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Look no further than the free-throw line, even if that's the site of so many struggles for Andre Drummond. Not many players are capable of forcing one perimeter shooter into a pass and then recovering quickly enough to block a three-point attempt from the other with Pterodactyl arms. 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. We also can't forget about his point-preventing prowess. 21, as his continued greatness helped the Pelicans pull away: Perhaps the best example came during his monstrous 59-point performance against the Detroit Pistons on Feb. He's worked his way to the free-throw line 28 times, and he's not afraid to fire away from the perimeter. When he exclusively lets the game come to him, he can find his touches far more limited than they should be.īut when the clock is winding down during a close contest, Davis goes on the attack. 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.īut it's still the aggression that's made him so special in 2015-16.ĭavis hasn't always appeared comfortable operating under head coach Alvin Gentry, and he's often lost his way in the new offensive schemes. Unsurprisingly, it's because Davis manages to assert himself in just about every facet of the game.

Among everyone on the roster, only Chris Bosh (plus-45) has posted a higher differential. The 2-guard has played 111 relevant minutes this season, and Miami has outscored the opposition by 43 points during that time.

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. 27, per 's Mike Petraglia. "He's a handful. Wade is playing as well as I've seen him in the two and a half years I've been in the league.” Obviously, he has had one of the better careers in the NBA of the active players that are playing now," Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens said about the future Hall of Famer before facing off against him on Feb. "He's not scared of big moments, and that comes through loud and clear in every game you watch. Per B/R Insights, 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.

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. In the final 30 seconds of one-possession games, he's knocked down four of his 10 shots from the field without committing a single turnover, and he's also worked his way to the line for a dozen foul shots. During 15 games in April, Curry drained a record 96 three-pointers, which is 14 more than any other player has hit in a single month in NBA history (James Harden).Īlso in April, the Golden State point guard became the first NBA player to ever average 35 ppg while achieving shooting splits of 50% from the field, 40% from downtown, and 90% from the free-throw line over the course of an entire month.Wade has managed to keep defenders off balance in late-game situations because he's so adept at both hitting those mid-range jumpers and drawing contact on drives toward the rim. 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.