Listing the only 3 times Stephen Curry scored 40 points with 0 turnovers

Stephen Curry is widely regarded as the best shooter in NBA history and one of the best point guards in the game. Playing with the Golden State Warriors, Curry has transformed the game of basketball with his pathbreaking style of play.

Curry has been known to put on some ludicrous displays of offensive prowess. While his halfcourt heaves are more normalized now, when Stephen Curry is hot, he is in the realm of unguardable players in the league.

An absolute nightmare for opposition defenses, Curry keeps moving without the ball and the Warriors' system is tailored to allow facilitation of passing and a dynamic offense.

A nifty and flashy passer, Curry does lend himself to turnovers with an average of 3.1 per game for his career. However, considering his offensive upside, it is worth it.

Keeping his offensive brilliance in mind, we take a look at the only three times Stephen Curry has scored 40 points with zero turnovers.

#1 13th January 2019 - Stephen Curry vs the Dallas Mavericks

Stephen Curry brings the ball up at the Golden State Warriors v Dallas Mavericks game

Stephen Curry was nothing short of incendiary in this game against the Dallas Mavericks. Weaving around the floor, using picks and creating easy buckets off the mismatch, Curry could not be stopped from scoring.

Having missed the previous matchup against the Mavericks in the season, Curry came into the game looking to put on a show. He recorded 48 points on 11 three-pointers made in the game. Mixed with a clutch three to take the lead in the last minute, Stephen Curry truly delivered.

In the process of recording the game-high score, Curry also recorded six rebounds and five assists with an impressive zero turnovers. Stephen Curry scored from all three levels, collapsing the Mavs defense and the Warriors would walk away with a hard fought 119-114 win.

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#2 23rd December 2018 - Stephen Curry vs the LA Clippers

Stephen Curry goes through his routine before a Golden State Warriors' game

In the matchup against the LA Clippers, Stephen Curry faced early pressure being guarded by Patrick Beverley. In a heated conversation between the two triggered by Curry's celebration after an offensive rebound, the stage for another Curry cooking show was set.

Stephen Curry went off for 42 points for the game with six threes made. Curry played aggressively, returning baskets from the Clippers right after they scored and pushing the tempo of the game.

Although he only recorded two assists, the pace Curry played with was blistering. Which is why the zero turnovers in this format of play is all the more impressive.

The game would stay close till the end moment. With a game-winning drive to the basket with Montrezl Harrell on him, Curry secured the Warriors 129-127 win.

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#3 14th April 2021 - Stephen Curry vs the Oklahoma City Thunder

Stephen Curry warms up ahead of a game

Nearing the end of the 2020-21 regular-season, the Golden State Warriors were fighting for a playoff berth. Every game and every win counted and this game against the Oklahoma City Thunder was no different.

Stephen Curry would rise to the occasion. Putting on a shooting masterclass against the young and inexperienced Thunder squad, Curry recorded 42 points on 11 made threes for the game.

Playing in a composed and measured pace, Curry got into his bag of tricks and used savvy moves to get himself free against the defenders. He put his playmaking on display as well, recording eight assists for the game on zero turnovers.

The Golden State Warriors established a commanding lead early in the game that never really dwindled. The Warriors eventually blew out the Thunder 147-109.