Isaiah Joe helped lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a big win against the New York Knicks on Friday, scoring 31 points. Joe was perfect from the field, hitting all of his shots and going 8-of-11 from three-point range in his 30 minutes on the court. The Thunder won the game with a score of 126-101.
What It Means
Joe’s 31-point performance is a standout as he exceeded his scoring projection by 21 points. This game marks one of his highest-scoring outings this season, where he typically averages just 8.1 points per game. His shooting was exceptional, making eight three-pointers at a rate of over 72%. For the season, Joe has been averaging two made threes per game, ranking him third on his team and 23rd among shooting guards in the league. Additionally, he has had multiple streaks of games with two or more three-pointers this year.