Jordan Clarkson of the Utah Jazz made history with his performance on Monday night. While superstars frequently take home records and plaudits, the 31-year-old bench player turned things around tonight. The Jazz secured a much-needed victory over the Washington Wizards. Clarkson came off the bench and scored a miraculous run late in the fourth quarter to secure a commanding victory. Throughout the process, he cemented his spot in NBA history.
Clarkson scored 38 points in 36 minutes, with 10 rebounds, 7 assists, and a steal. With his 13th 30-point game off the bench, he set a franchise record. Thurl Bailey previously held this.
record. Furthermore, he not only set a team record, but also an all-time NBA record.
According to Basketball Reference, Clarkson is the only player in NBA history to drop 38 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists while coming off the bench.
Clarkson’s 38 points not only increased his career totals, but also played a key part in tonight’s victory. The score was knotted at 113 with around 6 minutes left in the contest. Then the previous Sixth Man of the Year award winner went on a 12-0 run to give the club a 125-113 advantage with 56 seconds left on the clock.
The Wizards were unable to score a single basket during Clarkson’s strong stretch, paving the path for the Jazz’s triumph. Jordan Poole of the Wizards, on the other hand, had a standout performance, scoring 32 points off the bench. The visitors received little support from the bench, contributing only 42 points. Meanwhile, the Jazz bench scored 68 points.
As the Monday night game became a showcase for the stars off the bench, let’s take a look at some of their accomplishments.
All-time top scorers from the bench
Superstars and offensive leaders frequently capture the spotlight, while key players off the bench are sidelined. However, such was not the case tonight. Similarly, certain NBA legends have served as bench players for their respective teams. Lou Williams, the three-time winner of the Sixth Man Award, is the all-time scoring leader off the bench, with 12479 points.
Williams is followed by Jamal Crawford, who has 11,279 points. Crawford also owns the record for most points scored off the bench. He scored 51 points against the Dallas Mavericks in 2019. Dell Curry ranks third with 11,147 points. What do you think of Jordan Clarkson’s outstanding performance? Please let us know in the comments below.
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