"We're a little over six weeks into the NBA season, and the early chaos is beginning to settle. Trends are taking shape, rotations are stabilizing and we're finally learning which early performances were real and which were noise. This column breaks down the league from the big picture all the way to the player trends and fantasy angles you need to know right now."
"Teams are scoring at a historic pace, averaging 116.8 points per game this season, the highest mark through November since 1961-62. Nikola Jokic recorded his NBA-best 11th triple-double of the season on Monday. His 11 triple-doubles are the second most through 20 team games in NBA history, trailing only Oscar Robertson's 13 in 1961-62 with the Cincinnati Royals. Jokic also logged his 11th career game with at least 25 points, 20 rebounds and 10 assists, the second most in league history behind Wilt Chamberlain's 24."
"Lauri Markkanen scored 29 points Monday in a win over the Houston Rockets, giving him his 12th 25-point game of the season, already surpassing the 10 such games he recorded all of last year. Meanwhile, Luka Doncic is scoring at an absurd pace, averaging 35.3 points per game. His 526 points through his first 15 games are the most by any NBA player since Elgin Baylor in 1961-62."
We're a little over six weeks into the NBA season, and early chaos is settling as trends form, rotations stabilize and true performances emerge. Teams are scoring 116.8 points per game, the highest through November since 1961-62. Nikola Jokic recorded his 11th triple-double, the most in the league, and his 11th 25-20-10 game, second in history behind Wilt Chamberlain. Lauri Markkanen has already surpassed last season's 25-point games with twelve this year. Luka Doncic is averaging 35.3 points with 526 points through 15 games, the most since Elgin Baylor. LeBron James logged his first career game with zero rebounds, steals and blocks.
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