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READ: www.statitudes.com ALSO: President, Statitudes LLC; Creator, Basketball-Reference; Coach, Bishop Watterson Cross Country and Track & Field; Alumnus, Ohio State Graduate School.

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Justin Kubatko @statitudes.com · Jan 21

Whoa, it looks like I've picked up a lot of new followers today. Hello 👋

I'm the creator of Basketball Reference and builder of many of the historical databases that power StatMuse (but I'm no longer with either company).

If you're into NBA stats & more, check out my Substack ⬇️
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NBA stats, trivia, and history. Click to read Statitudes, by Justin Kubatko, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.

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Justin Kubatko @statitudes.com · 1h

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Justin Kubatko @statitudes.com · 1h

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has scored 20 or more points in 74 straight regular season games, the fourth-longest such streak in NBA history.

Wilt Chamberlain (126 & 92 games) and Oscar Robertson (79) are the only players ahead of him.

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Justin Kubatko @statitudes.com · 1h

Stephen Curry last night:

✅ 42 PTS
✅ 6 REB
✅ 7 AST
✅ 3 STL
✅ 6-12 3P

It's his 72nd career 40-point game, tying Kevin Durant for the ninth-most such games in NBA history.

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Justin Kubatko @statitudes.com · 5h

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander last night:

✅ 55 PTS (career high)
✅ 8 REB
✅ 5 AST

He's just the fourth player in NBA history to average 45+ PPG through his first two games of a season, joining Wilt Chamberlain (2x), Michael Jordan, and Anthony Davis.

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Justin Kubatko @statitudes.com · 5h

Aaron Gordon was 🔥 last night:

✅ 50 PTS
✅ 17-21 FG
✅ 10-11 3P
✅ 6-6 FT

He recorded the highest effective field goal percentage (104.8%) and the highest true shooting percentage (105.8%) in NBA history by a player in a 50-point game.

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NBA Game Notes (Oct. 23, 2025)

Here are the NBA game notes for games that were played on Oct. 23, 2025.

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Justin Kubatko @statitudes.com · 5h

Last night's three stars in the NBA:

⭐️ Aaron Gordon, Denver Nuggets
⭐️⭐️ Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors

Read all about their performances and more in this morning's game notes, free through Oct. 31 ⬇️

NBA Game Notes (Oct. 23, 2025)

Here are the NBA game notes for games that were played on Oct. 23, 2025.

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Justin Kubatko @statitudes.com · 1d

Woah 😳

Shams Charania Tweets @shamsbot.bsky.social · 1d

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups has been arrested by the FBI for alleged illegal gambling, sources tell ESPN.

Justin Kubatko @statitudes.com · 1d

Active streaks for Victor Wembanyama:

— 86 games with at least one block, tied for fifth longest since the NBA began tracking blocks.

— 43 games with at least one 3P made and one block, longest by 22 games since the 3P shot was adopted.

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NBA Game Notes (Oct. 22, 2025)

Here are the NBA game notes for games that were played on Oct. 22, 2025.

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Justin Kubatko @statitudes.com · 1d

Tyrese Maxey (40 points) and VJ Edgecombe (34) combined for 74 points last night, tied for the second-highest total by a duo in a season opener in NBA history.

The record of 75 is held by James Harden and Christian Wood (Dec. 26, 2020).

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Justin Kubatko @statitudes.com · 1d

Rookie VJ Edgecombe was 🔥 last night:

✅ 34 PTS
✅ 7 REB
✅ 13-26 FG
✅ 5-13 3P

It's third-highest point total in NBA history by a player in his debut, trailing only Wilt Chamberlain (43) and Frank Selvy (35).

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Justin Kubatko @statitudes.com · 1d

Victor Wembanyama last night:

✅ 40 PTS
✅ 15 REB
✅ 3 BLK
✅ 15-21 FG

He's just the second player in NBA history reocord a 40-point, 15-rebound game with 70% shooting from the field in a season opener, joining Karl Malone (Nov. 3, 1989).

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NBA Game Notes (Oct. 22, 2025)

Here are the NBA game notes for games that were played on Oct. 22, 2025.

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Justin Kubatko @statitudes.com · 1d

Last night's three stars in the NBA:

⭐️ Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs
⭐️⭐️ Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia 76ers
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks

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NBA Game Notes (Oct. 22, 2025)

Here are the NBA game notes for games that were played on Oct. 22, 2025.

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Justin Kubatko @statitudes.com · 2d

Wilt owns the two longest 20-point streaks in NBA history: 126 games (Oct. 19, 1961 to Jan. 19, 1963) and 92 games (Feb. 26, 1963 to March 18, 1964).

Justin Kubatko @statitudes.com · 2d

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander last night:

✅ 35 PTS
✅ 5 REB
✅ 5 AST

It's his 73rd straight 20-point game dating back to last season, breaking a tie with Michael Jordan and Kevin Durant for the fourth-longest such streak in NBA history.

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Justin Kubatko @statitudes.com · 2d

Luka Doncic last night:

✅ 43 PTS
✅ 12 REB
✅ 9 AST

He's just the seventh player in history to record a 40-point double-double on the NBA's opening night, and the first to achieve the feat since Shaquille O'Neal on Nov. 5, 1993.

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NBA Game Notes (Oct. 21, 2025)

Here are the NBA game notes for games that were played on Oct. 21, 2025.

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Justin Kubatko @statitudes.com · 2d

Last night's three stars in the NBA:

⭐️ Luka Doncic, Los Angeles Lakers
⭐️⭐️ Alperen Sengun, Houston Rockets
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Jimmy Butler III, Golden State Warriors

Read all about their performances and more in this morning's free game notes ⬇️
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NBA Game Notes (Oct. 21, 2025)

Here are the NBA game notes for games that were played on Oct. 21, 2025.

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Cemetery Rozier 🎃🦇 @velodus.bsky.social · 2d

The NBA - the greatest thing ever established in America - is BACK. And to celebrate this momentous occasion, here is a massive starter pack of NBA accounts you can follow, all of whom are active:

Justin Kubatko @statitudes.com · 2d

While technically true, Luka is active and his career averages probably won't be 28/8/8 by the end of his career.

Through his first seven seasons (same as Luka), Oscar Robertson averaged 30.4/9.4/10.7 while playing 89 more games.

NBA @nba.com · 2d

LUKA DONČIĆ IS 1-OF-1 🤯

He opens his first full season with the Lakers tonight vs. GSW at 10:00pm/et on NBC and Peacock!

Justin Kubatko @statitudes.com · 24d

The 2025-26 NBA season starts three weeks from today, with the defending champion Thunder hosting the Rockets and the Lakers welcoming the Warriors. Here are some career milestones to be on the lookout for when the new campaign tips off.

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2025-26 Milestone Watch

Career milestones to keep an eye on when the NBA season opens on October 21.

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Div B @statcenter.bsky.social · Aug 27

Great stuff as always from Justin. Also, this is where I was reminded that Zion Williamson has still never played in a playoff game 😮

Justin Kubatko @statitudes.com · Aug 27

Tom Van Arsdale played 929 games in his NBA career, earning three All-Star nods along the way. However, he never reached the playoffs.

Who are the leaders in various statistical categories among players who never made the postseason?

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Players with long NBA careers who never reached the postseason.

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Justin Kubatko @statitudes.com · Aug 27

Tom Van Arsdale played 929 games in his NBA career, earning three All-Star nods along the way. However, he never reached the playoffs.

Who are the leaders in various statistical categories among players who never made the postseason?

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Players with long NBA careers who never reached the postseason.

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Justin Kubatko @statitudes.com · Aug 25

I understand this decision, but wow. Hopefully Nike doesn’t chew him up and spit him out like they did with Mary Cain.

CITIUS MAG @citiusmag.com · Aug 25

BREAKING NEWS: Cooper Lutkenhaus has opted to forego all of his remaining high school and collegiate eligibility to turn professional and sign a contract with Nike.

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Justin Kubatko @statitudes.com · Aug 19

Some players make an impact the moment they step on an NBA court, but most need time to establish themselves. For some, that process takes longer than others.

Which players produced most of their career value after turning 30 years old?

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Better Late Than Never

Players who produced most of their career value after turning 30 years old.

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Steve Magness @stevemagness.bsky.social · Aug 18

Universities oversell two things: prestige and the experience.

The experience isn't dependent on the school. I hate to break it to you. It's the people you surround yourself with.

The prestige is overrated. Go to a school you can afford that aligns with your pursuits/interests.

Justin Kubatko @statitudes.com · Aug 12

Throughout NBA history, 11 distinct players have produced a total of 24 seasons in which they recorded at least 1,600 points and 800 assists. Only one of those players failed to earn All-NBA honors.

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Trae Young became the first member of an undesirable club last season.

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