Stephen Curry showed a jaw-dropping performance on Tuesday night, leading the Golden State Warriors to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 134-125 victory with a staggering 52-point effort. Curry's outstanding performance, including 12 3-pointers, helped the Warriors surpass Memphis to finish fifth in the Western Conference. Curry's shooting was extraordinary, reaching 12 of 20 out of the arc and scoring 52 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists, 5 steals and 1 block. The victory also gave Golden State a 3-1 season series defeat to the Grizzlies, which gave them a vital two-game lead in the standings.
Curry's outstanding first half, he scored 32 points and scored 8 of 10 3-pointers, setting the tone for the game in advance. Warriors coach Steve Kerr, in awe of Curry with his ability to score on his defenders, calling his performance “incredible.” This is Curry's 27th game, with at least 10 three-pointers, expanding his NBA record. He also passed Jerry West on the historical scoring roster, which was an exciting time for Curry, who reflected West's legacy in the NBA.
Although Curry was a brilliant night, his longtime teammate Draymond Green downplayed the show when asked if it was Curry's best. Green, who has been playing with Curry for 15 years, noted that there is only one game that is too many. Still, Curry’s display reminds him of his greatness and his leadership continues to carry the Warriors.
With the victory, Golden State improved to a 44-31 record, leading Memphis in the standings. The Warriors are now looking forward to a showdown with LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday, with both teams competing for higher seeds in the Western Conference playoffs. Curry's hot streak continues and his role in the Warriors' playoffs remains vital as the season enters its final game.
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