Last week, Stephen Curry dropped 52 points, 37 points and 36 points in the span of three games, reminding fans that he can still be the elite scorer he was when he won back-to-back MVPs. On Sunday, it was a different story.

The Golden State Warriors continue their torrid run in the aftermath of the Jimmy Butler trade, and from the play-in tournament picture, the Warriors have climbed all the way to within striking distance of homecourt advantage in the first round of the playoffs following their 118-104 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Friday night — with Stephen Curry having another monster outing.

Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry is back in the spotlight — and this time, it’s not just for his jaw-dropping stats. NBA fans have given him a fresh nickname: “April Steph.” The name reflects Curry’s fiery start to the month and hints at just how dangerous the Warriors look as the playoffs draw near.