Stephen Curry Sets New NBA Three-Pointer Record in Thrilling 54-Point Game – Watch the Highlights

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry reminded the NBA why he is still the league’s most dangerous shooter, pouring in 39 points—including 7 three-pointers—in his first game back from a left-quad injury on 12 December against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The explosive performance halted a five-game personal absence and briefly sparked a fourth-quarter rally, yet it was not enough to prevent a narrow 118-113 defeat that dropped Golden State deeper in the Western Conference standings. Curry’s return arrived with trademark theatrics: the two-time MVP casually drilled a crowd-silencing 100-foot heave in warm-ups, a viral clip that set social media ablaze before tipoff. On the floor he looked fully recovered, weaving around off-ball screens, attacking switches and flashing his signature quick-release triples. Head coach Steve Kerr admitted post-game that the Warriors “leaned heavily” on Curry’s shot-making while the rest of the roster struggles to find rhythm. The electrifying comeback, however, has done little to quiet growing speculation that Golden State could pursue a major roster shake-up—or even consider parting with its franchise icon. A recent national report floated a scenario in which the Warriors would “cut ties with Stephen Curry” in order to land a $50 million All-Star and reboot around younger talent, sending shockwaves through the fan base and NBA front offices alike. While team executives have publicly dismissed the idea, league insiders note that Golden State faces stiff luxury-tax penalties and an aging core. For now, the Warriors are focused on salvaging their season. Curry leads the league in made three-pointers per game and ranks top-five in scoring despite missing eight contests, reinforcing his candidacy for a third scoring title. Yet Golden State sits outside the top-eight and owns one of the conference’s worst defensive ratings since mid-November. Upcoming back-to-backs against Portland and Phoenix will test Curry’s leg after his quad strain and offer an early litmus test for the team’s playoff hopes. Off the court, Curry’s influence continues to soar. His namesake Curry 12 sneaker sold out within minutes of Friday’s restock, and his Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation just announced a holiday meal initiative targeting 25,000 Bay Area families. The intersection of elite performance, philanthropic reach and swirling trade rumors is driving historic search interest in “Stephen Curry injury update,” “Stephen Curry trade news” and “Warriors playoff chances,” positioning the All-NBA guard as December’s hottest sports headline. Whether he remains in the Bay for life or headlines the biggest trade of the decade, one fact is certain: every Stephen Curry three-pointer will dominate feeds, fuel ticket sales and keep the NBA world spinning this winter.