Warriors’ Stephen Curry Dominates Orlando with 56 Points, 12 Threes/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Stephen Curry put on a shooting clinic Thursday night, scoring 56 points and draining 12 three-pointers, including a halfcourt buzzer-beater, to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 121-115 win over Orlando. Curry outscored the entire Magic team in the third quarter (22-21) during his 1,000th career start. The performance marked his 14th career 50-point game and moved him past Patrick Ewing to 26th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. After the game, Curry gifted his jersey to his mother in the stands, capping off yet another legendary night in his historic career.
Curry’s 56-Point Explosion Quick Looks
- Curry drops 56 points, leading Warriors to a 121-115 victory over Magic.
- Drains 12 three-pointers, including a 50-footer at halftime.
- Outscores the entire Magic team in the third quarter (22-21).
- Passes Patrick Ewing for 26th on NBA’s all-time scoring list.
- Records his 14th career 50-point game, falling just six points shy of his career high.
- Gifts his jersey to his mother in the crowd after the game.
Warriors’ Stephen Curry Dominates Orlando with 56 Points, 12 Threes
Deep Look: Stephen Curry’s 56-Point Masterclass vs. Orlando
Stephen Curry once again proved why he’s the greatest shooter of all time, torching the Orlando Magic for 56 points and 12 three-pointers in a spectacular display of shooting brilliance.
Halfcourt Heroics & Third-Quarter Takeover
Curry’s biggest highlight of the night came at the end of the first half, when he launched a shot from beyond midcourt—and drained it.
“As soon as he let it go, I said, ‘That’s in,’” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. “It set the tone for the second half.”
And set the tone, it did. Curry returned from the locker room and outscored Orlando 22-21 in the third quarter by himself, turning a close game into a Warriors momentum shift.
“We had nothing going, and he kept us afloat,” Draymond Green said. “Then in the third quarter, he took the game over.”
Curry’s Place in NBA History
The 56-point eruption was:
- Curry’s 14th career 50-point game.
- His 26th game with at least 10 three-pointers, an NBA record.
- A performance that moved him past Patrick Ewing into 26th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list (24,867 points).
Even the Orlando crowd couldn’t help but appreciate the greatness on display.
“Even Magic fans knew they were witnessing the greatest shooter ever,” Kerr said. “It never gets old watching it.”
A Legacy of Feb. 27 Greatness
Somehow, Curry has made Feb. 27 his personal showcase date:
- 2013: 54 points, 11 threes vs. Knicks.
- 2016: 46 points, 12 threes vs. Thunder.
- 2025: 56 points, 12 threes vs. Magic.
“When you have nights like these, the rhythm, the flow, the confidence—it all comes together,” Curry said. “I practice all of them, and some nights it just clicks.”
A Special Moment with His Mother
After the game, Curry removed his jersey and tossed it to his mother in the stands, a perfect ending to a memorable night.
“This night was all about what Curry can do from deep,” Kerr said. “It’s a joy to watch.”
With performances like this, Curry continues to cement his legacy as one of the NBA’s greatest performers, one long-range dagger at a time.
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