Stephen Curry's 56-Point Performance Leads Warriors to Victory Over Magic

Image credits: Source Link

Stephen Curry put on a show Thursday night, scoring 56 points, including 12 3-pointers, to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 121-115 win over the Orlando Magic. Curry's performance marked his 14th career 50-point game, tying him with LeBron James and Rick Barry for seventh most in NBA history. He has nine such games at age 30 or older, the most in NBA history, according to ESPN Research. Curry made 16 of 25 shots, including 12 3-pointers, the most by a player this season, and was 12-for-12 from the free throw line.

The Warriors were trailing by 17 points near the end of the first half, but Curry's outburst in the third quarter helped turn the game around. He outscored the Magic 22-21 in the quarter, making 6 of 8 shots, including four 3-pointers. The Warriors have won five straight games and are a half-game behind the LA Clippers for sixth in the Western Conference standings. Curry's performance was also notable for its timing, coming on February 27, a date that has been significant for him in the past. He had his first 50-point game on this date in 2013 and also scored 46 points and made 12 3-pointers on this date in 2014.

Curry's teammates were impressed by his performance, with Draymond Green saying that Curry has been "dialed in" since the trade for Jimmy Butler earlier this month. Butler himself was impressed by Curry's shooting ability, saying that it's "not just the shots going in, it's the fluidity, the beauty of his movement and motion." The Warriors are surging, going 7-1 since trading for Butler, and Curry's performance is a big reason why. He has said that the arrival of Butler has revitalized him, giving him a chance to play in meaningful games the rest of the season and an opportunity to potentially make some noise in the playoffs.

The game was also notable for its atmosphere, with the Kia Center sounding like a Golden State home crowd at times. Curry has said that he loves playing in Orlando, in part due to the large contingent of Warriors and Curry fans who often attend games there. The Magic, on the other hand, were left to ponder what might have been, with coach Jamahl Mosley saying that his team needs to go back and look at what went wrong in the third quarter. The Warriors' win was a significant one, as it kept them in the hunt for a playoff spot in the Western Conference.

Here are the match scores and player statistics from the game:

• Match score: Golden State Warriors 121, Orlando Magic 115
• Stephen Curry: 56 points, 12 3-pointers, 12-for-12 free throws
• Draymond Green: 10 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists
• Jordan Poole: 20 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists

The Warriors will look to continue their winning streak in their next game, while the Magic will try to bounce back from the tough loss. With Curry playing at this level, the Warriors are a team to watch in the Western Conference.

warrior curry magic golden player orlando stephen state game stat