Jonathan Kuminga

After the win over the Mavericks on Wednesday, Kerr jokingly described the Warriors as “hot.” Kuminga is hotter. “Probably the best five-game stretch of his ...

Among the reasons DiVincenzo moved into the starting lineup were his hustle, his combo guard skills and his ability to read the game, the latter of which is crucial in maximizing Curry’s impact. Kuminga is 20 years old, with a total of 129 games in the NBA. That Kuminga is now up to 36.2 percent from deep this season illustrates the stark contrast with his early-season inefficiency. “He’s showing his ability as a two-way guy,” Curry said. “It’s hard for young guys to come into this league and pick up everything that’s being thrown at them, but he’s done that,” Kerr said. He knocked down two 3s in the first half. He’s more at ease with himself on the floor at both ends, so it’s fun to watch.” “Probably the best five-game stretch of his career,” Kerr told reporters in Dallas, “because the game is looking like it’s becoming simpler for him. “He’s been playing great for a while, a couple months. Just for him to continue to build the confidence, like he’s been doing, is great. Such lofty numbers are not sustainable, but a larger sample reveals improved shooting from distance. Kuminga