Stephen Curry set the record straight with a dantesque performance against the Blazers last night: 62 points, his new career record, and victory for the Warriors (137-122).
The NBA was still awaiting the first individual card at 50 points. Stephen Curry has moved straight to the next level. 62 pawns. 62 pawns registered by the leader of the Warriors in a victory against the Trail Blazers (137-122) last night. His new career scoring record. A mind-boggling performance that left his trainer Steve Kerr in admiration: “It’s a privilege to coach him. Not only because of his talent but also the way he behaves. “
Despite a much less starred cast than usual at his side, Curry refused to force since the start of the season. The defenders got down to two, three and sometimes even four (true!) And he continued to serve his distinguished teammates – like Kelly Oubre or Andrew Wiggins – despite their disappointment on shots. Despite the fact that he is much better able to bring in baskets. He knew his time would come.
Even there, his 62 points, he planted them without overdoing it. 18 of 31 on shots, 8 of 16 from behind the arc and 18 of 19 on free throws. It was simply unplayable for the opposing defense. Too quick and too skillful. Too hot from the start, too, with 22 points scored in the first quarter time to set the tone and get into the rhythm. Once confident, nothing could stop him.
62 points in 36 minutes. No player had scored so much in such a short time since Kobe Bryant in 2005 (62 points in 33 minutes against Dallas). Moreover, Curry is, at 32, the second oldest player in history to reach this plateau, again after the Black Mamba. 62 points is also two more than Damian Lillard (32) and CJ McCollum (28) in cumulative last night. With the victory for the Warriors who thus balance their record with now three successes in six matches.
