Rockets point guard Chris Paul has hit two of his four attempts, but hasn't made one since 2015. Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Basketball Reference Database. For years, his number was the one that coach Pat Riley called most on plays after timeouts, especially in crucial moments. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Following this, it was announced that Curry would be re-evaluated again in another week's time, on Wednesday (March 1). In clutch situations, Curry is averaging a pinch-yourself-because-it-can't-possibly-be-real 48.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.8 steals per 36 minutes. He's also 1-for-5 from 3-point range in these situations. Do you have a sports website? Had Curry made that shot, it would have given the Warriors a two-point lead and could've forced a Game 7 in Toronto. Stats are through the 2020-21 season. Hey, we're talkin to you, Scottie Pippen! Find out more. It's as simple as that. Teams: San Francisco-Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, Postseason stats/game: 24.8 PTS, 5.6 REB, 4.6 AST, 2.2* STL. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Obviously Chris Paul (8-21), Igoudala (8-22), and Bradon Roy (7-19) are climbing the charts rapidly. Stephen Curry, Point Guard Don't let the baby face fool you. Stephen Curry, the face of the Golden State Warriors during their five consecutive NBA Finals appearances, has one tiny flaw. Even without that subjective element, Curry stands out, not just as the most statistically clutch point guard, but as the most statistically clutch player in the NBA at any position. Behind great performances from Jordan Poole, Klay Thompson, and others, the Golden State Warriors overcame a 23-point deficit to blow out the Portland Trail In Game 7s, the guy has been money 33.3 points on 55 percent in the field. Stephen Curry is listed as Out (Leg) - The Warriors announced that Curry suffered multiple injuries to his left leg and will be re-evaluated after the All-Star Break. It's hard to nitpick a two-time Hes one of five players with as many as three NBA Finals MVP awards. And how many times did he deliver? They defeated the injury-riddled Denver Nuggets in 5 games with Stephen Curry coming off the bench for 4 of them. Murray has made 61.5 percent, but only has 26 attempts and a large chunk of those likely have come from games without fans in the bubble. StephenCurry30 Steph Curry will be reevaluated in one week. That was a slight exaggeration, of course, but you get the point. Right, Born: This isn't the first time these two stars have let it fly with the game on the line in the playoffs and time winding down. Really, who would you rather take those shots Smush Parker? Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? In order to objectively determine the most statistically clutch players at each of the five positions, we're turning to a previously used methodology: Calculate points produced per shot, which you can do by multiplying assists by two, adding points, subtracting turnovers and then dividing that result by field-goal attempts. Wade has scored a team-high 44.9 percent of Miami's points in clutch situations when he's on the court for fourth-quarter action. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Curry was re-evaluated on Feb. 22, at the conclusion of the All-Star break. Damian Lillard has averaged 26.4 points, 6.4 assists and 5.0 rebounds in 10 games in the playoffs versus Stephen Curry in his career. Against every other team, he was merely very good. In the 1967 NBA Finals, "Super Soph" put up an epic 40.8/8.8/3.3 slash line versus the mighty Philadelphia 76ers. Career: 1984-93, 1994-98, 2001-03 (13 seasons), Postseason stats/game: 33.4 PTS, 6.4 REB, 5.7 AST, 2.1 STL, NBA championships: 6 (1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998). Stephen Curry is on Instagram at stephencurry30. One former Warrior is on the list, too. "The Big Booty" (sorry, "Shaq Daddy," I own the trademark) was a beast among children in the Lakers postseason three-peat, as evidenced by his 29.9/14.5/3.0/2.4 slash line. When it comes to 3-point shooting, there's Curry and then there's everyone else. It's unknown how many have come from his time with Golden State compared to his days with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Warriors are fighting for a play-in or NBA playoff spot and desperately need Curry back in the mix. Curry is averaging 29.4 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 6.4 APG, 1.0 SPG, and 4.9 3-pointers on a 49.5/42.7/92.2 shooting split through 38 games. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. StatMuse compared Butlers statistics to Steph Currys during his 2016 MVP season. Steph Curry is just 2-for-9 from the field in his playoff career attempting game-tying or go-ahead shots with 10 seconds or less. The Warriors (31-30, seventh in the West) are 1-1 versus the Blazers (29-31, 11th in the West) this season. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. Clutch shot percentage: .338* (97 of 287), Postseason stats/game: 25.6 PTS, 5.1 REB, 4.7 AST, 1.4 STL, NBA championships: 5 (2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, 2010). Clutch," not Jerry West, who would share the title a few years later. Teams: New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Postseason stats/game: 20.7 PTS, 7.2 REB, 6.2 AST, 2.1* STL. All 4 makes were to tie, all shots to win were misses. In his second game back, the baby face assassin dropped 34 points in 23 minutes. Postseason stats/game: 25.5 PTS, 14.8 REB, 2.7 AST, N/A. Per 36 minutes, he's averaging 30.0 points, 13.1 rebounds and 2.6 blocks while shooting 61.4 percent from the field, 57.1 percent from beyond the arc and 78.6 percent at the charity stripe. Golden State is coming off two straight wins over Houston and Minnesota. When the game is on the line, we want the rock in the hands of someone with big cojones. The Golden State Warriors are the first western conference team to advance to the second round of the playoffs. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Curry is hitting a ridiculous 47.3% on 6.1 pull-up triples per game, best in the NBA, and finishing an easy career-high 75.8% of his tries at the rim, according to The Warriors will go on to face the winner of the matchup between the Memphis Grizzlies and Minnesota Timberwolves. Game 7s didnt phase Big Blue, either, as he averaged 29.2 points and 16.2 rebounds in six of those. WebNBA Clutch Shooting Report. The last update from the Warriors came on Feb. 22, a day after Curry took part in individual non-contact shooting drills. But each attempt rattled out, and the Warriors lost 112-108. His handle, range and shooter mindset make him the ideal option in the 3-ball era. Perhaps the best example came during his monstrous 59-point performance against the Detroit Pistons on Feb. 21, as his continued greatness helped the Pelicans pull away: We also can't forget about his point-preventing prowess. WebA table featuring scoring clutch information for each player in the league based on selected filters. He's also 1-for-5 from 3-point March 14, That number may remain unimpressive, but it at least represents the big man's ability to focus during key moments. That's down from his career 3-point percentage of 43.5 percent on 3s in the regular season, but still incredibly accurate for his high number of attempts. Curry averaged 30.1 points, 5.4 rebounds, 6.7 assists and 1.8 steals. In 'clutch' timedefined astime that comes in the final five minutes of a game when the scoring margin is no greater than five points either wayDwyane Wade missed his first nine shots of the season,"Ethan Skolnick wrotefor theMiami Heraldon Dec. 13. Thats how many consecutive NBA games Steph Curry had gone making at least one three-pointer. This is the one guy who we gotta have against the martians with the future of civilization at stake. 15.4 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 3.3 blocked shots per game. He and Michael Jordan are the only guards with as many as three NBA Finals MVP selections on their resumes. "The Logo" fun fact: In the NBA's first 24 years of existence, his two buzzer-beaters were one more than the rest of the league had combined in its first 24 years of existence. Stephen Curry is on Twitter at StephenCurry30. (32-30, 5th place in NBA Western Conference), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 4:56AM. As you can see below, Wade first connected on a scoop layup as he drove through traffic with just more than a minute remaining. Curry has shot over 48 percent on those shots. Houston Rockets star James Harden is right behind with 99, but their accuracy is far different for the two. Honorable Mentions: Greg Monroe (37.82), Karl-Anthony Towns (26.44), Marc Gasol (23.79). Because "Mr. Basketball" played way back, back, back when, he doesnt get nearly enough credit for his complete and utter dominance in the pivot, especially in high-stakes games. Yet no one drained more ridiculous money balls, either. His record in these The reigning MVP was exhausted by the end of the game each night doing everything on the court. Curry told Kenney and Rubin that the scrimmage "went well.". Davis did exactly that in the final minute of a tight game against the Phoenix Suns back on Nov. 22: Come to think of it, is there anything he can't do? Klay Thompson's Most Clutch Buckets of 2022-23 NBA Season So Far All-Star Starter Stephen Curry's Wildest Plays Of 2022-23 Season So Far. Clutch" decided in the final seconds, minds would boggle. They have done so on the back of veteran shooting guard Klay Thompson, who has stepped up big-time offensively. Heck, he could have been the 1970 MVP on his momentous 36-point, 19-assist, seven-rebound performance in Game 7 alone. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Team. Clutch shot percentage: .378* (87 of 230), Postseason stats/game: 20.6 PTS, 2.9 REB, 2.5 AST, 1.0 STL, Any game that was on the line was Miller time. Steph Curry is just 2-for-9from the field in his playoffcareerattempting game-tying or go-ahead shots with 10 seconds or less. But in Game 4 Jokic and co pulled off a surprising win. Many are convinced that it exists. Honorable Mentions: Draymond Green (40.42), Dirk Nowitzki (28.66), Kenneth Faried (26.25). Teams: Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers, Postseason stats/game: 28.7 PTS, 9.0 REB, 7.2 AST, 1.8 STL, NBA championships: 4 (2012, 2013, 2016, 2020). Honorable Mentions: Kevin Durant (36.08), Chandler Parsons (32.8), Carmelo Anthony (24.44). Teams: Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State Warriors, Brooklyn Nets, Postseason stats/game: 29.2 PTS, 7.7 REB, 4.0 AST, 1.0 STL. Among everyone on the roster, only Chris Bosh (plus-45) has posted a higher differential. The others: Michael Jordan, Tim Duncan, Magic Johnson, LeBron James. [RELATED:Steph Curry remembers 3-pointer in playoff rally vs. Pelicans]. Drummond has just been that efficient and that involved on both ends of the floor whenever a game gets tight. Teams: Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Lakers, Postseason stats/game: 24.3 PTS, 10.5 REB, 3.2 AST, 2.4* STL, NBA championships: 6 (1971, 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988). 233. The bank-shot artist might have been the NBA Finals MVP in three consecutive seasons (1963-65) if the award had existed (the first one was awarded in 1969). From "The Shot" (1989 Eastern Conference first round) to "The Push-off" (Game 6, 2007 NBA Finals), there was no more lethal late-game shot-maker in hoops history. The Warriors are fighting for a play-in or NBA playoff spot and desperately need Curry back in the mix. Postseason stats/game: 19.5 PTS, 12.2* REB, 2.6 AST, N/A. Envoyez le petit point matinal spcial Playoffs, le point interdit aux tanks, larticle que les fans des Kings se surprennent lire en 2023 ! Even in Game 4 he made a solid attempt to sweep Denver. In clutch situations, Curry is averaging a pinch-yourself-because-it-can't-possibly-be-real 48.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.8 steals per 36 minutes. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Game 5 was expected to go in a similar manner after the Nuggets entered fourth quarter with an 8-point lead. In clutch situations as a whole, he's averaging 34.7 points, 7.1 rebounds and 6.5 assists per 36 minutes while shooting 45.3 percent from the field. Among the 300 players who have been on the floor for a crunch-time play in at least five games this season, not one has a usage rate higher than James' 46.4. He was pretty good in eight Game 7s as well 27.0 points, 9.3 rebounds, 6.8 assists. And nobody has drained more. Postseason stats/game: 25.9 PTS, 11.2 REB, 3.2 AST, 3.3 STL. you say, what about the up and comers who may not have been playing all that long? He's shooting 40.1 percent from deep in the postseason on 1,171 attempts. An update on Currywhos been getting in on-court work at practice of late s expected on Wednesday. Eight years later, he was the MVP of the greatest NBA Finals upset ever. They defeated the injury-riddled Denver Nuggets in 5 games with Stephen Curry coming off the bench for 4 of them. In the 2016 NBA Finals, before the Kevin Durant era began in Golden State, Curry's Game 7 struggles (6-for-19 from the field, 4-for-14 onthree-pointers) played a large role in the Warriors falling to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Multiply points produced per shot by PIE, which is an estimate of a player's involvement in the relevant game events. The two-time NBA Finals MVP took down LeBron James and the Miami Heat dynasty. By our unofficial count, there were more than two dozen of them and that didnt include his 63-foot jaw-dropper in the 1970 NBA Finals, a game that his team went on to lose. And his five buzzer-beaters are the most in league history? Among the eight members of the Pistons who have appeared in at least 10 clutch situations, his 91.8 defensive rating comes out on top. WebSteph Curry Career Playoff Stats | StatMuse Stephen Curry has averaged 26.6 points, 6.2 assists and 5.4 rebounds in 134 games in the playoffs in his career. Olajuwon averaged 4.1 more points in the playoffs than the regular season (21.8). EN FR ES IT. Postseason stats/game: 22.0 PTS, 6.9 REB, 4.8 AST, 1.1* STL, NBA championships: 8 (1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1974, 1976). Rules him out of the first four games post All-Star break Lakers, Rockets, Timberwolves, Blazers. Bonus point: Worthy was one of the few stars who rocked in protective goggles. Stephen Curry was born on March 14, 1988. Charlotte Christian in Charlotte, North Carolina, Draft: Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content. Most can agree on this much some athletes are calmer, cooler and more confident than others when the stakes are highest. "He's not scared of big moments, and that comes through loud and clear in every game you watch. Kevin Durant has been even worse in this specific case. Curry's recent re-evaluation indicated that he's making good progress, so he may be ready to rejoin the action either March 2 or 3 versus the Clippers or Pelicans, depending on the next re-evaluation. Only three guards own a higher career field-goal percentage (.511) in the playoffs. And pinch yourself again because it might be even tougher to fathom that a player capable of drawing so much defensive attention is shooting 50 percent from both the field and beyond the arc while knocking down 91.9 percent of his attempts from the charity stripe. Others say the truth lies somewhere in the middle. Harden barely has made 25 percent of his attempts. Too bad so little data exists from the pre-3-point era. He also once again is being forgotten as an all-time great in the playoffs. That was Stephen Curry's 6th shot to take the lead in the last 0:24 of a playoff game. has averaged 33.4 points, 7.4 assists and 6.8 rebounds in 10 games in The 3x champion is currently second in fourth quarter scoring. Hence, they are more likely to succeed in those situations. Meet the most clutch NBA players in history. The death lineup of Curry, Thompson, Poole, Green, and Wiggins was too much to handle for Nikola Jokic all by Meanwhile, Portland won its previous game against Houston on Sunday night. Postseason stats/game: 29.1 PTS, 5.6 REB, 6.3 AST, N/A. Learn more and register, 128 Starts, 93 Wins, 41 Losses, 20 Double-Doubles, 2 Triple-Doubles, International Stats at Basketball-Reference.com, College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com, Scores from any date in BAA/NBA or ABA history, Frequently Asked Questions about the NBA, WNBA and Basketball, Basketball-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREE. 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Steve Kerr decided to bring him off the bench but that did not affect his impact on the game. Wade is playing as well as I've seen him in the two and a half years I've been in the league.. That's not where the impressive numbers stop. However, that did not workout. It's hard to nitpick a two-time NBA MVP who just averaged 30.5 points in the Finals, but thisstatistic stands out after Thursday night's 114-110 loss to the Toronto Raptors in Game 6. Honorable Mentions: James Harden (36.7), J.J. Redick (32.03), C.J. There was "Akeem the Team," the young pup who carried the Rockets past the heavily favored Los Angeles Lakers in the 1986 Western Conference finals. Envoyez le petit point matinal spcial Playoffs, le point interdit aux tanks, larticle que les fans des Kings se surprennent lire en 2023 ! Thompson has averaged 28.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 0.8 steals and 6.5 3-pointers per game over his last eight games. Enjoy :)Follow me on Twitter: You know how everybody says Curry isn't clutch? True, the two-time NBA Finals MVP jacked up too many H-O-R-S-E shots over the years, many of them with multiple defenders in his grill. Admit it: Both times the ball was in the air, you thought it was going in. Following clutch jumpers from Anthony Lamb, Thompson and DiVincenzo, the Warriors secured their second straight win, 109-104. When Robert Horry averaged at least 24 minutes per game in the playoffs, his teams won six league titles in 11 seasons. LeBron James Childhood: Where Is King James From? James Harden has found himself in trouble with thesekinds of shots as well. Namely, his ballsy runner with two seconds left that gave the Lakers a 107-106 lead (and victory) over the Celtics in the crucial Game 4 of the 1987 NBA Finals at Boston Garden. He's never going to intentionally loft up the final shot, and he's hardly a go-to offensive force when it matters most. Against the New York Knicks, Mr. Golden State's next game is against the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday at Chase Center. The fact that "Hondo" was a go-to guy with eight league champions didnt hurt, either. Curry rose again after the 2019-20 season, when he disappeared from the team and everyone assumed the Warriors dynasty was dead. Now check out that crazy good clutch shot percentage. He ranks 15th in win shares per 48 minutes in playoff history. No other Pelican's presence leads to nearly as strong a net rating: Unsurprisingly, it's because Davis manages to assert himself in just about every facet of the game. Monroe sits down at No. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Emerging as one of the NBA's most clutch players is about more than knocking down a game-winner at the final buzzer. The Bay Area News Group's Shayna Rubin and Madeline Kenney spoke toCurry, who said he scrimmaged at the Warriors' facility with the team's two-way and back-up players. Out Steph Curry (left superior tib/fib sprain) Same old, same old for Curry, who misses his ninth consecutive game. In the tracking data era (since 2013-14) here are the 3 point shooting stats in the 4th quarter or overtime on shots off 3+ dribbles in the playoffs (min 25 FG3A) pic.twitter.com/UQFRLJwHb3. As he once put it, "If you want to be a hero, you've got to take hero shots.". Don't be fooled by LeBron James' potential game-winner that found nothing but air against the Toronto Raptors on Feb. 26. A timetable for Iguodala's return is unknown at this point. Contrary to widespread belief, this was the original "Mr. As the world marvels at the likes of Jamal Murray, Donovan Mitchell, Damian Lillard and many others during the NBA playoffs in the Orlando bubble, Steph Curry is enjoying a little rest a relaxation. Join our linker program. Comparing NBA players to their peers both past and present is a common practice, but Andre Iguodala took things a step further when talking about Stephen Curry. He should be re-evaluated tomorrow, so News: 7 days agoThe Warriors announced Wednesday that Curry (lower leg) will be re-evaluated in a week. The would-be 1955 NBA Finals MVP ranks 17th in career win shares per 48 minutes in the postseason. Stephen Curry is the second-leading scorer in the fourth quarter After missing over 10 games in the month of April due to ankle strain, Stephen Curry came Both players have been ridiculouslyclutch for the Warriors while winning three NBA Finals in the last four seasons. Take "Larry Legend," whos remembered as much for his steals in Game 5 of the 1985 and 1987 Eastern Conference finals as much as any late shot. Crunch-time shooting and decision-making foibles that have helped shove Golden State down to a -7.3 net rating during clutch situations, seventh-worst in the NBA. 1mo. Also read: Klay Thompson reflects on taking up leadership role in Steph Curry and Draymond Green's absence: "I'm not the most vocal person", Be the first one to comment on this story. Honorable Mentions: Reggie Jackson (51.3), Isaiah Thomas (47.7), John Wall (46.9), "You may have noticed a statistic we posted a couple of weeks ago. But could possibly be ready by the Clips, Pels, or Lakers game 3/2-3/5. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Season. Of course, that doesnt include all those fouls he drew and defensive stops he willed and teammates he made better with games on the line. March 14, 14 on the league-wide leaderboard. Barely. Lillard's clutch numbers this season look comical. Here are his numbers this postseason in clutch situations, which is designated as the last five minutes game within five points on NBA.com stats pages: 34 points on 9-for-16 shooting from the floor (56.3 percent), 2-for-5 from downtown (40 percent) and 14-for-15 at the free throw line (93.3 percent). Wiggins has already missed over two weeks due to a personal matter. Golden State. Learn more and register. Clutch shot percentage: .419* (49 of 117), Postseason stats/game: 20.6 PTS, 11.4 REB, 3.0 AST, 2.3 STL, NBA championships: 5 (1999, 2003, 2005 2007, 2014). James helps his team win in a variety of ways. Among bigs, only Shaquille ONeal owns as many NBA Finals MVP trophies (three) in the 3-ball era. And he did it in 511 fewer games. An unsightly .473 free-throw percentage in 13 close-out playoff losses. Teams: Milwaukee Bucks, Seattle SuperSonics, Boston Celtics, Miami Heat, Clutch shot percentage: .365* (54 of 148), Postseason stats/game: 16.1 PTS, 3.8 REB, 2.6 AST, 1.0 STL. Clutch can happen at either end, you know. (Updated Feb.9, 2023). Considering how active he's been in passing lanes and when protecting the hoop, that shouldn't be particularly surprising. Effective Field Goal %. 22. Stephen Curry Game stats 2022-23. Mitchell breaks one of Steph'splayoff 3-point records. Follow him on Twitter:@fromal09. The Golden State Warriors are the first western conference team to advance to the second round of the playoffs. While Curry came up big in similar circumstances in Game 3, when he scored 47 points, his clutch touch eluded him this time. Drummond doesn't fit the traditional definition of a clutch player. inAkron,Ohio He should be re-evaluated tomorrow, so hopefully we get some news shortly. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. Postseason stats/game: 19.5 PTS, 7.7 REB, 12.3 AST, 1.9 STL, NBA championships: 5 (1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988). Remember, we're looking at the last five minutes of close games, and it's not just jump-shooting that matters. Follow Scott Gleeson on Twitter @ScottMGleeson, Raptors close out what was a wild NBA Finals. Postseason stats/game: 24.0 PTS, 13.9* REB, 2.2 AST, N/A, NBA championships: 5 (1949, 1950, 1952, 1953, 1954). Steph, Baby-Faced Assassin, Chef Curry, The Human Torch, Threezus are nicknames for Stephen Curry. Only the lack of an NBA Finals MVP award prevents a higher rank here. Look no further than the free-throw line, even if that's the site of so many struggles for Andre Drummond. For 12 seasons, the Nationals went as far in the playoffs as the future Hall of Famer could take them. "Well, he's now made seven of his past nine.". Draymond Green is probable for the Golden State Warriors game against the Portland Trail Blazers, while Steph Curry, Andrew Wiggins, Anfernee Simons, and Jusuf Nurki are out. Since Steph Curry went down on Feb. 4, the Golden State Warriors have been treading water at 4-4. That's not the least bit hyperbolic, and it's reflected in the Heat's success when Wade is on the floor for a clutch situation. (32-30, 5th place in NBA Western Conference), Out (Leg) - The Warriors announced that Curry suffered multiple injuries to his left leg and will be re-evaluated after the All-Star Break. Some insist there is no such thing. Because if we knew how many games that "Mr. Why Stephen A. picks Curry over Mahomes as the most revolutionary athlete. Do you have a blog? Stephen Curry Injury Update 2/22/23. Career: 2009-present (12 seasons) Teams: Golden State Warriors. According to B/R Insights, Curry has the most clutch three-pointers made in the fourth quarter this season (12). Though Davis' overall team defense still needs some fine-tuning in many situations, his ability to read and react makes him invaluable in late-game situations. Golden State Warriors, 1st round (7th pick, 7th overall), 2009 NBA Draft, More Stephen Curry pages at Sports Reference. You want me to give one anyway, now?" It wasn't the first time Curry's clutch game failed. The regular season and postseason were combined to increase sample sizes. He accounted for 18 of his teams final 21 points. Twitter: Tuesdays matchup will mark a crucial game for both Golden State and Portland as both teams continue to battle for play-in/playoff positioning. Curry rose again after the 2019-20 season, when he disappeared from the team and everyone assumed the Warriors dynasty was dead. Postseason stats/game: 23.8 PTS, 10.3 REB, 6.5 AST, 1.8 STL. 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