NBA Milestones Today: Jokic sets a record of 14 with 44+15+5, Alexander 31+6+7 teams third player

On May 14, 2025, the NBA arranged two games as usual today. The Nuggets lost to the Thunder 105-112, and Jokic set a record of 14! Alexander 31+6+7 team third player in history! The following are the important data and milestones of the NBA today:

Pacers milestone

Pacers defeated the Cavaliers 114-105, and eliminated their opponents 4-1 in the series to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals.

This is the 10th time in the Pacers' history that it has reached the division finals, becoming the fifth team in the Eastern Conference to enter the Eastern Conference Finals to reach double-digit numbers. The previous four teams were the Celtics, the Pistons, the Bulls and the Heat.

Cavaliers set an embarrassing record

Cavaliers lost to the Pacers 105-114 and were eliminated 1-4 in the series.

The Cavaliers achieved the first record in the Eastern Conference with 64 wins and 18 losses this season, but were unfortunately eliminated in the second round of the playoffs.

So far, the Cavaliers have become the ninth 60-win team of this century to be eliminated in the second round and before. The first eight teams are: 2022 Suns, 2016 Spurs, 2013 Thunder, 2010 Cavaliers, 2009 Celtics, 2007 Mavericks (the only first round eliminated), 2007 Suns, and 2006 Spurs.

It is worth mentioning that this year's Celtics have won 61 wins in the regular season, but they are currently trailing the Knicks 1-3 in the second round and are expected to be the tenth team.

Mitchell milestone

Knights lost to Pacers 105-114.

Mitchell played for 37 minutes in this game, making 8 of 25 shots, including 4 of 13 three-pointers and 15 of 21 free throws, scoring 35 points, 9 rebounds, 1 assist, 4 steals and 1 block.

1. Four of 9 shots in the last quarter scored 16 points. This is the 22nd time in Mitchell's career playoffs, at least 15 points in a single quarter, ranking sixth in history. The top five are: James 47 times, Kobe 41 times, Durant 31 times, Curry 30 times, and Harden 27 times.

2. This is the 12th time in Mitchell's Cavaliers' career, scoring 30+ in a single game, tied with Irving to rank second in team history, second only to James' 77 times.

Halliburton milestone

Pacers defeated the Cavaliers 114-105.

Halliburton played for 36 minutes in this game, making 10 of 15 shots, including 6 of 10 three-pointers and 5 of 6 free throws, scoring 31 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists and 1 steal.

1. Halliburton made 5 three-pointers in a single quarter in the second quarter, setting a record for three-pointers in a single quarter in the Pacers' playoffs history, one goal short of tying the NBA playoff history record.

2. This is the fifth time Halliburton has hit 5+ three-pointers in a single game in his career, and is tied for 12th in history.

The third person in the history of Alexander team

Thunder defeated the Nuggets 112-105.

Alexander played for 39 minutes in the whole game, making 12 of 23 shots, including 1 of 3 three-pointers and 6 of 6 free throws, scoring 31 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks.

1. This is the seventh time in the playoffs in Alexander Thunder's career, scoring at least 30 points + 5 rebounds + 5 assists in a single game, the third most in team history, second only to Westbrook (23 times) and Durant (13 times).

2. This is the seventh time in Alexander Thunder's career, scoring at least 25 points + 5 rebounds + 5 assists + 2 steals in a single game in the playoffs, ranking third in the team history, second only to Westbrook (24 times) and Gary Payton (8 times).

Jokic milestone

Nuggets lost to the Thunder 105-112.

Jokic fought for 45 minutes in the whole game, making 17 of 25 shots, including 5 of 7 three-pointers, 5 of 5 free throws, and scoring 44 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals.

1. This is the 7th time in Jokic's career playoffs, scoring 40+ in a single game, surpassing Murray (6) to enjoy the first place in the team history.

2. Jokic became the second player in NBA history to score at least 40 points + 15 rebounds + 5 assists in a single game of the playoffs, and hit 5+ three-pointers, the other one was Westbrook (45 points, 15 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 three-pointers).

3. This is the second time that Jokic scored at least 40 points + 15 rebounds + 5 assists in this round of series. He scored 40 points, 22 rebounds and 6 assists in G1. He became the second player in NBA history to score 40+15+5 in a single-round series of playoffs, the first one was Chamberlain.

4. Jokic became the eighth player in NBA history to be able to score at least 40 points + 15 rebounds multiple times in a single-round series on the playoffs. The previous seven were: Chamberlain (4 times), O'Neal (2 times), Elkin Baylor (2 times), Jabbar (1 time), Olajuwon (1 time), Barkley (1 time), and McAdu (1 time).

5. This is the fourth time in Jokic's career playoffs, scoring at least 40 points + 10 rebounds + 5 assists in a single game, tied for second place in history, second only to James (15 times).

6. This is the 10th time in Jokic's career playoffs that he scored at least 35 points + 10 rebounds in a single game, tied for 11th in history.

7. This is the 12th time in Jokic's career playoffs, scoring at least 30 points + 15 rebounds + 5 assists in a single game, ranking second in history, second only to Chamberlain's 15 times.

8. This is the 22nd time in Jokic's career playoffs, scoring at least 30 points + 10 rebounds + 5 assists in a single game, the second most in history, second only to James' 49 times.

9. This is the 15th time in Jokic's career playoffs, scoring at least 35 points + 5 rebounds + 5 assists in a single game, tied with Curry and Harden to sixth in history, and Kobe is ahead of him (16).

10. This is the 30th time in Jokic's career playoffs, scoring at least 30 points + 5 rebounds + 5 assists in a single game, tying Harden to eight in history. The 32nd time in front of him are Bird and Durant.

11. This is the 34th time in Jokic's career playoffs, scoring at least 25 points + 10 rebounds + 5 assists in a single game, ranking second in history, second only to James' 79 times.

12. This is the 47th time in his career, Jokic scored at least 20 points + 10 rebounds + 5 assists in a single game, the second most in history, second only to James' 101 times.

13. This is the 46th time in his career, Jokic scored at least 25 points + 5 rebounds + 5 assists in a single game, surpassing Westbrook (45) to enjoy the seventh place in history. The 50th time in front of him is Durant.

14. This is the 62nd time in his career, Jokic scored at least 20 points + 5 rebounds + 5 assists in a single game, tied with Durant to sixth in history, and Kobe's 66 times ahead of him.