Michael Jordan, Shaquille O’Neal, And Stephen Curry Are The Only 3 Players To Average 10+ 4th Quarter Points Per Game In Multiple NBA Finals

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Stephen Curry may be on his way to his first Finals MVP trophy in his fourth championship run. While the Golden State Warriors need to overcome an incredibly tough challenge against the Boston Celtics for Curry to even stand a chance, his championship DNA may come into effect here.

Despite the 0 Finals MVPs, Curry has been a fantastic Finals performer. Draymond Green did mention how the Warriors felt like Curry was being game-planned for with double teams by Cleveland, which allowed Kevin Durant to dominate in the 2017 and 2018 Finals series. No matter the obstacles, Steph has had some incredible statistics in the NBA Finals.

One statistic that sets him apart from the rest of his contemporary rivals like LeBron James and Kevin Durant is his fourth-quarter performances in the NBA Finals. Curry is only the third player after Michael Jordan and Shaquille O’Neal to average over 10 points in the fourth quarter of multiple Finals series.

Jordan did it thrice in 1993, 1997, and 1998. Shaq did it once for the Orlando Magic in 1995 and then for the Lakers in 2000. Meanwhile, Curry is the only one to do it in the 2010s, after he achieved this in 2015 and 2018. 

Curry’s fourth-quarter proficiency is often overlooked considering the circumstances his championships have been won under. In 2015, Andre Iguodala’s contributions defensively on LeBron James gave him an edge in the voters’ eyes over Curry’s magnetic offensive performances. In 2017 and 2018, Durant dominated the Finals, overshadowing the stability and consistency Curry brought to the Warriors. 

In 2022, Curry will be expected to be the primary offensive weapon given the current lineup of the team. Steph’s maturity will play a part, as he will expect himself to be the man to take control in the fourth quarter and put the games away for Golden State.  

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher ReportYahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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