On March 15, Beijing time, the Timberwolves against the Spurs, Towns scored a career high of 60 points in a single game, successfully surpassing the 56 points of James and Trae Young, becoming the highest score in a single game this season, so which players in the active players have had a single game 60+ performance? Let's take stock today.
1. Bill
In the last season, Beal did a very good performance, occupying the top scoring position for most of the season, but unfortunately he was finally won by Curry's horizontal knife.
And on January 7, 2021, in the game against the 76ers, Beal felt hot, the whole game, 20 of 35 shots, 7 of 10 three-pointers, slashed 60 points, 60 points not only broke arenas' highest single-game score maintained by Arenas in the Wizards, but also Beal's career high.
2. Walker
Walker, who was still playing for the Hornets, also had a very good scoring ability, and on November 18, 2018, in the Hornets' game against 76, Walker shot 21 of 34 in the game, 6 of 14 three-pointers, and 12 free throws, scoring a career-high 60 points.
And this game also made Walker the second shortest player in NBA history to win 60 in a single game (183cm), the first being Allen Iverson.
3. Tatum
Last season, Tatum led the team to a 32-point reversal, that is, against the Spurs, Tatum played 45 minutes, scored 60 points on 20-of-37 shooting, and successfully advanced to 60+ members.
And Tatum, with a performance of 60 points, tied the Green Army's team history scoring record! (Previously Larry Bird).
4. Clay Thompson
Believe Clay's 60-point performance in a single game, fans should still remember.
On December 5, 2016, the Warriors played against the Pacers, Thompson only played 3 games, only took 11 dribbles, and successfully scored 60 points, this game Thompson only played 29 minutes, if not the fourth quarter did not play time, I believe that with Thompson's feel, the score is likely to improve.
This also makes Thompson the second person after Kobe Bryant in 2005 to score 60 points in the third quarter.
5. James
Many fans believe that there should be many 60+ points in James' career, but according to statistics, James has only scored 60+ points so far.
That year, James switched from cavaliers to heat, in the March 3, 2014 Heat at home against the Charlotte Bobcats (now the Hornets), James shot 22 of 33, scored a career-high 61 points, did not leave any face for Bobcats owner Michael Jordan, and this is also the only time james scored 60+ in his career, today's Lakers are full of holes, many times need James to save the team with high scores, maybe James in the next game, I can once again stage a performance of 60+ points!
6. Anthony
Anthony has always been hailed as the league's offensive kaleidoscope, and although his status is now declining with age, Anthony is also a big killer on the offensive end when he was younger.
Similarly, on Jan. 25, 2017, during the Knicks' game against the Bobcats, Anthony played 38 minutes and 39 seconds, shooting 23-of-35, 6-of-11 from three-point range, 10-of-10 free throws, 62 points, 13 rebounds and 0 turnovers! It can be seen how strong Anthony's offensive firepower was at that time.
7. Curry
Curry last season was really too difficult, missing Thompson and Green, Curry once carried the team into the playoffs by himself, and finally lost to the Lakers and the Grizzlies, missing the playoffs, and Curry also spelled out a scoring champion.
On January 4, 2021, the Warriors played against the Trail Blazers, Curry played 36 minutes, shooting 18-of-31, 8-of-16 from three-point range, 18-of-19 from the free throw line, and had 62 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists, 62 points was also Curry's career-high score.
8. Booker
Booker has maintained a maximum score of 70 points from an active player.
On March 24, 2017, in the Suns' 120-130 away loss to the Greens, Devin Booker scored 70 points.
Booker played 45 minutes, shooting 21-of-40, 4-of-11 three-pointers, 24-of-26 free throws, 70 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists, since then, Booker became the first player to score 70 points after Kobe's 81 points, and also became the sixth player in NBA history to score 70+ points in a single game, and the 20-year-old Booker also became the youngest player in NBA history to score 60 points in a single game.
9. Lillard
Lillard has scored 60+ points on three of his careers, all in the same season.
On November 9, 2019, Beijing time, Lillard set a career single-game record with 60 points, 5 assists and 4 rebounds in the game against the Nets.
On January 21, 2020, Beijing time, Lillard shot 17 of 37 shots in the game with the Warriors, including 11 of 20 three-pointers, contributing 61 points to lead the team to defeat the Warriors through overtime.
On August 12, 2020, Beijing time, Lillard shot 17 of 31 from the field in the game between the Blazers and the Lone Rangers, including 9 of 17 three-pointers, and scored 61 points to tie the highest single-game score.
10. Harden
In Harden's career, there have been a total of 4 60+ scoring performances, which is simply too strong.
In the game against the Magic, Harden not only scored 60+ points, but also scored 60+ triple-doubles, in that game Harden shot 19 of 30, 5 of 14 three-pointers, 17 of 18 free throws, slashed 60 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists, and then on January 24, 2019, the Rockets away game against the Knicks, Harden scored 61 points, similarly, in the March 23, 2019 Rockets vs. Spurs, Harden scored 61 points again, after that, In december 2019 against the Hawks, Harden scored another 60 points.
I have to say that Harden in the Rockets era is really a super scoring machine.