TJ McConnell had another game with at least 15 points and 15 assists to set an NBA record, according to ESPN Stats & Info.
The Indiana Pacers point guard is the first player in league history with multiple games with 15 points and 15 assists coming off the bench. He did it on March 19 and this Wednesday, April 7.
T.J. McConnell is the 1st player with multiple 15-point, 15-assist games off the bench in a single season since starts were first tracked in 1970-71. He did so tonight and on March 19th at Miami. (h/t @EliasSports) pic.twitter.com/MEoi5cZ8cx
– ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) April 8, 2021
In his six-season career with the Pacers, TJ McConnell averages 6.6 points and 4.9 assists per game in the NBA.
The Pacers signed McConnell out of the league draft and he’s already five years old at the top level.
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