Stephen Curry Drops 52 Points as Warriors Defeat Grizzlies 134-125

By Okiki Oluwasegun

Stephen Curry delivered a sensational performance, scoring 52 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 134-125 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday. This win marks the Warriors' third consecutive victory and their 12th in the past 15 games.

Curry was unstoppable, making 16 of 31 field goals, including 12 of 20 from beyond the arc. In addition to his scoring, he contributed 10 rebounds, eight assists, and five steals, showcasing his all-around game. This marked the second time this season that the 37-year-old has reached 50 points in a game, and with the performance, he moved into 25th place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list, surpassing Jerry West.

Draymond Green also had a standout performance, posting a triple-double with 13 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists, while the Warriors excelled at the free-throw line, making all 28 attempts.

On the Grizzlies' side, Ja Morant led with 36 points and six assists, but it wasn’t enough to stop the Warriors. Jaren Jackson Jr. contributed 22 points, while rookie Zach Edey recorded a career-high 16 rebounds along with 10 points and four blocks.

With the win, the Warriors (44-31) have surpassed Memphis (44-32) to move into fifth place in the Western Conference standings. Meanwhile, the Grizzlies are struggling, having lost seven of their last eight games, including back-to-back home defeats to top teams.

The Warriors continue their strong push for the playoffs with Curry at the helm.