Indiana Pacers forward TJ Warren had an epic evening against the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday. The 6-foot-8 wing dropped a career-high 53 points in their first game of the restart to lead Indiana to a 127-121 victory.
Warren also set a number of records while doing so.
According to StatMuse, Warren became the 12th player this season to record a 50-point game.
Players with a 50-point game this season:
James Harden
Damian Lillard
Bradley Beal
Kyrie Irving
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Anthony Davis
Trae Young
Khris Middleton
Caris LeVert
Eric Gordon
D'Angelo Russell
TJ Warren tonight pic.twitter.com/ilNQESThT4— StatMuse (@statmuse) August 2, 2020
In addition, Warren became just the third player to score 50-plus points while shooting less than five free throw attempts over the past decade, joining the Golden State Warriors Splash Brothers Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson.
Players with 50+ points while taking fewer than 5 free throw attempts since 2010:
– Steph Curry
– Klay Thompson
– TJ Warren pic.twitter.com/pqkHcRhZxb— StatMuse (@statmuse) August 2, 2020
Per Ben Golliver of the Washington Post, Warren also recorded the third highest scoring performance in Pacers history behind former All-Stars Reggie Miller and Jermaine O'Neal.
Most points in a game: Indiana Pacers, NBA franchise history
1. Reggie Miller (57), 1992 vs. Hornets
2. Jermaine O'Neal (55), 2005 vs. Bucks
3. TJ Warren (53), 2020 vs. Sixers pic.twitter.com/a5SMqah3Rw— Ben Golliver (@BenGolliver) August 2, 2020
Finally, Warren also set a few personal bests on his career ball game.
TJ WARREN TONIGHT:
53 Points
4 Rebounds
3 Assists
2 Blocks69% FG% (20-29)
75% 3PT FG% (9-12)
100% FT% (4-4)•Career high in PTs, FGM, 3PM.
•First career game with 7+ 3PM.*20th player since 2010 with 20+ FGM.
*12th different player to have 50+ PTs this season. pic.twitter.com/xAvx035Yp9— Sports Fellas (@TheSportsFellas) August 2, 2020
All of this came from a player the Pacers acquired for cash considerations.
On his way to his 53-piece, TJ Warren shot 20-of-29 from the field. He also made 9-of-12 from beyond the arc, marking his first game to convert at least seven 3-pointers in a game.
Warren is having a terrific first season with Indiana. Prior to the hiatus, Warren averaged 18.7 points and 4.0 rebounds while shooting a career-best 52.9 percent from the field and 37.5 percent from three.
The Pacers spoiled a likewise outstanding performance from Sixers star center Joel Embiid. The 3-time All-Star recorded 41 points, 21 rebounds, and three blocks in the loss.
With the victory, Indiana moves into the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference.
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