The Golden State Warriors picked up a crucial 134-125 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night, keeping their playoff hopes alive in the ultra-competitive Western Conference.
With the season winding down and every game carrying major implications, Steph Curry delivered a legendary performance, finishing with a near 50-point triple-double. In just 37 minutes, the two-time MVP put up 52 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists, and 12 three-pointers, sealing the win for Golden State.
Curry's record-breaking night saw him surpass major career milestones, including passing LeBron James for the most 50-point games in NBA history (via StatMamba).
He also broke Klay Thompson's record for the most games with 12+ three-pointers (4). Curry's performance sent social media into a frenzy, with his wife Ayesha Curry even taking to Instagram Stories to acknowledge his greatness.
Resharing the Warriors' post detailing her husband's historic game, Ayesha Curry acknowledged the big time performance.
Aside from Curry, the Warriors also had help from Jimmy Butler, who contributed 27 points, six rebounds, and four assists, while Draymond Green added 13 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists-the 33rd triple double of his career.
With the victory, the Warriors improve to 44-31, moving to fifth in the West, just two wins behind the 4th-seeded Los Angeles Lakers (46-29) with seven games left.
Up next, Golden State will kick off a stretch of games against three of the top-four teams in the Western Conference, beginning with a pivotal showdown against the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday. The game against LA could serve as a playoff preview, with both teams set to face off in the first round as it stands.
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This story was originally published April 2, 2025 at 12:53 AM.