- Phoenix Suns – The Phoenix Suns have been putting on a show in the bubble being the only remaining undefeated team in the NBA. For perspective, their star, Devin Booker, has been in the league since 2015 and this is his first-ever 5 game winning streak. The Suns are playing fantastic basketball and they have beaten some of the best teams in the league. Deandre Ayton and Devin Booker are looking like a formidable duo for years to come.
- Gary Trent Jr., Portland Trail Blazers – The Blazers found themselves an integral piece in Gary Trent Jr. The 6’6 guard is averaging 21 points over his 5 bubble games after averaging 9 points in 21 minutes in 59 games during the regular season off the bench. Trent has helped lead the Blazers to a 4-2 record in the bubble and a game for the final playoff spot in the west.
- TJ Warren, Indiana Pacers – This one had to be obvious. TJ Warren has been averaging an absurd 35 points per game on 61% from the field and 56% from three. He has been having his way with every defender that has been put on him and it does not seem like he will slow down. Warren averaged 19 points a game during the regular season so everyone was aware of his scoring ability but no one was expecting this. Warren has led the Pacers to a 4-1 record in the bubble and has a big rival in Jimmy Butler who he will be playing against on Monday.
LeBron James Breaks NBA Scoring Record
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Los Angeles Lakers’ star player, LeBron James made history yesterday. The historic moment came when he gained 38 points during a 133-130 loss by the Oklahoma City Thunder, and surpassed the previous NBA record score of 38,387, set by Abdul Jabbar back in 1989. It is a record that has stood for the past 34 years, and yesterday, LeBron James overcame that record, creating a new champion score to beat, and thus setting the bar even higher. Abdul-Jabbar first broke the previous record in 1984, just 8 months before his eventual score-topping successor was even born!
