Caris LeVert leads Nets' stunning comeback over Celtics with career-high 51
Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Caris LeVert scored 51 points (17-of-26 field goals, 12-of-18 free throws) with 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, 5 3-pointers, and 3 turnovers in 35.8 minutes of a 129-120 overtime win against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday.
LeVert set a new career-high in points and single-handedly outscored the Celtics 37-36 in the fourth quarter and overtime to complete an incredible comeback. It's the most points scored in the last 20 seasons by any player in the fourth and overtime. Over the last 12 games, LeVert is averaging 24.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.9 steals, and 2.8 triples on a 45.0 field goal percentage. He will have an opportunity to follow up on this historic showing on Wednesday in a home date with the Memphis Grizzlies.
LeVert scored a season-high 63.3 FanDuel points on Tuesday. numberFire's models project him for 30.3 FanDuel points on Wednesday, at a cost of $6,000.
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