Only a few days ago, former Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins issued a stark warning to NBA teams regarding the formidable threat posed by the veteran point guard Stephen Curry. He went so far as to admit that he felt scared facing Curry.
While the former Sacramento Kings center was talking about facing him in the playoffs, the Warriors’ star has just proved that Cousins’ concerns are real.
On Thursday, Feb. 27, the Warriors locked horns with the Orlando Magic. Curry was in full rage as he decimated the Magic’s defense and registered a performance that will be talked about for a long time. The 11-time NBA All-Star scored at will, stashing a whopping 56 points on 16-of-25 shooting, nailing 12 3-pointers.
Social Media Was Lit With Praise for Stephen Curry
The basketball world went berserk over Curry’s blown-out performance. Fans and experts alike flooded the social media with good words for the four-time NBA Finals champion.
Curry started slow, making his first shot almost four minutes into the game — a deep 28-footer for the Warriors’ opening points. The Magic took control early, leading 34-23 after the first quarter, but Curry kept the Warriors in the fight.
By the second quarter, he was heating up. He scored 16 points, including a ridiculous 49-foot buzzer-beater before halftime that had fans on their feet. That shot cut Orlando’s lead to 66-52 and gave Golden State the momentum they needed.
Hoop Central didn’t hold back on praise, citing his stats and acknowledging his greatness:
“STEPH CURRY TONIGHT:
56 POINTS
16/25 FGM
12/19 3PM
12/12 FTM
GREATEST SHOOTER EVER”
STEPH CURRY TONIGHT:
56 POINTS
16/25 FGM
12/19 3PM
12/12 FTMGREATEST SHOOTER EVER (via @realapp_) pic.twitter.com/rmztvor2Wd
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) February 28, 2025
Curry’s 12 made 3s also added to his record-breaking legacy. This wasn’t just another high-scoring game; it was efficiency at its peak. With 56 points and zero fouls, Curry joined an exclusive list of just four players — Wilt Chamberlain, LeBron James, Damian Lillard, and now himself — to have accomplished this feat multiple times in NBA history.
NBA on ESPN highlighted just how far ahead he is in terms of long-range shooting:
“Most games with 9+ 3-pointers made in NBA history:
45 — Steph Curry
14 — Damian Lillard
12 — Klay Thompson
Unbelievable 🤯”
Most games with 9+ 3-pointers made in NBA history:
45 — Steph Curry
14 — Damian Lillard
12 — Klay ThompsonUnbelievable 🤯 pic.twitter.com/YgfZFmcT6e
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) February 28, 2025
Curry’s brilliance becomes even more impressive when considering his age. Most players see their numbers decline in their mid-30s, but Curry continues to prove he’s far from slowing down. According to StatMamba, he is now the oldest player ever to record multiple 20-point quarters in a season.
Real Sports summed it up perfectly, highlighting Curry’s achievement: “OLDEST PLAYER WITH MULTIPLE 55-PT GAMES EVER”
OLDEST PLAYER WITH MULTIPLE 55-PT GAMES EVER pic.twitter.com/HLSGk8vs4L
— Real Sports (@realapp_) February 28, 2025
By the time the fourth quarter rolled around, he had already piled up 43 points on 9-of-14 shooting from deep.
With 5:20 left in the game, the Warriors were still locked in a tight battle, but Curry wouldn’t be denied; he had scored 43 points by then. He closed out strong, securing a 121-115 victory for Golden State and adding yet another unforgettable chapter to his storied career.
SleeperHoops conveyed the feeling across the basketball world with a simple yet powerful reaction: “Greatest of All-Time.”
Greatest of All-Time
— SleeperHoops (@Sleeper_Hoops) February 28, 2025
Meanwhile, the NBA official X handle also celebrated Curry’s performances with a heartfelt message on X:
“STEPHEN CURRY YOU ARE UNREAL. 🤯🤯
CASUAL BUZZER BEATER FROM 3/4 COURT TO END THE HALF 🎯🎯🎯”
STEPHEN CURRY YOU ARE UNREAL 🤯🤯
CASUAL BUZZER BEATER FROM 3/4 COURT TO END THE HALF 🎯🎯🎯 pic.twitter.com/CdHcVxpe5W
— NBA (@NBA) February 28, 2025
NBA TV praised Curry’s performance and pointed out his 14th career 50+ point game: “STEPH CURRY WAS UNSTOPPABLE TONIGHT. 🔥
@StephenCurry30 earns his 14th career 50-PT game & ties Klay Thompson for MOST games with 12+ 3PT made (3) 📈”
STEPH CURRY WAS UNSTOPPABLE TONIGHT 🔥@StephenCurry30 earns his 14th career 50-PT game & ties Klay Thompson for MOST games with 12+ 3PT made (3) 📈 pic.twitter.com/Cgx3ZKeChx
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 28, 2025
Curry is nearly undeniably the best when it comes to deep shooting. He now has 26 games with 10+ made 3s. To put that in perspective, Thompson, Lillard, James Harden, Anthony Edwards, Ray Allen, and Kobe Bryant have 25 combined.
With this win, the Warriors are now seventh in the Western Conference with a 32-27 record. If Curry continues his momentum, it won’t be surprising if the Warriors enter the playoffs as the strongest contender.
