Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry. Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

Warriors' Stephen Curry moves up major all-time list in win

By Mike J. Asti | Last updated Jan 25, 2026 10:12 PM ET

Despite having to deal with recent key injuries and drama, there was reason for the Golden State Warriors to celebrate on Sunday.

Stephen Curry, the one constant in the organization, further enhanced his legacy while leading the Warriors to a 111-85 road win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Curry scored 26 points in only 28 minutes, moving up the NBA's all-time regular-season scoring list in the process. He connected on 7-of-18 shots from the field for only 38.9% and only splashed three triples out of 10 attempts.

But thanks to his latest performance, Curry has now entered the top 20 in total points scored, passing Boston Celtics legend John Havlicek.

Climbing on up

Stephen Curry passes John Havlicek for 20th most career points in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/TsyNNXyVwF
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) January 26, 2026

By the numbers, Stephen Curry is having his best season in years

Curry, 37, now in the midst of his 17th season, all with the Warriors, is putting together one of his best individual seasons from recent memory. He's averaging 27.4 points per game in 36 games played so far.

If Curry's current scoring average holds throughout the rest of the season, he will finish with his highest mark since he averaged 29.4 in 2022-23.

Career-wise, Curry holds a 24.8 average in points per game in total.

Beyond scoring, Curry also recorded seven assists and a pair of rebounds against Minnesota. He's averaging 4.9 helpers and 3.7 boards per game as well.

The odds are stacked against the Warriors, no matter how Curry plays

The NBA's all-time three-point shooter's legacy is in stone, but of course, as a four-time NBA champion, Curry covets another ring more than advancing on any career list. However, with Jimmy Butler out for the year, the odds the 26-21 Warriors can truly contend are slim.

Golden State lost back-to-back games, including one to the struggling Dallas Mavericks, before traveling to snowy Minnesota. Even with Sunday's win, the Warriors are in eighth place in the Western Conference, granted they are right below the Timberwolves and have another shot at getting closer to seventh when they meet again on Monday night.

Mike J. Asti

Mike Asti is an experienced media personality and journalist with a vast resume and skillset, most notably from time with TribLIVE Radio and WPXI-TV. Asti now serves as the Managing Editor of WV Sports Now, where he leads the coverage of WVU sports. He has also covered the Steelers, Penguins, Pirates and other teams within the Pittsburgh market

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