Stephen Curry scores 41 points to break LeBron James record
Stephen Curry scored 41 points for the Golden State Warriors in a 126-119 overtime victory against the Orlando Magic at Chase Center.
The performance pushed Curry’s career total of 40-point games after turning 35 to 16. That mark moved him past LeBron James, who has 15 such games, for the most in NBA history.
Michael Jordan sits third on the all-time list with 12 games of 40 points or more after his 35th birthday. Curry reached the milestone just days after tying James with a 44-point game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
How Stephen Curry dismantled Orlando Magic defense
Curry played 35 minutes and 45 seconds during the matchup. He shot 13 of 19 from the field, including 5 of 10 from beyond the 3-point line.
He also converted all 10 of his free-throw attempts. Beyond his game-high scoring total, Curry added six rebounds and six assists.
The 38-year-old guard recorded his second 40-point game of the season. He has scored 30 points or more in four of his last five appearances.
Golden State Warriors secure seventh straight win in overtime
The Magic erased a deficit and outscored the Warriors in the third quarter to force an extra session after a 110-110 tie through four quarters. Curry took over in overtime to secure the result.
He scored through contact for a basket-count play and added a decisive layup in the extra period. The victory extended Golden State’s winning streak to seven games.
The Warriors finished the night with a 126-119 final score after outscoring Orlando 16-9 in overtime. Chase Center hosted the contest.
All-Time 40-Point Games After Age 35
| Rank | Player | Games |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stephen Curry | 16 |
| 2 | LeBron James | 15 |
| 3 | Michael Jordan | 12 |
Warriors and Magic scoring by quarter
Golden State built early momentum by scoring 31 points in the first quarter and 26 in the second. Orlando responded with 37 points in the third quarter and 32 in the fourth to erase the gap.
The quarter-by-quarter scoring for the Warriors read 31, 26, 20, 33, and 16 in overtime. The Magic posted 19, 22, 37, 32, and 9 points across the same periods.
Curry’s scoring efficiency anchored the offense while the team preserved its unblemished run over the last seven outings.
