The Golden State Warriors opened their season only two weeks ago, but so many records have already been broken.
The Golden State Warriors have wasted no time making history this year. Steph Curry already set an NBA record by making at least five three-pointers in seven consecutive games. Klay Thompson just set another NBA record for most three-pointers made in a single game by making 14 of them against Chicago Bulls on Monday.
Steph Curry and Klay Thompson, known as the Splash Brothers, have each shown their explosiveness as well. Curry scored 51 points against Washington Wizards, while Thompson scored 54 points against the Bulls. Both of them accomplished this in just three quarters of playing time.
Steph Curry scored all of his 51 points against the Wizards in 32 minutes and did not play at all in the fourth quarter. Klay Thompson only played ridiculously 27 minutes to score 54 points. Their ability to score in bunches in such little playing time makes these games remarkable.
Now, let’s put those numbers into further perspective.
The game in which Devin Booker scored 70 points is still relatively new in our memory. It was a sensational scoring feast by a young star. Booker scored those points by playing 45 minutes. That means Devin Booker scored 1.56 points per minute, which is 74.67 points per 48 minutes.
When Steph Curry scored 51 points last week, he only played for 32 minutes. That means Curry scored 1.59 points per minute and would make it 76.5 points per 48 minutes.
Klay Thompson’s number is even more video game-ish. He only played 27 minutes to score 54 points, which means he scored 2.0 points per minute and a whopping 96 points per 48 minutes. 96 points!
Kobe Bryant scored 81 points back in 2006, and it took him 42 minutes to do so. This is 1.93 points per minute and 92.57 points per 48 minutes. Wilt Chamberlain played 48 minutes in his iconic 100 point-game. Thompson’s number falls right behind this legendary NBA tale.
The Splash Brothers are no doubt the most explosive back-court duo in the NBA history. Oh and have I mentioned they have another superstar teammate in Kevin Durant?