Many fans of the NBA often ask who holds the single game scoring record in NBA history.
The NBA has been a competition filled with adrenaline and ability to its core ever since its inception. With some of the best players in the world going head to head against each other, it is bound to happen that some performances are outliers – one of the most asked questions about the NBA is who holds the single-game scoring record in its history.
The record is held by the legendary Wilt Chamberlain, who scored an astounding 100 points in a single game. Chamberlain was an iconic NBA player who dominated the league during his time. He stood 7’1” tall, weighed over 300 pounds, and had an incredible wingspan of 7’8”. His size and athleticism made him one of the most dominant players in the game, and he was known for his incredible scoring ability.
Chamberlain achieved this record on March 2, 1962, while playing for the Philadelphia Warriors against the New York Knicks at the Hershey Sports Arena in Hershey, Pennsylvania. During the game, Chamberlain shot an unbelievable 36 of 63 from the field, hitting 28 of his 32 free throws, and pulling down 25 rebounds, breaking the previous record of 78 points held by Elgin Baylor.
What are some of the other notable high-scoring performances in the NBA?
Chamberlain’s performance is not a one-off, as there have been other notable high-scoring performances in the NBA as well.
While Kobe Bryant scored 81 points in his final game for the Los Angeles Lakers, David Thompson, David Robinson, Elgin Baylor and Devin Booker have also scored more than 70 points in a single game. While Booker scored 70 points earlier this season for the Phoenix Suns, Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers scored 71 against the Houston Rockets last night.
However, it seems very unlikely that any player will be able to cross the incredible milestone set by the legendary Chamberlain all those years ago.
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