Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga notches 20 points in 25 minutes off the bench vs. Nets
Despite their late collapse on the way to a disappointing loss to the Brooklyn Nets, Sunday’s contest marked another impressive performance from second-year forward Jonathan Kuminga.
After missing seven games due to a right foot sprain he suffered against the Portland Trail Blazers on Dec. 30, Kuminga made his return to the rotation in Friday’s shorthanded win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
In his second game back from injury, Kuminga fueled a strong performance from Golden State’s second unit against Brooklyn. The sophomore forward tallied 20 points on 9-of-15 shooting from the field with three boards in 25 minutes.
Via @anthonyVslater on Twitter:
The Warriors need Jonathan Kuminga's rim pressure. They rank 29th in paint points. Kuminga, in his second game back, had 18 paint points yesterday. All nine of his makes were at the rim — dives, iso spins, transition, post ups vs Kyrie, etc. Here are all nine. pic.twitter.com/o6Gsusz9ex
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) January 23, 2023
Kuminga was one of three members to score in double-figures off the bench. Behind the former lottery pick, the Warriors’ bench outscored the Nets’ bench 50-21.
Sunday’s contest against the Nets was the second time this season Kuminga has tallied 20 or more points. Kuminga’s season-high came against the Utah Jazz on Dec. 7 with 24 points in 29 minutes.
Watch all the highlights from Kuminga’s performance off the bench in Golden State’s loss to Brooklyn on Sunday night via YouTube:
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