Keywords: NBA, regular season, James, Trae Young, Sabonis Jr., Kuzma, Durant, records, glory.
James' glorious milestone.
On the first day of the new year, the NBA regular season continued, with six exciting games. In the Lakers' game against the Pelicans, James reached a glorious milestone. He scored 30+5+5 in the 400th game of his career, becoming the first player in history to break this record. This feat not only highlights James' outstanding strength, but also demonstrates his enduring dominance in the NBA. It is worth mentioning that James is also the fourth player over the age of 39 to play 30+5+5 in history, which once again proves that he still maintains excellent competitive form at an advanced age.
The Rise of Trae Young.
On the same day, the Hawks defeated the Wizards, and Trae Young played well, finishing with 40 points, 13 assists and 3 steals. This is the 13th time in his career that he has scored 40+10 (points and assists), surpassing James and Iverson to move up to eighth all-time. Trae Young's rise has undoubtedly brought new energy and competitiveness to the NBA, and his outstanding performances have made him one of the hottest stars in the league.
Sabonis Jr.'s two-way break.
In the Kings' game against the Grizzlies, Sabonis Jr. showed great strength. He finished with 13 points, 21 rebounds and 12 assists, the second time in his Kings career that he had a 10+20+10, tied with Sam Lacey and Cousins for third in team history. Sabonis Jr.'s stellar performance made him only the second player to record a 20+ rebounds triple-double this season, showcasing his all-around strength as an interior player.
Team records for Kuzma and Durant.
Kuzma lost against the Hawks, but he shot 15-of-31 from the field and 7-of-18 from three-point range to finish with 38 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. He became only the third player in franchise history, after Arenas and Beal, to score at least 35 points and seven three-pointers on multiple occasions and lose the game. And Durant, in the Suns' victory over the Magic, shot 12 of 21, 2 of 5 three-pointers, and got 31 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals, and no turnovers. He became only the fourth player in franchise history to hit this statistic and keep zero turnovers. Both players have set all-time records in both losses and wins, demonstrating their importance and influence in their respective teams.
To sum up, the first day of the NBA New Year's game was full of records and glory. Players such as James, Trae Young, Sabonis Jr., Kuzma and Durant have all made history in their own ways, showcasing their strength and impact in the NBA. These records not only brought exciting moments for fans, but also added a strong touch to the history of the NBA.