Steph Curry matched Michael Jordan’s record for the most 40-point games in the NBA after turning 30, continuing his hot run of form. The Golden State Warriors star scored 49 points in a 109-108 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday, two days after a 46-point effort in a 125-120 victory over the same team.
Curry equalled Chicago Bulls legend Jordan’s total of 44 games of 40 points or more since age 30, and joined Jordan and LeBron James as the only players aged 37 or older to post 40-plus points in consecutive games.
After the game Curry said: “When I got over that number, it was pretty cool. Just from an individual accomplishment perspective to be in that type of company. Longevity is something I pride myself on.”
On Friday he shot 16 for 26 from the field and 9 for 17 from three-point range in his highest-scoring game of the season. The 37-year-old is 66 of 70 on free throws this year and is on course to lead the league in free-throw percentage for the sixth time in his career.