports announced on X/Twitter following Curry’s explosive 39-point outing against the Timberwolves.
Curry wasted no time shaking off the rust from his pre-Thanksgiving injury, delivering a masterclass in efficient scoring that showcased why he’s still one of the league’s elite at 37.
The four-time NBA champion dazzled with his signature shot fakes that left defenders airborne, allowing him to weave into the paint and convert layups from impossible angles against a formidable Timberwolves defense anchored by Anthony Edwards.
In just 32 minutes, Curry erupted for 39 points on an impressive 50% shooting from the field and 40% from beyond the arc—stats that not only propelled him past Michael Jordan, arguably the greatest player in basketball history, but also marked a milestone never achieved before in the NBA.
This record-breaking feat underscores Curry’s unparalleled efficiency and longevity, as he continues to shoulder the Warriors’ offensive burden in their push for playoff contention. Expect more historic nights from the Davidson alum as he keeps rewriting the rules of the game.