On January 6, 2025, Beijing time, the Golden State Warriors suffered a crushing defeat at home, losing 99-129 to the Sacramento Kings. The Warriors experienced a massive 30-point loss throughout the game. Despite fielding their full starting lineup, the team's poor three-point shooting and overall performance left them unable to mount a comeback against the Kings' onslaught, falling behind early and ultimately unable to recover. Following this defeat, the Warriors' record dropped to 18 wins and 17 losses, temporarily ranking ninth in the Western Conference, with a significant gap from the playoff spots.
The Warriors' offensive core in this game was still Stephen Curry, but even so, the team's overall performance did not meet expectations. The Warriors' three-point shooting accuracy was disappointingly low, with only 12 out of 35 attempts finding the mark, directly impacting their offensive rhythm. Curry played for 35 minutes in the game, making 8 out of 12 shots for 26 points, 7 rebounds, and 1 steal. He shot 4 out of 8 from beyond the arc and made all 6 free throws. Although his individual performance was commendable, the team's overall mistakes and poor three-point shooting made it difficult for the Warriors to reverse the outcome.
Notably, despite the Warriors' crushing defeat, Curry set an unprecedented record in this game. He has now completed 238 games in his career where he achieved the "50-40-90" shooting percentages (50% field goal, 40% three-point, 90% free throw), surpassing Reggie Miller to become the record holder in NBA history for this achievement. Miller accomplished this feat 236 times in his career, while Curry is still in his prime and is expected to continue increasing this record. This historic achievement not only highlights Curry's ability as an all-around scorer but also proves that he can still efficiently complete various offensive tasks in the game, even when the team does not win.
Curry's record further solidifies his position in NBA history. As one of the benchmarks of modern basketball, Curry is not just synonymous with three-point shooting but also represents efficient scoring. Even when the team faces difficulties, he can still maintain a stable output, setting new records and demonstrating his legendary value.
In summary, although the Warriors suffered a 30-point defeat in this game, Curry still brought hope to the fans through his outstanding personal performance and historic record. As the fastest player in NBA history to reach the "50-40-90" shooting percentages, his performance undoubtedly reaffirms his unique status in basketball history. With Curry continuing to maintain such efficiency, he may create even more unprecedented records in the future, continuing to write his own legendary chapter.