Introduction
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is one of the most popular sports leagues in the world. Over the years, there have been some incredible performances from players, including some record-breaking games. One such record is the most points ever scored in an NBA game. In this article, we’ll take a look at the players who have achieved this feat and the circumstances surrounding their performances.
Wilt Chamberlain - 100 Points
On March 2, 1962, Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia Warriors scored an incredible 100 points in a game against the New York Knicks. This is the highest number of points ever scored in an NBA game and is considered one of the greatest individual performances in the history of the sport. Chamberlain achieved this feat by making 36 field goals and 28 free throws.
Kobe Bryant - 81 Points
On January 22, 2006, Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers scored 81 points in a game against the Toronto Raptors. This is the second-highest number of points ever scored in an NBA game and is the highest number achieved by a player in the modern era of the league. Bryant’s remarkable performance included 28 field goals and 7 three-pointers.
David Robinson - 71 Points
On April 24, 1994, David Robinson of the San Antonio Spurs scored 71 points in a game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Robinson’s performance was particularly impressive as he achieved this feat while playing only three quarters of the game. He made 26 field goals and 18 free throws on his way to scoring 71 points.
Elgin Baylor - 64 Points
On November 8, 1959, Elgin Baylor of the Minneapolis Lakers scored 64 points in a game against the Boston Celtics. This was an impressive feat as Baylor achieved it during a time when the pace of the game was much slower than it is today. He made 25 field goals and 14 free throws on his way to scoring 64 points.
David Thompson - 73 Points
On April 9, 1978, David Thompson of the Denver Nuggets scored 73 points in a game against the Detroit Pistons. Thompson’s performance is particularly impressive as he achieved it during a time when the three-point line did not exist in the NBA. He made 28 field goals and 17 free throws on his way to scoring 73 points.
Conclusion
The most points ever scored in an NBA game is a record that has been broken only a handful of times, and each player’s performance has been remarkable in its own way. These players have shown what is possible when they are at the top of their game, and their performances will go down in NBA history. It will be interesting to see if this record is broken again in the future, and if so, who will be the player to achieve this incredible feat.