Stephen Curry ensured that the Warriors got off to the right start on the road, eclipsing 40 points in two of the team's first three road games. Through four games, Curry leads the league in total points scored (134) and is the first player to record multiple 40-point games this season, scoring 41 points on 14-for-19 shooting with seven made threes against the Sacramento Kings last Friday and 42 points on 15-for-22 shooting, again making seven 3-pointers against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday. He set an NBA record for made threes through four games with 24 triples, averaging six made threes per contest.
Stephen Curry Breaks Another NBA Record
“We talked about it before the season; getting off to a good start (on the road) was a big deal,” Curry said following the victory over the Rockets.
The Warriors got off to the best possible start, winning each of their first three road games — the Dubs never won three consecutive away games in the entire 2022-23 season and didn't win their first road game until Nov. 20.
“He’s white hot," Head Coach Steve Kerr said. "It’s amazing watching him. He looks better than ever at 35.”
Stephen Curry Scores 42 Points vs. Pelicans
Michael Jordan is the only player with more 40-point games (44) since his 30th birthday than Curry (34).
Curry is currently averaging more points per game (33.5) than minutes per game (31.8). He has the highest true shooting percentage among players averaging at least 20 points per game (75.8 TS%).
Even in the lone road game he didn't score 40-plus points in, Curry diced up the Rockets defense and closed the game with four 3-pointers in the final 5:15.
Curry Fourth Quarter Flurry
With Chris Paul and Draymond Green's playmaking coupled with the shooting and creation both on and off the ball from Curry, the Warriors possess a lethal offensive attack. Even without his Splash Brother against the Pelicans, the two-time MVP rose to the occasion.
“When those two guys (Thompson and Kuminga) are out, especially Klay, it opens up more opportunities," Curry said. "You gotta be more aggressive.”
Stephen Curry Scores 41 Points in Win Over Kings
The Dubs hope to ride the hot hand of Curry for more road wins, starting with the debut of the inaugural In-Season Tournament, kicking off in Oklahoma City on Friday. Until then, they will host the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday, a team he has scored a combined 91 points against in his last two games (excluding preseason).