Golden State Warriors: 3 Stephen Curry notables since return

Golden State Warriors: 3 Stephen Curry notable tidbits since return

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 07: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors walks backcourt during a game during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on December 07, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Warriors defeated the Bucks 105-95. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

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2. Scoring explosion

Since his return, Curry’s scoring has paced the Warriors. Entering Wednesday’s loss to Toronto, he was averaging 31.4 points per game on a blistering 51 percent shooting in December. Obviously, those numbers took a hit after Wednesday, but Steph’s post-injury scoring is still impressive.

In his time back, Curry has already hit the 30-point clip three times. This stretch includes his previously-mentioned 42-point effort against Cleveland, as well as the 38-point affair Monday against Minnesota.

Dan Favale of Bleacher Report touched on Curry’s scoring prowess in his recent article:

"“Curry’s numbers are too eerily similar to his last MVP crusade for this to be spun as an inflammatory topic unfitting of debate. Just look at how his per-36-minute splits stack up: 2015-16: 31.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, 7.0 assists, 2.3 steals, 32.6 usage rate, 66.9 true shooting percentage 2018-19: 32.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, 6.3 assists, 1.2 steals, 32.1 usage rate, 68.9 true shooting percentage”"

According to Favale’s article, Curry is actually scoring at a higher per 36 minute rate than his seemingly unrepeatable 2015-16 season. This is largely supported by his post-injury play.

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