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NBA Game Notes (Jan. 2, 2023)

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

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Jan 03, 2023
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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

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