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The Best of the Day: February 9th, 2021
See the best of the day in sports from February 9, 2021 including Steph's MVP performance, Melo climbing the career points list, and more!
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Tuesday night saw a plethora of NBA action with seven games played. A number of individual players stood out, including Steph Curry, who’s ridiculous circus shot against the Spurs was on another level and the highlight of the day. Also, Carmelo Anthony, in his 18th season, continues to move up the all-time scoring leaderboards, while Donovan Mitchell’s huge game against the Celtics helped lift the West-leading Jazz to another win.
Here is the best of the day from February 9, 2021:
Steph Curry somehow got this circus shot to go
Steph Curry continued his MVP form against the Spurs as the Warriors used a dominant second half to earn a resounding 114-91 win in San Antonio. Curry finished with a game-high 32 points on 11-of-20 shooting from the floor and 4-of-10 from 3pt. The highlight of his night, though, came in the first quarter when Curry hit an improbable, behind-the-back, no-look shot when driving in the paint.
All-angles of Steph's jaw-dropping circus lay-up! 😳@warriors | #DubNation pic.twitter.com/l5JTWV11ql
— NBA (@NBA) February 10, 2021
When Steph Curry is mentioned, the first thought is shooting, and rightfully so. Curry’s long-range daggers and efficiency from deep revolutionized the game and have made him the greatest 3pt shooter ever. However, no one outside of Kyrie Irving has Curry’s lethal combination of handles and his ability to make ridiculously difficult shots off the glass around the rim. His shooting, handles, and finishing, along with a championship pedigree, is what elevates Steph above every other point guard in the league, including the likes of Irving, Damian Lillard, and Chris Paul.
Curry is in the midst of another all-time season to his illustrious 12-year career. That is an incredible accomplishment for a 3x champion and a back-to-back MVP winner (including the only unanimous winner in NBA history). He is averaging 29.5 PPG, the second highest of his career, while hitting nearly five 3-pointers a night, all while having the Klay Thompson-less Warriors in playoff position. If he continues to light it up and lead Golden State to the playoffs, Curry will undoubtedly be on the shortlist to take home his third MVP award.
☔️ @StephenCurry30 goes for 32 PTS as the @warriors are victorious in San Antonio! #DubNation pic.twitter.com/4vxGtfCwDi
— NBA (@NBA) February 10, 2021
Stephen Curry has scored 741 points this season. Only Michael Jordan has scored more through his team's first 25 games at age 32 or older in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/8GhSraVqVN
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) February 10, 2021
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Carmelo Anthony deserves more recognition as one of the greatest scorers of all-time
Back in 2003 when Carmelo Anthony first entered the league, there was an ongoing debate whether LeBron James or Melo was going to be the better NBA player. While that discussion evaporated within a few years, it doesn’t take away from the greatness that Carmelo has accomplished himself.
King James is one of, if not the greatest player to ever play the game, and has undoubtedly casted a shadow on Melo’s career due to his own unprecedented success as a 2003 NBA Draft class member. That along with a lack of a championship has suffocated Anthony’s all-time legacy in the eyes of many NBA fans.
Regardless of his team’s success over his 18-year career, nobody can take away his all-time scoring prowess. Tuesday marked the day he officially passed the Big O Oscar Robertson for 12th on the career scoring list, and he’ll likely enter the top-10 by the end of the year. Anthony’s playing style isn’t one that usually leads to Championships as a No.1 option, but as a supporting cast member on Portland, he can bring an offensive punch to the second unit that desperately needs someone who can get their own shot.
It won’t be known how realistic his title aspirations are this season until CJ McCollum and Jusuf Nurkic show their fully healthy by the playoffs, but even if he retires without a ring, he’s a first-ballot Hall of Famer and one of the greatest scorers to ever play the game. Scoring is the most difficult and significant skill to have in the game of basketball and Anthony did it better than almost anyone. Instead of knocking him for what he hasn’t accomplished in his illustrious career, let’s just appreciate all that he has done.
Melo moves up to 12th in scoring 🙌@carmeloanthony drops a season-high 23 PTS (5 3PM) and passes Oscar Robertson for 12th in all-time PTS scored! pic.twitter.com/sCVgL1aoZ3
— NBA (@NBA) February 10, 2021
Carmelo Anthony is now 12th in the NBA all-time scoring list:
— Ortweets™ (@carlesortiz) February 10, 2021
1 — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 38,387
10 — Elvin Hayes 27,313
11 — Hakeem Olajuwon 26,946
12 — CARMELO ANTHONY 26,715
13 — Oscar Robertson 26,710
[per @nba] #RipCity #STAYME7O pic.twitter.com/IRFJsrwwRM
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Magician Curry shows off his tricks
All-angles of Steph's jaw-dropping circus lay-up! 😳@warriors | #DubNation pic.twitter.com/l5JTWV11ql
— NBA (@NBA) February 10, 2021
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SG Donovan Mitchell, UTA (W v.BOS): 36 PTS (12-23 FG | 6-13 3P), 9 AST, 4 REB, 2 BLK, 1 STL, 2 TO
#PlayerOfTheDay (2/9/21) - G Donovan Mitchell, UTA
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) February 10, 2021
TOP FACTS:
- 1st team to reach 20 wins; 16-1 in last 17 outings
- 5th straight W after scoring/assisting on final 7 FGM
- Averaging 28.6 PPG & 6.2 APG over 5-game win streak
KEY STATS:
36 PTS, 9 AST, 2 BLK, 6-13 3P (46%) https://t.co/ICQYRgLN3K
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New York Knicks (96) vs. Miami Heat (98)
[Highlights] @HEAT (-222; $6.48) d. KNICKS (+222; $14.74) 98-96 [NYK +6 | u207.5]
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- Brady's staggering accomplishments might even surprise people
— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) February 10, 2021
- Bucs Defense made history
- Brady-Gronk connection now at the top of an all-time list
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