“As a person and a basketball player, there’s not going to be anything you can say about me or to me that’s going to affect that. “Cue the Jordan meme, right?” Curry said following the game, according to ESPN’s Nick Friedell. RTÉ.ie is the website of Raidió Teilifís Éireann, Ireland's National Public Service Media. Stephen Curry equaled a record held by the late Kobe Bryant on Sunday night, as he erupted for a career-high 62 points in the Golden State Warriors' … Follow USA TODAY NBA writer Mark Medina on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. When you win and you sustain that, you’re always going to have a target on your back and try to poke holes. And the Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic posted a triple-double on the way to a 124-109 rout of the Minnesota Timberwolves. “Just because of all the talk that has been going around,” Green said. As far as career highs in points, Steph Curry’s career high in points is 54 points when he scored his career best in a nationally-televised game against the New York Knicks. Curry has usually had a ton of talent around him, so having the opportunity to go for 50 was not a necessity. Curry also addressed […] While the NBA went ahead and carried out a non-traditional All-Star game, they delivered with a skills challenge, three-point contest and Slam Dunk contest. He’ll have another bad game at some point, and they’ll keep talking.”. This season? Zach Lavine dropped 39 points to lead the Chicago Bulls over the Dallas Mavericks 118-108. Curry and Green are still a dynamic duo, but they have teamed up with a Wiseman, the No. That would be the only thing that I can think of that people would criticize him. Stephen Curry delivers throwback performance with career-high 62 points Published 2021-01-06 06:03:22 LOS ANGELES - Two-time MVP Stephen Curry got his swagger back on Sunday night, scoring a career-high 62 points as the Golden State Warriors outgunned the … Curry won the event for the second time in his storied career, knocking down the final money ball to edge out Mike Conley with a 28-point showing in the second round. Steph Curry posted a career-high 62 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 137-122 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. “Everybody is always going to try to find a reason to nitpick something Steph does, whether it's that you haven’t won a Finals MVP or you haven’t carried a team,’” Green said. Curry shot only 40.9% in the the Warriors’ first four games during their 1-3 start last season before fracturing his right thumb and sitting out all but one game afterwards. Curry’s numbers also haven't have looked as dominant without Durant, Iguodala and Thompson surrounding him. I never run from it.”. Although Damian Lillard took it upon himself to try to bring Portland back into the contest, there was no stopping Curry's offensive barrage. He delivered that message loud and clear on Sunday night. Curry goes off for career-high 62 points in win vs. Blazers (2:31) Steph Curry goes nuclear, scoring a career-high 62 points to lead the Warriors as they earn a hard-fought 137-122 home win over the Trail Blazers. On Sunday, Curry scored 22 first-quarter points, the 27th time he has dropped at least 20 in a quarter during his career. The meme he was referencing comes from "The Last Dance" and shows Jordan saying he took slights, both real and imagined, personally. Coby White contributed 23 points and seven rebounds in the win, while Jalen Brunson led the way for Dallas with 31 in the absence of Luka Doncic. In Steph's absence, it was Jordan Poole, fresh back from the G League, who led the way for the Warriors with 26 points, a career-high for Poole, on Green observed that Curry looked to score and dominate his opponent, and nothing else. He never looked to pass once. I have a lot of people in my circle that understand what makes me tick. Curry, who missed nearly all of last season with a broken hand, put up a career-high 62 points while leading the Golden State Warriors past the Portland Trail Blazers 137-122 at the Chase Center. Steph Curry posted a career-high 62 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 137-122 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. It was clear from the opening tip that Curry … Stephen Curry - Career stats, game logs, biographical info, awards, and achievements for the NBA, NCAA, and International leagues. Steph Curry answers critics, pours in career-high 62 points in Warriors’ win over Trail Blazers Many have questioned if Steph Curry is still one of the NBA’s best. Tatum sunk a fallaway jumper to put the Celtics in front with 2.9 seconds left, before tying up Blake Griffin on the other end to seal the 122-120 victory. Share this: There was no [messing] around,” Green said. Steph Curry sets new career and Chase Center record of 62 points in a game as the Dubs down the Portland Trail Blazers 137-122 Sunday night. Curry has dominated with finesse over strength, people contend. Steph Even with his outburst, Curry’s Warriors ended up losing Steph … He went 18 for 31 from the field, including eight of 16 from beyond the arc, while Lillard finished with 32 points, four rebounds and four assists. “If I’m not mistaken, he carried the 2015 team pretty damn far. Kerr conceded the offensive playbook featured Curry operating more in pick-and-rolls than the ball-movement heavy system he prefers. RTÉ is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. Steph Curry went 18-of-31 from the field for a career-high 62 points as the Warriors beat the Blazers 137-122 on Sunday night. Steph Curry scores a career-high 62 points New, 38 comments A dynamic performance from an all-time great. It’s always what have you done for me lately. They drubbed the Dubs on Friday, but a career-high 62 points from Stephen Curry kept the Blazers on their heels all evening. A late basket and stop by Jayson Tatum [above] propelled the Boston Celtics to a two-point win against the Detroit Pistons. Curry played with a handful of other All-Stars, people said. © RTÉ 2021. Share this: He clapped backFollow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/fullcourtprez He's aware of the criticisms about the Warriors’ inconsistency, his ability to carry a young team and how he can cope without Klay Thompson. Curry contended he mostly played this way because of how Portland defended him. That’s part of the business. I’m very confident in who I am,” Curry said. By Brady Klopfer @BradyKlopferNBA Jan 3, … “Cue the (Michael Jordan) meme,” Curry said. After dropping their first five games, the Washington Wizards picked up their second-straight win with a 123-122 upset victory over the Brooklyn Nets. I watched the guy's eyes. At the end of the day, that’s how I got here. Steph Curry’s 62-point career night lifts Warriors over Trail Blazers, 137-122 Warriors’ Stephen Curry set a new career high with 62 points in Sunday’s win over the Trail Blazers. Stephen Curry celebrates after getting to 62 points against Portland. On the latter two teams, Curry also teamed up with All-Star Kevin Durant. Curry’s previous career-high of 54 points came way back seven years ago, on February 27, 2013, against Carmelo Anthony and the New York Knicks at … So Steph is 6-3, 180 pounds, whatever he is so he has to carry the game with his skill. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. “It doesn’t affect us or me in that respect. Warriors’ Steph Curry wins 3-point contest, dedicates it to Klay Thompson Warriors guard Stephen Curry won the 3-point contest for the second time in his career. I like being talked about because there’s expectations.”. 2 overall pick, two inconsistent shooters (in Andrew Wiggins and Kelly Oubre) and a handful of unproven young players. What prompted Curry to post video-game like numbers? He can’t carry a game with his physicality and athleticism. Curry was locked in from the tip-off, exploding for 21 points in the first quarter and entering the half with a 31-point haul and a 66-54 Warriors lead. Bradley Beal led the way for Washington with 27 points and 10 rebounds, while Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant combined for 58. “If you think about most of the guys who are considered the best players in the league, they’re physical freaks of nature,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. Curry registered 20-or-more points 35 times, including seven 30-plus performances. He entered Sunday with a career-high of 54 points set way back in 2013. The two-time NBA Most Valuable Player entered the game shooting just 32.1% from beyond the arc, well below the standard he has set in his career. “I don’t get frazzled too easily. The Los Angeles Lakers scored 31 points in the fourth quarter to overcome the Memphis Grizzlies 108-94. Meáin Náisiúnta Seirbhíse Poiblí na hÉireann. The loss moves Brooklyn outside the top eight in the Eastern Conference with four losses and three wins to start the season. Golden State superstar Steph Curry broke out of a shooting slump in spectacular fashion on Sunday against the Portland Trail Blazers (Monday in Manila). Ayesha Curry is all smiles while supporting husband, Steph Curry. “I could just see Steph has a tendency at times to [mess] around with the basketball. NBA fans and players talk about Curry for many reasons. It seems clear that Curry does not exactly take criticism the same way Jordan once did. 3/5 Much to the chagrin of potential suitors, Wizards star Bradley Beal remains unavailable in trade discussions, with one rival executive who has been repeatedly rebuffed suggesting to Tom Haberstroh of TrueHoop He addressed those concerns by winning three NBA titles and climbing up to third place on the NBA’s all-time 3-point list, but some diminished those accomplishments. Curry suggested he may differ his approach once his younger teammates learn the Warriors’ offense better. It impressed the Warriors so much that rookie James Wiseman likened it to a performance he witnessed on “NBA 2K.”. “People are always going to talk. For Curry, the 62-point onslaught broke his previous career high of 54 points in 2013 against the Knicks. After he led the Warriors to a 137-112 win over the Portland Trail Blazers with his career-high 62-point outing, teammate Draymond Green observed that Curry “came out looking like a man on a mission” – for a specific reason. Stephen Curry has seen the criticisms and issued a rebuttal of sorts Sunday by scoring 62 points - a career high - in the Warriors' win over Blazers. That’s just the nature of the business we’re in. A team scoring effort helped the Utah Jazz demolish the San Antonio Spurs 130-109. “LeBron [James] Giannis [Antetokounmpo], Anthony Davis, whoever you want to throw in that group. It’s much harder to carry a team single-handedly by making 35-footers all day.”. “He said 'enough,' ” Green said. But does Curry do that? It also had Klay Thompson beat. Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry heard all the criticism. A 39-point haul from Paul George was enough to get the Clippers over the line despite being outscored by 15 points in the second half. I try to enjoy this game and all the different challenges we experience having been around 12 years plus. I can’t answer any better than that. Curry shot 18-of-31 from the field, including 8-of-16 from 3-point range, and went 18-for-19 from the free-throw line. Curry shot 42% in the first four games this season en route to a 2-3 start. To be honest, he’s carried every team because he’s been the leader of the group since I’ve been here.”. It’s going to be that kind of narrative from here on out. It is what it is. Lately, the talk has centered on whether Curry can dominate games the way he did when he won three NBA titles (2015, 2017, 2018), all with teams that also had another sharpshooter (in Thompson), a versatile playmaker (in Andre Iguodala) and a deep bench. After scoring a career-high 62 points Sunday night, Curry joked he takes such slights just as a certain Chicago Bulls star once did. “He came out and everything was shot or attack. Steph Curry has won the second three-point contest of his career. I love everything about what this game offers and the competitiveness and fire. Damian Lillard scored 32 … The Los Angeles Clippers held off a late rally from the Phoenix Suns to nab their fifth win of the season 112-107. Steph Curry is back. Curry entered the NBA in 2009 feeling like an underdog amid persistent concerns about his ankle durability and if he could become more than just an amazing outside shooter. © 2021 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. It also had Klay Thompson beat. After the Warriors’ 25-point loss to Portland on Friday, Blazers guard Damian Lillard observed that Curry is “seeing that it’s tough to get those quality looks right now.”, “It’s different than what it’s looked like the last four to five years,” Lillard added, “The great ones are always confident in who they are no matter what’s said...,” Curry said.