Jonathan Kuminga went scoreless within the first quarter Friday evening. The second quarter was a unique story.
Kuminga poured in 15 factors through the second quarter of the Golden State Warriors recreation towards the Memphis Grizzlies, because of some monster dunks. That wasn’t all for the Warriors’ younger ahead. He obtained one other massive dunk after a pleasant help from Stephen Curry.
The 21-year-old Kuminga was having bother getting minutes earlier within the season, however he is now scored 20+ factors in seven straight video games and was effectively on his manner after one half. His taking part in time represents a whole reversal for head coach Steve Kerr, who typically leans on veterans. However Kuminga and a contingent of younger gamers performed massive minutes within the first half.
Rookie Brandin Podziemski assisted on Kuminga’s first two baskets. Lester Quinones, who performed his school ball in Memphis, logged ten stable minutes because the backup level guard. The Warriors performed rookie Trayce Jackson-Davis and 21-year-old Brazilian Gui Santos early, and so they have been rewarded by 9-for-12 capturing from their younger bench.
However it was principally Kuminga, who has gone from a commerce candidate to an untouchable franchise cornerstone previously month.
Golden State went into halftime main 57-47.