Sensabaugh's Historic 70-Point Back-to-Back, Sets NBA Bench Record

Brice Sensabaugh continued his scoring surge, compiling 70 total points over two days. On Thursday, he posted 27 points (10-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, one assist, and one steal in 28 minutes during Utah's 144-122 loss to Dallas. This followed a career-high 43 points (15-22 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 8-8 FT), five rebounds, two assists, and two steals in 34 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 128-126 loss to the Bulls. In that game, he set an NBA record by scoring 21 points in the first quarter, the most by a bench player since 1996-97. Sensabaugh has seen an increased role with Jusuf Nurkic, Svi Mykhailiuk, and Lauri Markkanen (illness) sidelined.