Stephen Curry Surpasses LeBron and Jordan in 40-Point Games Record

Stephen Curry scores 41 points

Stephen Curry scored 41 points to lead the Golden State Warriors past the Orlando Magic Saturday, eurosport.fr reported.

The guard shot 13 of 19 from the field, adding six rebounds and six assists in the victory.

Record longevity for Warriors guard

Curry registered his 16th game with at least 40 points since turning 35 years old, eurosport.fr reported. That mark moves him past LeBron James with 15 and Michael Jordan with 12 in NBA history.

The performance brings his career total of 40-point games to 77, matching Oscar Robertson for eighth all-time.

Golden State climbs Western Conference

The victory marks the seventh win for the Warriors, placing them fourth in the Western Conference standings. eurosport.fr reported that the team achieved the streak despite the absence of Jimmy Butler due to a torn right ACL.

Curry is averaging 31.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 4.6 passes over eight appearances this season while playing under 30 minutes per contest.

Steve Kerr compares Curry to Jordan

Warriors head coach Steve Kerr drew comparisons between Curry and his former Chicago Bulls teammate Michael Jordan following Saturday’s win. “This longevity, c’est complètement dingue,” Kerr said, according to eurosport.fr, describing how the guard continues to confound opposing defenses.

Curry’s teammate Draymond Green, who has played in Golden State since his 2012 draft selection, noted that the guard continually invades defensive schemes with new approaches.

Magic acknowledge defensive struggles

Orlando player Jamal Cain acknowledged the difficulty of containing the guard after the final buzzer. “They have one of the best players in the world,” Cain said, as reported by eurosport.fr.

Curry holds career totals exceeding 26,000 points, 6,000 assists, and 5,000 rebounds.