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NBA history · The record book

NBA single-game records

The largest verified individual statistical performances in NBA history. Open any indexed row to go directly to the game.

Scoring

Most points in a game

The largest individual scoring totals in NBA history.

All-time · Regular season

  1. #1Wilt Chamberlainvs New York Knicks · Mar 2, 1962100PTS
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  2. #2Bam Adebayovs Washington Wizards · Mar 10, 202683PTS
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  3. #3Kobe Bryantvs Toronto Raptors · Jan 22, 200681PTS
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  4. #4Wilt Chamberlainvs Los Angeles Lakers · Dec 8, 196178PTS
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  5. #5Luka Dončićvs Atlanta Hawks · Jan 26, 202473PTS
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Playmaking

Most assists in a game

The nights one passer created more baskets than anyone else.

All-time · Regular season

  1. #1Scott Skilesvs Denver Nuggets · Dec 30, 199030AST
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  2. #2Kevin Portervs Houston Rockets · Feb 24, 197829AST
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  3. #3John Stocktonvs San Antonio Spurs · Jan 15, 199128AST
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  4. #3Guy Rodgersvs Atlanta Hawks · Mar 14, 196328AST
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  5. #3Bob Cousyvs Minneapolis Lakers · Feb 27, 195928AST
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On the glass

Most rebounds in a game

The greatest single-game rebounding performances on record.

All-time · Regular season

  1. #1Wilt Chamberlainvs Boston Celtics · Nov 24, 196055REB
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  2. #2Bill Russellvs Syracuse Nationals · Feb 5, 196051REB
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  3. #3Bill Russellvs Detroit Pistons · Mar 11, 196549REB
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  4. #3Bill Russellvs Philadelphia Warriors · Nov 16, 195749REB
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  5. #5Wilt Chamberlainvs Los Angeles Lakers · Jan 21, 196145REB
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