Stephen Curry keeps delivering. The Warriors keep losing. Curry has scored 87 points in his last two games since returning from a quad injury, including a 48-point night with 12 three-pointers Sunday in Portland.

Head coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors gives direction to his team during the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on Dec. 14, 2025, in Portland, Ore.

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.

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.

Stephen Curry and Steve Kerr criticized the Golden State Warriors' defensive effort after losing 127-120 to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Curry's Friday return from injury.

Curry played in his first game after missing five straight because of a quad injury, and he hit big shots before and during Friday's game.

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