As Steve Kerr recalls, the Warriors had “Find the right formula for a few months”. Except that, without Stephen Curry for a few days, “She no longer holds and we must find another one”. The one who benefits is Jonathan Kuminga.
With a team of Golden State in the strings from the first minutes and unable to score points at the start of the game, the Warriors coach offered minutes inside, however little used since the start of the playoffs (62 minutes and four matches played).
“As soon as I entered, confidence has just returned. I went there, I tried to fight. And everything has been set up ”he comments after having compiled 18 points (8/11 in the shoot) and 5 rebounds in 26 minutes.
An X factor for the future?
He has indeed brought a boost to his team in attack, like Trayce Jackson-Davis, even equaling his record of points in a playoff meeting. Not bad for a player who was missing competition.
“I worked, I watched videos, I stayed very mentally and I was a good teammate”he listed, evoking his shadow work, waiting for his luck.
This performance, in a logical defeat, is not only good news for Jonathan Kuminga, but also for Golden State. Stephen Curry Package for several matches, the Congolese could become an interesting weapon to score the points that the playmaker cannot register, blocked to the infirmary.
“They are professionals, always ready. They do what we ask and on both sides of the field ”rejoices Jimmy Butler on the performances of Trayce Jackson-Davis and Jonathan Kuminga. “They were good and will play a role in this series”,, insistment Steve Kerr.
So can it become a key to this conference semi-final? “I can play with anyone too. Kuminga and I can succeed and we will succeed together ”announce Jimmy Butler.
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| Jonathan Kuminga | Percentage | Rebound | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | Lf | Off | Def | Early | PD | Fte | Int | COP | Ct | Pts |
| 2021-22 | Gos | 70 | 17 | 51.3 | 33.6 | 68.4 | 0.8 | 2.6 | 3.3 | 0.9 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 9.3 |
| 2022-23 | Gos | 67 | 21 | 52.5 | 37.0 | 65.2 | 1.0 | 2.4 | 3.4 | 1.9 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 9.9 |
| 2023-24 | Gos | 74 | 26 | 52.9 | 32.1 | 74.6 | 1.2 | 3.6 | 4.8 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 16.1 |
| 2024-25 | Gos | 47 | 24 | 45.4 | 30.5 | 66.8 | 1.2 | 3.4 | 4.6 | 2.2 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 15.3 |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = minutes; Shots = successful shots / tempted shots; 3pts = 3-point / 3-point attempted; LF = Successful free throws / tempted free throws; Off = offensive rebound; Def = defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; PD = assists; FTE: Personal faults; Int = interceptions; BP = lost bullets; CT: against; Pts = points.
