What happened: Kevin Durant, who turned 38 in September, and Stephen Curry are slated to face each other for the 41st time in their careers. Durant enters as a 16-time All-Star and 12-time All-NBA selection ranking fifth on the league's all-time scoring list. Curry arrives as a 12-time All-Star and 11-time All-NBA selection, with both players members of the NBA’s 75th Anniversary team.
Why it matters: The 40 prior meetings between the two former scoring champions include 33 regular-season matchups and seven postseason games during the 2016 Western Conference finals. Both players remain central offensive focal points in 2026-27, with Durant playing in his 20th season and Curry in his 18th.
By the numbers: Curry has recorded 30.6 points per game and 4.1 rebounds per game and 4.3 assists per game in 2026-27 through 9 games. Durant has recorded 21.0 points per game and 6.3 rebounds per game and 3.5 assists per game in 2026-27 through 11 games.
What to watch: The two veterans meet for the 41st time in their careers as the 2026-27 regular season schedule continues.