Who scored the most points in an NBA game and when?
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Who scored the most points in an NBA game and when?
The two teams also set several other NBA records, including the most points scored by one team (186 points), the most points scored by a losing team (184), the most field goals by two teams (142), most field goals by one team (74) and most assists by two teams (93).
Who scored the most points in one game in the NBA?
Wilt Chamberlain
On March 2, 1962, Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points, and pulled down 25 boards, as a member of the Philadelphia Warriors in a 169-147 win over the New York Knicks.
Who averaged the most points per game in a single season?
Wilt Chamberlain has put up the most points per game in a season, with 50.4 per game in 1961-62.
Who has the most points in a single season?
NBA/ABA Leaders
| Rank | Player | Season |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Wilt Chamberlain* | 1961-62 |
| 2. | Wilt Chamberlain* | 1962-63 |
| 3. | Michael Jordan* | 1986-87 |
| 4. | Wilt Chamberlain* | 1960-61 |
What was Michael Jordan’s highest scoring average?
30.14 points per game
Michael Jordan finished his 15-year career with an astronomical scoring average of 30.14 points per game. This is the highest scoring average in NBA history. This story goes by points-per-game in each of Jordan’s top-10 scoring seasons.
What is the most points LeBron has scored in a single season?
2,478 points
LeBron James had his most points in a season in 2005-06, with 2,478 points. Not what you’re looking for?
Who has the most steals in a NBA season?
Alvin Robertson
Alvin Robertson holds the all-time records for total steals (301) and steals per game (3.67) in a season; achieved in the 1985–86 season. Among active players, Chris Paul had the highest season steal total (217) in the 2007–08 season and the highest season steal average (2.77) in the 2008–09 season.