Stephen Curry’s High-Scoring Performance Marks Klay Thompson’s Return to Chase Center

Stephen Curry led the scoring for the Golden State Warriors with 37 points in their 120-117 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Cup. This game marked Klay Thompson’s return to the Chase Center. Curry, aged 36, contributed the last 12 points for the Warriors, including a crucial three-pointer that put them ahead 118-114. This performance extends his strong beginning to the current season. Thompson, 34 years old, recorded 22 points during his initial visit back to the Bay Area. His return followed his departure from the Warriors last summer, concluding a 13-year tenure with the team to sign with the Mavericks. Curry, who secured four NBA Championships playing alongside Thompson, expressed that competing against his former teammate felt unusual. Curry stated, “We went over our pre-game scout and the match-ups,” adding, “It was almost surreal saying, ‘Steph, you got Klay.'” Thompson, recognized as a five-time NBA all-star, acknowledged Curry’s capacity to win games. Thompson commented, “It hurts to be on the other side of one of his flurries. Steph got hot at the end.” In other NBA Cup action, the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 122-108, and the Milwaukee Bucks triumphed over the Toronto Raptors 99-85. The NBA Cup competition commences with a divided group stage, progressing to single-elimination knockout rounds.