NBA: 3 players who recorded 40 points and 20 rebounds without a turnover

Anthony Davis is the best center in the NBA today
Anthony Davis is the best center in the NBA today

#3 Moses Malone

Moses Malone
Moses Malone

Moses Malone was a 3-time MVP and a 12-time All-Star best known for his days with the Houston Rockets and Philadelphia 76ers. After a long career in the NBA, he averaged 20.6 points, 12.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game.

He became an NBA champion in 1983 when he lead the Sixers to the title averaging 24.5 points, 15.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game during the regular season. His numbers in the playoffs were also monstrous and the opponents had no answer for him.

He was known for his rebounding skills and led the league in rebounding six times, including a then-record five straight seasons (1981-1985). After having a career filled with accolades, his jersey number 24 was retired by the Houston Rockets.

In the 1981-82 season, Malone had a 40-point, 20-rebound game without a turnover when he posted 43 points, 23 rebounds in a 111-95 win against the Golden State Warriors.

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