Curry Shatters LeBron’s Post‑35 Scoring Record in Overtime Thriller

It was a night that felt almost cinematic for the Golden State Warriors. After regulation ended with Stephen Curry sitting on 36 points, the game slipped into overtime, giving the 38‑year‑old point guard a chance to do something history‑loving. With a quick, gliding scoop shot that drifted over the arc with 54 seconds left, Curry pushed his total past the coveted 40‑point threshold, finishing with 41 on 13‑of‑19 shooting (5‑of‑10 from three).

The overtime victory over the Orlando Magic wasn’t just another win; it was the moment Curry logged his 16th 40‑plus‑point outing since his 35th birthday. That tally eclipses the previous benchmark set by LeBron James, who had amassed 15 such games after turning 35. James, now in what may be his final season and averaging a career‑low 14.8 points per game, looks unlikely to chase that mark again, while Curry, apparently in his prime at 38, seems poised to extend it for years to come.

What makes the feat even more eye‑catching is the pace at which Curry is scoring. This season he’s averaging 31.25 points in just 29.63 minutes per contest – essentially a point per minute, a ratio no other player has sustained at his age. He’s already logged two 40‑point games in the first eight outings, a stark contrast to the four such games he managed in 43 contests last year and three in 70 the season before.

Even after missing 27 straight games last season with a runner’s knee, Curry showed no signs of decline. Coach Steve Kerr has been cautious with his minutes, keeping him under 30 per game for the first time in his career, yet Curry’s scoring efficiency more than compensates for the reduced load.

Beyond the scoring avalanche, Curry reached another milestone that puts him in a tiny exclusive club. He grabbed his 5,000th career rebound, joining Russell Westbrook and Oscar Robertson as the only point guards to tally both 25,000 points and 5,000 rebounds. He also became the seventh player ever to accumulate at least 26,000 points, 6,000 assists and 5,000 rebounds, aligning his name with legends like Kobe Bryant, James Harden and John Havlicek.

The Warriors’ overall performance was solid: they shot a blistering 54 % from the field, while the Magic managed only 38 %. Still, the glass was a glaring weakness – Orlando out‑rebounded Golden State 57‑42, nearly derailing the win despite the scoring dominance.

All told, Curry’s night was a blend of veteran savvy and still‑burning fire. He turned an already thrilling overtime showdown into a record‑breaking milestone that will likely sit in the NBA annals for a long time.