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Golden State Warriors: Stephen Curry has hit a slump

By Tony Pesta

OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 05: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors looks on against the Memphis Grizzlies during an NBA basketball game at ORACLE Arena on November 5, 2018 in Oakland, California. 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 05: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors looks on against the Memphis Grizzlies during an NBA basketball game at ORACLE Arena on November 5, 2018 in Oakland, California. 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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The Slump

If Wardell had kept this pace up, he would have shattered the single season 3-point record by nailing over 500+ 3-pointers in a season. Furthermore, he would have redefined what it means to be an efficient scorer by becoming the first player to average 30+ points per game while shooting above 50 percent from the field and the 3-point line.

Unfortunately, a few changes of events have put a dent in any attempt to make regular season history. A few below average games, as well as a left groin strain, has halted Curry’s amazing run.

In the three games prior to his injury, Steph shot an average of just 40.0 percent from the field and 31.8 percent from the 3-point line. This poor shooting dropped his average down by three percent and put him below the 50 percent shooting clip that he was previously at.

In addition to lowering his shooting averages, his points per game have decreased as well. Steph averaged only 19.0 points in that three-game stretch. As a result, his season average has fallen to 29.5, which is no longer a career high or a league high.

With this new injury, it is clear the Dubs will look to rest him and give him as much time as possible to recover. There is no rush to bring him back and risk further injury. So, the odds of Curry coming back and returning to the astronomical pace he was playing at before is unlikely now.

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Still, this slump is no reason to be worried at all. Curry will for sure find his groove in no time. This is only notable as it marks the potential end of Steph’s 2018-19 MVP campaign.

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