MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The last time Stephen Curry and Golden State played in Memphis, he was held without a field goal and the Warriors lost by 51 points.
Curry didn't recall the frustration from that loss in December. And there was no repeat Tuesday night.
Curry fired up 3-pointers throughout the game, connecting on a dozen from long range on the way to a 52-point performance as the Warriors beat the Grizzlies 134-125.
"I had actually forgotten," Curry said when asked if the teams' previous game was motivation. "I was just kind of more focused on how big this game was for us."
The victory moved Golden State past Memphis into fifth place in the Western Conference, and benefitted the Warriors in two areas. Golden State won the season series 3-1, in essence giving the Warriors a two-game lead over the Grizzlies in the standings.
Curry connected on his first five shots, including four 3-pointers, and was 11-of-16 by halftime, including 8-of-10 from distance. His 32 points in the first half gave the Warriors a lead, but they had to hold on for the victory.
It was Curry's 27th game with at least 10 made 3s, by far the most in league history (former teammate Klay Thompson is second with nine), according to ESPN Research.
Curry said he felt rejuvenated after taking a week off late last month, recovering from a left pelvic bruise. He is still wearing a pad to protect the injury, but the time off cleared his mind and helped him physically.
"I feel in a good rhythm," he said. "The week off helped. The tank is pretty full."
Curry's scoreline of 52 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists marked the first time a Golden State player hit those marks since Rick Barry (64 points, 10 rebounds, 9 assists) against Portland on March 26, 1974.
As part of Curry's night, he also passed Jerry West and moved into 25th place on the NBA all-time scoring list.
"I got a little emotional about that," Curry said of passing West. "It was special. In his memory. What he meant to our organization, the league, to the world of basketball. ... That's the logo."
Warriors coach Steve Kerr characterized Curry's performance as "incredible." Kerr, who has seen plenty of Curry's spectacular nights couldn't believe one shot in the second quarter, turning away from the court in disbelief.
"Fifty-two points with people draped all over him, all game long," Kerr said, later adding: "I've been watching this for 11 years, and actually longer before I became his coach. ... You get a real sense of just the magnitude of his talent.
"The guy is amazing to watch."
But as special as the night was, a longtime teammate put it in perspective when asked if it was Curry's best game.
"Hell, no. No chance," Draymond Green said. "I've played with him for 15 years. I can't quite recall the best one off the top of my head, but that ain't it."
The Associated Press contributed to this report.