Stephen Curry’s 56-Point Explosion Stuns the Magic
When Stephen Curry is in the zone, there's nothing anyone can do to stop him. And Thursday night was one of those nights where he reminded the world why he’s the greatest shooter in NBA history. The Golden State Warriors’ superstar went absolutely nuclear, dropping 56 points in a stunning 121-115 win over the Orlando Magic. It was a performance for the ages, packed with jaw-dropping three-pointers, smooth footwork, and Curry’s signature confidence that electrified the crowd.
From the very beginning, Curry was locked in. He drained 12 three-pointers, including an unreal buzzer-beater from beyond midcourt to close out the first half. The second it left his hands, Warriors coach Steve Kerr already knew it was going in. “He’s had so many of those over the years. As soon as he let it go, I said, ‘That’s in,’” Kerr said after the game. And that moment set the tone for the rest of the night.
Curry came out of the locker room and took complete control, outscoring the entire Orlando team in the third quarter, 22-21, in what was his 1,000th regular-season start. The Magic simply had no answer for him. Whether it was step-back threes, quick pull-ups, or impossible shots from deep, Curry made it all look effortless. His 56-point explosion marked his 14th career game with 50 or more points, pushing him past Patrick Ewing to 26th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list with 24,867 points.
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The numbers are mind-blowing. He shot 12-for-19 from beyond the arc, making 10 or more threes for an NBA-record 26th time in his career. And while he fell just six points short of his career high, it didn’t matter. This was vintage Curry—unstoppable, unpredictable, and flat-out mesmerizing. Even Magic fans couldn’t help but appreciate the greatness they were witnessing.
Warriors forward Draymond Green summed it up perfectly: “In the first half, we had nothing going, and he just kind of kept us afloat. And he continued that in the third quarter, completely took the game over.”
This isn’t the first time Curry has gone off on February 27th. Back in 2013, he torched the Knicks for 54 points with 11 threes, and in 2016, he nailed 12 threes on his way to 46 points against the Thunder. It’s almost like this date brings out something special in him.
After the game, Curry gave his jersey to his mother, who was sitting courtside, a small but meaningful gesture after a night that was all about what he does best—lighting up the scoreboard. When asked about his insane shot-making ability, he simply said, “I try pretty much every shot at some point, just to let my creativity flow. It’s a way to have fun and test your range.”
That’s Stephen Curry for you. He’s not just a shooter—he’s an artist, a performer, and a game-changer. And on nights like this, all you can do is sit back and enjoy the show.
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