15 Times Stephen Curry Broke the Game
Stephen Curry didn’t just change how basketball is played — he rewrote its rules with a three-point revolution that turned impossible shots into routine highlights.
- Alyana Aguja
- 5 min read
Stephen Curry has revolutionized basketball by redefining the limits of shooting, transforming the three-point shot from a risky gamble into a devastating weapon. Through record-breaking performances, jaw-dropping highlights, and an almost supernatural shooting range, he’s forced the entire NBA to evolve around his style of play. This list explores fifteen unforgettable moments where Curry didn’t just play the game — he broke it.
1. The 54-Point Game at Madison Square Garden (2013)
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Back when Curry was still doubted by many, he lit up the Mecca of basketball with a jaw-dropping 54-point performance. What made it more insane was that he shot 11-of-13 from three, dancing around defenders like it was a pickup game. That night, he didn’t just score — he announced himself to the world.
2. Curry’s Signature Shot at Oracle (2017)
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On January 18, 2017, Stephen Curry lit up Oracle Arena with his lethal shooting, draining a deep jumper over Andre Roberson. This moment was just one of many that season proving why Curry redefined what’s possible from beyond the arc.
3. Breaking the Single-Season Three-Point Record—Again (2016)
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In the 2015–16 season, Steph didn’t just break his own record of 286 threes — he shattered it with 402. No one had ever even come close to 300 before. He turned shot selection upside down and forced coaches to rethink what a “good shot” even meant.
4. The No-Look Three That Was In Mid-Air (2021)
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Against the Spurs, Curry let it fly from the corner, turned around while the ball was still arcing through the air, and strutted away with full confidence. It wasn’t cockiness — it was instinct, muscle memory, and swagger earned from years of defying physics. Even his teammates celebrated before it went in.
5. Dropping 62 Points on Portland (2021)
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After media chatter suggested he wasn’t the same without Klay, Curry responded with a savage career-high 62-point performance. He attacked relentlessly, hit 3s off screens, stepbacks, even floaters. He silenced critics and reminded everyone: “Don’t poke the baby-faced assassin.”
6. The Night He Hit 13 Threes vs. Pelicans (2016)
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Just a week after going 0-for-10 from deep in an uncharacteristic game, Curry rebounded by making 13 threes — an NBA record at the time. What made it unreal was how easily he made it look, pulling up from 30 feet as if he were in the driveway. It was a blend of vengeance, art, and precision, all wrapped into one show.
7. The 2015 MVP Season that Redefined the Role of a Point Guard
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That year, Curry didn’t just dominate — he redefined what a point guard could be. He averaged 23.8 points and 7.7 assists while shooting 44% from deep, all while leading the Warriors to a 67–15 record. The league had to scramble to adjust to a point guard who could bend gravity with his shooting.
8. The 2016 Unanimous MVP Campaign
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In a league that had never seen a unanimous MVP, Steph made the vote a no-brainer. He averaged 30.1 points per game in under 35 minutes, hit over 50% from the field, and made 402 threes. He didn’t just break the mold — he erased it and built a new one.
9. Game 4 of the 2022 NBA Finals vs. Boston
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Facing a hostile TD Garden and trailing 2–1 in the series, Curry exploded for 43 points to steal back home-court advantage. It was gritty, emotional, and full of leadership. That was the game that silenced every remaining doubter about his legacy.
10. The Behind-the-Back, Step-Back Three vs. the Clippers (2015)
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Curry got trapped, spun out of it, dribbled behind his back twice, and then calmly sank a three. The Clippers looked frozen as he danced through them like a magician. That play made defenders rethink how to even guard this guy.
11. Curry’s Calm Before the Storm vs. Portland (2021)
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On January 1, 2021, Stephen Curry warmed up with laser focus at the Chase Center before taking on the Trail Blazers. His pre-game rituals set the tone for another night of breaking basketball boundaries with precision and flair.
12. The Shot That Made Doc Rivers Call Timeout Mid-Dribble (2014)
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During a regular-season game, Curry hit a shot so ridiculous that Doc Rivers called a timeout before the ball went in, just to stop the momentum. It wasn’t even in the flow of a play — it was an impromptu deep three off one dribble. You know it’s real when the opposing coach waves the white flag mid-possession.
13. The Logo Three in the All-Star Game (2022)
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In front of a star-studded crowd, Curry hit one logo three-pointer after another — and turned around before the ball even dropped. He ended the night with 50 points and 16 threes, earning All-Star MVP honors. It wasn’t just a performance; it was a live demonstration of his influence on an entire generation.
14. The Game vs. the Rockets When He Played on One Ankle (2018 WCF, Game 7)
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With an injured knee and limited mobility, Steph still managed to lead the Warriors to a comeback win after being down by double digits. He scored 27 points and found ways to kill the Rockets with surgical passing and clutch threes. It was less about flash and more about guts.
15. Becoming the NBA’s All-Time Leader in Made Threes (2021)
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In Madison Square Garden, where he once had his breakout game, Curry surpassed Ray Allen to become the all-time leader in three-pointers made. It was poetic, humble, and history-shifting. The game stopped, legends saluted him, and the crowd stood in awe of the man who changed basketball forever.