Carmelo Anthony score 33. In one quarter.

Yep, in one single quarter, which is 12 minutes. That's about 3 points per minute.

A 33 points quarter for a team is good. He scored them all by himself.

Quite impressive.

You know what would be amazing? If he played defense. Or the other team for that matter. Cloud_Insurance

Not many great players play defense, especially if they always have to carry the team. This is kind of a known fact in the NBA. Why would someone waste energy playing defense when they have to save their energy for offense?

Anyway, Melo was always talented. Sadly, Iverson held him back (I am an Iverson fan but I finally came to the realization he does more harm than good, just look at the Pistons now) and most people seem to forget that before Melo slapped that dude from the Knicks a few years ago and got suspended, he led the league in scoring and had his Nuggets sitting in first place.

[QUOTE="Cloud_Insurance"]You know what would be amazing? If he played defense. Or the other team for that matter. MrInkredible

Not many great players play defense, especially if they always have to carry the team. This is kind of a known fact in the NBA. Why would someone waste energy playing defense when they have to save their energy for offense?

Anyway, Melo was always talented. Sadly, Iverson held him back (I am an Iverson fan but I finally came to the realization he does more harm than good, just look at the Pistons now) and most people seem to forget that before Melo slapped that dude from the Knicks a few years ago and got suspended, he led the league in scoring and had his Nuggets sitting in first place.

Back in the day all great players played defense. Michael Jordan and Scotty Pippen are known as two of the greatest players of all-time, and they were both annual staples of the all-defensive team. Kobe Bryant is a great defensive player as well.

Impressive, but I still think of him as a pansy after that sucker punch thing from a few years ago. Does anyone know the most points Kobe scored in one quarter during his 81 pt game? Renegade_Fury

1st quarter: 14 pts

2nd quarter: 12 pts

3rd quarter: 27 pts

4th quarter: 28 pts

Melo's 33 in one quarter is an NBA all-time record (actually tied with George Gervin who also scored 33 points in the 2nd quarter in 1970-something).

Here is a video of all of Melo's 33 points (missing two free throws, tho):

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[QUOTE="Cloud_Insurance"]You know what would be amazing? If he played defense. Or the other team for that matter. XBebop

Not many great players play defense, especially if they always have to carry the team. This is kind of a known fact in the NBA. Why would someone waste energy playing defense when they have to save their energy for offense?

Anyway, Melo was always talented. Sadly, Iverson held him back (I am an Iverson fan but I finally came to the realization he does more harm than good, just look at the Pistons now) and most people seem to forget that before Melo slapped that dude from the Knicks a few years ago and got suspended, he led the league in scoring and had his Nuggets sitting in first place.

Back in the day all great players played defense. Michael Jordan and Scotty Pippen are known as two of the greatest players of all-time, and they were both annual staples of the all-defensive team. Kobe Bryant is a great defensive player as well.

Jordan won MVP honors in 87/88, along with the scoring title and defensive player of the year...

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Not many great players play defense, especially if they always have to carry the team. This is kind of a known fact in the NBA. Why would someone waste energy playing defense when they have to save their energy for offense?

Anyway, Melo was always talented. Sadly, Iverson held him back (I am an Iverson fan but I finally came to the realization he does more harm than good, just look at the Pistons now) and most people seem to forget that before Melo slapped that dude from the Knicks a few years ago and got suspended, he led the league in scoring and had his Nuggets sitting in first place.

Cloud_Insurance

Back in the day all great players played defense. Michael Jordan and Scotty Pippen are known as two of the greatest players of all-time, and they were both annual staples of the all-defensive team. Kobe Bryant is a great defensive player as well.

Jordan won MVP honors in 87/88, along with the scoring title and defensive player of the year...

EDIT:

Never mind, Olajuwon did it too.

[QUOTE="Renegade_Fury"]Impressive, but I still think of him as a pansy after that sucker punch thing from a few years ago. Does anyone know the most points Kobe scored in one quarter during his 81 pt game? Rush2k

1st quarter: 14 pts

2nd quarter: 12 pts

3rd quarter: 27 pts

4th quarter: 28 pts

Melo's 33 in one quarter is an NBA all-time record (actually tied with George Gervin who also scored 33 points in the 2nd quarter in 1970-something).

Here is a video of all of Melo's 33 points (missing two free throws, tho):

Video Link

I just wanted to know how lose Kobe was to it. Thanks though.

[QUOTE="Cloud_Insurance"]You know what would be amazing? If he played defense. Or the other team for that matter. MrInkredible

Not many great players play defense, especially if they always have to carry the team. This is kind of a known fact in the NBA. Why would someone waste energy playing defense when they have to save their energy for offense?

Anyway, Melo was always talented. Sadly, Iverson held him back (I am an Iverson fan but I finally came to the realization he does more harm than good, just look at the Pistons now) and most people seem to forget that before Melo slapped that dude from the Knicks a few years ago and got suspended, he led the league in scoring and had his Nuggets sitting in first place.

good for him but as a person I still dont like him because the attitude he presents on the court and elsewhere. Tjeremiah1988

Well its kinda easy 2 score on a depleated Twolves team

still dont like his attitude either :P

Been tied up with homework and missed this, what his total over the whole game?UssjTrunks

45 points.

[QUOTE="Cloud_Insurance"]You know what would be amazing? If he played defense. Or the other team for that matter. MrInkredible

Not many great players play defense, especially if they always have to carry the team. This is kind of a known fact in the NBA. Why would someone waste energy playing defense when they have to save their energy for offense?

Anyway, Melo was always talented. Sadly, Iverson held him back (I am an Iverson fan but I finally came to the realization he does more harm than good, just look at the Pistons now) and most people seem to forget that before Melo slapped that dude from the Knicks a few years ago and got suspended, he led the league in scoring and had his Nuggets sitting in first place.

No offense, but I'm glad that Michael Jordan didn't have your attitude towards sports. Defense is probably the most important part of a game; it wins championships. Except for the Celtics.

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[QUOTE="Cloud_Insurance"]

Not many great players play defense, especially if they always have to carry the team. This is kind of a known fact in the NBA. Why would someone waste energy playing defense when they have to save their energy for offense?

Anyway, Melo was always talented. Sadly, Iverson held him back (I am an Iverson fan but I finally came to the realization he does more harm than good, just look at the Pistons now) and most people seem to forget that before Melo slapped that dude from the Knicks a few years ago and got suspended, he led the league in scoring and had his Nuggets sitting in first place.

thequietguy

No offense, but I'm glad that Michael Jordan didn't have your attitude towards sports. Defense is probably the most important part of a game; it wins championships. Except for the Celtics.