April 1, 2025, will go down as a historic date in NBA history. In a night for the ages, Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry and Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic put on performances that rewrote the record books.
Curry dropped 52 points, leading the Warriors to a 134-125 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies while Jokic erupted for 61 points in a triple-double effort despite Denver falling short.
The NBA confirmed it was the first time in league history that multiple former MVPs scored 50 or more points on the same night, marking an unprecedented moment for basketball fans worldwide.
APRIL 1, 2025: A HISTORIC DATE
Tonight, Stephen Curry scored 52 PTS and Nikola Jokić scored 61 PTS.
It's the first date in NBA HISTORY where multiple former MVP winners scored 50+ PTS pic.twitter.com/2SGCnhtlWr
— NBA (@NBA) April 2, 2025
Curry was electric, hitting 12-of-20 from beyond the arc, nearly matching his career-high for three-pointers in a game. He finished just two triples shy of breaking the single-game record held by former teammate Klay Thompson.
Adding to his legendary night, Curry became just the third player ever to record at least 50 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and five steals in a single game, joining Rick Barry and Anthony Davis in that exclusive club.
Meanwhile, Jokic delivered a historic stat line of his own. His 61 points were the highest by any player this season and set a new benchmark for the most points in a triple-double.
He played an exhausting 52 minutes and 38 seconds, never stepping off the floor after halftime while recording 10 rebounds and 10 assists.
With both Curry and Jokic etching their names deeper into NBA lore, this unforgettable night will be remembered as a testament to the brilliance of two of the game's greatest talents.
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This story was originally published April 2, 2025 at 2:25 AM.