Stephen Curry returned to the Golden State Warriors lineup after missing five games due to a left quad injury, scoring 39 points in a 127-120 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on December 13, 2025. The 37-year-old guard also dished out five assists and grabbed five rebounds while shooting 14-for-28 from the field. Curry's performance marked his 94th game with at least 35 points since turning 30, surpassing Michael Jordan's record of 93 such games.
Stephen Curry made a memorable entrance back to the court at Chase Center in San Francisco, starting with a viral 100-foot pregame shot from the tunnel that swished through the net, drawing cheers from fans and staff. This trick shot, which Curry revealed was his second successful attempt of the night, set the tone for his return after sitting out since November 26 due to a left quad injury.
In the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Curry delivered a strong showing, finishing with 39 points, five assists, and five rebounds in 32 minutes. He shot 14-for-28 from the field, including six three-pointers and five free throws. Despite his efforts, the Warriors fell 127-120, dropping to a 13-13 record and holding the eighth spot in the Western Conference.
The Timberwolves, missing star Anthony Edwards due to right foot soreness, got strong contributions from big men Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert, who combined for 51 points and 23 rebounds. Warriors coach Steve Kerr noted defensive lapses, saying, “I thought our defense let us down tonight. We had several plays in transition, in both halves, where we lost sight of Naz Reid and a couple of their shooters. I just thought our transition defense was poor.”
Curry reflected on his performance postgame: “I felt pretty good to start and normal like middle of the game trying to get your second wind. And then once you started to get into the rhythm of the game, things started to feel normal again. Individually, it was a good first game back just to get my lungs back and feel like myself.” The team also played without Draymond Green, who was absent for a team-excused reason and dealing with a lingering foot injury, with plans to rejoin in Portland.
This outing highlighted Curry's historic milestone, as announced by the NBA: his 39 points made it the 94th time he reached 35 or more since age 30, breaking Michael Jordan's record. However, the Warriors struggled to support their star, continuing a season trend of losses against teams missing key players.
