---
title: "🏀 Curry drops 41 points, officially surpasses LeBron's post-35 record | AI Sports Weekly"
description: "Curry exploded for a season-high 41 points in overtime today, officially surpassing LeBron for the most 40-plus point games after age 35, setting a new NBA record! At the F1 Brazilian GP, Norris pulled off a dramatic wet-to-dry comeback to beat defending champion Verstappen for the title, with Mercedes also clinching its 9th constructors' championship. The 76ers, Spurs, and Manchester United also had intense matchups today, all coming up next; plus a look back at the NCAA women's basketball history made just two days ago."
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date_published: "2026-11-08T02:00:00.000Z"
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---

# 🏀 Curry drops 41 points, officially surpasses LeBron's post-35 record | AI Sports Weekly

## Opening

Curry erupted for a season-high 41 points in overtime tonight, officially surpassing LeBron James in 40-point games after turning 35, a new NBA record! At the Brazilian Grand Prix, a wild wet-to-dry track reversal saw Norris dethrone defending champion Verstappen, while Mercedes locked up its 9th constructors' championship in team history. The 76ers, Spurs, and Manchester United also delivered thrilling action today, we'll cover it all; plus, we'll look back at a historic NCAA women's basketball moment from two days ago.

## This Episode's Top Sports Stories

### 1. Curry Erupts for 41 in Overtime, Officially Surpasses LeBron
- **What happened**: Curry caught fire in overtime with a season-high 41 points, hitting 5 three-pointers, leading the Warriors to a 126-119 win over the Magic and their 7th straight victory.
- **Why it matters**: This was his 16th career 40-point game after turning 35, officially surpassing LeBron James for the most 40-point games by a player past age 35 in history. Still putting up this kind of explosive performance at 35 is genuinely impressive.
- **Source**: [NBA.com](https://www.nba.com/news/starting-5-november-8-2026)

### 2. Dramatic Wet-Track Reversal at Brazilian GP: Norris Wins Title, Mercedes Ties Williams
- **What happened**: The São Paulo Grand Prix saw a massive shakeup on the wet-to-dry track as Norris beat defending champion Verstappen to win the race and clinch the title; Mercedes' Russell finished 4th and Antonelli 5th, combining to secure the team's 9th constructors' championship.
- **Why it matters**: This title puts Mercedes level with Williams for the 3rd-most championships in history, and the dramatic wet-weather reversal made for a thrilling storyline on its own.
- **Source**: [Formula1.com](https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/norris-beats-verstappen-in-wet-sao-paulo-gp-thriller-as-mercedes-win-constructors-championship.7JN7MXLZf5lk5l0C3gfKGI)

### 3. 76ers Improve to 9-2, Best 11-Game Start in Franchise History
- **What happened**: Brown scored 29, Maxey added 27, and veteran LeBron James contributed a season-high 22 points off the bench as the 76ers beat the Bulls 127-121, improving to 9-2. This marks the franchise's best 11-game start since the 2000-01 season (10-1 through 11 games). The Bulls, meanwhile, dropped their 7th straight to fall to 1-8.
- **Why it matters**: A veteran bench player delivering a season-high scoring night speaks to the team's depth, and the Bulls' losing streak is cause for concern.
- **Source**: [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401909945)

### 4. Manchester United Overcome Two Two-Goal Deficits, Equalize in Stoppage Time to Draw Aston Villa 4-4
- **What happened**: Manchester United conceded twice within the first 3 minutes 42 seconds, falling behind 0-2 and later 2-4 in the first half; but Fernandes, Sesko, and Dorgu scored three straight goals, with a header in the 6th minute of stoppage time sealing a 4-4 draw. United currently sits with just 1 win in the league, in 18th place and in the relegation zone.
- **Why it matters**: Clawing back from two separate two-goal deficits makes this one of the most dramatic matches of the season, and the players' refusal to give up deserves real credit.
- **Source**: [Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/football/manchester-united-vs-aston-villa/report/559541)

### 5. Wembanyama Drops 29 as Spurs Extend League-Best Streak to 8
- **What happened**: Wembanyama shot 9-for-13 for 29 points as the Spurs built a 35-point lead and had the game locked up 109-76 through three quarters, cruising to a 125-103 rout of the Trail Blazers for their 8th straight win, improving to 8-2.
- **Why it matters**: This 8-game winning streak is currently the longest in the league, and the young center's continued high-efficiency play underscores the Spurs' impressive momentum.
- **Source**: [Sports Illustrated](https://www.si.com/nba/trailblazers/onsi/blazers-lose-turnover-and-rebound-battle-fall-big-to-spurs)

### 6. Looking Back at November 6: LSU Sets NCAA Margin Record, 7'1" Center Makes Historic Debut
- **What happened**: Revisiting NCAA women's basketball action from two days ago (November 6): LSU went on a 40-0 run in the second quarter en route to a 131-22 blowout of Texas Southern, a 109-point margin of victory that set a new NCAA Division I record for the largest margin in a game between two Division I teams. On the same day, 7'1" Texas Tech center Stephanie Okechukwu made her college debut, posting 6 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 blocks in a 64-37 win over Charlotte, becoming the first 7-footer in NCAA women's basketball history.
- **Why it matters**: Two historic records set on the same day, one a blowout margin and the other a rare height milestone, make for a genuinely compelling story.
- **Source**: [Fox Sports (LSU)](https://www.foxsports.com/articles/wcbk/no-9-lsu-routs-texas-southern-13122-for-schoolrecord-109point-margin-of-victory), [Fox Sports (Okechukwu)](https://www.foxsports.com/articles/wcbk/texas-tech-center-stephanie-okechukwu-becomes-womens-college-basketballs-tallest-player-at-71)

## Closing

What stood out most today was Curry officially surpassing LeBron's record past age 35, paired with that wild wet-weather championship finish in Brazil, these past few days in sports have truly delivered. Next time, we'll keep tracking how long the 76ers can sustain their hot start and whether the Spurs can extend their winning streak even further. See you next time!

---

## About this article and its author

Originally published on [Mark Ku's Tech Notes](https://blog.markkulab.net/en/sports-weekly/sports-weekly-2026-11-08)

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