Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP/Brandon Dill)

- Stephen Curry scores 52 points, leading Warriors past Grizzlies 134-125, moving Golden State ahead of Memphis in standings.
- Curry's 52-point, 10-rebound, 8-assist performance lifts Warriors to victory, marking his highest scoring game since 1974.
- Curry passes Jerry West on all-time scoring list, moving into 25th place, reflecting on West's legacy.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The last time Stephen Curry and Golden State played in Memphis, he was held without a field goal and the Warriors lost by 51 points.
Curry didn’t recall the frustration from that loss in December. And there was no repeat on Tuesday night.
Curry fired up 3-pointers throughout the contest, connecting on a dozen from long range on the way to a 52-point performance as the Warriors beat the Grizzlies 134-125.
“I had actually forgotten,” Curry said when asked if the teams’ previous game was motivation. “I was just kind of more focused on how big this game was for us.”
Win Moves Warriors Past Memphis in the Western Conference
The victory moved the Warriors past Memphis into fifth place in the Western Conference, and benefitted in two areas. With the victory, Golden State won the season series 3-1, in essence giving them a two-game lead over the Grizzlies in the standings.
Curry connected on his first five shot, including four 3-pointers, was 11 of 16 by halftime, including 8 of 10 from distance. His 32 points in the first half gave the Warriors a lead, but they had to hold on for the victory.
Curry said he felt rejuvenated after taking a week off late last month, recovering from a left pelvic contusion. He is still wearing a pad to protect the injury, but the time off cleared his mind and helped him physically.
“I feel in a good rhythm,” he said. “The week off helped. The tank is pretty full.”
Curry’s score line of 52 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists marked the first time a Golden State player hit those marks since Rick Barry (64 points, 10 rebounds, nine assists) against Portland on March 26, 1974.
Curry Moves into 25th on All-Time NBA Scorer’s List
As part of Curry’s night, he also passed Jerry West and moved into 25th place on the all-time NBA scorer’s list.
“I got a little emotional about that,” Curry said of passing West. “It was special. In his memory. What he meant to our organization, the league, to the world of basketball. … That’s the logo.”
Warriors coach Steve Kerr characterized Curry’s performance as “incredible”. Kerr, who has seen plenty of Curry’s spectacular nights couldn’t believe one shot in the second quarter, turning away from the court in disbelief.
“Fifty-two points with people draped all over him, all game long,” Kerr said, later adding: “I’ve been watching this for 11 years, and actually longer before I became his coach. … You get a real sense of just the magnitude of his talent.
“The guy is amazing to watch.”
But as special as the night was, long-time teammate put it in perspective when asked if it was Curry’s best game. “Hell, no. No chance,” Draymond Green said. “I’ve played with him for 15 years. I can’t quite recall the best one of the top of my head, but that ain’t it.”
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