NBA: 10 Most Shocking Statistics from December

Dec 28, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) high fives guard Stephen Curry (30) against the Sacramento Kings during the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) high fives guard Stephen Curry (30) against the Sacramento Kings during the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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December was a period of unforgettable NBA basketball. Which statistics best represent the month that was?


Dec 28, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) high fives guard Stephen Curry (30) against the Sacramento Kings during the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) high fives guard Stephen Curry (30) against the Sacramento Kings during the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

If you’ve written anything with a pen or a pencil, then you and your crossed-out numbers already know how hard it is to believe that it’s 2016. December has ended, however, and 2015 has concluded with it.

Don’t be so quick to forget how remarkable a month December was in the NBA.

From an individual perspective, a number of gifted players utilized December as a platform for greatness. Whether or not you heard much about it, they were statistically dominant with the New Year approaching.

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As for the teams, some excelled and others struggled. The conferences traded roles, three championship contenders distanced theirselves from the competition, and two continued down a historically significant path.

The question is, what were the most shocking statistics from the month of December?

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