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Stephen Curry delivered another electrifying performance, sinking 12 three-pointers for the third time in his career to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 121-115 victory over the Orlando Magic. The 36-year-old sharpshooter posted a season-high 56 points, propelling the Warriors to their fifth consecutive win. Curry was particularly dominant in the third quarter, scoring 22 points—outscoring Orlando's entire team, who managed just 21.
One of the game’s standout moments came at the end of the second quarter when Curry hit a stunning buzzer-beater from deep within his own
half. His remarkable scoring efficiency saw him achieve the 55-point milestone on just 25 shots, the second-fewest in NBA history for such a performance, behind James Harden’s 24-shot outing with the Rockets in 2019.
Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was full of praise for his star player. "I think the fans here tonight, even the Magic fans, know they’re witnessing the greatest shooter ever and one of the greatest performers ever," Kerr said. "It’s not just about the shots going in—it’s the fluidity, the beauty of his movement, and his audacity in taking those shots. He put on quite a show tonight."
Curry’s career-best scoring game remains his 62-point performance against the Portland Trail Blazers in 2021. He has now recorded three games with at least 12 three-pointers, with his personal best of 13 coming against the New Orleans Pelicans in 2016. His latest display also marked his 14th career 50-point game and the 26th time he has hit 10 or more three-pointers in a single game.
Despite his heroics, Curry fell just two three-pointers short of the all-time single-game record of 14, set by former teammate Klay Thompson in 2018.
Curry’s efficiency was staggering, as he converted 12 of his 19 attempts from beyond the arc and went a flawless 12-for-12 from the free-throw line. He also contributed four rebounds, three assists, and two steals.
"It never gets old," Kerr said of Curry’s brilliance, acknowledging the strong support for the Warriors star even in Orlando. Many fans in the crowd wore Curry’s No. 30 jersey, while others simply got swept up in the spectacle.
Meanwhile, in Milwaukee, Giannis Antetokounmpo powered the Bucks to a 121-112 win over the Denver Nuggets, recording 28 points, 19 rebounds, and seven assists.
Despite another stellar performance from reigning MVP Nikola Jokić, who notched his 27th triple-double of the season with 32 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists, the Nuggets faltered late. Jokić was held to just six points in the fourth quarter as the Bucks tightened up defensively, securing their fifth win in six games.
"We have so much patience," Antetokounmpo said of the Bucks’ ability to pull away in the final stretch. "We made some shots and defensively, we just made it tough for them.
One of the game’s standout moments came at the end of the second quarter when Curry hit a stunning buzzer-beater from deep within his own
half. His remarkable scoring efficiency saw him achieve the 55-point milestone on just 25 shots, the second-fewest in NBA history for such a performance, behind James Harden’s 24-shot outing with the Rockets in 2019.
Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was full of praise for his star player. "I think the fans here tonight, even the Magic fans, know they’re witnessing the greatest shooter ever and one of the greatest performers ever," Kerr said. "It’s not just about the shots going in—it’s the fluidity, the beauty of his movement, and his audacity in taking those shots. He put on quite a show tonight."
Curry’s career-best scoring game remains his 62-point performance against the Portland Trail Blazers in 2021. He has now recorded three games with at least 12 three-pointers, with his personal best of 13 coming against the New Orleans Pelicans in 2016. His latest display also marked his 14th career 50-point game and the 26th time he has hit 10 or more three-pointers in a single game.
Despite his heroics, Curry fell just two three-pointers short of the all-time single-game record of 14, set by former teammate Klay Thompson in 2018.
Curry’s efficiency was staggering, as he converted 12 of his 19 attempts from beyond the arc and went a flawless 12-for-12 from the free-throw line. He also contributed four rebounds, three assists, and two steals.
"It never gets old," Kerr said of Curry’s brilliance, acknowledging the strong support for the Warriors star even in Orlando. Many fans in the crowd wore Curry’s No. 30 jersey, while others simply got swept up in the spectacle.
Meanwhile, in Milwaukee, Giannis Antetokounmpo powered the Bucks to a 121-112 win over the Denver Nuggets, recording 28 points, 19 rebounds, and seven assists.
Despite another stellar performance from reigning MVP Nikola Jokić, who notched his 27th triple-double of the season with 32 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists, the Nuggets faltered late. Jokić was held to just six points in the fourth quarter as the Bucks tightened up defensively, securing their fifth win in six games.
"We have so much patience," Antetokounmpo said of the Bucks’ ability to pull away in the final stretch. "We made some shots and defensively, we just made it tough for them.
