FAST FACTS: NBA Leaders In Points, Rebounds, Steals

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Last Updated: Dec 18^th, 2024

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FAST FACTS: NBA Leaders In Points, Rebounds, Steals

Now that the NBA Cup is over — with the Milwaukee Bucks defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder, 97-81, in the final game Tuesday in Las Vegas — attention has turned back to the league’s regular season.

This week, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver acknowledged TV ratings are down for the league but, citing record attendance and a large social media audience, added that fan interest isn’t lacking, according to The Athletic.

For bettors, the NBA season, stretching into June, presents wagering opportunities on game outcomes and more, including prop bets.

For NBA bettors wanting to keep an eye on individual performances, below are league leaders in key categories.

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NBA Stats Leaders

Points Per Game

Four players are averaging more than 30 points per game.

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks: 32.7 ppg
Nikola Jokić, Denver Nuggets, 30.9 ppg
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder, 30.3 ppg
LaMelo Ball, Charlotte Hornets, 30.2 ppg

Rebounds Per Game

Four players are averaging more than 12 rebounds per game.

Karl-Anthony Towns, New York Knicks, 13.9 rpg
Nikola Jokić, Denver Nuggets, 13.3 rpg
Domantas Sabonis, Sacramento Kings, 13.1 rpg
Ivica Zubac, Los Angeles Clippers, 12.2 rpg

Steals Per Game

Four players are averaging two steals or more per game.

Dyson Daniels, Atlanta Hawks, 3.0 spg
Luka Dončić, Dallas Mavericks, 2.1 spg
Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia 76ers, 2.1 spg
Jalen Williams, Oklahoma City Thunder, 2.0 spg

Source: USA Today

NBA Playoff Dates

April 15-18: SoFi Play-In Tournament

April 19: NBA Playoffs 2025 begin

June 5-22 (if necessary): NBA Finals

Source: NBA.com

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