Stephen Curry: Top 10 Moments From His MVP Season

Apr 23, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates after a three point basket forced the game into overtime in game three of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at the Smoothie King Center. The Warriors defeated the Pelicans 123-119 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

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April 9, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates after making a three-point basket against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

4. The Night That Sealed The Deal

Stephen Curry was the MVP frontrunner for the vast majority of the season, but plenty of differing opinions could be found. That is, until Apr. 9, the night that Curry put the conversation to bed. James Harden was a deserving candidate too, but Curry’s 45 points against the Portland Trail Blazers convinced pretty much everyone that the race was over.

Curry was at the height of his efficiency in that game, knocking down an outrageous 17 of his 23 shots, including eight of his 13 threes. He also added in 10 assists and single-handedly carried the Dubs down the stretch to put the game away.

But on Curry’s fifth three-pointer, he also set a new landmark for himself and for the NBA. Entering the game, Curry needed four three-pointers to tie his own single season record for made three-pointers (272). He had made six before halftime and finished with eight in the game.

By season’s end, Curry had demolished his old record with a final tally of 286. Not only was it a shining example of what happens when Curry turns into the Human Torch, but it was also the crown jewel of another record-breaking season.

Stephen Curry’s shot chart against the Portland Trail Blazers on Apr. 9, 2015, per NBA.com. /

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