Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_27698941_2 (high_points VARCHAR, date VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many people led in points during the game on October 5?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(high_points) FROM table_27698941_2 WHERE date = "October 5"