The Warriors now have that pop back in their lineup. Kuminga, who was finally given the Rick Celebrini green light, returned in a 130-104 Thursday night blowout win over the Sacramento Kings. Kuminga went for 18 points in 20 minutes, living at the rim against a Kings defense springing leaks all over while selling out to contain Steph Curry.

Stephen Curry pushed his career 3-point record into another galaxy, Jonathan Kuminga provided a fresh reason for Golden State Warriors fans to peer toward the playoffs with anticipation. Or put another way: He’s back.