Jonas Valanciuna’s first player in NBA history to accomplish this feat
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On Monday, New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas became the first player in NBA history to record 37 points, 18 rebounds and seven 3-pointers in the same game.
The 11-year veteran accomplished the feat in New Orleans’ 128-119 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Of course, Valanciunas’ performance of 37 points was his best of the season. It was also his 12th double-double of the season.
According to multiple NBA betting sites, the Pelicans have the ninth-best odds with Zion Williamson and Jonas Valanciunas to win the championship in 2023. Some sportsbooks are showing better odds for the Memphis Grizzlies and Phoenix Suns.
Jonas Valanciunas is the first player in NBA history with 37 points, 18 rebounds and 7 three-pointers in the same game.
—Andrew Lopez (@_Andrew_Lopez) December 20, 2022
In 30 starts this season, Jonas Valanciunas is averaging 13.7 points, 9.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game. Not to mention he shoots 53.2% from the ground and 40.7% off the arc.
Valanciunas’ effort was almost his best offensively. On November 29, 2021, the center had a career-high 39 points in 33 minutes in the Pelicans’ 123-104 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.
Along with 15 rebounds, he completed 15 of 24 (62.5%) shots from the ground and a phenomenal 7 of 8 (87.5%) from downtown. In Monday night’s loss to Milwaukee, the center shot 7 of 10 (70%) over the arch.
Jonas Valanciunas becomes the first player in NBA history to record 37 points, 18 rebounds and seven 3-pointers in a single game
Despite this, the Pelicans lost the game. It was only the fourth home defeat this season. Now the team is 18-12 and fourth overall in the Western Conference rankings.
“The moment we decided to take it in the fourth quarter, we’re right back in the game,” said Pelicans coach Willie Green. “I didn’t think we could last 48 minutes.”
Jonas Valanciunas in the first half:
28 points
8 REB
11-15FG
6-8 3p
He is their fourth best player. pic.twitter.com/dgPIbYUvvk
— StatMuse (@statmuse) December 20, 2022
New Orleans’ stats reflect Green’s assessment. Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks outplayed them 54-42 in the paint. Milwaukee also shot an impressive 45 of 81 (55.6%) from the field.
While Jonas Valanciunas led the Pelicans in goals, it wasn’t enough to match Antetokounmpo’s 42 points. CJ McCollum finished his outing with 31 points, eight boards and nine assists in 41 minutes of action. More importantly, New Orleans’ second unit was struggling. Only 11 points were scored by the bench.
