The “chef” is back to cooking. Stephen Curry, the superstar of the Golden State Warriors, torched the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday in a dominant 134-125 win, dropping 52 points in yet another legendary performance. The victory also pushed the Warriors past the Grizzlies into the fifth seed in the Western Conference.
Now 44-31, the Warriors have gone 17-5 since acquiring Jimmy Butler. But despite all the momentum, Curry didn’t hold back when addressing a growing issue in the NBA: inconsistent officiating.
Stephen Curry Stays Cool Under Pressure, but NBA’s No-Call Trend Is Heating Up
During his postgame interview with broadcasters Bob Fitzgerald and Kelenna Azubuike, Curry was asked how he keeps his cool despite missed foul calls. The two-time MVP didn’t hesitate to explain his approach.
“It’s my reality. I’ve been in this situation for a long time. It’s like a playoff game. You have to adjust to how the game’s being called. You can have a reaction, but you don’t want to let it distract you from what the task is.”
“So I think trying to stay as even-keeled as possible, that doesn’t mean you’re passive or giving into it, you’re kind of fighting through it and not looking to get bailed out even though you feel like it’s not going your way,” Curry said during the interview.
“It’s my reality. I’ve been in this situation for a long time.”
Steph explains avoiding frustration over his lack of foul calls pic.twitter.com/TmKq9lrTeV
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) April 2, 2025
Still, Curry’s patience has been tested, especially in the latest showdown against Memphis.
Things boiled over late in the game when Warriors coach Steve Kerr called a timeout with 30 seconds left. While Curry practiced a three-pointer during the break, Memphis guard Desmond Bane swatted the ball in mid-air. That set Curry off. He turned to confront Bane, and while Curry never made contact, Bane shoved him. Despite the clear contact, the refs let it go without a whistle.
Even after all that, Curry refuses to lose focus. His numbers this season back up his case as one of the league’s most dangerous weapons. He’s averaging 24.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 6.1 assists while shooting 39.9% from deep.
Curry’s still locked in, driving the Warriors up the standings and quieting the critics again. But if one of the NBA’s biggest stars calls attention to officiating, it won’t stay in the background for long.
Warriors Head Coach Had Nothing but Praise for Curry
Curry’s 52-point outburst was his second 50-point game this season and the 15th of his career. It left fans — and his coach — shaking their heads.
In his postgame press conference, Kerr was amazed by what he saw from the 37-year-old.
“The guy is 37 years old. Incredible. Fifty-two points with people draped all over him all game long. The conditioning. The skill. The audacity. The belief. It’s just incredible to watch Steph at work. Can’t believe he’s still doing this at this age. But he has put the work in. He still got it,” Kerr said.
“The conditioning, the skill, the audacity, the belief… He’s still got it.”
Warriors HC Steve Kerr is in awe of what Stephen Curry can do after a HISTORIC performance tonight 🤩 https://t.co/JsVmWD3F6Q pic.twitter.com/aAORJVwzn1
— NBA (@NBA) April 2, 2025
Curry played 36 minutes and made 16 of his 31 shots from the field. He went 12-for-20 from three and hit all eight free throws, capping a near-perfect night. The Warriors will need Curry to stay hot with just seven games left in the regular season if they want to make a serious run.
