Yet deprived of their “Big Three” (Giannis, Holiday and Middleton), the Bucks managed to win 132-128 after two extensions on the floor of the Thunder. If Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had snatched the first overtime on a huge shot at the last second, it was Brook Lopez, on a throw, who had sent everyone into a second overtime. But the real hero of the evening is the improbable Jevon Carter who signs the game of his life with 36 points and 12 assists. These are his two career records.
“I know this is going to sound crazy to you, but this morning when I woke up, I thought about it” says this leader renowned for his defensive qualities. “It’s just that the opportunities are different every day. Tonight there was one, and I was able to capitalize on it. »
A surprise holder this season due to the absences of Khris Middleton and Pat Connaughton, he forms with Jrue Holiday one of the most difficult backcourts to maneuver. But last night, he proved that he could also let go in attack, he who usually only runs at 5 points on average.
“Either I was shooting, or I was passing”
“Jevon had a crazy match today, but it’s Jevon…”, reacts George Hill. “He worked all summer and he shoots very well. We both have this competitive mentality of trying to do our best to win. Tonight was his night and it was my night to facilitate and involve the guys. I just think it was a great team effort.”
So much into his game, Carter hadn’t realized he had smashed his points and assists records. He only found out after the meeting.
“Guys place a lot of trust in me. They told me to play free and be myself” he reacts. “Then I knew how they played. This is a team that shields the racquet. At every penetration they have guys ready to help. So either I shoot or I pass. We just had to keep it simple. »
Passed by the Suns and the Nets, Carter has melted perfectly into the mold of the Bucks by his aggressiveness in defense, and he proves that he can also hurt on the other side of the field. “He’s a guy who loves to play, who loves competition” concludes Mike Budenholzer. “He has a very high level of self-confidence, and it’s great to see him take this opportunity, and every opportunity. He’s one of those guys, in my opinion, who exploits every nudge you give him. »
| Jevon Carter | Percentage | Bounces | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Crew | GM | Minimum | Shots | 3 points | LF | Off | Def | Early | pd | party | Int | bp | CT | Points |
| 2018-19 | SAME | 39 | 15 | 30.3 | 33.3 | 81.3 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.4 |
| 2019-20 | PHX | 58 | 16 | 41.6 | 42.5 | 85.2 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5.0 |
| 2020-21 | PHX | 60 | 12 | 42.2 | 37.1 | 57.1 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.1 |
| 2021-22 * | All Teams | 66 | 14 | 38.7 | 38.8 | 83.3 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.2 |
| 2021-22 * | BRK | 46 | 12 | 33.3 | 33.1 | 70.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.6 |
| 2021-22 * | MIL | 20 | 18 | 50.6 | 55.8 | 100.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 2.2 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5.6 |
| 2022-23 | MIL | 10 | 24 | 35.2 | 34.3 | 100.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 5.3 |
| Total | 232 | 15 | 38.5 | 38.1 | 81.6 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | |
