The last time Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors played in Memphis, the point guard did not score a single field goal and his team suffered a 51-point loss. However, on Tuesday night, there was no repeat of that disaster.
The guard led the Bay Area team with a masterful performance, sinking 12 triples on his way to 52 points in their victory over the Memphis Grizzlies by a score of 134-125.
The triumph allowed the Warriors to surpass Memphis in the Western Conference standings, moving into the fifth position. Furthermore, by winning the season series 3-1, they gained an effective two-game lead over the Tennessee team in the playoff race.
Curry started hot, hitting his first five shots, including four triples. By halftime, he had already scored 32 points with an impressive 11 of 16 from the field and 8 of 10 from beyond the arc. It was his 27th game with at least 10 made threes, solidifying his position as the all-time leader in that category, well ahead of his former teammate Klay Thompson, who is second with nine such games.
His performance of 52 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists marked the first time a Warriors player had put up those numbers since Rick Barry scored 64 points with 10 rebounds and 9 assists in 1974. Furthermore, Curry surpassed Jerry West on the NBA's all-time scoring list, moving into the 25th spot. "It was a special moment. In his memory, for what he meant to our organization, the league, and the basketball world. He is the logo," he said emotionally.
Coach Steve Kerr praised Curry's performance, calling it "amazing" and stating that he continues to be surprised even after 11 years of watching him play. However, Draymond Green, his teammate of 15 seasons, downplayed the idea that this was his best game. "Not at all. Not even close," he said. "I've played with him for a long time. I can't say which has been his best game, but it definitely wasn't this one."
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