Point guards in the NBA have become versatile scorers. Their impact doesn't just come on the perimeter as a shooting or playmaking threat.
Point guards today are not just facilitators. They are also the #1 options on offense for their respective teams. That has seen them record outrageous scoring performances.
The NBA's ever improving offensive schemes have helped point guards go on scoring tears. Here's a look at 5 PG's with most points in a game.
Jerry West is among the greatest scoring PG's the league has ever seen. He scored 63 points for the Lakers against the Knicks in 1972.
The greatest shooter in NBA history bagged 62 points in a game against the Trail Blazers in January 2021. Curry had a 78.8% true shooting percentage.
Lillard scored 61 points against the Dubs in January 2020. He had a TS% of 69.9% in that game.
Irving produced a performance for the ages when he dropped 60 on the Orlando Magic in March 2022. He recorded an 81.2% true shooting percentage.
Doncic produced 60 points, 20 rebounds and 11 assists triple double, a unique statline in NBA history against the Knicks in December 2023 with a 73.7% true shooting percentage.