![]() On his way to that mark, Curry set a number of records involving scoring and 3-point shooting. He was also only the second player in history to win the award at the age of 33 or older (Michael Jordan). It was Curry’s second NBA scoring title and his highest ppg total throughout his 12-year career. The point guard became the Warriors’ all-time leading scorer in April, when he passed the legendary Wilt Chamberlain in a game against the Denver Nuggets.Ĭurry’s league-leading 32 ppg edged out the Washington Wizards’ Bradley Beal. ![]() The list of Curry’s offensive accomplishments continued to grow as the year went on. GettyGolden State Warriors guard Steph Curry. Quarter by Quarter, Curry’s Historic Offensive Season is Steeped in Context Curry poured in an unheard of 43.1 ppg every 36 fourth-quarter minutes he played, leading the NBA in that category.ĭuring those fourth-quarter minutes, Curry also shot nearly 50% from the field, nearly 47% from behind the arc, grabbed 6.8 rebounds, dished out 4.1 assists, and tallied 1.8 steals. That total put him second in the league behind only Udonis Haslem, of the Miami Heat, who played all of three minutes the entire year.Īnd as impressive Curry’s per-36 figure is, it pales in comparison to what the former MVP accomplished during fourth quarters this season. Steph Curry in the 4th quarter this season (per 36 minutes)Īll while being 219th in total 4th quarter minutes…□ /D4UsjBCOqPĪcross the regular season, Curry’s per-36 minutes scoring average was 33.7 ppg, according to NBA.com.
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