Stephen Curry's Viral 60-Foot Buzzer-Beater Stuns NBA Fans—Watch the Must-See Highlight

SAN FRANCISCO — With one breathtaking barrage after another, Stephen Curry is yanking the Golden State Warriors back into the Western Conference race just as the calendar turns toward January. After torching Portland for 48 points on December 14 — including a season-high 12 makes from beyond the arc — Curry followed up with a 26-point second-half explosion to power a 120-97 victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday night, his second straight game with 10 or more fourth-quarter points. The two-time MVP has now scored at least 25 in eight consecutive outings, but the raw numbers only hint at his current impact. Over that span he is averaging 34.6 points on 52 percent shooting from the field and a blistering 46 percent from three, re-establishing himself as the league’s premier late-game closer. His 4.9 made threes per game continue to lead the NBA by a comfortable margin. Curry’s resurgence couldn’t come at a better time for a Warriors squad still searching for consistency. Golden State sits at 16-14, clumped with six other teams separated by two games in the crowded mid-tier of the West. Head coach Steve Kerr praised Curry’s recent form, noting that “his shot selection, pace and leadership have all hit another gear.” According to NBA tracking data, the Warriors are scoring 126.3 points per 100 possessions with Curry on the floor during crunch time since December 10 — up from 108.7 prior. Beyond the box score, the 35-year-old star is rewriting record books almost nightly. His 12 triples against Portland tied his own franchise mark and pushed his career regular-season total to 3,792, leaving him just 208 short of the once-unthinkable 4,000 plateau. At his current rate, he projects to cross that milestone before the All-Star break, further separating himself from the NBA’s all-time three-point field. Curry’s hot streak has also reignited talk of an eighth All-NBA selection. League scouts have taken notice of his improved shot-creation in pick-and-roll; his 1.25 points per direct screen action rank first among high-volume ball-handlers since December 1. Meanwhile, the Warriors’ net rating flips from plus-6.8 with Curry on the court to minus-11.4 when he sits, underscoring his unique value. In the locker room, teammates say the ripple effect is palpable. “Steph’s energy just lifts everybody,” Klay Thompson said. “When he sees that first one go down, we all feel it.” Curry himself remains focused on wins. “Stats are nice, but banners matter,” he told reporters after Saturday’s 119-116 win in Phoenix, where he sealed the game with a step-back three over Kevin Durant with 14 seconds remaining. “We know our record isn’t where we want it, but the belief is still sky-high.” Looking ahead, Golden State embarks on a four-game road swing that includes stops in Denver and Minnesota — both teams currently ahead in the standings. If Curry maintains his torrid pace, the Warriors could climb quickly. For opponents, the prospect is daunting; for NBA fans, it’s simply must-see TV. Key Storylines to Watch • Three-Point Record Watch: Curry needs 209 more threes to hit 4,000 all-time; he is on pace to eclipse the mark by mid-February. • MVP Tracker: Advanced metrics (EPM, RAPTOR) now place Curry back in the league’s top five after his December surge. • Road Test: The Warriors’ next seven of nine games are away from Chase Center, where they are currently 6-8. A winning trip could vault them into a top-six seed. Whether it’s record-breaking rainbows or clutch fourth-quarter daggers, Stephen Curry’s latest scoring spree is more than a highlight reel — it’s a reminder that the NBA’s most feared marksman still has plenty of fire left in the tank.