The Warriors are now 5-9 in what the NBA defines as “clutch” games — when the score is within five points in the final five minutes.

Warriors' Stephen Curry just broke Michael Jordan record with stats never done in NBA history originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Golden State Warriors had a good chance to improve to 14-12 on the year on Friday night.

In the Warriors’ previous game on Dec. 12, Curry took over Jordan’s record for the most 35-point games after turning 30 years old, but it was not enough to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves, who won 127-120. Curry scored 39 points and six 3-pointers during the game.

Steph Curry ‘s latest 40-plus point performance gave him 45 such games since turning 30 years old, moving him ahead of Michael Jordan for the most ever. The 37-year-old achieved the feat with his 40th point and 10th 3-pointer in the Warriors’ game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night at Moda Center.

On Sunday night at the Moda Center, Curry demonstrated why he is often referred to as the "Baby-Faced Assassin." His performance not only helped secure a victory for the Warriors but also served as a testament to his scoring ability.

Although the Warriors fell to the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night, Curry broke another all-time Michael Jordan record. “Steph Curry passes Michael Jordan for the most 40-point games after turning 30 years old,” Real Sports stated on X/Twitter.

Stephen Curry is back like he never left after being sidelined for five games. The Golden State Warriors had to endure five games without Stephen Curry as the 4x NBA champion recovered from a quad contusion and muscle strain injury.