Curry unloads a pregame shot from 100 feet and scores 39 in return

Stephen Curry signaled his return well before tip-off Friday night, stunning fans at Chase Center. He shot from nearly 100 feet moments before the game began.

As part of his usual pre-game routine, Curry launched a throw from the tunnel leading to the court after receiving a short pass from a nearby security guard. The ball passed under the backboard and fell through the net. Curry ran off to celebrate as fans erupted in disbelief.

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About an hour later, the Warriors star returned to the court for the first time in five games after recovering from a left quadriceps injury. The 37-year-old looked sharp, posting 39 points, five assists and five rebounds in 32 minutes, even as Golden State fell 127-120 to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

“I felt pretty good early, then I had to find my second wind,” Curry said. “Once I got into the flow, everything started to feel normal again. Individually, it was a good first game back.”

Curry shot 14-of-28 from the field and recorded his eighth 30-point performance of the season. However, his effort wasn’t enough for a Warriors team without key contributors, including Draymond Green, who remains out with an excused absence from the team, and Al Horford, sidelined with sciatica.

Golden State now sits at 13-13 heading into Sunday’s matchup with Portland, and the reliance on Curry remains clear. While his pre-match heroics were the highlight of the night, his inability to convert his strong comeback into a victory raised further concerns.

Asked later about the long-range shot that captivated the crowd, Curry offered a wry smile. “This is the second one I’ve done,” he said. “I thought it would be a better night.”