35 points + 55 points! 43 points + 49 points! Don’t be careless SGA, Luka is going to win the scoring title

In the small ball era, data has exploded and scoring feasts have become a beautiful scenery in the league. The new season has just begun, and the three generations of old, middle and young stars in the league are making a big impact. We are witnessing the birth of countless new records. For example, veteran Curry scored 42 and 35 points in back-to-back games, becoming the oldest guard in NBA history to score 35+ back-to-back games at the age of 37 years and 237 days. Another example is Edgecombe, the 76ers' top pick, who scored 34 points in his debut. The last rookie to have such an astonishing performance was the ancient beast Chamberlain (43 points in his NBA debut in 1959). This is the NBA world: the waves behind the Yangtze River push the waves ahead, and the new generation beats the old! Looking forward to the new season, the battle for the scoring champion will be unprecedentedly fierce.

When it comes to scoring champions, we have to mention SGA. Last season, SGA played 76 games, averaging 32.6 points per game, beating Antetokounmpo (30.4 points) and Jokic (29.6 points) to win the regular season scoring title. SGA is not good at shooting three-pointers, but mid-range shots and free throws are his dual hallmarks. This scoring method is stable and efficient, giving him unparalleled scoring explosiveness and stability. According to statistics, SGA has scored 20+ points in 74 consecutive games, ranking fourth in NBA history, second only to Big O (79 games), Chamberlain (92 games) and Chamberlain (126 games).

In the new season, SGA has intensified its efforts, scoring like chopping melons and vegetables. In the opening game against the Rockets, SGA made 12 of 26 shots (1 of 9 three-pointers), 10 of 14 free throws, and scored 35 points; in the second game against the Pacers. SGA made 15 of 31 shots (2 of 7 three-pointers), 23 of 26 free throws, and scored 55 points. This was also the first 55+ in the new season. What is this concept? According to statistics from the NBA official website, SGA scored a total of 40 free throws in the first two games of the season, breaking the NBA historical record (38) held by Chamberlain. In other words, with a large number of free throws to cover, SGA has an average of 30+ points per game. This will be the most effective magic weapon for him to continue to hit the scoring champion. But this does not mean that SGA has booked the scoring champion in advance. There is another star who is eyeing the scoring champion.

I’m not talking about Antetokounmpo, who failed to win the scoring title last season. Antetokounmpo is a Greek monster and the king of the penalty area, with one move that can be eaten all over the world! In the new season, Antetokounmpo scored 68 points in two games and averaged 24 points in the penalty area per game. It can be said that the Buddha blocks the Buddha and the God blocks the God. But it is undeniable that Antetokounmpo's three-point output is still too low, and his performance of 11 of 19 from the free throw line is even more unsatisfactory and even a bit eye-catching. This also determines that Antetokounmpo cannot enjoy the rapid increase in points in the three-point era. An average of 30 points per game may be his ceiling, and this is not enough for Antetokounmpo to win the scoring trophy.

The most powerful contender for the scoring title I would say is Luka of the Lakers. As early as the 23-24 season, Luka won his first career scoring title with an average of 33.9 points per game. Last season, Luka suffered from injuries and trade changes. He played 50 games and averaged only 28 points per game, the lowest in the past four seasons! In the new season, Luka made a comeback after successfully losing weight, and his scoring was even easier. In the opening game against the Warriors, Luka made 17 of 27 shots (2 of 10 three-pointers), 7 of 10 free throws, and scored 43 points. This was the first 40+ point in the new season. In the second game against the Timberwolves, Luka made 14 of 23 shots (5 of 12 three-pointers), 16 of 19 free throws, and scored 49 points. According to statistics from the NBA official website, Luka scored 92 points in the first two games of the season, ranking 4th in NBA history, second only to Chamberlain (106 points), Wilt Chamberlain (105 points) and Big Eyebrow (95 points). Ranking 5th is SGA (90 points).

After two games, Luka averaged 46 points and 3.5 three-pointers per game, shooting 62% from the field and 79.3% from the free throw line. After watching Luka's scoring show, NBA legend Dirk Nowitzki said frankly: I'll stop talking now, Luka will win the scoring title this season! Yes, compared to SGA, Luka's three-point output is higher; compared to Antetokounmpo, Luka's free throws are more efficient. More importantly, Luka's scoring points are all over the court. Considering Lao Zhan's age and injuries, Luka also has the responsibility to improve his offensive output. So, don't be careless SGA, Luka is going to win the scoring title. Fans and friends, what do you think of this? Come and leave me a comment to discuss.