Whether it’s a monumental milestone or just an interesting occurrence to bring up in a conversation, here are the top sports facts to know from January 14, 2020:
James Harden scored 41 against the Grizzlies Tuesday, his 5th straight game with 40+ points vs Memphis.
According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Harden is the 1st player with 5 straight 40-point games against a single opponent since the merger. pic.twitter.com/uwdrGvcRMz
Kawhi Leonard is the third player since 1954-55 (shot-clock era) to score 43 or more points in under 29 minutes played, joining Klay Thompson (twice) and Kemba Walker. #SAPStatLineOfTheNightpic.twitter.com/zxZh531TJt
Kawhi Leonard is the first player to drop 43+ points in less than 30 minutes while taking 10 threes or fewer since Larry Bird in 1986. pic.twitter.com/oGFj7vpclp
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 37 points in just 21 minutes in the Bucks’ win over the Knicks Tuesday.
That is tied for the second-most by any player in a game he played fewer than 22 minutes over the last 65 seasons, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. pic.twitter.com/BHZ5vzQqLR