The Spanish international was the star of the night NBA with a performance to remember: 46 points (career scoring record) and 18 rebounds in the Bulls’ victory over Milwaukee. No player from Chicago had exceeded 40 points and 15 rebounds from Michael Jordan in 1990. Gasol’s new start with the Bulls has rejuvenated his youth and game overall. Pau Gasol scored 46 points while thrashing his career scoring record with 17 of 30 field goals and 12 of 13 free throws, and 18 rebounds and 3 assists.
Pau Gasol Scores Personal NBA Score Record of 46 points
With the marks of top Spanish National teams and figures such as Rafael Nadal who just won the Wimbledon after a 44 year drought for Spanish Players and the Spanish Soccer team who also won the Euro2008 after not winning in the 40s. The national teams for Spain both women and men are hoping to follow in those footsteps in Pekin during the Olympic Summer Basketball Games!