Stephen Curry makes history with 35 points—and a loss

Stephen Curry made NBA history again, though this time his milestone didn’t come with a win. On Friday night, the Golden State Warriors point guard dropped 35 points against the Portland Trail Blazers, becoming the oldest player in league history to post consecutive games with 35 or more. At 37, Curry keeps proving that his impact isn’t tied to age—it’s tied to talent that refuses to fade.

Stephen Curry’s performance was brilliant: 12-of-22 shooting, seven three-pointers, six rebounds, three assists, two blocks, and a steal in just 27 minutes. Still, the Warriors fell 139-119, suffering their first loss of the season. As noted by Athlon Sports, despite Curry’s individual effort, Golden State Warriors couldn’t keep up defensively against a Portland squad that exploited every gap.

A high-scoring average

This was the Warriors’ third game in just four nights. They had edged out the Denver Nuggets in a tight battle (137-131) and opened the season with a win over Luka Doncic and the Lakers (119-109). Stephen Curry scored 23 points against Los Angeles and exploded for 42 against Denver, confirming his electric start to the season. His average over the first three games exceeds 33 points per contest—a number few players reach, especially at his age.

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Beyond the age milestone, Stephen Curry holds another unique record. He now has the most games in NBA history with at least 35 points and fewer than five free throw attempts. Against Portland, he went a perfect 4-for-4 from the line. His style remains unchanged: surgical precision from deep, efficient scoring without relying on drawing fouls, and a court vision that keeps him among the league’s most dangerous threats.

What’s next

Golden State Warriors now sits at 2-1 and will look to bounce back Monday at home against Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies. Tip-off at Chase Center is set for 10 p.m. ET, offering Stephen Curry another chance to add to his legacy.

Stephen Curry doesn’t need validation, but every night he keeps stacking reasons why his name belongs in the conversation among the greatest. And even when the team falls short, No. 30 continues to make history with every step he takes.