NBA: Warriors’ Steph Curry erupts for career-high 62 points in win over Trail Blazers

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By David Awopetu

After having his legacy foolishly questioned due to the Warriors’ rocky start to the season, Curry issued a reminder of his status as one of the best players in the world when he scored a career-high 62 points in Golden State’s 137-122 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night.

In doing so, he earned the praise of Damian Lillard, and joined the late Kobe Bryant in some very exclusive company.

After his career-best performance, Curry seemed to take a veiled shot at those who had been questioning his greatness.

The 32-year-old is the second oldest player to score over 60 points in a game – Kobe Bryant is the oldest at 37.

Curry’s previous best performance was 54 points against the New York Knicks in February 2013.

“I wanted to take him out with 30 seconds left so the 42 people here could give him a standing ovation,” said Warriors head coach, Steve Kerr.

NBA games are being played behind closed doors because of the coronavirus pandemic.

“We’ve seen Steph do so many things here over the years and it’s just a privilege to coach him,” Kerr said.

“We are incredibly blessed as an organisation to have Steph leading the way. What a performance.”

Curry was congratulated by many on social media, including his team-mate, Klay Thompson, and LA Lakers legend, Magic Johnson.

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