100 points, 50 rebounds and 25 assists in six games: Boozer becomes fastest player in NBA history to reach benchmark
A milestone in six games
Boozer scored a season-high 27 points in Memphis’ 31-point win over Sacramento. He shot 8-of-14 from the field, made three of seven three-pointers and converted all eight free throws.
He also had nine rebounds and three assists. With that performance, the 19-year-old became the fastest player in NBA history to record at least 100 points, 50 rebounds and 25 assists, doing so in six games.
Memphis keeps winning
The Grizzlies are the NBA’s last unbeaten team. They have beaten Sacramento and Utah twice apiece, along with Golden State, and defeated Portland on Thursday to finish a four-game road trip.
The article notes that Memphis has faced a relatively light schedule. Ty Jerome, Zach Edey, Cedric Coward and Jaylen Wells have also contributed to the team’s start.
Boozer’s broad production
Across six games, Boozer is averaging 17.7 points, 10.5 rebounds and 5.7 assists. He is shooting 36.8 percent from three-point range and 96.6 percent at the free-throw line.
He is one of six Grizzlies averaging a double-double and recently became the second-youngest player to record a triple-double. The article says that, if the season ended now, he would be the only qualified rookie in history averaging at least 17.5 points, 10.5 rebounds and 5.5 assists.
A favorable stretch ahead
Memphis is scheduled to face New Orleans on Monday, then Indiana and Oklahoma City on Wednesday and Friday. The upcoming run also includes Toronto, Denver, New Orleans again, Brooklyn and Washington.
The article describes the schedule as relatively favorable and says Boozer is building an early case in the Rookie of the Year race. It suggests his impact on winning could matter to voters, not only his shot totals.
Key points
- Boozer reached 100 points, 50 rebounds and 25 assists in six games.
- He scored a season-high 27 points in Memphis’ 31-point win over Sacramento.
- Through six games, he is averaging 17.7 points, 10.5 rebounds and 5.7 assists.
- Memphis is the NBA’s last unbeaten team.