109 by the Boston Celtics vs. the Detroit Pistons on December 24. had the most games with 10+ points, with 1,509 games. In fact, he sits in four of the top fives spots. NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLCs Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network, *Translations are limited to select pages, 10 Numbers to Know from the 2019-20 season thus far, Bucks and Rockets' respective strengths, flaws on full display in dramatic meeting, The Finals Stat, Game 3: Jimmy Butler controls the ball, LeBron James becomes No. 10 by Klay Thompson, Golden State Warriors (at Los Angeles Lakers) on January 21. In what seems like a logical impossibility, Wilt Chamberlain averaged more minutes per game in a season than there are minutes in a regulation NBA game. After losing Game 1 to the Phoenix Suns, the Greek Freak bounced back to score 20 points in the third period alone. Also recorded 43 rebounds. Wilt Chamberlain (271) It should come as a surprise to no one to see Wilt Chamberlain top this list. We present them here for purely educational purposes. This ridiculousness is just another example of how unstoppable Wilt wasand all his insane video game career achievements. 71: There are 71 players in the Basketball Hall of Fame who didn't play 867 games in their entire NBA careers, including George Gervin, Bob Pettit, Elgin Baylor, Bob McAdoo and Pete Maravich. 173 by the Phoenix Suns vs. the Denver Nuggets on November 10. He became the second player to score that many for the franchise, joining only Elvin Hayes (15,551). He scored a career postseason-low seven points against the Pacers in Game 5 of the 2014 Eastern Conference finals. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. They couldnt have won 120-100 without Antetokounmpos 41 points and 13 rebounds. Elgin Baylor is widely recognized as one of the most-gifted shooters of his generation, and was a 11-time All-Star. One place where we still see unprecedented talent involves the NBA Finals. 3 by the Baltimore Bullets vs. the Boston Celtics on October 16. (an NBA record) and 13th straight 40+ point game (he would push this streak to 14 the next evening). Sure, the big man got most of his buckets a few feet away from the basket so the shots werent exactly the most difficult, but there have been countless dominant big men since Kareem, Hakeem, Shaq and none of them even came close to this level of efficiency in a single game. These are the only four players to have ever scored 40 points in 100 games or more; making them the Mount Rushmore of scorers. In a matchup that saw him average 40.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game, his explosive scoring efforts in Games 3 and 4 stood out among the rest. 9 by Ben Gordon, Detroit Pistons (at Denver Nuggets) on March 21. The season ended for the Spurs with a first-round exit against the Houston Rockets after finishing fifth in the Eastern Conference. Unlike the other players on this list, Jerry West actually dropped 40 points in consecutive games in two separate NBA finals, because, well, hes Jerry West. How much do NBA G-League players make a season? The Celtics defeated the Lakers this time in seven games. Prospective high school players must wait a year before entering the NBA, making age-related records harder to break. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then the above shot tells you all you need to know about ONeal and the 2000 NBA Finals. That being said, we look at the five teams with the most consecutive games of 100 plus points in NBA history during the regular season. 14 by Wilt Chamberlain from December 8 30. 129 straight games where they would score over 100 points would go on until the next season where they played the Cleveland Cavaliers and fell to a 98-100 loss. While The Diesel finished the series with an average of38 points and 16.7 rebounds per contest, wechoose to turn our attention to the way he started the series in an unstoppable fashion. 53 by the Milwaukee Bucks vs. the Detroit Pistons on December 26. Andrew Bynum was the youngest player to debut in NBA history at 18 years and 6 days on his first game with the Los Angeles Lakers against the Denver Nuggets on November 2. Even though the era in which he played and the level of his competition will always be used to contextualize his feats, his jaw-dropping stats are still an official part of NBA lore and are likely never to be seen again. Wilt Chamberlain had 22 points, 25 rebounds, and 21 assists on February 4. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report. 16 by James Harden, Houston Rockets (at San Antonio Spurs) on December 3. James didn't score in the fourth quarter of that game and only attempted one shot. Most consecutive 40 point games; 4 by Michael Jordan (June 11-18, 1993) Most consecutive 30 point games; 13 by Elgin Baylor (April 9, 1959 - April 21, 1963) StatMuse", "Top Moments: George Gervin, David Thompson battle for 1978 scoring title", "Klay Thompson Sets NBA Record with 37 Points in a Quarter", "Today In NBA History 1991: Tim Hardaway Sets Futility Record", "Klay Thompson Busted a Slump by Making History", "Damon Stoudamire has missed the most threes in a game with 16 misses versus the Warriors on April 15, 2005", "James Harden matches Kobe Bryant's streak despite historically bad night", "Kings vs. The streak began against the St. Louis Hawks where they won the game in overtime with a scoreline of 129-128. We throw around the word unstoppable a lot in the NBA but what does it mean to be truly unstoppable? Your login session has expired. The Grizzlies say their star guard will be away from the team for 'at least' the next 2 games. The season was, however, an improvement for the franchise. 50 The Dallas Mavericks outscored the Los Angeles Clippers 7727 in the 1st half on December 27. Is he multiracial? What is Jamal Murrays race and who are his parents? Oldest: Vince Carter is the oldest player to score 20+ while coming off the bench, he scored 21 points for the Atlanta Hawks against the Miami Heat at the age of 42 years, 37 days. Only Kobe Bryants 81-point performance has even come close and it doesnt seem physically possible that a player could fit in 19 more points than he did in that game. 36 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors (vs. New York Knicks) on March 2. pic.twitter.com/5NzQqze8Ff. They finished eighth in the Western Conference with a 37-45 record and failed to qualify for the playoffs that term. The NBA also recognizes records from its original incarnation, the Basketball Association of America (BAA). Even though Jordan is second on this list, hes won the scoring title a record ten times compared to Chamberlains seven- that consistency throughout MJs career is a reason why he ranks #1 (over Wilt) when it comes to. The streak of 80 games where the San Antonio Spurs scored over 100 points lasted from February 1983 to February 1984. The streak began in a 103-107 loss to the Denver Nuggets in December 1978 on the road. Featuring once again on this list is the San Antonio Spurs. 45 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors (vs. 10 by Klay Thompson, Golden State Warriors (at Chicago Bulls) on October 29. 19 by the Los Angeles Clippers at the Los Angeles Lakers on December 14. Data Provided By On This Date: In 1961, Wilt Chamberlain dropped 50 points, starting a seven-game streak of consecutive 50-point games still an NBA record pic.twitter.com/rNMmfUj1tW. The longest NBA game occurred on January 6. He managed to score 40-points 122 times in his career. With an near-unlimited inventory of professional scorers, we found that approximately 31 players have averaged over 30 points across an entire NBA season. Russell Westbrook had 20 points, 20 rebounds, and 21 assists on April 2, This page was last edited on 22 February 2023, at 04:24. In the 2000 NBA Finals, fans watched the Los Angeles Lakers defeat the Indiana Pacers in six games, with Shaquille ONeal reaffirming his status as the most dominant player in the game. approximately 31 players have averaged over 30 points. He led the Chicago Bulls to 6 championships and was named the MVP 5 times. Here are 10 Wilt Chamberlain records that will probably never be broken all found via StatMuse. Its debatable that Kobes 81 may never be reached again, so Wilts 100 remains the stuff of legend something no mere mortal could actually attain. The Royals lost that game with a 99-117 scoreline and it ultimately ended their streak. Do you have a sports website? GP. See where Kobe ranks among the, James Harden is one of the most prolific scorers the league has ever seen. A player never leaving the court for an entire season is insanity. 16 by the Orlando Magic vs. the Boston Celtics on January 23, 43 The Golden State Warriors (24) vs. the. 28 by Andre Drummond, Detroit Pistons (vs. Houston Rockets) on January 20. It seems that there isnt a record in the NBA that doesnt have Wilts name next to it. Michael Jordan finds himself second on the all-time list of players with the most 50-point games in the NBA, with 31. It should come as a surprise to no one to see Wilt Chamberlain top this list. A little bit more on Wilts streaks in just one second. "NBA records" and "List of NBA records" redirect here. The Cincinnati Royals now known as the Sacramento Kings had a terrible season and the only bright spot about the 1960-61 season was the debut of Oscar Robertson. In the process, Beal passed Michael Jordan to set the record for most consecutive 25-plus . 50: According to the Elias Sports Bureau, James has more 50-point games in his career (11) than single-digit scoring games (8). Although LA and West fell short of their championship aspirations, he earned the Finals MVP honors. Things might be a bit different for Harden as he moves into his mid-30s, but The Beard man deserves his flowers when it comes to putting the ball in the basket. Harden moves past Bryant with 17th straight 30-point game Johnny Moore led the league in assists in 1982 for the Spurs. Although the Bucks lost Game 2, Antetokounmpo became just the fourth person to score at least 20 in a quarter. 18 by the Utah Jazz vs. the Orlando Magic on April 3. Kevin Durant is second on the list (98.8 percent), with Jordan a couple of tenths behind. He lands fourth on this list with 101 40-point games in his career. Baylor managed to reach the forty point plateau four times in the NBA Finals. What is Zach LaVines racial background is he mixed-race? Take a closer look at some of the stats accomplishments Fred VanVleet piled up Tuesday against the Magic. Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. He produced the second highest points in an NBA match, with 81, and has recorded the third highest 50+ point games in the leagues history. Theres no footage of the game, so its taken on a mythological quality to it something that doesnt seem real. He is attempting 15 3-pointers per game at a 40.9 percent clip during that stretch. Please logout and login again. 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Chamberlain recorded at least 50 points in a total of 118 NBA matches, with quite a few of his records coming during the 1961-62 season, when he averaged 50.4 points per game. One way to quantify unstoppable was to see which players had the most consecutive games of at least 30 points scored, and how often they showed up on the list. 1 by the Denver Nuggets vs. the Portland Trail Blazers on Feb 23. Harden was just 1-for-17 on 3-point attempts. 1, Kia Rookie Ladder: Haliburton rises, Ball to No. West put up ridiculous numbers (37.9 PPG). In scoring those 32 points, Beal has scored at least 25 points in 17 straight games to open 2020-21, which is the most to start a season since 1976-77. However, they did manage to have a great season though. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Milwaukee packed it in while Houston let it fly, but will either game plan lead to a Finals berth? In this article, we look at the top 5 NBA players who have recorded consecutive 50-point games. The streak was active till the time they played the Syracuse Nationals during the next season. Led by coach Doug Moe, the Spurs had a very good season as they finished second in the Eastern Conference with a 48-34 record and only lost in the Conference finals to the Washington Bullets. pic.twitter.com/zczyNsmcRM, the best bucket from each of @RealDealBeal23's 17 STRAIGHT GAMES with 25+ PTS, the most to start a season since 1976-77! LeBron James passed Oscar Robertson with a stepback 3-pointer. That got us wondering which players were the most unstoppable. James Harden is arguably the greatest scorer of this era. C 3 OT; set a then-record for points in a game. In his 14-year NBA career, Wilt Chamberlain routinely put up video-game-like numbers. The date is Jan. 5, 2007, and the Milwaukee Bucks have no answer for Cleveland Cavaliers forward Drew Gooden. The streak of 80 games where the San Antonio Spurs scored over 100 points lasted from February 1983 to February 1984. Yes. Though Jokic is still young and may not have even hit his prime yet, hed have to take a historic season and add a full 1.3 APG to match Wilt. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Over the years, quite a few NBA players have managed to produce consecutive 50+ point games, with the likes of Devin Booker and James Harden doing it in recent years. Imagine a player doing that for an entire season. The next closest player on the list is twelve games short of one hundred, but well get into that in a minute. Game played at . Printable 8 team tournament bracket (single-elimination), Six Team bracket (single-elimination tournament). The NBA has seen everything from dominant big men, high flying two guards, lethal shooters and unicorns rule the league at one time or another. All rights reserved. The Milwaukee Bucks earned their first win in the NBA Finals against the Phoenix Suns in Game 3. 2: That's how many playoff games James has finished with fewer than 10 points. Statistics courtesy of Basketball-Reference.com, ESPN.com, and ESPN Stats & Info. 1, 3 stats to know from VanVleet's 54-point barrage, 5 stats to know for 76ers-Bucks matchup on ABC, Brooks suspended after receiving 16th technical foul, Grizzlies' Clarke (torn achilles) out indefinitely, Ja issues apology, will miss 'at least' 2 games, Ex-NBA player Morrow facing assault charges, Durant passes 'Big O' for 13th in career points. Information from The Associated Press was used in . But safest of all rebounding records may be his 2,149 in the 196061 season. Oldest: Kobe Bryant is the oldest player to score 60+ points in a game, scoring 60 points for the Los Angeles Lakers vs. the Utah Jazz at the age of 37 years, 234 days. MJs highest streak of 30+ point games is a relatively-paltry eleven games. NBA record - Most consecutive 30-point games (65 from November 4, 1961 - February 22, 1962) The 1969 NBA Finalsfollowed a similar storyline. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Considering how tight the defenses have been in the past and how the referees don't give you calls, it speaks volumes of how good the team has been on the offensive side of the floor to score with such regularity. Despite a valiant effort from the Western Conference champion Phoenix Suns, Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls came out on top in the 1993 NBA Finals, winning the franchises second consecutive title in six games. There are teams that have done it for a couple of games and then faltered, and then there are teams that have done it for a consistent period of time. James has had 44 40-point games during his streak. He became the first (and still only) center to lead the league in total assists with 702 in 196768 for an average of 8.6, which remains the single-season record for the position. Another player widely accepted as one of the best in NBA history, the Black Mamba also has quite a few NBA records to his name. Please logout and login again. 58 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors (vs. Detroit Pistons) on January 25. Per Elias, Young (21 years, 127 days) is the third-youngest player in NBA history to reach 1,000 assists. The franchise finished that season with an appearance in the Western Conference Finals where they lost to the Los Angeles Lakers in six games. How much do NBA G-League players make a season? Heat 3-point shooting has gone ice cold, in a major drop-off Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Basketball Reference Database. That 161-game streak, the second longest of James' career, is longer than the longest streak -- current or since ended -- of all active players but five. Baylor was also only the second player in NBA history to record more than 2 consecutive NBA matches with 50+ points, as he went 3 back-to-back games with at least 50 in the 1962-63 season. James has had 44 40-point games during his streak. He also holds the record for most 40-point games in a season with 63 games in the 1961-1962 season. Chamberlain managed to score 40 points a whopping 271 times according to, The Philadelphia 76ers legend needed only 1,045 games to achieve this feat, which is the lowest among all the top 12 scorers in the NBA according to. 16 by James Harden, Houston Rockets (vs. Sacramento Kings) on March 30. Hardens step-back 3, crafty footwork, and lefty finish have made him almost unguardable back in his prime in 2017-2020 when he led the league in scoring and had a stretch of games in which he scored 30 or more points. James Abdul-Jabbar Malone Jordan Bryant Durant Chamberlain Robertson West Wilkins O'Neal Iverson Baylor Anthony Nowitzki Harden English Pettit Dantley Hayes Olajuwon Malone 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 890 793 789 769 692 643 632 584 581 574 555 539 521 . The 25 NBA players that have the most 40 point games in their careers Arguably the best team in the NBA, the Bucks are on top of the Eastern Conference with a 53-9 record and have already secured qualification for the postseason. Bryant's 30-point streak ran from Jan. 29, 2003 to Feb. 28, 2003 and, within that streak, he had nine straight games with 40 or more points. The Bucks are strong favorites to win the championship this season with the likes of the Greek Freak, Khris Middleton, etc. 16 by James Harden, Houston Rockets (at Atlanta Hawks) on January 8. Beal is also the 21st player in NBA history with 40 consecutive games of at least 20 points. A 50-point game is rightly celebrated today. Though its highly, highly unlikely any of Wilts incredible scoring or rebounding records will ever be matched, this record will be impossible to break. The streak kicked off in a 116-125 loss against the San Diego Clippers. 35 by Wilt Chamberlain from February 1728. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. , His 17 straight games of 25+ points are the most to open the season since 1976-77, eclipsing MJ's streak of 16 in 1988-89! [1] Your login session has expired. Bradley Beal made NBA history during the Washington Wizards Regular Season match during the 2019-20 NBA season by becoming the first franchise player to ever record two consecutive matches with 50+ points. NBA players With Most Career 40 Point Games 1. Harden, who finished the game with 42 points, has averaged 41.5 points, 7.6 rebounds and 7.4 assists (5.2 turnovers) while shooting 44.0 percent from the field and 37.4 percent from 3-point range . Longest Streak Of Scoring At Least 10, 20, 30, 40 Points In A Game Meaning that they still got theirs even when the defense was 100% focused on making their lives difficult on both sides of the court, but how to measure unstoppable-ness? 24 by Klay Thompson, Golden State Warriors (at Chicago Bulls) on October 29. 3 by the New York Knicks vs. the Boston Celtics on March 28. After losing Game 1 to the Phoenix Suns, the Greek Freak bounced back to score 20 points in the third period alone. 9 by Klay Thompson, Golden State Warriors (vs. Sacramento Kings) on January 23. What is LaMelo Balls race, ethnicity and background? In Game 7, the Cavaliers pulled up the unthinkable coming back from 3-1 down to win the 2016 NBA Finals. He went for a whopping 100 points against the New York Knicks on March 2nd, 1962, and holds the record for the longest streak with 50+point games as well. The streak followed into the next season and only came to an end against the Charlotte Hornets despite winning that fixture 93-85. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 22 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors (vs. New York Knicks) on March 2. List of NBA regular season records - Wikipedia Michael Jordan posted 55 PTS for the @chicagobulls in Game 4 of the 1993 NBA Finals!The Last Dance continues Sunday, May 10 at 9:00 PM ET on ESPN. 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It was in that season Chamberlain averaged 50.4 ppg and 25.7 rpg and had his iconic 100-point game. Giannis scores 40 points in two straight Finals games, joins LeBron Cavs fans were about ready to give up on Cleveland after they fellbehind 2-0 in the 2016 NBA Finals. 3 by the Boston Celtics vs. the Minneapolis Lakers on November 28. The streak began in the Lakers win over the Portland Trailblazers with a huge 65-point performance, and ended against the New Orleans Hornets, on March 23rd, 2007. Here are 10 Wilt Chamberlain records that will probably never be broken all found via StatMuse. Dr. A's weekly risers and fallers: Jeremy Sochan, Christian Wood make the list, NBA Power Rankings: Kevin Durant's return could rock the West, LeBron changed the game as a basketball prodigy. Although the San Francisco Warriors fell to the Philadelphia 76ers in six games in the 1967 finals, San Frans Rick Barry still put together one of the greatest performances of all time. 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In the history of the league, the NBA has had no shortage of explosive, dominant scorers. #Rockets pic.twitter.com/F1SPOIhydh. 107 by the Phoenix Suns vs. the Denver Nuggets on November 10. 5 Players with the most consecutive 30-point games in the NBA since 2000 Beal needs six more such games to move into fourth place on the list and unseat Los Angeles Lakers legend and Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor. They rallied to defeat the Miami Heat 103-100 on Wednesday, and did so thanks to the play of All-Star Bradley Beal, who scored 32 points in the win. He had reeled off 161 straight double-figure scoring games, then scored those eight against the Bucks -- and then he began his current streak. The late great Kobe Bryant is 3rd on this list and rightfully so. One of the statistics to determine who the NBAs best scorers are, are the ones that have scored the most 40-point games in NBA history.