Stephen Curry Eclipses Michael Jordan Record in Another Wasted Masterclass
It is genuinely painful to watch the Golden State Warriors right now. Not because they are terrible—honestly, being terrible would be less frustrating than being whatever this is. We are watching a living legend, arguably the greatest offensive player of his generation, absolutely cook opposing defenses, only for his teammates to seemingly go AFK on the defensive end.
On Sunday night, Stephen Curry did what Stephen Curry does. He turned the court into his personal playground, dropping a ridiculous 48 points against the Portland Trail Blazers. He shot 61.5% from the field. He hit 12 threes. Read that again. Twelve. In a single game. Most players dream of hitting twelve threes in a week. And they lost.
Curry Passes His Airness
The Warriors fell 131-136 to the Blazers, dropping their record to 13-14. It’s the kind of loss that makes you want to throw your controller through the screen. You have a guy putting up video game numbers on “Rookie” difficulty settings, but the rest of the squad is playing a different game entirely.
Let’s take a second to appreciate the absurdity of the milestone Curry just hit, even if the final score ruined the vibe. With this 48-point explosion, Curry has officially secured his 45th game with 40 or more points after turning 30 years old. That breaks the all-time record previously held by Michael Jordan. Yes, that Michael Jordan. When you are passing MJ in scoring records related to longevity and dominance as an “older” player, you are in rarefied air.
It’s a testament to how Curry has taken care of his body. He isn’t slowing down. If anything, he’s getting smarter, more efficient, and more lethal. He’s defying the aging curve that usually hits point guards like a brick wall. But instead of popping champagne and celebrating a historic achievement, Curry had to stand in front of reporters and explain why his team couldn’t stop the Trail Blazers.
The Defense Is Playing Like NPCs
You can’t waste a 48-point performance. It should be illegal. It should be a bannable offense for the rest of the roster.
After the game, Curry tried to be diplomatic because he’s a professional and a leader. He didn’t name names. He didn’t throw anyone specifically under the bus. But reading between the lines of his post-game comments, the frustration is palpable.
“I think there were a couple of breakdowns on the ball, switches that let them walk into threes… You’re leaving capable shooters open,” Curry said. That is polite code for: “Why are we leaving professional basketball players wide open?”
The Blazers had three guys score over 25 points. Jerami Grant and Shaedon Sharpe both dropped 35. Deni Avdija had 26. With all due respect to those guys, the Warriors’ defense made them look like the ’96 Bulls. When you let the opposition shoot comfortably and drive the lane without resistance, it doesn’t matter if your point guard is literally breaking Michael Jordan’s records. You are going to lose.
A “Cool Recognition” In A Sea of Frustration
When asked about passing Jordan, Curry called it “cool recognition and longevity.” “Obviously, I’d like to celebrate it with a win,” he added.
That’s the tragedy of the 2025 season so far. We are witnessing greatness. We are watching history. Curry is doing everything humanly possible to keep this ship afloat. He is carrying the offensive load of an entire franchise on his back, night in and night out. And yet, the supporting cast just isn’t providing the backup needed to make these moments matter in the standings.
The Warriors are hovering below .500. They are wasting one of the final prime years of the greatest shooter to ever touch a basketball. It feels like watching a high-level player stuck in “ELO Hell,” dropping 50 kills in a match while his teammates run into walls.
Golden State plays the Suns next. Unless the rest of the team figures out how to play defense for a full 48 minutes, we might be in for another night where Curry makes history, and the Warriors make excuses. Fix it, Golden State. You owe him that much.
