NBA, Julius Randle firma il massimo in carriera da 57 punti ma perde: tutti i 'losing effort'

Nella notte Julius Randle ha realizzato la sua miglior prestazione in carriera segnando 57 punti contro i Minnesota Timberwolves, la terza miglior gara nella storia dei New York Knicks dietro i 62 di Carmelo Anthony e i 60 di Bernard King. Proprio con quest’ultimo condivide però il triste primato di aver perso la partita, ma se non altro è in buona compagnia: ecco tutti i “losing effort” da almeno 57 punti nella storia della regular season

XX # of the Toronto Raptors XX against XX # of the Milwaukee Bucks on January 5, 2009 at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)

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MICHAEL REDD | 57 punti | 11 novembre 2006 | Sconfitta 111-113 vs Utah

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CALVIN MURPHY | 57 punti | 18 marzo 1978 | Sconfitta 104-106 vs New Jersey

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 26: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets reacts in the first half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Toyota Center on October 26, 2019 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

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JAMES HARDEN | 2 VOLTE

57 punti | 20 marzo 2019 | Sconfitta 125-126 OT vs Memphis
58 punti | 16 gennaio 2019 | Sconfitta 142-145 OT vs Brooklyn

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STEPH CURRY | 57 punti | 6 febbraio 2021 | Sconfitta vs Dallas 132-134

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RICK BARRY | 57 punti | 14 dicembre 1965 | Sconfitta vs New York 137-141

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JULIUS RANDLE | 57 punti | 20 marzo 2023 | Sconfitta vs Minnesota 134-140

CLEVELAND, OH - JANUARY 20: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dunks the ball during the first quarter of the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena on January 20, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

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RUSSELL WESTBROOK | 58 punti | 7 marzo 2017 | Sconfitta 121-126 vs Portland

NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 19: Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to the support of the fans during the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on November 19, 2003 in New York, New York. The Lakers won 104-83. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kobe Bryant

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KOBE BRYANT | 58 punti | 29 dicembre 2006 | Sconfitta vs Charlotte 124-133 (3OT)

INGLEWOOD, CA - 1988: Michael Cooper #21 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Purvis Short #45 of the Golden State Warriors look on during a game played circa 1988 at the Great Western Forumin Inglewood, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1988 NBAE (Photo by Brian Drake/NBAE via Getty Images)

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PURVIS SHORT | 59 punti | 17 novembre 1984 | Sconfitta vs New Jersey 114-131

BOSTON - MARCH 24: An off-balance three pointer by Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) brings the Garden fans to their feet and Booker signals it's good for 3 of his 70 points on the night. The Boston Celtics host the Phoenix Suns at TD Garden in Boston on Mar. 24, 2017. (Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

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DEVIN BOOKER | 2 VOLTE

59 punti | 25 marzo 2019 | Sconfitta vs Utah 92-125
70 punti | 24 marzo 2017 | Sconfitta vs Boston 120-130

during a game at American Airlines Arena on March 17, 2016 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice:

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KEMBA WALKER | 60 punti | 17 novembre 2018 | Sconfitta vs Philadelphia 119-122 OT

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DAMIAN LILLARD | 60 punti | 8 novembre 2019 | Sconfitta vs Brooklyn 115-119

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BERNARD KING | 60 punti | 25 dicembre 1984 | Sconfitta vs New Jersey 114-120

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BRADLEY BEAL | 60 punti | 6 gennaio 2021 | Sconfitta vs Philadelphia 136-141

CHICAGO - MAY 19: Michael Jordan #23 of the Chicago Bulls shoots a jump shot against Shaquille O'Neal #32 of the Orlando Magic in Game One of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 1996 NBA Playoffs at the United Center on May 19, 1996 in Chicago. The Chicago Bulls defeated the Orlando Magic 121-83. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1996 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

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MICHAEL JORDAN | 2 VOLTE

61 punti | 16 aprile 1987 | Sconfitta 114-117 vs Atlanta
64 punti | 16 gennaio 1993 | Sconfitta vs Orlando 124-128 OT

SAN ANTONIO, TX - 1980: George Gervin #44 of the San Antonio Spurs stands on the court during a game circa 1980 at the HemisFair Arena in San Antonio, TX. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1980 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

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GEORGE GERVIN | 63 punti | 9 aprile 1978 | Sconfitta vs New Orleans 132-153

BOSTON - 1978: David Thompson #33 of the Denver Nuggets moves up court against the Boston Celtics during a game played in 1978 at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1978 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images)

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DAVID THOMPSON | 73 punti | 9 aprile 1978 | Sconfitta vs Detroit 13-139

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WILT CHAMBERLAIN | 15 VOLTE

59 punti (quattro volte)
61 punti (una volta)
62 punti (una volta)
63 punti (due volte)
65 punti (una volta)
67 punti (tre volte)
70 punti (una volta)
72 punti (una volta)
78 punti (una volta — record ogni epoca)

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DONOVAN MITCHELL | 57 punti | 17 agosto 2020 | Sconfitta vs Denver 125-135 OT

Nella storia dei playoff sono solamente due le prestazioni da almeno 57 punti in una sconfitta: quella più recente appartiene a Mitchell nella bolla di Orlando contro i Denver Nuggets in gara-1

BOSTON - APRIL 17: Michael Jordan #23 of the Chicago Bulls moves the ball against Danny Ainge #44 of the Boston Celtics in Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 1986 NBA Playoffs on April 17, 1986 at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston Celtics defeated the Chicago Bulls 123-104 and won the series 3-0. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1986 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images)

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MICHAEL JORDAN | 63 punti | 20 aprile 1986 | Sconfitta vs Boston 131-135 2OT

Il più famoso "losing effort" di sempre è però quello di Michael Jordan contro i fortissimi Boston Celtics del 1986. I suoi 63 punti, oltre a provocare una delle frasi più iconiche della sua carriera ("Sembrava Dio travestito da Michael Jordan", disse Larry Bird), rappresenta ancora oggi il massimo nella storia dei playoff