5 NBA Records That Could Fall This Season

In the NBA, no record is safe. We explore 5 historical feats that may get bested by the time this season ends.

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This NBA season has a chance to be truly historic. And no, it’s not because of that superteam with the potential to rip off a 50-game winning streak, or because LeBron James appears headed to a seventh-consecutive trip to the NBA Finals. It could be one of the most historic seasons because five records are potentially in jeopardy this year—several of which may not have even been on your radar.

Some will argue that it's way too early in the season to be talking about record paces, chases, and pursuits, but if these early numbers hold, it’s possible we'll see the history books rewritten before our eyes. Here are five records that could become history by the end of this NBA season.

Averaging a triple-double.

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Three-pointers made in a single season.

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Steals per game in a single season.

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Scoring 30 percent of a team's total points.

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Leading the NBA in points and assists.

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