"Lakers really let this man leave"- NBA fans going nuts as Julius Randle erupts for 51 points in just three quarters against the Wolves

Julius Randle has been playing incredibly well this season and has taken his game to a whole new level recently. They're matched up against the Minnesota Timberwolves, and Randle is scoring every bucket he takes, giving him 51 points in just three quarters.

Fans can't believe how well Randle has played in tonight's match. He's now achieved a new career-high in scoring, giving him 51. What's even more impressive is that the game isn't over just yet and there's still a whole 12-minute period left in the game.

Bleacher Report

@BleacherReport

JULIUS RANDLE CAREER-HIGH 51 PTS 🤯

IT'S STILL THE 3RD QUARTER.

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JULIUS RANDLE CAREER-HIGH 51 PTS 🤯

IT'S STILL THE 3RD QUARTER. https://t.co/RRCfcqnN5H

Fans couldn't believe what they were seeing and had to share their reactions on social media. We've collected some of the best fan reactions to Randle's recent scoring eruption against the Wolves at Madison Square Garden.

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@CMC23SZN

@BleacherReport Lakers really let this man leave

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@BleacherReport Lakers really let this man leave

たむお☘️TatuMVP

@JaySmooth_0

@BleacherReport Carmelo watching this right now

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@BleacherReport Carmelo watching this right now https://t.co/s5xRZry226

Raps gen

@RaptorsGen

@BleacherReport Stephulius Currandle

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@BleacherReport Stephulius Currandle

Zane

@ZaneBallin

@BleacherReport So we not finna talk about how bro has 51 through 3 and it’s still tied ?

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@BleacherReport So we not finna talk about how bro has 51 through 3 and it’s still tied ?

Jeff Van Gunndy’s Burner

@itzshaaaq

@BleacherReport We deadass might have 3 70 point games this season

@BleacherReport We deadass might have 3 70 point games this season

💯💯DALLAS COWBOYS / LAKERS FOR LIFE

@Derozen_fan10

@BleacherReport He going for the record I MSG

@BleacherReport He going for the record I MSG

Tony Kariotis

@iamgreece

@BleacherReport Too many 50 point games in the NBA. It’s getting out of hand.

@BleacherReport Too many 50 point games in the NBA. It’s getting out of hand.

Pizza Time

@NowDigOnThis_1

@BleacherReport I just called him overrated damn bad timing

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@BleacherReport I just called him overrated damn bad timing

محاصبي وكيل

@DaRealHimethy

@BleacherReport Randle been on a tear this year. Very efficient shooting

@BleacherReport Randle been on a tear this year. Very efficient shooting

yb

@Cyclubhouse

@BleacherReport Don’t bet on him next game, won’t go well

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@BleacherReport Don’t bet on him next game, won’t go well

Shinzou Sasageyo

@SknyLoc

@BleacherReport 51 in a close game hit different

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@BleacherReport 51 in a close game hit different

Mk

@Paperroute224

@BleacherReport He’ll drop 15 next game on 51 shots.

@BleacherReport He’ll drop 15 next game on 51 shots.

Aryan

@Aryan3322

@BleacherReport Drug test coming

@BleacherReport Drug test coming

MiNneSota SpOrTs Back?

@GriffyPlays458

@BleacherReport NO KAT OR ANT CHILL

@BleacherReport NO KAT OR ANT CHILL

Randle has played well for the New York Knicks this season and was named an All-Star for the second time in his career.

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How has Julius Randle played for the Knicks this season?

Julius Randle is one of the best forwards in the league right now. Without him, the Knicks wouldn't be in the playoff race this season. He's done an exceptional job in leading New York to another shot at becoming a legitimate playoff squad. Of course, he didn't carry the entire team by himself, but Randle has played a huge part in their success this season.

Prior to this season, there's been doubts about how legit of a star Randle is. Last season, the forward averaged 20.1 ppg, 9.9 rpg and 5.1 apg while making 41.1% of his shots from the field and 30.8% of his shots from deep. Those numbers were lower than what he had during the 2020-21 NBA season.

For this year's campaign, The 6-foot-9 forward is averaging 25.2 ppg, 10.3 rpg and 4.1 apg. He's also making 45.7% of his shots from the field and 34.1% of his 3-pointers. Randle's numbers this season have probably been the best of his career.

With his production on the floor, he's able to lead the Knicks to a 42-30 record, which is good enough for the fifth spot in the Eastern Conference standings. With him on the floor, New York could make some noise in the postseason and give other teams some serious trouble.

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