Irving exploded again, he frantically slammed into the basket, he frequently threw three-pointers on the outside, and no one could stop Irving, who was crazy. On March 16, Beijing time, the Nets defeated the Magic 150-108 away from home, Irving shot 20 of 31, 8 of 12 three-pointers, and had 60 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals and 1 block. His fiery performance caused heated discussion and rushed to the top of the hot search list. This battle Owen created many miracles.
1. Irving scored 41 points in the first half, setting a new league halftime scoring record this season, surpassing Downs's 36 points in the first half the day before.
2. Irving's 41 points in the first half is also the most scored NBA halftime since Booker in 2017. Booker scored 51 points in the second half on March 24, 2017.
3. Irving and Durant became the first pair in NBA history to score 50+ pairs each in consecutive games.
4. Irving scored 60 points, setting a career personal scoring record.
5. Irving's 60 points is the second time the league has appeared 60+ this season, and it is also the 13th appearance of the season that a player has cut 50+.
6. Irving surpassed Delon Williams' 57 points with 60 points, setting a new single-game scoring record for the Nets.
7. Irving's 41 points at half-time became the third player to score 40+ in the first half in the past 25 seasons, with Kobe Bryant scoring 42 points in 2003 and Thompson scoring 40 points in the first half of 2016.
8. Irving and Towns scored 60+ for two consecutive days, which is the first time since Chamberlain in 1962 that a player has cut 60+ for two consecutive days, and Chamberlain himself has completed such a feat.
Irving hit a three-pointer with 8:32 left in the fourth quarter, raising the score to 60 points, and he was very excited to point to the sky to celebrate. Durant was so excited that he trotted over from the bench, gestured with Owenby, and then bumped his chest in celebration.
Irving's fiery performance has aroused heated discussion among many players and journalists, rushing to the top of the hot search list. Eagles player Trey Young said: "The league is thriving and everyone is playing so well. "Trae Young has cut 45+ in the last two games.
Thomas Jr., who recently joined the Hornets, also tweeted praise: "The young version of Kobe Bryant!! Basketball game master. ”
James also followed the game, tweeting during the game: "Kyrie (Irving), stop guys! Don't actually stop. ”
Knicks player Fournier said: "Irving is really the most skilled player in history, and there is no need to argue about it! ”
Irving himself said in an interview after the game: "I felt good tonight and it proves that we are coming together as a team. ”