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_17360840_5 (points VARCHAR, record VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many points were scored when the record was 6-8-6?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(points) FROM table_17360840_5 WHERE record = "6-8-6"