Spurs rookie guard Dylan Harper became the youngest guard in NBA history to record multiple playoff double-doubles, breaking Derrick Rose's record in Game 5 against Minnesota.
San Antonio Spurs rookie guard Dylan Harper came up huge in the team's crucial Game 5 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in their second-round playoff series.
The 20-year-old recorded a double-double in 25 minutes off the bench, scoring 12 points and grabbing 10 rebounds to help San Antonio secure a 126-97 home win.
It was the second double-double of his debut playoff run. Harper previously recorded 27 points and 10 rebounds in the Spurs' Game 3 win over the Portland Trail Blazers in their first-round matchup.
According to SpursReport's Dusty Garza, with his second double-double, Harper broke Chicago Bulls legend Derrick Rose's record, becoming the youngest guard ever to record multiple playoff double-doubles at 20 years and 71 days old.
Harper has been outstanding in his first playoff run with the Spurs, averaging 13.6 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game.
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