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Stephen Curry becomes king of blowouts after 51-point win vs. Pelicans

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has now played in 17 victories of 40 points or more throughout his career.

Stephen Curry, the Golden State Warriors' star player, has continued to make history in the 2026-27 NBA season. With his 51-point win against the Pelicans, Curry has now achieved an impressive milestone: he has played in more games where his team won by 40 or more points than any other player in NBA history. OptaStats records indicate that Curry has reached his 17th such victory, surpassing the previous record holders, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Boston Celtics, who achieved four such wins during the 2016-17 season.

Over his first nine games of the season, Curry has been averaging an impressive 30.6 points, 4.3 assists, 4.1 rebounds, and one steal per game. For those interested in more NBA news, the BasketBaltes podcast and Instagram page are worth checking out.

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