The Utah Jazz had gone 2,155 games without a player scoring 50 points in a single game, when Karl Malone dropped 56 on Golden State in 1998. But nine-year veteran Lauri Markkanen ended that streak on Monday night with a 51-point, 14-rebound performance including a perfect 17-for-17 from the free throw line as the Jazz beat the Phoenix Suns 138-134 in overtime.
“I was trying to end the game in regulation,” Markkanen said.
“Couldn’t get it done, but I guess it was an opportunity for this,” he said after scoring seven points in the extra frame.
Which brings us to today’s quiz. Monday was the first time in Markkanen’s career he’d eclipsed 50 points in a single game. With that being said, can you name the most recent player to score at least 50 for each NBA team?
Good luck!
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