Yes, scoring 70 points is the much bigger achievement. However, Booker’s 70th point only broke his own personal record of 69 which he had just set seconds prior. It was his 60th and 61st points that were the most exciting (and important) as that pt back bucket broke Tom Chambers’ record that had stood for 27 years – ironically, 27 years to the day.
Plus, the 61st point came after a 3/4 court drive and then following off of a block, rebound, and put-back shot. Booker’s 70th point came on a free throw. Much more anti-climactic.