--- title: "Doncic 53 points ties Kobe's record, Curry 19 points in OT surpasses LeBron | AI Sports Daily" description: "Last night the NBA was crazy like a time machine, Luka Dončić hit a season‑high 53 points with four straight 40‑plus games tying Kobe's record and lifting the Lakers to the Western Conference lead, Curry scored 19 points in overtime for a 41‑point total surpassing James as the 35‑plus 40‑point king, the Hawks pulled off a 17‑point comeback, wait let me tell you why Indian fast bowler Shami suddenly retired and how Uzbekistan's strongman broke two world records in Ningbo but missed a grand slam by one step" canonical_url: "https://blog.markkulab.net/en/sports-weekly/sports-weekly-2026-11-07" author: "Mark Ku" author_url: "https://blog.markkulab.net/en/author/mark-ku" site: "Mark Ku's Tech Notes" date_published: "2026-11-07T02:00:00.000Z" category: "AI Sports Daily" tags: ["sports", "podcast", "運動", "NBA", "湖人", "勇士", "老鷹", "塞爾提克", "板球", "舉重"] language: "en" license: "CC BY 4.0" license_url: "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" attribution: "when reusing or quoting, credit the author and link back to the original" --- # Doncic 53 points ties Kobe's record, Curry 19 points in OT surpasses LeBron | AI Sports Daily ## Opening Last night the NBA was wild enough to feel like a time machine: Dončić dropped a season-high 53 with a fourth straight 40-point game to tie Kobe’s record and push the Lakers atop the West; Curry exploded for 19 in overtime and 41 total to pass LeBron as the king of 40+ games after 35; the Hawks staged a 17-point comeback. And we’ll tell you why India’s pace veteran Shami suddenly hung up his Test whites, plus why Uzbekistan’s strongman Djuraev broke two world records in Ningbo but fell one lift short of a grand slam. ## This Week’s Major Stories ### 1. Dončić’s 53 Ties Kobe Mark, Lakers Rally Past Blazers to Claim West Lead - **What happened**: On Nov 7, the Lakers overturned a deficit to beat the Blazers 124–118 at home. Dončić poured in a season-high 53, including a 62-foot heave, and became the first Laker since Kobe in 2012 to notch four consecutive 40-point games. The win lifted LA to 8–2 and first place in the West. - **Why it matters**: It’s not just the gaudy numbers; that logo three felt like a league-wide announcement that “Dončić Time” is officially back. With the new twin-tower frontcourt and this firepower, the West throne may stay in LA for a while. - **Source**: [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/50406079/luka-doncic-stays-hot-scores-53-lead-lakers-blazers) ### 2. Curry Drops 19 in OT, 41 Total; Passes LeBron for Most 40+ Games After 35 - **What happened**: Also Nov 7, the Warriors edged the Magic 126–119 in overtime on the road. Curry finished with 41 points, 6 boards, 6 assists, a perfect 10-of-10 from the line, and 19 of those points came in the extra frame. It was his 16th career 40-point game after turning 35, moving him past LeBron for the all-time lead. - **Why it matters**: After an 0–3 start, who saw this coming? Now on a 7-game tear, Curry is proving age is just a number, and Golden State is back in the title conversation. - **Source**: [NBA.com](https://www.nba.com/warriors/news/gameday-recap-20261107) ### 3. Johnson Returns from Injury with 30, Hawks Erase 17-Point Deficit to Beat Nets for Fourth Straight - **What happened**: Nov 7, Hawks 124, Nets 121 at Atlanta. Forward Johnson, back from a three-game absence with a left ankle sprain, stuffed the stat sheet: 30 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists. Atlanta trailed by 17 in the first quarter; Johnson scored 12 in the fourth to seal the comeback and a fourth straight win. - **Why it matters**: Injury return, instant impact, massive rally, the script that gets fans buzzing. Johnson’s return instantly deepens the rotation and adds another variable to the East playoff picture. - **Source**: [CBS Sports](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/gametracker/recap/NBA_20261107_BKN@ATL/) ### 4. Tatum’s 18-Point First Quarter Sets Tone, Celtics Blow Out Hornets in NBA Cup for 7th Win in 8 - **What happened**: Nov 6, NBA Cup group play. Celtics dismantled the Hornets 119–80. Tatum dropped 18 in the opening quarter, three threes included, finishing with 34 points, 9 assists, 8 rebounds. White added 18. Boston is now 7–1 over its last eight and unbeaten in Cup group play. - **Why it matters**: Tatum put the game away before most fans settled into their seats, defending-champ dominance on full display. The Cup format has injected real stakes into the regular season, and Boston is its biggest beneficiary so far. - **Source**: [NBC Sports Boston](https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/nba/boston-celtics/live-updates-hornets-nba-cup-highlights-score/812009/) ### 5. India Pace Veteran Shami Retires from Tests: 64 Matches, 250 Wickets - **What happened**: Nov 6, veteran Indian quick Mohammed Shami announced the end of his 13-year Test career via social media. He departs with 250 wickets in 64 matches. He’ll focus on white-ball cricket, IPL and domestic leagues, and hasn’t ruled out four-day games if fitness allows. - **Why it matters**: Shami has been the backbone of India’s pace attack for years; his exit from the red-ball arena closes a chapter. But his experience remains a premium asset in the shorter formats, and fans will still see him in the IPL. - **Source**: [ESPN Cricket](https://www.espn.com/cricket/story/_/id/50400883/india-news-mohammed-shami-retires-test-cricket) ### 6. Djuraev Breaks Two World Records in Ningbo for Fourth Gold; Misses Grand Slam by One Lift - **What happened**: Nov 6, men’s 110 kg at the Ningbo World Championships. Uzbekistan’s Djuraev snatched 198 kg and totaled 432 kg, both new world records, to claim his fourth Worlds gold. He attempted 238 kg in the clean & jerk for the record and grand slam but missed, leaving the final piece just out of reach. - **Why it matters**: Two world records in one session, yet the grand slam slips away on the final lift, that “so close” heartbreak is what makes the sport compelling. All eyes now turn to his next meet to see if he can complete the puzzle. - **Source**: [IWF](https://iwf.sport/2026/11/06/ningbo-day-11-record-breaking-djuraev-makes-his-mark-with-fourth-world-title-for-uzbekistan/) ## Closing The indelible image of the night belongs to Dončić and Curry both writing history on the same slate: one chasing the Mamba’s ghost, the other rewriting the aging curve for scorers. That’s the NBA at its best. Lakers and Warriors both have tough tests ahead; the Celtics’ Cup run brings heavyweight clashes. See you in the next edition! --- ## About this article and its author Originally published on [Mark Ku's Tech Notes](https://blog.markkulab.net/en/sports-weekly/sports-weekly-2026-11-07) License: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) — when reusing or quoting, credit the author and link back to the original ### About the author **[Mark Ku](https://blog.markkulab.net/en/author/mark-ku)** — Software engineer - 10+ years as a software engineer - Built North-American e-commerce and AI SaaS subscription billing ### Free tools built by the author All of these are free to use: - [Free PDF Sign Tool](https://blog.markkulab.net/en/tools/pdf-sign): Online PDF sign tool — draw, type, or upload a signature, then drag, resize, and download. 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