![]() ![]() RANKĬurry now has recorded four of the top 10 true shooting percentages posted by a guard with at least 100 field goal attempts in the NBA Finals – but none better than 2022. If we include all positions, Curry ranks ninth out of 86 qualified players. One more note on Curry’s offensive efficiency against the NBA’s top-ranked defense: Curry’s 62.6 true shooting percentage is the highest from a high-volume guard (minimum of at least 100 field goal attempts 43 players qualify) in Finals history. In his 109 minutes off the court, Golden State’s offensive efficiency plummeted to 88.6 points per 100 possessions. When we look at the Finals, the Warrior’s offense scored 115.8 points per 100 possessions in Curry’s 225 minutes on the court. His mere presence on the court - “gravity” - commands so much attention from the opposing defense that it makes the game easier for his teammates, providing extra space and higher-percentage scoring opportunities. But as we’ve learned throughout this Warriors’ dynasty, Curry’s impact on Golden State’s offense goes well beyond the points he scores himself. While Curry was on the court, he accounted for 36% of Golden State’s points, including 41.3% of their 3-pointers made. Jaylen Brown: 141 of Boston’s 605 total points (23.3%).To add some context to Curry’s level of production, here are the next five players responsible for their team’s scoring output: Stephen Curry led all players in scoring with 187 total points over the six-game series as he accounted for 29.7% of Golden State’s 629 total points scored in the Finals. Stephen Curry drills the dagger 3 to finish off Boston.Ģ. He first accomplished this feat in 2018, but this year he added 5.2 3-pointers to his already astounding 30-5-5 to give him the first-ever 30-5-5-5 Finals since the introduction of the 3-point shot in 1979-80. 2018: 34.0 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 10.0 apg (loss)Ĭurry adds another layer to this amazing stat line as he is the only player in NBA history to average at least five 3-pointers per game in the Finals.Three years later, Curry hit those marks again as he averaged 31.2 points, 6.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists in Golden State’s six-game series win over the Celtics. Toronto, Curry averaged 30.5 points, 5.2 rebounds and 6.0 assists as the Warriors lost in six games. Stephen Curry became just the fourth player in NBA history to average at least 30.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists in multiple NBA Finals, joining Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Jerry West. First player to average 30-5-5 and five made 3-pointers in NBA Finals Here are five numbers you need to know from the Finals MVP: 1. On Thursday night in Boston, Stephen Curry was crowned an NBA champion for the fourth time and took home his first Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player award, adding the one missing accolade to his future Hall of Fame resume.Īs the Warriors celebrate their fourth championship in eight seasons, we take a closer look at the numbers Curry posted in his greatest Finals performance yet. Thank you for reading us! Help us even more.Stephen Curry points to his ring finger during Game 6 of the 2022 NBA Finals. This season, 37 years-old LeBron James has averaged 30.3 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 6.2 assists in 56 games, while 34 years-old Curry scored 25.8 points, dished 6.4 assists, and grabbed 5.2 boards over 59 duels. ![]() With three games left in the NBA regular season, the Lakers (31-48) are already eliminated from playoff contention, while the Warriors (50-29) are third in the Western Conference and are potential contenders for the ring. I do not know if that counts, but I'm fine now." You might want to guard him when he gets out of the bed ," LeBron said initially.įor his part, Curry replied ironically: "He chose me in the last two All-Star Games. Soon as he gets out of his car, you better guard his ass. "When Steph gets out of his car, you better guard him right from the moment he pulls up to the arena. Steph Curry is the other one I definitely want to play with in today's NBA. The King who saw the Los Angeles Lakers eliminated from the play-in tournament in one of the biggest failures in NBA history, adored Curry, showing how much he wants to become his teammate at some point. LeBron James and Steph Curry were constantly in the NBA Finals from 2015 to 2018, where the Golden State Warriors leader celebrated 3 championships, while LeBron's Cleveland Cavaliers won the only one in 2016. ![]()
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