Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry had a historic performance on Tuesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. In a high-impact game with playoff seeding at stake, Curry put up 52 points to go with 10 rebounds, eight assists, and five steals in a 134-125 win.
The win helped the Warriors slide up to the fifth seed in the Western Conference and four-time MVP LeBron James took to social media in awe.
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“???????????? COOKED!! ????????????????????,” James shared to his Instagram account on a post by ESPN for Curry’s performance.
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At one point, James and Curry were tangled up in a fierce rivalry that spanned half a decade. Nowadays, they’ve acknowledged each others’ greatness and have formed a strong friendship.
Curry continues to defy Father Time at the age of 37 and it’s translating into team success, as the Dubs are 18-2 with both Curry and Jimmy Butler in the lineup.
James and Curry are nearing the end of their careers, but they’ll face off for the final time this season on Thursday.
James Parker is an NBA writer for Ball Exclusives, follow him on X @TheJames_Parker
