NBA Game Notes (Jan. 2, 2023)

Here are the NBA game notes for games that were played on January 2, 2023.

71 Points!!!

Donovan Mitchell scored a franchise-record 71 points as the Cavaliers overcame an 18-point halftime deficit to defeat the Bulls 145-134 in overtime. Mitchell also contributed 11 assists and eight rebounds, shooting 22-34 from the field — including 7-15 from 3-point range — and 20-25 from the free throw line.

Mitchell became the seventh player in NBA history to record a 70-point game (a total of 12 instances):

• Wilt Chamberlain (6 times)

• Elgin Baylor

• David Thompson

• David Robinson

• Kobe Bryant

• Devin Booker

• Donovan Mitchell

Mitchell is the first player in NBA history to record at least 70 points and 10 assists in a game. He’s one of four players to record a 70-point double-double (a total of nine instances):

• Wilt Chamberlain (6 times)

• Elgin Baylor

• David Robinson

• Donovan Mitchell