Curry, the reigning MVP, dropped 24 points on New Orleans in the first quarter Tuesday. McCollum took advantage of the Pelicans’ defensive woes against perimeter players by hitting five 3-pointers in the opening quarter.
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McCollum, a product of Lehigh University, made sure it was pretty, too.
McCollum’s previous career high heading into the game was 27.
Curry finished with 40 points in Tuesday’s opener.
UPDATE: McCollum set a career high with 37 points, on 14-of-22 shooting, in Portland’s 112-94 victory.
