Warren2ThaG Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 Do you think any player will go off for 60+ points this year in a game? if so, who? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Check my Stats Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 (edited) No, two of the best 5 scorers are on the same team and will stop each other from doing it. Durant could do it but I still think he takes too many jumpers. I just don't think Kobe, at this point in his career, is capable of putting in that many points anymore. He can't get to the hole like he used, at least consistently. Edited November 7, 2010 by Check my Stats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 Durant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted November 7, 2010 Owner Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 Seems like Monta Ellis would do it over anyone else at this time. I don't think Durant has ever scored 50, but I may be wrong. I know he didn't last year. Don't laugh, but Griffin could reach 50+ as well. Not sure about 60, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The REAL STL10 Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 I can see Durant, Carmelo, or possibly Derrick Rose scoring 60. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChosenOne Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 Kevin Love tomorrow night against Scola. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erick Blasco Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 Andre Miller... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 (edited) I don't see it happening. There's only been 3 guys to do it besides Kobe (who has done it like 5x) in the last 9 years or so, and that's AI, T-Mac and Arenas. The common thread between all 4 is at the time each one did it, they were extremely streaky, high-volume scorers. And besides Kobe's 61 at MSG, they did so when they had pretty crappy offensive talent around them and had the green light to take 30-40 shot attempts. Also, besides AI, the other guys could really stroke it from 3, and when they caught fire they could throw up anything within 35ft and have it go in. The final factor is that those guys were able to get to the line often, and in many of those 60pt games I am sure they all took at least 15+ FTA's. In other words, it takes a very specific type of player with loads of talent to score 60+. If you aren't a high-volume guy for your team, don't have the ability to get red-hot from the field, can't stroke it very well from 3 and can't get to the FT line for an obscene amount of attempts, you probably aren't getting 60. If I had to pick a single player that I think could manage it this season, it'd be Kevin Durant. The main thing that I think is working against his favor is that he's just not selfish enough. Even though he led the league in scoring last season and was very efficient, he took over 30 FGA's only ONCE!! Compare that to the last time Kobe led the league in scoring, where he took over 30 shots in TWELVE games, or T-Mac in 2002-2003 when he took over 30 shots ELEVEN times. As elementary as it sounds, I do think shot attempts could very well be the biggest reason why Durant, who will lead the league in scoring, won't score 60+. Edited November 7, 2010 by Nitro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.1.A.K. Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 (edited) Monta Ellis WILL do it. he will put in 62 for a new career high. Edited November 7, 2010 by N.1.A.K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 Kevin Durant and Monta Ellis have the best shot at at, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newman Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 I am going with Monta too. The style of the team and the number of shot attempts he can get enable him to have the greatest chance. Durant still got guys like Westbrook and Jeff Green who can score, not to mention the Thunder are aiming for home court advantage in the playoffs. If Steph Curry and/or David Lee is injured (and the possibility is high considering this is the Warriors), Monta can probably shoot like 40 shots and no one would blame him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crabbylion Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 I don't see it happening. There's only been 3 guys to do it besides Kobe (who has done it like 5x) in the last 9 years or so, and that's AI, T-Mac and Arenas. The common thread between all 4 is at the time each one did it, they were extremely streaky, high-volume scorers. And besides Kobe's 61 at MSG, they did so when they had pretty crappy offensive talent around them and had the green light to take 30-40 shot attempts. Also, besides AI, the other guys could really stroke it from 3, and when they caught fire they could throw up anything within 35ft and have it go in. The final factor is that those guys were able to get to the line often, and in many of those 60pt games I am sure they all took at least 15+ FTA's. In other words, it takes a very specific type of player with loads of talent to score 60+. If you aren't a high-volume guy for your team, don't have the ability to get red-hot from the field, can't stroke it very well from 3 and can't get to the FT line for an obscene amount of attempts, you probably aren't getting 60. If I had to pick a single player that I think could manage it this season, it'd be Kevin Durant. The main thing that I think is working against his favor is that he's just not selfish enough. Even though he led the league in scoring last season and was very efficient, he took over 30 FGA's only ONCE!! Compare that to the last time Kobe led the league in scoring, where he took over 30 shots in TWELVE games, or T-Mac in 2002-2003 when he took over 30 shots ELEVEN times. As elementary as it sounds, I do think shot attempts could very well be the biggest reason why Durant, who will lead the league in scoring, won't score 60+. Great post. I don't think anyone will reach 60 this year but there are only few in the league that can do it. Durant is one of them. He won't do it because I don't think he cares to. To score that many points in a game one has to be driven to reach the plateau, that doesn't happen by accident. Durant just isn't the guy to not want to involve others, particularly Jeff Green. Dwight Howard could do it, but he won't. He still has to start hitting at least 80% of his FT and he has to go into beast mode in the paint this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erick Blasco Posted November 8, 2010 Report Share Posted November 8, 2010 The same guys who don't think Miller will reach 60 this year are the same guys who didn't think he'd reach 50 last year!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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