Curry passes LeBron for most 40-point games in NBA history after turning 35

He averages 29.8 points through 8 games in 2026-27

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 6m1 min read

What happened: Stephen Curry recorded his 16th 40-point game since turning 35, moving ahead of LeBron James, who has 15, for the NBA record in that category.

Why it matters: James had held the mark among players 35 and older, and Curry's latest 40-point night takes it from him. It extends Curry's scoring output well past the age at which most scorers decline.

By the numbers: 40-point games after turning 35: Curry 16, James 15. In 2026-27 through 8 games, Curry averages 29.8 points, 4.0 rebounds and 4.6 assists; James averages 14.8 points, 7.4 rebounds and 6.9 assists.

What to watch: Curry's next 40-point game extends the record to 17; James would need two to pass him.

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Curry passes LeBron for most 40-point games in NBA history after turning 35

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