Old man is still grinding — Curry defeated Wemby in the game of the round

Two eras, two generations, two completely different styles, yet both are masterful and, you could say, truly one-of-a-kind in the world of basketball. It’s a real shame Steph Curry isn’t younger so we could watch him go head-to-head with Victor Wembanyama for many more years — but it is what it is.

If nothing else, this game alone made it worth staying up late tonight, or early this morning, depending on how you look at it, because the Frenchman and the seasoned superstar served up a true basketball thriller.

It’s a pity that, unlike football, there’s no sharing of points under the hoops and someone has to take the whole prize. Fortune decided it would be Golden State today, winning a spectacle — 108:109. Steph Curry is well into his 38th year, but he’s in the form of a young man and genuinely looks like he’s having fun on the court.

The veteran poured in an incredible 49 points, becoming the oldest point guard in NBA history to record 45+ points in back-to-back games. Naturally, the game wasn’t short of those spectacular shots everyone wonders how he even hits — but that’s just him.

It’s unreal how calm Curry looks on the floor — like a total chill-out mode that nothing can touch or disturb. Even the most stressful situations, like free throws to win the game, look like everyday routine, pure automatism he could probably perform with his eyes closed.

A perfect example of that came at the very end. The experienced point guard was fouled on a drive with six seconds left, and the officials awarded free throws. Curry hit both — all while casually chewing on his mouthguard.

San Antonio had six seconds for a final shot, but it was all for nothing. And when Curry eventually decides to retire, someone will be there to take over. Granted, he and the Frenchman don’t even play remotely similar positions, but what both of them do often borders on the unreal.

Wemby managed to dunk right over Draymond Green’s head, then followed it up with a violent alley-oop slam off the glass, but he’ll have to wait for another opportunity to bring the Warriors — and Curry — to their knees.

NBA, Friday to Saturday

New York – Miami 140:132

/Towns 39 – Powell 38/

Orlando – Brooklyn 105:98

/Wagner 25 – Porter 24/

Detroit – Philadelphia 114:105

/Green 21 – Maxey 31/

Houston – Portland 140:116

/Durant 30 – Avdija 22/

Milwaukee – Charlotte 134:147

/Kuzma 29 – Bridges 32/

Minnesota – Sacramento 124:110

/Edwards 30 – Sabonis 34/

New Orleans – Los Angeles 104:118

/Murphy 35 – Reaves 31/

Dallas – LA Clippers 127:133

/Marshall 28 – Harden 41/

San Antonio – Golden State 108:109

/Wembanyama 26 – Curry 49/