Pounding The Rock · Apr 24, 2023
The day David Robinson racked up 71 points
Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty ImagesOn April 24, 1994, the San Antonio Spurs faced the Los Angeles Clippers. The last game of the season, these matchups are throw aways as the hierarchy of the playoff bracket has been cemented. But for one player, the last game signified a chance to claim the scoring record for the season.
Spurs center David Robinson and Shaquille O’Neal were neck and neck to a photo finish determining who would ultimately be crowned the league’s scoring leader.
Going into his final game, Shaq notched 32 points and 22 rebounds against the Nets. Later that day, Robinson dropped 71 points.