He led the Chicago Bulls to 6 championships and was named the MVP 5 times. 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. Overall, quite a few of his scoring records are widely accepted to be perennial in nature. 16 by James Harden, Houston Rockets (vs. Oklahoma City Thunder) on January 20. Via Elias Sports, heres a look at the most consecutive games with 25 points or more to begin a season in NBA history: Aside from his unique place in NBA history, Beals 15th point on Wednesday gave him 12,000 for his Washington career. He is 5th on this list of the NBA players with the most 40+, and 50+ points ever recorded, with 88 and 17. . C 3 OT; set a then-record for points in a game. James Hardens historic scoring run has now matched one of the all-time greats. 3 by the New York Knicks vs. the Boston Celtics on March 28. That said, we didnt go though every player, so if youre aware of a 30-point streak that belongs on the list above, feel free to send us that info in the comments below. Wilt Chamberlain is perhaps the greatest scorer the NBA has ever seen, with innumerable records to his name. He, Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain are the only players in NBA history to have accomplished that feat. The Royals lost that game with a 99-117 scoreline and it ultimately ended their streak. 53 by the Milwaukee Bucks vs. the Detroit Pistons on December 26. Michael Jordan finished the season with his first and only Defensive Player of the year award. Well, its possible when you literally never leave the floor and a few of the games go into overtime. In the last few years weve seen both Klay Thompson and James Harden sit out the fourth quarter in blowout games where they were already up to 60 points, so even if a player is red hot he may not even get a shot at the record unless the game is still competitive. 33 by the Los Angeles Lakers from November 5, 401 (.976) by the San Antonio Spurs in the, 1 by the Minneapolis Lakers, Syracuse Nationals, and Rochester Royals in the, 218 (.121) by the Providence Steamrollers in the, 347 (.829) by the Golden State Warriors in the, 020 (.000) by the Baltimore Bullets in the, The Boston Celtics improved from 24 wins in the, 61.8% by the San Antonio Spurs (2,1891,352), 39.6% by the Minnesota Timberwolves (9801,496). 1 by the Denver Nuggets vs. the Portland Trail Blazers on Feb 23. 58 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors (vs. Detroit Pistons) on January 25. They beat the Phoneix Suns in three games en route to that in the first round. 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. The Heat were the NBA's best 3-point shooting team last season at 38%, and almost . And he was likely going to drop 30 (or more) points on you that night. 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. They finished the season by losing to the Toronto Raptors in the Eastern Conference Finals despite leading 2-0. 40: During his streak, Jordan had twice as many 40-point games than games scoring fewer than 20 (159 to 78). Just in case you're wondering Most points in an #NBAFinals game:1. The streak began in a 103-107 loss to the Denver Nuggets in December 1978 on the road. James has had 44 40-point games during his streak. Chamberlains single-season scoring record is so out of reach that only one player Michael Jordan in 198687 has even come within 1,000 points of it. 32 PTS for @RealDealBeal23 in the @WashWizards win. 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) 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. It should come as a surprise to no one to see Wilt Chamberlain top this list. See where Kobe ranks among the NBAs top 75 players. The Memphis forward sustained the injury Friday night during the 1st quarter of the Grizzlies 113-97 loss to the Nuggets. 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. Scoring 30 points in a game is impressive, but the best scorers often surpass 40 points in a game. The streak of 80 games where the San Antonio Spurs scored over 100 points lasted from February 1983 to February 1984. pic.twitter.com/FyzYYYZmeq. A player never leaving the court for an entire season is insanity. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. The Milwaukee Bucks earned their first win in the NBA Finals against the Phoenix Suns in Game 3. Heres a list of those players that scored thirty or more points ranked by their streaks. Then LeBron James, whos experienced ups and downs on this stage, decided to take over. The 20 NBA players with the most technical fouls in history. LeBron James expresses how it feels to tie Michael Jordan for most consecutive games scoring double figures with 866. 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. 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. Since then, only six rookies have cracked 50 in a game with Brandon Jennings being the last back in 2009. The streak of 80 games where the San Antonio Spurs scored over 100 points lasted from February 1983 to February 1984. In 2006, the NBA introduced age requirement restrictions. However, he has a long way to go for the all-time mark. 18 by the Utah Jazz vs. the Orlando Magic on April 3. 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. 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. 97 by the Atlanta Hawks at the San Diego Rockets on February 11. 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. Over a four-game stretch in February of 1967, Wilt Chamberlain simply could not miss setting an NBA record by making 35 consecutive shots in that span, including an 1818 performance on February 24th. They finished with a 43-37 record and only lost in the semifinals of the Western Conference against the Detroit Pistons. 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. 36 The Los Angeles Lakers outscored the Sacramento Kings 404 in the 1st quarter on February 4. He joined ONeal to become the only players in Finals history to record back-to-back 40-point, 10-rebound games. (an NBA record) and 13th straight 40+ point game (he would push this streak to 14 the next evening). James Harden is leading the way for the Houston Rockets. 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. According to a warrant for Morrow's arrest, he's facing charges of assault by strangulation, second-degree kidnapping and communicating threats. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. That was 11 years, 2 months and 25 days ago. 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. Seas. In second place on this list is the G.O.A.T. 17 by the Brooklyn Nets vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder on January 31. They finished 10th in the Western Conference with a 37-45 record. Check out the top 25 all-time list below: Elgin Baylor gets lost when we talk about the greatest players of all-time, Mount Rushmores and so on, but the electric small forward is one of the best in the game. Interpreted as: most 30 or more point games by a player in the NBA 2022. The Indiana Pacers defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 12459 on February 27. These are the only four players to have ever scored 40 points in 100 games or more; making them the Mount Rushmore of scorers. 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. Its the holy grail of NBA records, a hallowed mark looked upon in reverence. If theres a possible rebounding record, Wilt probably has it (with Bill Russell a close second). The New Orleans Pelicans this season currently have an active streak of 40 games in which they have scored over a century of points. Here are 10 Wilt Chamberlain records that will probably never be broken all found via StatMuse. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Considering Harden is still on the lookout for his first NBA ring, he will be expected to jump as high as #2, by the time the 31-year old decides to hang up his boots. Theres no footage of the game, so its taken on a mythological quality to it something that doesnt seem real. The Grizzlies say their star guard will be away from the team for 'at least' the next 2 games. Curry has now scored at least 30 points in 10 consecutive games, tying Kobe Bryant's NBA record for players 33 or older. Joel Embiid had the most games with 30+ points in 2021-22, with 40 games. MJs highest streak of 30+ point games is a relatively-paltry eleven games. Cavs fans were about ready to give up on Cleveland after they fellbehind 2-0 in the 2016 NBA Finals. In the 2016-17 season, the Golden State Warriors posted a season-best 67-15 regular-season record and began the 2017 playoffs with a 15-game win-streak, the most consecutive wins in NBA playoff history. 109 by the Boston Celtics vs. the Detroit Pistons on December 24. The NBA also recognizes records from its original incarnation, the Basketball Association of America (BAA). 90: 90 percent of active NBA players weren't in the league the last time James didn't score in double figures in a regular-season game. In fact, he sits in four of the top fives spots. Were really shocked that Jordan didnt make this list more often seeing as the GOAT led the league in scoring for ten seasons (!) Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. The next closest player on the list is twelve games short of one hundred, but well get into that in a minute. Join our linker program. C 3 OT; set a then-record for points in a game. 14 by Wilt Chamberlain from December 8 30. Youngest: Devin Booker is the youngest player to score 60+ points in a game, scoring 70 points for the Phoenix Suns vs. the Boston Celtics at the age of 20 years, 145 days. 35 by the Houston Rockets vs. the Brooklyn Nets on January 16. He led the Chicago Bulls to 6 championships and was named the MVP 5 times. In the process, Beal passed Michael Jordan to set the record for most consecutive 25-plus . The streak started in February of 2019 against the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 140-128 win as Giannis Antetokounmpo had 27 points and 10 rebounds. (He joined the likes of Michael Jordan, Isiah Thomas, and Joe Dumars.) James has had 44 40-point games during his streak. Could the 5-3 Muggsy Bogues dunk when he played in the NBA? [1] NBA record - Most consecutive 30-point games (65 from November 4, 1961 - February 22, 1962) 2: That's how many playoff games James has finished with fewer than 10 points. Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. Interpreted as: What player has most 40 or more point regular-season games in NBA history? Bradley Beal holds the unfortunate distinction of being only the 4th player in history to record the streak in back-to-back losses, with both Booker and Harden also recording their 50-point games in back-to-back losses. Led by Donnie Walsh, the Denver Nuggets had a horrendous 1980-81 season. 19 by the Los Angeles Clippers at the Los Angeles Lakers on December 14. 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. , 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! 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. Not a bad consolation prize if you ask us. 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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. 16 by James Harden, Houston Rockets (vs. Sacramento Kings) on March 30. Here are 10 numbers to know about one of the most underrated and absurd streaks in sports to put into context the nature of such mechanically consistent production. The story goes that Wilt Chamberlain wanted to fight the narrative that he was a selfish player so he decided that he wanted to lead the league in assists, so he did. 73 The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 15279 on December 2. The streak began against the St. Louis Hawks where they won the game in overtime with a scoreline of 129-128. 56 by the Phoenix Suns at the Golden State Warriors on March 15, 739 (.890) by the Golden State Warriors in the, 759 (.106) by the Charlotte Bobcats in the. 1: Jordan had one game out of 1,109 in a Chicago Bulls uniform scoring fewer than 10 points, including the playoffs. Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Basketball Reference Database. Wilt Chamberlain had 22 points, 25 rebounds, and 21 assists on February 4. The date is Jan. 5, 2007, and the Milwaukee Bucks have no answer for Cleveland Cavaliers forward Drew Gooden. With 30 points through three quarters against Orlando on Sunday, the Rockets superstar matched Kobe Bryants streak of 16 consecutive 30-point games, achieved in 2003. 17 by Tim Hardaway, Golden State Warriors (at Minnesota Timberwolves) on December 27. Printable 8 team tournament bracket (single-elimination), Six Team bracket (single-elimination tournament). The streak started against the Seatle SuperSonics as the Spurs crashed to a 103-115 loss on the road during the 1982-83 season. The record for the. 173 by the Phoenix Suns vs. the Denver Nuggets on November 10. Friday is the 4th anniversary of the Cavaliers completing their comeback from 3-1 down in the 2016 NBA Finals with a 93-89 win over the Warriors in Game 7 in Oakland.LeBron James had 27 pts & 11 rebs and Kyrie Irving had 26 pts as the Cavs claimed their 1st-ever NBA title. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 6:46PM. No player has had more than 26 rebounds since 1977, so Wilts playoff single-game record of 41 seems pretty safe as well. 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. NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLCs Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network, *Translations are limited to select pages, Zero players tested positive in latest COVID-19 results, Power Rankings, Week 7: Clippers climb to No. 1,029: James' streak could have been 1,029 games if not for that eight-point game in 2007. His most remarkable achievement was scoring 61 points against the Boston Celtics in the Finals of 1962. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. While fans and media have made light of players sitting out for load management, players and teams know the importance of rest not just to be ready for the playoffs or for the next season, but to be able to walk comfortably in retirement. 50 The Dallas Mavericks outscored the Los Angeles Clippers 7727 in the 1st half on December 27. Harden was just 1-for-17 on 3-point attempts. In this article, we look at the top 5 NBA players who have recorded consecutive 50-point games. Most minutes and seconds played in a game 69:00 by Dale Ellis, Seattle SuperSonics (at Milwaukee Bucks) on November 9, 1989 (5 OT) [1] Quickest to reach a triple-double 14 minutes and 33 seconds by Nikola Joki, Denver Nuggets (at Milwaukee Bucks) on February 15, 2018. How much do NBA G-League players make a season? He also pulled down eight rebounds, finishing with a game-high 41 points, in a 115-101 Cavaliers victory. One of the many scoring accomplishments is finding him in the top five of this list alongside Wilt, MJ, Kobe, James Harden and as you can see above greats like LeBron, Curry, and Kareem. 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. 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 having the most 30 point games of all-time. most 40 or more point games by a player in playoffs career Jordan James West Durant Baylor Bryant Chamberlain O'Neal Olajuwon Iverson Harden Abdul-Jabbar Doncic Antetokounmpo Barry Curry Westbrook Wade Nowitzki King Butler Gervin 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 38 28 20 14 14 13 13 12 11 10 9 9 8 8 8 7 7 7 7 7 6 6 Explore 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. 29 by the Milwaukee Bucks vs. the Miami Heat on December 29. Per Elias, Young (21 years, 127 days) is the third-youngest player in NBA history to reach 1,000 assists. 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. Scored 19 consecutive Laker points between the end of the first half and the middle of the third quarter. The 27 players with the longest wingspans in NBA history, The lowest paid NBA player is making less than $75K this season (and youve probably never heard of him), The Full List: ESPNs ranking of the NBAs Top 75 Players (#1-76), The 35 Iowa State Players That Played in the NBA (and the 5 Best NBA Cyclones), These 12 iconic NBA players are known for their goggles, facemasks, and protective eyewear, ESPNs List of The NBAs 100 Best Players for the 2022-23 season #NBArank, 10-Team bracket (single-elimination tournament), Printable 16 Team bracket (single-elimination tournament). All rights reserved. 8 by Manute Bol, Washington Bullets (vs. Indiana Pacers) on February 26. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Beal is also the 21st player in NBA history with 40 consecutive games of at least 20 points. They finished eighth in the Western Conference with a 37-45 record and failed to qualify for the playoffs that term. What is Jordan Pooles race and ethnic background? Statistics courtesy of Basketball-Reference.com, ESPN.com, and ESPN Stats & Info. This ridiculousness is just another example of how unstoppable Wilt wasand all his insane video game career achievements. 37 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors (vs. New York Knicks) on March 2. 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. In a series in which His Airness averaged 41 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game, Jordan scored 40-plus points in four consecutive games, dropping 42 in Game 2, 44 in Game 3, 55 in Game 4, and 41 in Game 5. The list of NBA Finals records keeps growing longer, so its rare to witness a truly historic moment. Take a closer look at some of the stats accomplishments Fred VanVleet piled up Tuesday against the Magic. Imagine a player doing that for an entire season. LeBron James passed Oscar Robertson with a stepback 3-pointer. Durant, a four-time scoring champion, now sets his sights on Hakeem Olajuwon in 12th place. See where all 30 teams rank after the first six weeks of the 2020-21 season. 36 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors (vs. New York Knicks) on March 2. 173 by the Boston Celtics vs. the Minneapolis Lakers on February 27. 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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 in 32 consecutive games. He did get fouled three times shooting from beyond the arc and was 9 for 9 from the free throw line on those occasions (15 of 16 overall), but it was never enough to give the Rockets a comfortable advantage. What is Jamal Murrays race and who are his parents? What is Jamal Murrays race and who are his parents? [2] Points Most points in a game That's an All-Star lineup. Is he multiracial? West put up ridiculous numbers (37.9 PPG). 'Whatever seed we are, we're ready': Is there room for Cleveland among the East elite? In fact, Beals run of games with 25 or more points broke the previous mark to open a season held by Hall of Famer Michael Jordan in 1988-89. Leading the Houston Rockets, Harden is currently averaging 35.2 points per game . Scoring over 100 points every game is a truly remarkable feat. It seems that there isn't a record in the NBA that doesn't have Wilt's name next to it. However, his string of five or more 3-pointers in a game ended at 12 on Sunday. Though its highly, highly unlikely any of Wilts incredible scoring or rebounding records will ever be matched, this record will be impossible to break. When a Michael Jordan or Wilt Chamberlain or James Harden was coming into town, the opposing teams coaching staff would adjust their defenses and they would see double or triple teams every night. pic.twitter.com/5NzQqze8Ff. It also would be the last time LeBron James scores fewer than 10 points. Unfortunately for the Los Angeles faithful, these superhuman displays of individual excellence werent enough to prevent the Lakers from falling to the Boston Celtics in five games. 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. Your login session has expired. 58 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors (at New York Knicks) on February 21. The franchise finished with a 33-46 record and failed to make the postseason that year. most 40 or more point regular-season games in NBA history by active players. 3 by the Baltimore Bullets vs. the Boston Celtics on October 16. It seems that there isnt a record in the NBA that doesnt have Wilts name next to it. Since December 16th, Chamberlain produced a total of 7 consecutive games with 50+ points. NBA Individual Postseason Records for Points Most points, game Most consecutive games, 40 or more points Most consecutive games, 30 or more points Most consecutive games, 20 or more points Most consecutive games, 10 or more points Most points, one half Most points, one quarter Most points, overtime period All Records Leaders Individual Reg. It seems that there isnt a record in the NBA that doesnt have Wilts name next to it. One place where we still see unprecedented talent involves the NBA Finals. Known for shooting a fake horse with a fake gun. Game played at . Coached by Morris McHone, the Spurs missed out on the playoffs during the 1983-84 season. Check out the top 25 all-time list below: having the most 30 point games of all-time. 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. 1, Kia Rookie Ladder: Haliburton rises, Ball to No. Do you have a sports website? 26 by Carmelo Anthony, Denver Nuggets (vs. Minnesota Timberwolves), December 10. Or write about sports? That list includes only two active streaks LeBron at 999 and James Harden. Most Points in a Game by a Rookie 58. Overall, the 1960s featured the most 40-plus point games in the NBA Finals, with 21.

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