Stephen Curry was in beast mode on Thursday night against the Orlando Magic as he racked up 56 points, including 12 three-pointers. The Golden State Warriors talisman was at his absolute best against the Magic as he was able to put on a show for the fans.
Curry made 16 of 25 shots, including 12 3-pointers, the most by a player this season. He also was 12-for-12 from the free throw line.
This was his 14th career 50-point game, equaling LeBron James and Rick Barry for seventh most in NBA history. The Warriors registered a 121-115 win and Curry was the star of the show.
“We’re spoiled around here,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. “We’re used to it, but it never gets old watching, I can tell you that. I think the fans here tonight, even the Magic fans, they know they’re witnessing the greatest shooter ever and one of the greatest performers ever.
“It’s not just the shots going in, it’s just the fluidity, the beauty of his movement and motion and his audacity — the shots that he’s willing to take. He’s an incredible performer and he put on quite a show tonight.”
In the third quarter, Curry outscored the Magic 22-21 and the opposition coach Jamahl Mosley also shared words of praise for the veteran. The Warriors were trailing by 17 points at one point but Curry was able to turn the tables.
“Great player. He had a heck of a night,” Orlando coach Jamahl Mosley said. “In that third quarter, [I’ll] have to go back, look at it and see exactly where we let go of the rope.”
Orlando Magic crowd knew they were witnessing a magician at work and they applauded Curry in the second half.
“There’s certain arenas,” Curry said. “Obviously, I’ve had a couple of good games here, but it just looks different. You feel different energy. Our fan base has grown a little bit. I know the home team never likes that, but it’s just good energy in here and the fans seem to be into it and they love when a show starts to happen. So I look forward to playing here. Obviously only get one time a year and it’s delivered pretty much every time.”
The Warriors will next take on the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday.
