On February 25, Beijing time, the Clippers welcomed the challenge of the Kings at home, and in the end, the Kings reversed the Clippers in 176-175 double overtime to win the game, and there were a number of records in this game, let's take stock together.
1. For the 5th time, at least 3 players cut 40+ in the same match
In this game, a total of three players on both sides scored at least 40 points: Fox 42 points, Monk 45 points and Leonard 44 points.
The last time the three of them cut 40+ was on March 24, 2012, in the Thunder's home 149-140 win over the Timberwolves, Durant, who was still playing for the Thunder at the time, scored 40 points, Wei Shao cut 45 points, and the Timberwolves were 7-of-11 from three-point range!
2. The total score of the two teams reached the second highest in history
The total score of the two teams in double overtime has reached 351 points, which is already the second total score in NBA history!
The all-time first-two teams scored 370 points, set by the Pistons and Nuggets in 1983, when the Pistons narrowly defeated the Nuggets in 186-184 overtime.
It is worth mentioning that the data website StatMuse wrote that the score of the All-Star Game 5 years ago was 148-145, which is smaller than the score of today's regular time. Moreover, the scoring of both teams also reached the third and fourth places in NBA history.
3. The Clippers set new team all-time scoring and three-point field goal records
The Clippers shot 59 of 98, including 26 of 45 three-pointers and 31 of 36 free throws, scoring 175 points.
According to statistics, the Clippers set a new team record for single-game scoring and single-game three-point shooting, after the team's single-game scoring record was 153 points and the single-game three-point shooting record was 25 three-point shots.
4. Leonard lost 40+ for the first time since 2020
In this game, Leonard shot 16 of 22, 6 of 9 from three-point range and 6 of 6 from the free throw line, cutting a season-high 44 points. According to statistics, this is the first time Leonard has cut 40+ in the regular season since January 2020.
This is the first time Leonard has lost a single 40+ in a single game, after winning all five previous 40+ cuts.
In addition, Leonard played 46 minutes in this game, the first time since 2017 that he played more than 45 minutes.
5. The league has 145 40+ appearances in a single season
A total of three people scored 40+ points in this game, surpassing the 142 in 1961-62 and setting a new NBA record of 40+ in a single season.
The current record is 145, and the season is not over yet, and it is likely that this record will continue to be improved.
6. The second time, both teams scored more than 170
In today's game, both teams scored more than 170 points, and according to statistics, this is the second game in NBA history in which both teams have scored more than 170 points in a single game.
The first was a 186-184 victory over the Nuggets in 1983 over the Pistons, which went through three overtime.
7. Monk set a new high for bench points this season
In this game, the Kings' Monk came off the bench and scored 45 points, the highest score of any player on the bench this season.