Stephen Curry exploded for 40 points on Sunday to lead the Golden State Warriors over the Minnesota Timberwolves 142-110 to earn a split in their two-game exhibition series in Shanghai, China.

Clearly, the NBA betting lines would not have been projecting such a lopsided victory — even for a team aiming for its third title in four seasons — but performances like Curry’s huge game have become a fairly regular sight since he entered the NBA.

Three times in his career, he’s scored 40 or more in a game — once topping 50, and 17 times putting up at least 30.

The two-time MVP had to surrender a bit of offense last season with Kevin Durant aboard, but KD’s arrival didn’t exactly decimate Curry’s numbers. Yes, Curry sunk fewer buckets, hoisted fewer treys and even regressed in rebounding, but his showing last season was pretty much in line with the level he set in 2013-14 and 2014-15 before his monster campaign in 2015-16 — an effort that would have been tough to duplicate under normal circumstances.

The Warriors have to be stoked about the shooting and playmaking he’s brought to the team as they gear up for a run at another title, but recent reports suggest that the team wasn’t bullish on giving Curry a max deal.

Although his numbers have dipped ever so marginally the past two seasons, two guard Klay Thompson was also not overly affected by Durant. Thompson actually saw more PT last season, and while his defensive rebounding and blocks were down a smidge, they really aren’t huge parts of his game, so he generally provided very similar value to what he had done the previous two seasons.

Besides, he’s literally swimming in running shoes, so it’s all good. But we have to know if he also bathes in chocolate milk — another product Thompson shills (see video below).

KD, meanwhile, did sacrifice some of his numbers coming to Golden State, but not dramatically so. Yes, his touches were at a career low, but he compensated for that with his best FG percentage yet. What hurt more for Durant was fewer three-ball attempts and a lower success rate from beyond the arc.

Durant, by the way, is having a bit too much fun in China.

Based on year one of the experiment, it’s clear that all three players can get theirs within the system while the team remains successful. Still, is it really possible for the Warriors to duplicate last season’s 49.5 field goal percentage? After all, they finished 20 percentage points ahead of the second place team!

We’re expecting a slight regression there, which should have a slightly negative impact on some of these studs’ numbers. Draft accordingly.

Now it’s your turn. Let us know in the comments below how you think the Big Three will fare this season in Dub City.

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Yet he’s still atop our list here. Why? Well, last season was KD’s finest as he continued to play big minutes, sunk more buckets than ever and enjoyed career bests in assists and points per game. Durantula may have some rust when he returns, but he’ll be dominating in no time. more

Minnesota has opted to start LaVine recently and the rookie is beginning to post Fantasy-worthy numbers. LaVine has been flirting with double-doubles, and his outside shot is starting to fall, with two treys on three attempts over the past two games combined. How about those three steals on Friday? Okay, so LaVine only dropped three dimes, but he was coming off a team-best eight-assist effort on Tuesday, so if you need a boost in helpers, this kid may be a fine short-term pickup while Rubio heals. more