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Paige Bueckers scored a career-high 35 points in her return from injury, leading the Phoenix Mercury to a 93-80 victory over the Dallas Wings, despite her own acknowledgment of areas for improvement.
Victor Wembanyama scored a career-high 50 points in the San Antonio Spurs' 139-130 victory over the Washington Wizards, leaving teammates and opponents in awe. Despite the impressive performance, Wembanyama, the top pick in the 2023 draft, remains focused on future games, aiming for consistent excellence. At 20 years old, he became the fourth-youngest player to score 50 points in an NBA game, showcasing his potential as a rising superstar.
Caitlin Clark scored a career-high 30 points for the Indiana Fever, but her team lost 88-82 to the Los Angeles Sparks. Despite her impressive performance, including six assists, five rebounds, three steals, and three blocks, the Fever fell short as Aari McDonald led the Sparks with 21 points off the bench. Clark's early career shows promise, though the Fever's overall performance remains inconsistent.
Boston Celtics reserve guard Payton Pritchard seized the opportunity to shine in a game against the Hornets, scoring a career-high 31 points and 11 assists in a 131-98 victory. Pritchard's standout performance included becoming the first Celtic since Larry Bird to achieve 30 points and 10 assists in a game while playing just 31 minutes. His impressive showing, along with career-high performances from other Celtics players, highlighted his growing role and impact on the team as they head into the postseason.
Quadir Copeland scored a career-high 25 points as Syracuse basketball narrowly escaped with a win against NC State, with Copeland delivering an impressive performance despite being hammered by DJ Burns during the game.
Erika Alexander, known for her roles in "Living Single" and "The Cosby Show," discusses her latest performance in the film "American Fiction" and her newfound recognition during awards season. Alexander reflects on her career and the challenges faced by Black actors in the industry. She also talks about her upcoming projects, including a documentary about Diahann Carroll and the possibility of a "Living Single" revival. Alexander expresses her desire to continue growing as an actress and explore new genres and roles.
Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks set multiple NBA records in a remarkable performance against the Phoenix Suns, scoring a career-high 50 points while going a perfect 9-for-9 from 3-point range. He became the first player to score 50 or more points in a game while shooting 100% on at least eight 3-point attempts. Brunson also went 12-for-12 from the field and 8-for-8 from behind the arc in the second half, becoming the first player to score at least 30 points in a half without missing a shot. His previous career-high was 48 points, and he is currently averaging 25.6 points per game this season.
Yarden Garzon leads Indiana to a 71-57 victory over Tennessee, recording a career-high 23 points and shooting 83% from beyond the arc on her 20th birthday. Garzon's dominant performance, reminiscent of her stellar freshman year, helped Indiana secure a statement win over a ranked opponent. Her teammate, Mackenzie Holmes, also played a crucial role in the victory, as the duo employed a strong "two-man game" to cause problems for Tennessee on both ends of the court. Garzon's teammates have been supportive as she deals with the ongoing conflict in Israel, and her performance in this game provided a much-needed boost of confidence.
Giannis Antetokounmpo had a premonition that Jrue Holiday would score 50 points in a game, and it came true as Holiday scored a career-high 51 points in the Bucks' win over the Pacers. Holiday dominated at the rim and tallied 30 points in the paint, reminiscent of his MVP teammate. The victory moved the Bucks to 55-21 on the season, giving them a three-game lead on the Celtics, heading into the showdown between the Eastern Conference’s top two teams on Thursday in Milwaukee.