The Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry had a dazzling night, scoring 48 points and hitting 12 three-pointers in a 136-131 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. This was Curry's fifth career game with at least 12 three-pointers, and the 37-year-old admitted it was a thrilling experience. Curry's performance was quintessential, raining down threes from all over the floor, and he finished the night 16 of 26 from the field and 12 of 19 from beyond the arc. He even took a shot and started running the other way before the ball went through the net, showcasing his rhythm and flow. Curry's 12 three-pointers are the most by any player in a game this season, and he finished with 21 fourth-quarter points, the 44th time in his career he's had at least 20 points in a quarter. However, the Warriors couldn't close out the win, and Curry couldn't get over the fact that it had to come in a loss. Curry's brilliance was not enough to secure the win, and the team will rue these two losses, as they struggled to find consistency all season. Curry passed Michael Jordan for most 40-point games after turning 30, with 45 such games, and the team needs to figure out how to close out games and build confidence in the late game.
