The NBA is a league that is ever-growing and changing. Players that have come into the league have greatly adapted their game and playstyle in order to keep in with the modern times. Nowadays, the pace and transition per possession are significantly higher compared to the past.
Is that really the case? Fans know that an official game is divided into 4 quarters that are 12 minutes long. Each will offer a chance in changing the momentum and flow of the game. The halftime break is larger compared to the interval between the other quarters.
That said, NBA fans could be interested in wondering which team had the most points in the first half of an NBA game. Essentially, until halftime. We can take a look at the top 3 teams and the numbers they put up in light of recent events.
The Phoenix Suns hold the record for most points scored in the first half of an NBA game in 1990
It could surprise fans to know that the Phoenix Suns is the franchise that currently holds this record. Back in 1990, they faced the Denver Nuggets and put up an astonishing 107-67 lead in the first half of the game. The match ended with a final score of 173-143 with the Suns clearly winning.
Kevin Durant and the Golden State Warriors came close to breaking this NBA record in 2018
Another team that also had an incredible first half was the 2018 Golden State Warriors. NBA fans will remember that this was the absolute peak of the dynasty and the season ended with them crushing LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
On a Monday night of the regular season, the Warriors managed to score 92 points against the Chicago Bulls. Additionally, Klay Thompson broke records himself and had 10 made three-pointers in the first half.
Durant led the Brooklyn Nets to another impressive first half against the Warriors last night
There is no denying that Durant is a transcendental player and scorer. Nonetheless, it is truly impressive to find out that two teams he has been a part of have put up historic numbers in the first half of an NBA game. Moreover, this time it was against his former team.
Durant scored 21 points in the first half to help in this push. Be that as it may, he struggled in the second half, finishing with 23 points. It would be amazing if the next high-scoring NBA half has Durant in it as well.