Wenban Yama’s 38+12+5 three-pointers and 5 blocks missed the best, because Harden set a 79-year record

The NBA arena really interprets the "fighting of gods" vividly. Cunningham's 46-point triple-double, Doncic's 38-point game, Allen and McCollum's 42-point game, and two wonderful game-winners, any one of them would be the center of attention. But Bunyama's historical data of 38+12+5+5 blocks can only be used as a background board. This is enough to show how fierce the competition was today. In the end, Harden defeated Bunyama with his record-breaking performance and became the biggest winner of the day.

The first thing to stir up the heat was the Pistons' game against the Wizards. Cunningham, the core of the Pistons, played a "iron and fierce" game. He took 45 shots in the game and only hit 14 goals. He made 31 hits alone, which set a new high for the number of hits in a single NBA game in the past 58 years. He made 2 of 11 three-pointers, and his shooting rate was indeed a bit dismal. But even though he felt cold, Cunningham relied on constant impact and tenacious fighting to score 46 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists, 5 steals and 2 blocks.

How outrageous is this data? He became the second player in NBA history to score at least 40 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and 5 steals in a single game. The last one to do so was Jordan. Moreover, the Pistons he led were already short of major generals, but they managed to beat the Wizards 137-135 in overtime, winning 7 consecutive games. The team now has a record of 9 wins and 2 losses, ranking first in the Eastern Conference. You must know that Cunningham was labeled as the "parallel No. 1 pick" by many people before. Now he has not only signed a five-year super maximum salary of US$269 million, but also led the team back to the top. This game can be regarded as a battle of self-proof for him. Unfortunately, there will be even more fierce performances that overshadow his limelight.

Doncic, the core of the Lakers, has not been idle either. In the game against a strong opponent, he remained in stable condition. He scored 38 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists efficiently. On the offensive end, he can break out and shoot. Every time he takes the ball, he can put huge pressure on the opponent, continuing his hot touch since this season. The Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo also didn't let up. He handed over comprehensive statistics of 30 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. He relied on his super physical impact to tear apart the opponent's defense again and again, driving the team's offensive rhythm.

The Suns' outside sharpshooter Allen and the Wizards' McCollum both started a scoring battle. Both scored 42 points in the end, and each hit 5 three-pointers, and they were full of firepower from the outside. Edwards, the core of the Timberwolves, also showed the explosive power of the younger generation, scoring 35 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. He showed no mercy whether it was a breakthrough layup or a long shot from the outside, making the team's offense full of vitality.

In addition to the high-scoring performance, there were two thrilling game-winners today. The Magic's Bane scored 22 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists. At the last moment of the game, he took the ball without hesitation and hit the buzzer-beater, directly helping the team seal the victory. The Heat's Wiggins also got rid of the previous label of "healthy basketball" and scored 23 points and 5 rebounds. He also hit the buzzer-beater at the critical moment and won the victory for the team. It is worth mentioning that Powell of the Heat also performed stably in this game, providing a lot of help to the team on both offense and defense. You must know that the buzzer beaters are rare in the NBA. They appeared twice in one day, which is enough to show the intensity of today's game. It is a pity that the light of these two buzzkill heroes was overshadowed by the other two superstars in the end.

The most surprising thing today was the Clippers' home game against the Hawks. Harden's performance while playing for the Clippers completely impressed everyone. Leonard continued to miss this game, and Harden himself was still suffering from the sequelae of the flu, and his physical condition was not good, but he managed to perform at the peak level during the "Rockets" period. He played 39 minutes, making 12 of 23 shots and 6 of 14 three-pointers. He efficiently scored a triple-double of 35 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists and 2 blocks.

Although the Clippers lost to their opponents in the end, Harden's performance won everyone's respect. More importantly, he set three milestones in this game and set a historical record. With these 35+10+10 data, Harden became the oldest guard in NBA history to score at least 35 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, proving with his strength that he is still the league's top star. At the same time, this is also his 81st career triple-double, ranking 8th in history and 5th in current service; his career appearances have also reached 1,160 games, tying Tyson Chandler and rising to 63rd in history.

And so far this season, Harden has unlocked 15 milestones. Whether it is becoming the second player after Curry to hit 3,200+ three-pointers, or surpassing Magic to rank 23rd in history in steals, they are constantly refreshing people's understanding of him. Even though the team failed to win, Harden's effortless performance in the face of adversity, coupled with the support of multiple historical records, gave him an absolute advantage in today's best selection.

However, Harden's election is inseparable from the "backing up" of Bunyama, who plays for the Spurs. The future face of the league played a performance that can be called an "extraterrestrial" level in the Spurs' game against the Bulls. This away match had twists and turns. The Spurs scored 34 points in the first quarter to take the lead. However, the Bulls counterattacked 38-29 in the second quarter and fell behind by 1 point at halftime. In the third quarter, the Bulls took advantage of the victory and widened the point difference to 9 points. At the beginning of the fourth quarter, they led by 13 points. It seemed that the victory was already guaranteed.

At this moment, Bunyama completely activated the "Killing God Mode" and single-handedly turned the tide of the battle. This 7-foot-4-inch French genius can not only crush opponents in the low post on the offensive end, but also pull out from the outside to shoot three-pointers. He made 11 of 19 shots from the field, 6 of 9 three-pointers, and made all 10 free throws. His efficiency was astonishingly high. Especially in the last 6 minutes of the game, he scored consecutively and launched a 10-0 attack wave, instantly erasing the score difference. The last minute was even more suffocating. He first hit a chasing three-pointer to help the team take the lead. Then he hit a step-back three-pointer under one-on-one defense and completely killed the game with two unreasonable three-pointers..

Bunbanyama scored 38 points in the entire game, including 18 points in the fourth quarter, while the Bulls only scored 19 points in the final quarter. Such dominance is beyond words. On the defensive end, he was equally clueless. His five blocks made the Bulls' interior offense repeatedly run into obstacles. His long-arm deterrence made opponents cautious every time they broke through. In the end, he became the first player in NBA history to score at least 35 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 blocks in a single game, and also hit more than 5 three-pointers. Such a miracle was unprecedented.

With his incredible performance, the Spurs completed a 13-point reversal 121-117 and won three consecutive victories. The team's record reached 8 wins and 2 losses, marking the best start since 2015. Logically speaking, with such a performance that can win games and set records, Wenban Yama will surely win the best of the day, but no one expected that Harden would perform such an explosive performance despite having the flu, and also set multiple historical records.

Some people will feel sorry for Bunyama. After all, his performance has been impeccable, winning games and setting records. But that’s how competitive sports are, there is no absolute fairness, only more exciting performances. Even though the team was short of major generals and he was ill, Harden fought until the last moment and demonstrated his role as a superstar with a "defeat is still glorious" game. Coupled with the addition of multiple historical records, Harden is actually well-deserved to be selected as the best of the day.