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    Home / News / Sports News / #ThisDayThatYear: Cavaliers' Kevin Love shatters first-quarter scoring record 
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    #ThisDayThatYear: Cavaliers' Kevin Love shatters first-quarter scoring record 
    #ThisDayThatYear In 2016, Cavaliers' Kevin Love shatters first-quarter scoring record vs the Trail Blazers (Image credit: x/@UCLAMBB)

    #ThisDayThatYear: Cavaliers' Kevin Love shatters first-quarter scoring record 

    By Pavan Thimmaiah
    Nov 23, 2024
    09:00 am

    What's the story

    On November 23, 2016, Cleveland Cavalier's Kevin Love delivered an unforgettable performance, scoring an astonishing 34 points in the first quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers.

    Love's scoring explosion, featuring eight three-pointers, set a franchise record and stands as one of the NBA's most dominant single-quarter displays.

    This record is still untouched and Devin Booker is the next closest with 29 points.

    Here's more.

    First quarter

    Love sets first-quarter record with 34 points 

    Love delivered an unforgettable first quarter, scoring a staggering 34 points against the Trail Blazers, setting a Cavaliers franchise record.

    Love shot 11-of-14 from the field, an incredible 8-of-10 from beyond the arc, and 4-of-4 from the free-throw line.

    His scoring spree helped the Cavs to a 46-31 lead, leaving Portland's defense in disarray and etching his name into NBA history.

    Game recap

    Cavaliers top Trail Blazers 137-125 as Love scripts history 

    The Cavaliers secured a 137-125 victory over the Trail Blazers, highlighted by Love's record-breaking 34-point first quarter, outscoring Portland's 31.

    Love finished with 40 points, shooting 12-of-20 from the field and 8-of-12 three-pointers.

    Cleveland's 46-point first quarter set the tone, with LeBron James adding 31 points and Kyrie Irving contributing 20.

    The Cavs built an early 15-point lead and never looked back.

    Most points 

    Players with the most points in a quarter 

    Klay Thompson holds the record for the most points in a single quarter, scoring 37 points for the Warriors against Sacramento in 2015.

    Kevin Love follows with 34 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns ranks third with 32 points against the Spurs in 2022.

    The most recent entry, Devin Booker, scored 29 points against the Pacers in 2024, tying with three other players for the feat.

    Most points 

    NBA players with the most points in the first-quarter 

    As mentioned, Love holds the record with 34 points against the Trail Blazers.

    Devin Booker is next with 29 points, scored against the Indiana Pacers.

    Luka Dončić, who was the closest to Love until 2024, follows with 28 points against the LA Clippers.

    CJ McCollum also recorded 28 points in a 2018 game against the Chicago Bulls, tying Dončić for third place.

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