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NBA: 10 Most Shocking Statistics from December

By Maxwell Ogden

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 23, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and guard Klay Thompson (11) celebrate during the third quarter against the Utah Jazz at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Jazz 103-85. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
December 23, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and guard Klay Thompson (11) celebrate during the third quarter against the Utah Jazz at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Jazz 103-85. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

9. Golden State’s Offensive Opulence

The Golden State Warriors are one of the most unconventional success stories in NBA history. Its success has been irrefutable, but the strategy Golden State is employing—small-ball with an emphasis on 3-point shooting and defense—is nothing short of unorthodox.

In 2015-16, the Warriors’ offense has reached new heights of efficiency and productivity.

Golden State is averaging 114.1 points per game and 111.9 points per 100 possessions. If those numbers seem historically significant, it’s because they are.

The 2015-16 Warriors’ are averaging the most points per 100 possessions since the 2009-10 Phoenix Suns—often recognized as one of the greatest offenses in NBA history—tallied 112.7.

For perspective, Golden State is allowing 98.3 points per 100 possessions. Phoenix, on the other hand, let up an average of 106.9—a dramatic difference of 8.6 points per 100 possessions.

As for the 114.1 points per game, that’s on pace to be the highest mark since the Tim Hardaway, Chris Mullin and Sarunas Marciulionis Warriors averaged 118.7 points per contest in 1991-92.

Next: Dominant Defense in December