Stephen Curry scores 44 points at age 38

The Golden State Warriors beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-114 in Minneapolis, earning their second straight win after losing their first three games of the season. The star of the game was once again Stephen Curry. The 38-year-old guard scored 44 points and once again showed that he is his team's most important weapon on the opponent's floor.

Curry made 16 of 16 free throws. He hit 8 of 16 three-point attempts. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 2 steals. After his previous game, in which he scored 24 points and missed not a single shot, he lifted the score to a peak this time. Since turning 35, Curry has matched LeBron James in the number of games with more than 40 points. Michael Jordan trails in this list with 12 such games.

The Warriors extended their lead to 20 points in the second half. In the final minutes, the home side rallied and got close to closing the gap. Curry calmed his team at this point with his individual efforts on both offense and defense. Yaxel Lederman stood out with 26 points and 9 rebounds, while Brandon Williams came off the bench and produced 11 points. Steve Kerr's rotation was also effective in this win.

For the Timberwolves, Jonathan Kuminga led the way with 20 points. Jaden McDaniels and Terence Sanon each scored 19. Edwards, who will be out of action for about two months due to an injury, did not play for the home team. Rudy Gobert was held to just one point on this night. For Minnesota, the loss was not limited to the scoreboard.