A comeback win powered by an older star
Stephen Curry delivered a season-high 44 points as the Golden State Warriors beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 119–114 on Wednesday, 28 October 2026. Golden State had opened the season 0–3, but the win was its second in a row, according to the NBA’s official game recap.
The headline is not only that Curry scored heavily. His performance also marked his 15th 40-point NBA game after turning 35, equalling LeBron James’s record for that age category. The league’s 29 October Starting 5 report and Golden State’s own game preview both referenced the milestone.
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Curry’s 44 points in numbers
| Statistic | Curry vs Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Points | 44 |
| Field goals | 11 made from 27 attempts |
| Three-pointers | 6 made from 16 attempts |
| Free throws | 16 from 16 |
| Rebounds | 8 |
| Assists | 6 |
| Warriors final score | 119 |
| Timberwolves final score | 114 |
The 16-for-16 free-throw line is particularly important in a five-point victory. Curry’s shooting from the field was not flawless, yet he converted every free-throw opportunity. Those are points an opponent cannot reclaim with a good defensive possession after the whistle.
Golden State built a 24-point lead—and nearly lost it
Golden State led by as many as 24 points, then watched Minnesota make a sustained fourth-quarter comeback. The quarter-by-quarter numbers show the swing: the Warriors outscored the Wolves 30–23 in the first quarter, 34–25 in the second and 29–33 in the third; Minnesota won the fourth 33–26.
When Minnesota cut the gap to 116–112 late in the game, the Wolves had chances to make it a one-possession finish. Jaden McDaniels missed two three-point attempts in the last minute, and the Warriors escaped with the five-point win.
That trajectory matters for assessing the Warriors. A star scorer can carry an offense to a big lead, but game management, defensive rebounding and late possession choices determine whether the victory survives. This was a win with a warning attached.
The LeBron James comparison: what is actually tied?
Curry’s milestone is specifically 40-point games after age 35, not total 40-point games in NBA history and not an overall career scoring record. As of this game, Curry and LeBron were level on 15 such performances. Curry would need another qualifying game to move ahead; records can later change if either player adds more.
The age threshold gives the achievement context. Most NBA guards face declining minutes, explosiveness or health as they approach their late 30s. Curry’s ability to produce explosive scoring nights at this stage makes his longevity a genuine basketball story. But the statistic should not be exaggerated into a claim that he has surpassed LeBron in every scoring category.
What Minnesota was missing
The Timberwolves played without Anthony Edwards, who was expected to miss an extended period following arthroscopic surgery on his right knee, the NBA recap said. He had averaged 33.3 points through Minnesota’s first four games.
That absence is major context. Minnesota was adjusting to life without its leading early-season scorer, and Golden State faced a lineup operating under different offensive constraints. Injury information here is limited to what the team and NBA reported; no return date is being invented.
Jonathan Kuminga led Minnesota with 20 points against his former team. McDaniels and Terrence Shannon Jr. each had 19. The Warriors’ rookie Yaxel Lendeborg scored 26, a significant secondary contribution beside Curry’s 44. A game recap focused entirely on the iconic veteran would miss why the team actually won.
What comes next for Curry and the Warriors?
The NBA recap listed the Warriors as returning home to face the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, 30 October, with Minnesota due to host the Los Angeles Clippers. Those are scheduled next opponents as reported; the results are not known from this 28 October game recap. Readers should confirm live tip-off times and later updates through the NBA scoreboard.
For Golden State, the next challenge is to pair Curry’s high-end shot creation with more sustainable late-game control. For Minnesota, the immediate question is how to generate offense and close games while Edwards is unavailable. Neither conclusion can be settled by one October meeting.
Quick questions
How many did Curry score against the Timberwolves? 44 points on 28 October 2026.
Who won? Golden State, 119–114.
Which LeBron record did Curry tie? Fifteen games of at least 40 points after turning 35, as of the 28 October result.
Did Curry shoot perfectly? Not from the field. He went 11-for-27 overall, but a perfect 16-for-16 on free throws.
Sources and editorial note
Game details are from the NBA game recap and box score; the age-category milestone is corroborated by the NBA’s Starting 5. Scoring records and upcoming schedules are time-sensitive.
Featured visual: Conceptual AI-generated basketball illustration; not a photograph of Stephen Curry.