Stephen Curry ties Michael Jordan’s record with 49 points against the Spurs

Stephen Curry joined Michael Jordan in the exclusive scoring club that follows Golden State Warriors vs. San Antonio Spurs match on Friday night.

In 36 minutes of action, Curry finished with 49 points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals. He shot 16 of 26 from the field, including 9 of 17 from beyond the arc and 8 of 8 from the free throw line.

Curry made league history with his outstanding performanceper NBA insider Brett Siegel. He got his 44th 40-point game since he was 30, a feat only Jordan has had the honor of accomplishing.

“Stephen Curry just tied Michael Jordan for the most 40 points (44 games) after turning 30 in NBA history,” Siegel wrote.

Steph Curry just tied Michael Jordan for the most 40 points (44 games) after turning 30 in NBA history 😮‍💨🔥 pic.twitter.com/da8EKhso1E

— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) November 15, 2025

As Stephen Curry, the Warriors played against the Spurs

Stephen Curry continues to shine as one of the NBA’s top stars, helping the Warriors knock off the Spurs 109-108 on the road during NBA Cup to play.

Both teams were relentless against each other, refusing to create enough distance for a comfortable win. Curry was explosive with big plays down the stretch, including two clutch free throws to take the lead for good.

Perimeter shooting and turnovers made the difference in this matchup. The Warriors won in both categories by making 17 3-pointers while limiting their turnovers to just 15. It wasn’t the same for the Spurs as they made just 14 3-pointers while turning the ball over 21 times.

Four players scored in double figures for Golden State, including Curry. Jimmy Butler III had a solid performance of 21 points, eight rebounds, two steals and an assist. He shot 7-of-14 overall and 7-of-8 from the charity stripe. Will Richard was next with 10 points and two steals, while Brandin Podziemski had 10 points and three assists. Meanwhile, Draymond Green had six points, eight rebounds, eight assists and three blocks.

Golden State improved to an 8-6 record on the season, holding onto eighth place in the Western Conference standings. They are one game ahead of the Portland Trail Blazers and three games ahead of the Utah Jazz while trailing the Phoenix Suns by 0.5 games and the Spurs by one game.

The Warriors will look forward to their next match, staying on the road. They face the New Orleans Pelicans on November 16th at 7pm ET.