Chapter 279: The 2014-2015 NBA Season Ends.
By early April, the 2014-2015 season officially came to a close, marking the end of a five-and-a-half-month marathon.
It was a rollercoaster season, with the three Nike-backed superteams only having one team truly live up to expectations — the Miami Heat.
On the other hand, UA's two flagship teams performed beyond anyone's wildest expectations.
The Golden State Warriors shocked everyone right from the start and maintained that momentum throughout the entire season.
They finished with an incredible 67-15 record, setting a new franchise record for wins and comfortably clinching the league's best record.
Stephen Curry averaged 24.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 8.1 assists, shooting an impressive 44.8% from three-point range. He emerged as one of the leading candidates for MVP.
Meanwhile, Steve Kerr, in his rookie season as head coach, made history by leading his team to the most wins ever for a first-year coach.
Kerr's basketball philosophy wasn't new, but he found the perfect storm — a generational talent like Curry and a league shifting towards a three-point-centric game.
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Western Conference Standings
Behind the Warriors, the Lakers secured the second seed in the West with a 58-24 record.