Teacher Yue scored 55+12+6 and missed the best! Because Curry broke the NBA s 79-year historical record

The NBA regular season can be called the pinnacle of the "fight between gods". From the emergence of young stars to the stable performance of Mesozoic stars, to the peak duel of superstars, the highlights in many games are so dense that it is overwhelming. Some people set new historical records, some carried the team's turnaround, and some used efficient performances to realize their talents. The most hotly debated thing is that Jokic's 55-point game failed to win the best of the day, just because he met Curry, who set multiple records.

Let’s start with the most surprising new star outbreak. During the Rockets’ game against the Wizards, Sheppard, who will be drafted in 2024, went completely crazy and became the focus of the audience with textbook-level efficiency. The Rockets easily won 135-112. Shepard only played 24 minutes and 41 seconds as a substitute, but he delivered an almost perfect answer: 8 of 11 shots, 5 of 8 three-pointers, 0 of 1 free throws, 21 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and 1 block, with a plus-minus value of +13, completely dominating both offense and defense in his limited playing time.

What is even more worthy of bragging is his recent hot state. This is already his fourth consecutive game in which he has scored in double figures, and his true shooting percentage in each game is no less than 80%. He has directly become the youngest guard in NBA history to achieve this achievement, a proper "talent realization" scene. In these four games, he averaged 2.8 three-pointers per game, and his three-point shooting rate was as high as 59%. Not only did he score efficiently, but he also averaged 3 assists per game to lead his teammates. He was also unambiguous on the defensive end. He scored 4 steals and 1 block and 2 steals and 1 block in the past two games, completely breaking everyone's previous impression of his weak defense.

In addition to Sheppard's stunning performance, the young stars in other games also did not disappoint. In the game between the Warriors and the Spurs, the losing Spurs actually performed surprisingly well, especially No. 1 pick Bunyama, who proved his potential with a big triple-double. Bunyama played 36 minutes and 20 seconds in the game, making 11 of 22 shots, 3 of 7 three-pointers, and all 6 free throws. He scored 31 points, 15 rebounds, 10 assists, and 1 block, a luxurious triple-double. What's even more rare is that his teammate Castle also scored a triple-double of 23 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. The two only completed this achievement at the last moment of the game - Castle grabbed the 10th rebound in the last 5.4 seconds, and Wenbanyama sent out the 10th assist in 0.2 seconds. Not only did they become the first duo in Spurs history to score a triple-double in the same game, they also became the fifth pair of teammates in NBA history to contribute 20 points in a triple-double in the same game. They were also the first pair in history to achieve this feat in a loss. Although the Spurs ultimately missed the comeback opportunity due to 20 turnovers, the 20-year-old Bunyama was able to produce 31+15+10 when facing a superstar like Curry. He can not only attack inside but also shoot three-pointers from outside and organize. Such a "unicorn" player will most likely become the next signature of the league in the future.

The Mesozoic stars also carried the team's banner. When the Trail Blazers defeated the Pelicans 125-117, Sharp became the hero of the victory. He contributed 35 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists. The offensive end was full of firepower. He was extremely threatening in both breakthrough and shooting. As a young player, he can have such stability and has become an indispensable scoring point in the Trail Blazers lineup.

In the Suns' game against the Mavericks, although Booker did not score particularly high, he was full of connection and leadership skills. He contributed 26 points, 3 rebounds and 9 assists, and was one assist shy of a double-double. Under his organization, six members of the Suns team scored in double figures, and the offensive end flourished. In the end, they easily defeated the Mavericks 123-114, which perfectly demonstrated the role of the core of the team in "not only scoring by himself, but also driving his teammates."

In the Thunder's 121-92 victory over the Lakers, Alexander, the core player, continued to perform stably, scoring 30 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists on 10 of 18 shots. Facing the Lakers' defense, he was able to make breakthrough layups and mid-range shots stably, and he could also create opportunities for his teammates, leading the Thunder to establish an early lead. However, the Lakers were out of shape on both offense and defense, and ultimately lost by a big score.

In the Magic's game against the Knicks, core Benqueiro suffered a groin strain and retired. Little Wagner stepped up and made 10 of 22 shots from the field, scoring 28 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals and 1 steal. Blocked shots, plus-minus value +21 was the highest in the game, especially in the second quarter when he scored 13 points, leading the Magic to attack, establishing a 20-point lead at halftime, and finally won easily 124-107, showing strong team resilience.

After watching the performances of young players and the Mesozoic generation, it’s the turn of today’s “Kings Showdown”—the peak performances of Jokic and Curry. The performances of these two people directly made the day more exciting, and also made the “Best of the Day” title extremely controversial.

Let’s talk about the Nuggets’ game against the Clippers first. Jokic was simply a “god coming down from heaven”, leading the Nuggets to a 130-116 victory with a dominant performance, winning 6 consecutive games. He only played 33 minutes and 34 seconds in the game. He easily clocked out without playing the whole game. He made 18 of 23 shots, a shooting percentage of 78.3%, 5 of 6 three-pointers, and 14 of 16 free throws. He scored 55 points, 12 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal and 1 block. He showed unstoppable dominance on both offense and defense. Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue said helplessly after the game that they originally planned to limit Jokic's passing and force him to score personally, but the plan was only half successful. No one expected that he could score 55 points in a single game..

In this game, Jokic broke a series of records: 91.5% true shooting percentage and 55+ points, ranking third most efficient among all 50+ scoring performances in NBA history, second only to Curry (92.5% in 2025) and Harden (92.5% in 2017); 55 points tied Alexander's record this season. A single-game scoring record; this is the fourth time in his career that he has scored 50+ points, surpassing O'Neal and rising to fourth place in the history of centers with 50+ points. He is tied with Towns for second place in the history of interiors, second only to Chamberlain's 72 times. More importantly, this is the first time in his career that he has won with 50+ points, ending the embarrassing curse of "50+ must lose" of 0 wins and 4 losses, including the playoffs.

Since November, Jokic has been in excellent condition, averaging a triple-double of 35.8 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists per game. His three shooting percentages have reached 74%, 56% and 86% respectively, and his true shooting percentage is as high as 83%, leading the Nuggets to remain undefeated in November. As a center, he can not only attack inside, but also shoot three-pointers and organize connections. This versatile and efficient performance has led many people to say that he is already the number one player in the league today. This 55-point performance is the best proof of his epoch-making style of play.

On the other side of the game between the Warriors and the Spurs, Curry staged a "desperate comeback" battle, leading the Warriors to defeat the Spurs 125-120, ending an embarrassing 6-game losing streak on the road. The Warriors were in trouble at the beginning of the game. They only scored 14 points in the first quarter, trailing the Spurs by as many as 14 points. Curry was in average form in the first quarter, scoring only 5 points on 2-for-5 shooting. Many fans thought the Warriors were going to lose again on the road. But in the third quarter, the "Kuritian" mode officially started. He made 5 of 7 shots in a single quarter, made all 9 free throws, and scored 22 points. He led the Warriors to a 43-28 attack wave, directly reversing the trend of falling behind by up to 16 points, leading the score back, and in the final quarter, he withstood the Spurs' counterattack and successfully won the game.

After the game, Curry played 34 minutes, making 13 of 25 shots, 5 of 16 three-pointers, and 15 of 16 free throws. He scored a season-high 46 points and contributed 5 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals. After this game, he also set a number of historical records: 73 40+ games in his career, surpassing Durant, ranking ninth in history; after the age of 35, he has had 6 45+ games, tying James, tied for the most in history. You must know that 35 years old is the end of their careers for many players, and Curry is still setting the scoring record for senior players; after the age of 30 43 times of 40+ points in a single game, second only to Jordan's 44 times, ranking second in history; in addition, the number of 20+ points in a single quarter in his career continues to rank first in history, 5 times more than Kobe. At the same time, the number of 45+ points scored with a 70%+ true shooting percentage also ranks first in the 79-year history of the NBA. These records prove that he still maintains the league's top scoring ability at an advanced age.

Today's peak showdown between Jokic and Curry pushed the excitement to a climax - one ended the curse with an efficient performance of 55 points and set a new center scoring record, and the other surpassed Durant and tied James' senior scoring record with a 46-point comeback. Both of them deserved to be the best of the day.

If you look at scoring and efficiency alone, Jokic's 55 points and 91.5% true shooting percentage are undoubtedly more dominant. His performance is dominant enough and he has led the team to six consecutive victories. But Curry's performance is even more legendary. He stepped forward when the team was 14 points behind, completed the reversal in one game, and set multiple historical records. Among them, after the age of 35, he tied James with 45+ times and ranked first in history with 20+ times in a single quarter. These achievements are extremely valuable. More importantly, Curry's reversal battle was more dramatic than Jokic's easy victory, and it also better reflected the superstar's ability to lead the team.