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On an evening dedicated to honoring his father’s NBA legacy, Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry left no doubts about what Dell’s most lasting impact on the league will be. Just minutes after Curry left the locker room early at halftime Wednesday night to participate in Dell’s on-court ceremony, the reigning MVP lit up the Charlotte Hornets for 28 points in the third quarter alone, scoring at an unreal rate of 2.3 points per minute.
Curry outscored the entire Charlotte team by seven in the period, missing only one of his 11 shots in that span of time and tallying all of the Warriors’ third-quarter points from the 7:26 mark on. For those counting, that’s 24 straight points -- five threes, three twos, and three free throws -- in 446 seconds.
Curry shot the ball from deep.
And from really deep …
… while also reminding us that he can put the ball on the floor, round the corner and get to the basket at will.
“Where the fuck is the help at?!” Hornets guard Kemba Walker yelled after Curry beat him with 10:15 to go in the period.
To Walker we say: Kemba, sweetie, nothing and nobody can help you when you’re trying to stop this guy.
Obviously the Warriors won their 20th straight, led by none other than the MVP, who finished with 40 points on 77.8 percent shooting.
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Ridiculous Stephen Curry Photos From His 2015-2016 Season
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OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 02: Pyrotechnics go off in the arena as Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors stands for the National Anthem before their game against the Memphis Grizzlies at ORACLE Arena on November 2, 2015 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) (credit:Ezra Shaw via Getty Images)
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NEW ORLEANS, LA - OCTOBER 31: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors grabs the rebound against the New Orleans Pelicans during the game on October 31, 2015 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Layne Murdoch Jr./NBAE via Getty Images) (credit:Layne Murdoch Jr. via Getty Images)
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NEW ORLEANS, LA - OCTOBER 31: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on October 31, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images) (credit:Stacy Revere via Getty Images)
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HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 30: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors goes for the layup against the Houston Rockets during the game on October 30, 2015 at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images) (credit:Bill Baptist via Getty Images)
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NEW ORLEANS, LA - OCTOBER 31: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors takes a three point shot over Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half of a game at the Smoothie King Center on October 31, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images) (credit:Stacy Revere via Getty Images)
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NEW ORLEANS, LA - OCTOBER 31: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on October 31, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images) (credit:Stacy Revere via Getty Images)
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NEW ORLEANS, LA - OCTOBER 31: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on October 31, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images) (credit:Stacy Revere via Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 27: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors in a game against the New Orleans Pelicans on October 27, 2015 at Oracle Arena 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) (credit:Noah Graham via Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 27: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors touches the Larry O'Brien Trophy after getting his ring before the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on October 27, 2015 at ORACLE Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) (credit:Noah Graham via Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 27: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors shoots against the New Orleans Pelicans on October 27, 2015 at Oracle Arena 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) (credit:Noah Graham via Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 27: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors scores against the New Orleans Pelicans on October 27, 2015 at Oracle Arena 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) (credit:Noah Graham via Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 27: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors react from the bench to a play against the New Orleans Pelicans during the NBA season opener at ORACLE Arena on October 27, 2015 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) (credit:Ezra Shaw via Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 27: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket against the New Orleans Pelicans on October 27, 2015 at Oracle Arena 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) (credit:Noah Graham via Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 27: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors in a game against the New Orleans Pelicans on October 27, 2015 at Oracle Arena 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 Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) (credit:Noah Graham via Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 27: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors passes the ball against Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans on October 27, 2015 at ORACLE Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) (credit:Andrew D. Bernstein via Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 27: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors, Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors show off their championship rings with their teammates before the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on October 27, 2015 at ORACLE Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) (credit:Andrew D. Bernstein via Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 27: (Center) Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates with owners (left) Peter Guber and (right) Joe Lacob as their 2015 championship banner is unveiled prior to their game against the New Orleans Pelicansin the NBA season opener at ORACLE Arena on October 27, 2015 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) (credit:Ezra Shaw via Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 27: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates with Draymond Green #23 after a three point basket against the New Orleans Pelicans during the NBA season opener at ORACLE Arena on October 27, 2015 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) (credit:Ezra Shaw via Getty Images)