Sun Mar 02 03:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Curry Explodes for 56 Points, Leading Warriors to Victory Over Magic

**ORLANDO, FL** – Stephen Curry put on an electrifying performance Thursday night, scoring 56 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 121-115 victory over the Orlando Magic. The performance included a half-court buzzer-beater to end the second quarter and a dominant third quarter where he single-handedly outscored the Magic for stretches.

Curry’s 56 points, achieved on 16-of-25 shooting (including 12 three-pointers – a season high) and a perfect 12-for-12 from the free-throw line, tied him with LeBron James and Rick Barry for seventh-most 50-point games in NBA history. It also marked his ninth such game at age 30 or older, an NBA record.

The Warriors overcame a 17-point deficit, fueled largely by Curry’s 25-point explosion in the third quarter. He scored 18 points in under four minutes during one stretch, leaving Magic defenders visibly frustrated. Orlando coach Jamahl Mosley acknowledged Curry’s brilliance, noting the need to analyze where his team lost control in the third.

Curry’s performance was even more impressive considering the context. He recently revealed Orlando’s Amway Center as one of his top five favorite arenas to play in, citing the passionate fan support for the Warriors. The arena indeed felt like a Golden State home game during the second half. Furthermore, February 27th seems to be a lucky date for Curry; his first 50-point game was also on this date, nine years prior.

Warriors coach Steve Kerr lauded Curry’s performance, calling him “the greatest shooter ever” and highlighting the beauty and audacity of his shots. Teammate Draymond Green echoed this sentiment, emphasizing Curry’s increased focus since the recent trade for Jimmy Butler, which has injected a sense of urgency into the team’s playoff push. Butler himself witnessed the spectacle firsthand, commenting on the helpless feeling of defending Curry’s hot streak.

The win extends the Warriors’ winning streak to five games, placing them a half-game behind the LA Clippers for sixth place in the Western Conference. Their goal remains securing a playoff spot to avoid the play-in tournament.

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