Stephen Curry made sure we knew who NBA MVP was in Warriors' opener

Steven J. Gaither

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If Stephen Curry started the 2015-16 NBA season any hotter, Oracle Arena would have had to be evacuated.

The reigning MVP showed no signs of a championship hangover early in the season opener against the Pelicans, scoring 24 points in the first quarter. The Warriors eventually defeated New Orleans 111-95, with Curry putting in 40 points, seven assists and six rebounds.

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Curry went 9 for 13 from the field in the quarter, hitting 4 of 7 3-point shots. The 24 points are the most for any player in the first quarter of a season opener in the last 20 years. Here's a video with every bucket No. 30 got in the first quarter.

He ended the game with 40 points and seven assists. 

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On a night when the Warriors raised their banner and got their championship rings, the team and its star player made a big opening statement to the rest of the league.

Steven J. Gaither