The Warriors’ Sunday night loss to the Trail Blazers wasn’t just another disappointing mark in the standings - it raised real questions about where this Golden State team is headed. A squad that came into the season as one of the West’s biggest threats, especially after the high-profile pairing of Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green last spring, now finds itself under .500.
And that’s despite Steph Curry doing what Steph Curry does - lighting up the scoreboard like it’s 2016 all over again.
Curry dropped 48 points on 16-of-26 shooting, including a jaw-dropping 12 threes. That’s not just hot - that’s volcanic.
Portland threw everything at him defensively, but it didn’t matter. When Curry gets into that zone, it’s less about what the defense is doing and more about how long the show’s going to last.
But here’s the kicker: this wasn’t just another Curry heater. It was a historic one.
With that performance, Curry set a new NBA record for the most 40-point games after turning 30 - his 45th such outing, breaking a mark previously held by none other than Michael Jordan, who had 44. That’s not just a line in the box score - that’s a legacy milestone.
Steph Curry dazzled as only Steph Curry can, despite the Warriors loss.
— NBA (@NBA) December 15, 2025
🍳 48 PTS
🍳 3 STL
🍳 12 3PM
He passes Michael Jordan for the most 40-PT games after turning 30 (45) in NBA HISTORY 🤯 pic.twitter.com/rbD8KISfWi
And it wasn’t even the first Jordan record Curry broke this week. On Friday against the Timberwolves, Curry notched his 95th 30-point game post-30, again overtaking MJ in that category. It’s almost easy to take these moments for granted because Curry’s been doing this for so long, but make no mistake - we’re watching one of the most prolific scorers in the history of the game continue to redefine what longevity looks like for a perimeter player.
He’s 37, still averaging 29.6 points per game, and still putting defenders on skates. That’s not normal. That’s greatness aging like fine wine.
Yet, as much as the record books will remember this night for Curry’s individual brilliance, the loss still stings. He missed a go-ahead shot and turned the ball over in the final minute - moments that clearly frustrated him. For a competitor like Curry, the personal accolades are nice, but the wins matter more.
Still, he took a moment to acknowledge the significance of passing Jordan. “Just cool recognition and longevity,” Curry said after the game. “Obviously, I’d like to celebrate it with a win, but again, any time you’re doing anything with certain names in this league, historically, that definitely means something.”
It does. And while the Warriors have work to do to get back on track, Curry’s continued excellence is a reminder that as long as No. 30 is on the floor, Golden State’s window isn’t shut just yet.