Most 60-point Games in NBA History
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Updated Mar 28, 2024
Most 60-point Games in NBA History
Scoring the most points in a basketball game is a key measure of a player's dominance in the NBA and very few players have scored 60 or more points in a single game. The record for the most points in a single game is held by Wilt Chamberlain, who scored 100 points for the Philadelphia Warriors against the New York Knicks in 1962. He's on the list 32 times for scoring over 60 points or more.
Kobe Bryant is second on the list with six games where he scored 60 points or more, including an 81-point game against the Toronto Raptors in 2006. Devin Booker is the youngest player to score at least 60 points in a game and the oldest player is Kobe Bryant.
List of NBA single-game scoring leaders
Wilt Chamberlain stands out with his remarkable 100-point performance, leading the list with 32 instances of scoring 60 points or more. All players on the list showcased their scoring abilities with multiple 60-point games. These achievements underline the exceptional talent and dominance of these players in the history of the NBA.
Points
Player
Team
Season
100
Wilt Chamberlain
Philadelphia Warriors
1961-62
81
Kobe Bryant
Los Angeles Lakers
2005-06
78
Wilt Chamberlain
Philadelphia Warriors
1961-62
73
Luka Doncic
Dallas Mavericks
2023-24
73
David Thompson
Denver Nuggets
1977-78
73
Wilt Chamberlain
San Francisco Warriors
1962-63
73
Wilt Chamberlain
Philadelphia Warriors
1961-62
72
Wilt Chamberlain
San Francisco Warriors
1962-63
71
Damian Lillard
Portland Trail Blazers
2022-23
71
Donovan Mitchell
Cleveland Cavaliers
2022-23
71
David Robinson
San Antonio Spurs
1993-94
71
Elgin Baylor
Los Angeles Lakers
1960-61
70
Joel Embiid
Philadelphia 76ers
2023-24
70
Devin Booker
Phoenix Suns
2016-17
70
Wilt Chamberlain
San Francisco Warriors
1962-63
69
Michael Jordan
Chicago Bulls
1989-90
68
Pete Maravich
New Orleans Jazz
1976-77
68
Wilt Chamberlain
Philadelphia 76ers
1967-68
67
Wilt Chamberlain
San Francisco Warriors
1962-63
67
Wilt Chamberlain
Philadelphia Warriors
1961-62
67
Wilt Chamberlain
Philadelphia Warriors
1961-62
67
Wilt Chamberlain
Philadelphia Warriors
1960-61
66
Wilt Chamberlain
Los Angeles Lakers
1968-69
65
Kobe Bryant
Los Angeles Lakers
2006-07
65
Wilt Chamberlain
Philadelphia 76ers
1965-66
65
Wilt Chamberlain
Philadelphia Warriors
1961-62
65
Wilt Chamberlain
Philadelphia Warriors
1961-62
64
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Milwaukee Bucks
2023-24
64
Michael Jordan
Chicago Bulls
1992-93
64
Rick Barry
Golden State Warriors
1973-74
64
Elgin Baylor
Minneapolis Lakers
1959-60
63
Michael Jordan (1)
Chicago Bulls
1985-86
63
George Gervin
San Antonio Spurs
1977-78
63
Wilt Chamberlain
San Francisco Warriors
1964-65
63
Wilt Chamberlain
San Francisco Warriors
1962-63
63
Jerry West
Los Angeles Lakers
1961-62
63
Elgin Baylor
Los Angeles Lakers
1961-62
63
Joe Fulks
Philadelphia Warriors
1948-49
62
Devin Booker
Phoenix Suns
2023-24
62
Karl-Anthony Towns
Minnesota Timberwolves
2023-24
62
Stephen Curry
Golden State Warriors
2020-21
62
Carmelo Anthony
New York Knicks
2013-14
62
Kobe Bryant
Los Angeles Lakers
2005-06
62
Tracy McGrady
Orlando Magic
2003-04
62
Wilt Chamberlain
Philadelphia 76ers
1965-66
62
Wilt Chamberlain
San Francisco Warriors
1964-65
62
Wilt Chamberlain
San Francisco Warriors
1962-63
62
Wilt Chamberlain
Philadelphia Warriors
1961-62
62
Wilt Chamberlain
Philadelphia Warriors
1961-62
62
Wilt Chamberlain
Philadelphia Warriors
1961-62
61
Damian Lillard
Portland Trail Blazers
2019-20
61
Damian Lillard
Portland Trail Blazers
2019-20
61
James Harden
Houston Rockets
2018-19
61
James Harden
Houston Rockets
2018-19
61
LeBron James
Miami Heat
2013-14
61
Kobe Bryant
Los Angeles Lakers
2008-09
61
Shaquille O'Neal
Los Angeles Lakers
1999-00
61
Karl Malone
Utah Jazz
1989-90
61
Michael Jordan
Chicago Bulls
1986-87
61
Michael Jordan
Chicago Bulls
1986-87
61
Wilt Chamberlain
San Francisco Warriors
1962-63
61
Wilt Chamberlain
San Francisco Warriors
1962-63
61
Wilt Chamberlain
San Francisco Warriors
1962-63
61
Elgin Baylor (2)
Los Angeles Lakers
1961-62
61
Wilt Chamberlain
Philadelphia Warriors
1961-62
61
Wilt Chamberlain
Philadelphia Warriors
1961-62
61
Wilt Chamberlain
Philadelphia Warriors
1961-62
61
George Mikan
Minneapolis Lakers
1951-52 60
Stephen Curry
Golden State Warriors
2023-24
60
Damian Lillard
Portland Trail Blazers
2022-23
60
Luka Doncic
Dallas Mavericks
2022-23
60
Kyrie Irving
Brooklyn Nets
2021-22
60
Karl-Anthony Towns
Minnesota Timberwolves
2021-22
60
Jayson Tatum
Boston Celtics
2020-21
60
Bradley Beal
Washington Wizards
2020-21
60
James Harden
Houston Rockets
2019-20
60
Damian Lillard
Portland Trail Blazers
2019-20
60
Kemba Walker
Charlotte Hornets
2018-19
60
James Harden
Houston Rockets
2017-18
60
Klay Thompson
Golden State Warriors
2016-17
60
Kobe Bryant
Los Angeles Lakers
2015-16
60
Kobe Bryant
Los Angeles Lakers
2006-07
60
Gilbert Arenas
Washington Wizards
2006-07
60
Allen Iverson
Philadelphia 76ers
2004-05
60
Tom Chambers
Phoenix Suns
1989-90
60
Larry Bird
Boston Celtics
1984-85
60
Bernard King
New York Knicks
1984-85
60
Wilt Chamberlain
Los Angeles Lakers
1968-69
60
Wilt Chamberlain
Philadelphia Warriors
1961-62
60
Wilt Chamberlain
Philadelphia Warriors
1961-62
Players who scored 60 or more points multiple times
Wilt Chamberlain
Wilt Chamberlain is considered one of the best basketball players in NBA history. He holds many NBA records for scoring, rebounding, and shooting accuracy. One of his most famous achievements is scoring 100 points in a single game, a record that still stands as one of the best in basketball history.
Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant played as a shooting guard and is regarded as one of the greatest players in basketball history. He scored 81 points, which is the second-highest point total in a single game in NBA history, behind Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game. Bryant holds the record for the most points scored by a Lakers player and was the first guard to play 20 seasons in the NBA.
Damian Lillard
Damian Lillard is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA. He's known for making important shots during crucial moments in games, earning him the nickname "Dame Time”. Throughout his career, he has earned seven NBA All-Star selections and seven All-NBA Team selections while playing with the Trail Blazers.
Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan's incredible talent was evident right from his first NBA season. One of Jordan's most memorable performances is when he set a single-game playoff scoring record with 63 points against the Boston Celtics. Jordan went on to lead the NBA in scoring for 10 seasons, which is a league record.
James Harden
James Harden is widely regarded as one of the best shooting guards in the history of the National Basketball Association. Harden began his NBA journey when he was selected as the third overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft by the Oklahoma City Thunder. He quickly established himself as a dynamic scorer and playmaker.
Elgin Baylor
Elgin Baylor was a gifted shooter, a strong rebounder, and a passer who is famous for his hanging jump shot. He played for the Minneapolis and Los Angeles Lakers for 14 seasons and was a 10-time All-NBA performer
Karl-Anthony Towns
Karl-Anthony was chosen as the top overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was named the NBA Rookie of the Year during his debut season in 2015-16. He has been selected for the All-Star game four times and won the NBA Three-Point Contest in the 2021-22 season.
Devin Booker
Devin is an American professional basketball player. He is currently playing for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA. At just 20 years old, Booker set a record as the youngest player to score over 60 points in a single game, achieving a Suns franchise record of 70 points against the Boston Celtics. In 2019, at 22 years old, he made history again by becoming the youngest player ever to score consecutive 50-point games in NBA history.
Luka Doncic
Luka Doncic had an impressive start in his NBA career. He won the Rookie of the Year award for the 2018–19 season. He also holds the record for the most career triple-doubles in Mavericks franchise history.
Stephen Curry
Stephen Curry is considered the greatest shooter and one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He has also been named an NBA All-Star Game MVP and was the inaugural NBA Western Conference Finals MVP.His impact on the game extends beyond individual awards, as he has influenced how the game is played and is admired for his shooting prowess and overall skill set.
