Parker Joins Exclusive Company

by Steve Weinman on Nov 6, 2008 1:28 AM EST in NBA Articles

Michael Jordan. Oscar Robertson.

That's it. That is the entire list of NBA players who - prior to Wednesday night - had put up at least 55 points and dished out a minimum of 10 assists in a game.

Enter Tony Parker.

Jalen Rose was engaging in a bit of hyperbole on ESPN when he referred to the fourth game of the season as a must-win for the Spurs.

But their point guard sure played like it was.

Parker rendered a 30-point, 16-rebound effort from teammate Tim Duncan a quiet one, and he did so in style: 22-for-36 shooting, 55 points, 10 assists, 7 rebounds as the Spurs beat the Wolves in double overtime. He got to the rack with that dangerous quickness of his. He hit his customary floaters in the lane. Most impressively, Parker showed off his improved jump shot, spraying buckets from mid-range, including a J from the wing to tie the game at the gun of the first overtime.

Just an absolutely dominant performance. Well done, Tony.

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That was seriously amazing

I caught most of it on League Pass, and by the 4th/OT, Minnesota just had no idea what to do. They seemed resigned to their fates. The 20 footer he hit at the OT buzzer was amazing. I hope people don’t find it “cheapened” by the fact the game went to 2 OT’s. One of the best games by a point guard in the last decade or so.

by Rohan on Nov 6, 2008 2:14 AM EST reply actions

Just like we give credit to the big 3 for reducing their output to fit in with the team concept, Tony Parker has been doing that his entire career. He can put up amazing numbers when needed.

by moiso on Nov 6, 2008 8:21 AM EST reply actions