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. Known for shooting a fake horse with a fake gun. Those two mark the NBAs longest since Wilt Chamberlain strung together 20 such performances in 1964. First off we want to say that we are absolutely positive that Wilt Chamberlain had numerous stretches in which the legendary big man scored 30+ points in ten, twelve, fourteen games etc. Only one player has even reached 1,500 rebounds in a season since Wilt retired Dennis Rodman, who had 1,530 in 199192. Seas. James' streak is more than the next seven active streaks combined. pic.twitter.com/vmaM58AXCV. 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[1] Larry Jones (23 in 1969) and Connie Hawkins (16 in 1968) also hit those marks in the ABA. In his legendary 196162 season, Wilt Chamberlain played an NBA record 47 consecutive complete games, meaning he didnt go to the bench even for one second. 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. In the history of the league, the NBA has had no shortage of explosive, dominant scorers. 2: That's how many playoff games James has finished with fewer than 10 points. See where Kobe ranks among the NBAs top 75 players. 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. 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. #Rockets pic.twitter.com/F1SPOIhydh. 1: Jordan had one game out of 1,109 in a Chicago Bulls uniform scoring fewer than 10 points, including the playoffs. 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. 2 leading scorer on Christmas Day, 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. After scoring 25 points against the New Orleans Pelicans Sunday, LeBron James once again adjusted his lofty standing in the NBA history books.. That point total cemented James' season average of exactly 25 points per game during the 45 games he appeared in, making it the 17th straight season of averaging at least 25 points per game for an entire season the most by a player in NBA history. 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. With the competition reduced to the best of the best, fans can watch superstars battle to the basket. He hit on 16-27 shots, knocked down 50% of his triples, and dished out 11 assists. The Celtics defeated the Lakers this time in seven games. See where all 30 teams rank after the first six weeks of the 2020-21 season. The NBA has been blessed with a plethora of prolific scorers that can heat up in an instant and dominate the game with the many ways they can put the ball in the basket. himself Michael Jordan. Its a monumental scoring achievement that sets social media ablaze. Bryants 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. 50: According to the Elias Sports Bureau, James has more 50-point games in his career (11) than single-digit scoring games (8). Join our linker program. Will it happen again this year? Wilt Chamberlain had 22 points, 25 rebounds, and 21 assists on February 4. 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. Printable 8 team tournament bracket (single-elimination), Six Team bracket (single-elimination tournament). Information from The Associated Press was used in . 16 by James Harden, Houston Rockets (at San Antonio Spurs) on December 3. Chamberlain holds the record for the most points per game in a season, with 4 of the best ever seasons recorded by him. 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This article lists all-time records achieved in the NBA regular season in major statistical categories recognized by the league, including those set by teams and individuals in a game, season, and career. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. July 12, 2021 1:30 pm ET. LeBron James expresses how it feels to tie Michael Jordan for most consecutive games scoring double figures with 866. The season ended for the Spurs with a first-round exit against the Houston Rockets after finishing fifth in the Eastern Conference. In second place on this list is the G.O.A.T. If that strategy was effective, that player either adjusted their attack, forced up tough shots, passed to open teammates or a combination of all that. 8 by Manute Bol, Washington Bullets (vs. Indiana Pacers) on February 26. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. Which it looks like LeBron accomplished. One place where we still see unprecedented talent involves the NBA Finals. C 3 OT; set a then-record for points in a game. Most points scored in a losing effort. Wilt Chamberlain (271) It should come as a surprise to no one to see Wilt Chamberlain top this list. The NBA also recognizes records from its original incarnation, the Basketball Association of America (BAA). In fact, he sits in four of the top fives spots. The season was, however, an improvement for the franchise. 'Whatever seed we are, we're ready': Is there room for Cleveland among the East elite? Not even Wilt himself came within 6 PPG of his record 50.4 PPG in 196162 and the leagues most elite scorers of the past half century have come no closer than Michael Jordans 37.1 PPG in 198687. himself Michael Jordan. Coached by Morris McHone, the Spurs missed out on the playoffs during the 1983-84 season. Yes. While anyone can get hot on any given night, with the continuing rise of the less efficient three-pointer (even among big men) its becoming less and less likely that someone gets 1818 hot. Your login session has expired. It ended up being a disappointing season for the Spurs. Oldest: Michael Jordan is the oldest player and only 40-year-old player to score 40+ points in a game, doing so with 43 points for the Washington Wizards vs. the New Jersey Nets at the age of 40 years, 4 days. Oldest: Vince Carter is the oldest player to score 20+ points in a game, doing so with 21 points for the Atlanta Hawks vs. the Miami Heat at the age of 42 years, 37 days. The Houston Rockets scored over 100 points for 61 consecutive games and their streak came to an end during the 2016-17 season. We throw around the word unstoppable a lot in the NBA but what does it mean to be truly unstoppable? NBA record - Most consecutive 40-point games (14 from December 8-30, 1961 and January 11 - February 1, 1962) Chamberlain also has the next most with 10 from November 9-25, 1962. Every Cavalier who played in that 2007 game besides James is no longer in the NBA. Its easy to imagine a future legend take the league by storm and erupt for a huge game in his first season, but the fact that so few freshmen have even come close to Wilts mark makes it seem very unlikely. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 12 bigvahe33 Supersonics 5 yr. ago 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. pic.twitter.com/FyzYYYZmeq. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Since then, only six rookies have cracked 50 in a game with Brandon Jennings being the last back in 2009. How much do NBA G-League players make a season? The Grizzlies say their star guard will be away from the team for 'at least' the next 2 games. While wed hate to take anything away from the team, wed be remiss if we failed to acknowledge the individual dominance on display, courtesy of the greatest player whos ever lived. MJs highest streak of 30+ point games is a relatively-paltry eleven games. James didn't score in the fourth quarter of that game and only attempted one shot. After losing Game 1 to the Phoenix Suns, the Greek Freak bounced back to score 20 points in the third period alone. Youngest: Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic, at 22 years, 130 days (on April 16. 1 by the Denver Nuggets vs. the Portland Trail Blazers on Feb 23. 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. No player has had more than 26 rebounds since 1977, so Wilts playoff single-game record of 41 seems pretty safe as well. During the first round of the 1988 playoffs, the Chicago Bulls came up against the Cleveland Cavaliers, a team that relied on the likes of Brad Daugherty and the two-way brilliance of Larry Nance Sr. Jordan delivered 50 and 55 points in the first two matches of the series as the Bulls went on to win 3-2. Scoring over 100 points every game is a truly remarkable feat. He has almost four times as many 50-point games as the next-closest player (Michael Jordan), more than five times as many 60-point games as the next-closest (Kobe Bryant) and more 70-point games than every other player in NBA history combined. Five years after James' incredible NBA Finals performance, Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 40 points in back-to-back finals games. 58 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors (vs. Detroit Pistons) on January 25. James Harden is arguably the greatest scorer of this era.