Accident? Players who have scored 45+ points many times this season: Markkanen, Curry

In the NBA regular season, the Jazz defeated the Bulls 150-147 in double overtime.

In this game, Jazz forward Markkanen played 46 minutes and 22 seconds, making 15 of 33 shots, including 6 of 17 three-pointers, and 11 of 13 free throws. He scored 47 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks, with a plus-minus value of +4.

This is the second time he has scored 45+ points this season. He had 51 points in a game before.

According to statistics, so far this season, only two players have scored 45+ points multiple times: Markkanen and Curry (46 points and 49 points).