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The Best of the Day: April 12th, 2021
See the best of the day in sports from April 12, 2021 including Curry passing Wilt in career PTS, a scouting report on Mac Jones, and more!
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Monday night’s NBA action was highlighted by Steph Curry making history with vs. Denver. During the 53-point explosion, he became the all-time leading scorer in Warriors franchise history. As he continues to shatter franchise and NBA records, Curry has put himself in position to be the greatest player in franchise history. Also, Ja Morant showed major hops during a ridiculous dunk on Chicago, the Wizards halted Utah’s 24-game home winning streak, and PSO dropped its latest expert scouting report on Alabama QB Mac Jones.
Here is the best of the day from April 12, 2021:
Curry passed Chamberlain as the Warriors franchise scoring leader amidst 53-pt game
Steph Curry dropped 53 points to pass Warriors legend Wilt Chamberlain for the most points scored in franchise history. Curry finished the game shooting 14-of-24 from the floor and 10-of-18 from deep to lead Golden State past the Denver Nuggets 116-107 Monday night. It was his seventh career game with 50+ PTS and 10+ 3PT, more than any other player (all other players have eight combined).
With this basket, Steph stands alone as the @warriors all-time leading scorer, passing Wilt Chamberlain! pic.twitter.com/oNMcdDuztF
— NBA (@NBA) April 13, 2021
Total games with 50+ points and 10+ 3-pointers:
— CBS Sports HQ (@CBSSportsHQ) April 13, 2021
Stephen Curry: 7
All other players in NBA history: 8
Best shooter 𝑬𝑽𝑬𝑹 #DubNation pic.twitter.com/2bqJmXUJfZ
Curry has been doing it all for Golden State recently, putting the team on his back in order to secure a playoff spot, as this was his seventh consecutive game with 30+ PTS, the most by a Warriors player since Rick Barry in 1967. At 26-28, Golden State currently holds the final spot for the postseason play-in tournament. With how tough the West is, the Warriors will need more superhuman performances like this from Curry if they want to return to the playoffs this season.
53 points.
— NBA (@NBA) April 13, 2021
10 threes.
7 straight 30-point games.
3rd 50-point game of season.@warriors all-time leading scorer.@StephenCurry30. pic.twitter.com/epG9V43tAV
Steph Curry needs 19 pts to pass Wilt Chamberlain for the most career pts in Warriors history.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) April 12, 2021
The last time a team that was founded in the 1940s had it's points record broken?
The Lakers in 2010- when Kobe Bryant passed Jerry West as the franchise's all-time leading scorer. pic.twitter.com/4UTichXBsB
Stephen Curry has scored 30 points in seven straight games, the longest streak by a Warriors player since Rick Barry in 1967. pic.twitter.com/wS8yM0W6Px
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) April 13, 2021
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STEPH CURRY IS CEMENTED AS THE GREATEST PLAYER IN WARRIORS HISTORY
It was a night to remember for Steph Curry in the Chase Center. The star guard dropped 53 points on 10-18 shooting from deep in their home defeat of Denver. Not only did he have an impressive stat-line, but he passed Wilt Chamberlain (17,783) for the most points ever in Warriors franchise history, needing 19 points entering the night to do so and accomplishing the feat in the first quarter.
Chef Curry is already solidified as the greatest shooter to ever live, but he has now officially earned himself a new title: Greatest Warriors player ever. Chamberlain is a legendary player and one of the best all-time, but Curry has done more for this franchise than any player ever. He brought home three championships, and the first for the team since 1975, while Chamberlain won none for the franchise and some could argue he’s more known for his stops in Los Angeles or Philadelphia.
The baby-faced assassin has spent his entire career in Golden State and has changed the entire game throughout his time there. He made the three-point shot more popular and revived a fanbase in the San Francisco bay area. He’s been undeniably impactful to this organization, and deserves a lot of credit for the respect they have today as a franchise. Curry has surely established himself as the best to ever put on a Warriors jersey and now has the points to prove it.
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After becoming the @warriors all-time scoring leader, look back at the RISE of @StephenCurry30!https://t.co/1Gd4HsODwk
— NBA (@NBA) April 13, 2021
Stephen Curry is the NBA's all-time leader in games with:
— CBS Sports HQ (@CBSSportsHQ) April 13, 2021
4+ threes: 344
5+ threes: 249
6+ threes: 142
7+ threes: 83
8+ threes: 53
9+ threes: 28
10+ threes: 17
11+ threes: 9
12+ threes: 2
That's WILD #DubNation pic.twitter.com/USzoJnJ4fS
Players with multiple seasons with 3+ 50PT games:
— CBS Sports HQ (@CBSSportsHQ) April 13, 2021
(Since NBA merger)
Michael Jordan 5
Kobe Bryant 3
James Harden 3
Stephen Curry 2#DubNation pic.twitter.com/lV9v1oL3lz
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Ja showing his major bounce
JA GOT UP 😯#Crunchtime pic.twitter.com/7U09PYSyeT
— NBA TV (@NBATV) April 13, 2021
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PG Steph Curry, GSW (W v.DEN): 53 PTS (14-24 FG | 10-18 3P), 4 AST, 6 REB, 0 BLK, 0 STL, 5 TO
#PlayerOfTheDay (4/12/21) - G Steph Curry, GSW
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) April 13, 2021
TOP FACTS:
- Passed Wilt (17,783) for most PTS in Warriors history
- Most GP w/ 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, & 12 3PM ever
- 7 GP w/ 50+ PTS & 10+ 3PM; All other combined = 8
KEY STATS:
53 PTS, 6 REB, 4 AST, 14-24 FG/10-18 3P/15-16 FT https://t.co/wsAWIexvYX
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Washington Wizards (125) vs. Utah Jazz (121)
[Highlights] WIZARDS (+464) d. @JAZZ (-600) 125-121 [WAS +10.5 | o223.5]
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PSO Scouting Report: QB Mac Jones (Alabama) by Ricky Eisenbart
PSO breaks down Alabama QB Mac Jones’ future outlook and how his game will translate to the next level in the NFL
Mac Jones' NFL Scouting Report:
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) April 13, 2021
Physical Tools: ??
Game Film: A
Production: A
Risk: ??
Overall: ??
FULL evaluation: https://t.co/0Q7V28Lvd7
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DATE: April 12, 2013
SIGNIFICANCE: Kobe’s Achilles injury was iconic as the Black Mamba’s mentality still drained 2 clutch FTs before leaving the court
April 12, 2013: Los Angeles Lakers SG Kobe Bryant tore his Achilles against the Golden St. Warriors before knocking down 2 FTs to tie the game with 3 mins left and hobbling off the court. He would only play 6 games the next season once he recovered
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) April 12, 2021
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