The Mysterious Countdown: What Lies Between 78 and 73?

So here we are—after a gut-wrenching 2½-year wait, the Splash Brothers are finally suiting up together again for the Golden State Warriors. Can you feel the buzz? Steph Curry and Klay Thompson, side by side, ready to remind us why they changed the NBA landscape forever. But before the present, let’s take a wild ride back to February 27, 2016—when these two weren’t just teammates; they were unstoppable partners in crime, dropping a staggering 78 points against the Thunder in a game that screamed ‘record-breaking legacy in the making.’ Curry’s 12 threes tied an NBA record, and Thompson’s sharpshooting hinted at even crazier nights ahead. Oh, and let’s not forget that subtle nudge to Kevin Durant—courting the Warriors’ big fish isn’t exactly a secret anymore. This isn’t just nostalgia; it’s a masterclass in how legends carve their own lane. Stay for the stats, stick around for the laughs—Chris’ Tim Robinson impersonations? Yeah, you won’t want to miss those. Dive into the story behind the numbers and witness how the Splash Brothers made history. LEARN MORE.

For the first time in 2 1/2 years, Steph Curry and Klay Thompson are set to be reunited on an NBA court for the Golden State Warriors. Yeah, the Splash Brothers are back in town.

Ahead of their reunion, our own pod brothers Kevin Chroust and Chris de Salvo have gone back to Feb. 27, 2016 for perhaps Klay Thompson and Steph Curry’s greatest combined performance.

It was the night where the duo combined for a 78 points as the Warriors won against the Oklahoma City Thunder as they chased down the Chicago Bulls’ infamous 72-win regular-season record.

It was the night Curry tied the NBA record for 3s in a game at 12 (a record that Thompson himself now owns thanks to his 14 in a night against Chicago in Oct. 2018).

It was the night where Kevin Durant possibly decided it might be worth returning any calls that Draymond Green would make at the end of the season.

It was the night that the Splash Brothers made their own.

Come for the stats and info, stay for Chris’ Tim Robinson impersonations.

This podcast originally appeared as an article on The Analyst in January 2022.

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