On December 24, Beijing time, the Warriors defeated the Grizzlies 113-104 at home, and Curry exploded with 46 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists, shooting 8 of 14 three-pointers. Payton Jr. scored 22 points. The Warriors only scored two in double figures, but still beat the Grizzlies, who scored five in double figures.
Curry scored 40+ for the fifth time this season, the most in the league. Curry scored at least 40 points for the 60th time in his career. In those 60 games, the Warriors' overall record is 50 wins and 10 losses.
In this game, Damien Lee was absent for triggering a health and safety agreement, and coach Kerr started with Gary Payton Jr. He became the warrior of this battle. The Warriors' starting lineup is Curry, Payton Jr., Otto Porter, Draymond Green and Looney.
Despite the lack of some main players, the Warriors still show strong fighting ability. The Warriors lacked a point of firepower, curry had to start the game, he made Jarren Jackson Jr. foul, two free throws, and then received Green's assisted three-point shot with 10 minutes and 28 seconds left in the first quarter. Curry has shot 155 consecutive three-pointers, continuing to set a new record for second in history, two games away from the first record he holds in 157 consecutive games.
The Warriors trailed by four points 27-31 in the first quarter, but in the second quarter, Curry and Payton Jr. helped the Warriors play 25-22, closing the score gap.
The Warriors have tended to play ferociously in the third quarter this season, and Curry exploded in the third quarter, scoring 15 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists and 1 steal in a single quarter, including 3-of-4 three-pointers.
Entering the fourth quarter, Curry threw in a three-pointer as soon as he came up, continuing his excellent feel. With 3:25 left in the final quarter, Curry threw in a three-pointer that roared with excitement and fists in celebration. However, with 2 minutes left in the game, the tenacious Grizzlies chased the score to 102 draws. Warriors Toscano Anderson scored on a layup, Payton Jr. scored a three-pointer, Curry scored from a basket, and the Warriors took the initiative. Although Melton scored two points on the basket, the Warriors then relied on solid free throws to hold the advantage, with Anderson and Curry hitting all four free throws.
Curry exploded with 46 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists, 13-of-22 shooting, 8-of-14 three-pointers, and 12 free throws. Payton Jr. shot 9-of-16 and had 22 points and two rebounds. Anderson scored 6 points and 6 assists in this game, and his performance at key moments also made a big achievement.