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Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors retreats back down the court off balance after making one of his 13 three-pointers during the win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Photo: AFP

Sweet shot: Stephen Curry hits NBA-record 13 three-pointers in Warriors win over Pelicans

Curry responds in style a game after ending three-point streak

Stephen Curry made an NBA-record 13 3-pointers on the way to 46 points, grabbing back the spotlight from new Golden State star Kevin Durant in the Warriors’ 116-106 victory against the winless New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night.

The two-time reigning MVP hit 13 of 17 threes in his seventh career game with double digit three-pointers and shot 16 for 26 overall. He raised his right arm and pounded his chest, then let out a “Whoo!” when he reached the record with 2:23 to go.

It was his first 40-point performance this season after he led the NBA with 13 such games last season. Fans chanted “M-V-P!”

Durant did just fine for himself, too, finishing with 22 points.

Klay Thompson scored 24 points as the Splash Brothers looked far more in sync from long range at last.

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