Where does Doncic rank with 43 points in the opening game? Beats Jordan at the top of the list, all 6 current players on the list have lost

The new NBA regular season kicked off. The Lakers and Warriors had a head-to-head confrontation in the first game. In the end, the Lakers lost to the Warriors 109-119. Doncic played 41 minutes and made 17 of 27 shots, including 2 of 10 three-pointers and 7 of 10 free throws. He scored 43 points, 12 rebounds, 9 assists, 2 steals and 1 shot, with a plus-minus of -8.

Doncic's explosive performance still failed to help the team win. Looking at NBA history, where does Doncic's 43 points in the opening game rank? Who has a double harvest of wins and data? Lao Zhen strikes while the iron is hot to take stock.

19, Doncic 43 points

October 22, 2025 Lakers 109-119 Warriors, played 41 minutes, 17% of 27 three-pointers, 10 of 2%, 26 free throws, 7 of 10, 43 points, 12 rebounds, 9 assists, 2 steals and 1 shot

19, Jaylen Rose 43 points

October 31, 2001 Pacers 97-103 Nets Played 44 minutes, 18% of 27, 26 three-pointers, 3 of 2%, 26 free throws, 6 of 5, 43 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal

19, Chamberlain 43 points

October 25, 1959 Warriors 118-109 Knicks played 48 minutes 17% of 27 free throws, 9 of 15, 43 points, 28 rebounds, 1 assist

19, Walter Bellamy 43 points,

October 17, 1962, Wizards 119-121 Knicks, played 48 minutes, 16% of 27, 26 free throws, 11 of 15, 43 points, 21 rebounds, 6 assists

16, Jerry Stackhouse 44 points

November 1, 2000 Pistons 104-95 Raptors Played 42 minutes, 17% of 35, 26 of 3 three-pointers, 1% of 26 free throws, 9 of 10, 44 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block

16, Morant 44 points

December 24, 2020 Grizzlies 119-131 Spurs Played 35 minutes, 18% of 27, 2 of 26 three-pointers, 1% of 26 free throws, 8 of 7, 44 points, 2 rebounds, 9 assists, 2 steals, 1 block

16, Harden 44 points

December 27, 2020 Rockets 126-128 Trail Blazers (overtime) 43 minutes played 12% of 21 three-pointers, 6% of 26 free throws, 16 of 14, 44 points, 4 rebounds, 17 assists, 1 steal

14, Latrell Sprewell 45 points

November 1, 1997, Warriors 113-129 Timberwolves, played 41 minutes, 18% of 31, 26 of 7 three-pointers, 4% of 26, 6 of 5 free throws 45 points, 3 rebounds, 7 assists

14, Kobe Bryant 45 points

October 31, 2007, Lakers 93-95 Rockets, played 43 minutes, 13% of 32 three-pointers, 3 of 1%, 26 free throws, 18 of 27, 45 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals, 1 shot

10, Wald Fury 46 points

October 13, 1979, Clippers 102-103 Lakers, played 41 minutes, 19% of 29, 8 of 26 free throws, 46 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 7 steals, 1 shot

10, Monta Ellis 46 points

October 28, 2010, Warriors 132-128 Rockets, played 40 minutes 18% of 24, 2 of 26 three-pointers, 1% of 26, 9 of 12 free throws, 46 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals

10, Dale Ellis 46 points

November 5, 1988 SuperSonics (Thunder) 104-97 Jazz, played 37 minutes, 14% of 23, 26 of 5 three-pointers, 1%, 26 free throws, 17 of 19 46 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 steals

10. Jaylen Brown 46 points

October 21, 2021 Celtics 134-138 Knicks (double overtime) Played 46 minutes, 16% of 30 three-pointers, 14 of 8%, 26 free throws, 6 of 8 46 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals and 1 shot

8, Kiki Vandeweghe 47 points

October 28, 1984, Trail Blazers 140-119 Kings, played 38 minutes, 19% of 23, 9 of 26 free throws, 47 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 shot

8, Alex English 47 points

October 26, 1985, Nuggets 119-105 Warriors, played 39 minutes 16% of 31, 26 free throws, 15 of 18, 47 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, 1 shot

7, Chamberlain 48 points

October 20, 1961, Warriors 113-118 Lakers, played 48 minutes, 21% of 44, 26 free throws, 12 of 6, 48 points, 25 rebounds, 1 assist

4, Jordan 50 points

November 2, 1986 Bulls 108-103 Knicks Played 41 minutes, 15% of 31, 26 free throws, 20 of 22, 50 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 steals, 3 blocks

4. Irving 50 points

October 24, 2019 Nets 126-127 Timberwolves (overtime) Played 38 minutes, 17% of 33, 26 of 14 three-pointers, 7% of 26 free throws, 9 of 10, 50 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 block

4, thick eyebrows 50 points

October 27, 2016, Pelicans 102-107 Nuggets, played 41 minutes 17% of 34, 26 of 2 three-pointers, 0% of 26 free throws, 16 of 17, 50 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 steals, 4 blocks

3. Elgin Baylor 52 points

October 19, 1959, Lakers 105-106 Pistons, 22% of 36, 26 free throws, 8 of 12 52 points, 21 rebounds

2. Jordan 54 points

November 4, 1989 Bulls 124-119 Cavaliers (overtime) Played 47 minutes, 19% of 31, 26 of 3-pointers, 2 of 1%, 26 free throws, 15 of 17 54 points, 14 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals and 1 shot

1. Chamberlain 56 points

October 24, 1962, Warriors 140-113 Pistons, played 48 minutes, 23% of 35, 26 free throws, 10 of 17, 56 points, 29 rebounds, 4 assists