Lillard is setting records left and right these days, but I wonder if he just set a record for most points scored on consecutive nights? Anyone know? Almost 100 points in back-to-back games is pretty impressive.
118 for Kobe Bryant in January 2006 (37 points followed by 81 points). Not to mention the obvious of Wilt with 100 in a solo game. So, nothing matters in the game after or prior..,.
Wilt in back-to-back sets in 1961-62: 105 113 139 106 116 112 110 101 135 116 106 103 107 107 115 107 126
In case anyone's wondering, tonight's game gets him to 29.83 ppg, just a fraction behind Giannis (an even 30.0) for 2nd in the league. Depending on what Giannis does tomorrow against the Suns and Tuesday in New Orleans, Dame could conceivably pass him with a good output against Denver.
Who do you think should not have made it? Harden and Doncic played out of their minds up to the point the starters were decided. Dame's hot stretch is recent. If this month was switched with December, Dame would be starting. The fans, media, and players all had him 3rd among guards.