On Sunday night (Jan. 25, 2026), the Golden State Warriors cruised to a 111-85 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves – a rescheduled game from Saturday due to tragic unrest in Minneapolis (fatal shooting of an ICU nurse by a federal agent, sparking mass protests). This was the first of a rare back-to-back between the two teams.
In the win, Stephen Curry officially surpassed Basketball Hall of Famer John Havlicek to claim 20th place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list with 26,396 career points after 17 seasons.
Curry – a 12-time All-Star and two-time MVP – continues to cement his legacy: he remains the NBA’s all-time leader in three-pointers and the Warriors’ all-time points leader. The blowout improved Golden State to 26-21, holding 8th in the Western Conference.
LeBron Still No. 1 – Curry Has Room to Climb Current all-time scoring leaderboard:
- LeBron James leads with 42,786 points.
- Curry (26,396) just passed Havlicek.
At his current season average of 27.4 PPG, with roughly 60 games remaining (this season + next if he continues), Curry could add 950–1,000 points – enough to pass Elvin Hayes (12th all-time). At 37, Curry’s contract runs through 2026-27 – his future beyond that is uncertain, but his status as one of the greatest ever is already secure.
Steve Kerr: “One of the Strangest and Saddest Games I’ve Ever Been Involved In” Postgame, Steve Kerr reflected on the heavy atmosphere:
“The feeling in the stands was very strange; it was one of the strangest and saddest games I have ever experienced, and you could feel it in the atmosphere, completely subdued.
You could tell they were dealing with everything that’s happened and what the city has been through. It was a tough night. We won and we’re happy, but the atmosphere was tough.”
The game was played under a cloud – fans and players visibly affected by the tragedy outside the arena. The Warriors and Timberwolves will rematch Monday in Minneapolis.
Warriors Stay Competitive Despite Key Absences The win came at a critical time:
- Jimmy Butler is out for the season (ACL).
- Jonathan Kuminga is sidelined with a bone bruise in his left knee – likely out until after the Feb. 5 deadline.
- Curry, Melton, and Horford were questionable earlier but Curry played and led the charge.
This performance showed Golden State can still dominate when defense locks in and Curry is on – vital as they battle to avoid the Play-In.
Curry’s Quiet Greatness Curry hasn’t commented specifically on the milestone yet, but his focus remains on the team. As the Warriors rebuild around him and the young core, moments like this reinforce his role as the franchise’s heart and soul.
Warriors Nation – Curry keeps climbing the all-time scoring list. Where do you see him finishing? Top 10? Higher? Drop your thoughts below! Skol Warriors!