December 29th News: In today's NBA regular season game, the Clippers defeated the Pistons 112-99.
In the game, Kawhi Leonard scored a career-high 55 points, shooting 17-of-26 from the field and 5-of-10 from three-point range, along with 11 rebounds, 5 steals, and 3 blocks. This was his first career 50+ point game and tied the Clippers' franchise record for most points in a single game.
The NBA officially shared the following data: Leonard's 55 points, 5 steals, and 3 blocks made him the eighth player in history to record a 50-point, 3-steal, and 3-block game.
1. Kawhi Leonard – 55 points, 5 steals, 3 blocks
2. Tyrese Maxey – 54 points, 3 steals, 3 blocks
3. Luka Doncic – 50 points, 4 steals, 3 blocks
4. Fred VanVleet – 54 points, 3 steals, 3 blocks
5. Anthony Davis – 50 points, 5 steals, 4 blocks
6. Dirk Nowitzki – 53 points, 3 steals, 4 blocks
7. Hakeem Olajuwon – 52 points, 3 steals, 3 blocks
8. Michael Jordan – 50 points, 4 steals, 3 blocks
8. Michael Jordan – 61 points, 3 steals, 3 blocks
8. Michael Jordan – 50 points, 4 steals, 3 block
