List of NBA single-game scoring leaders

This is a complete listing of National Basketball Association players who have scored 60 or more points in a regular season game.

This feat has been accomplished 89 times in NBA history. Thirty-six players have scored 60 or more points in a game, while just ten players have joined the 70-point club. Only 10 players have scored 60 or more points on more than one occasion: Wilt Chamberlain (32 times); Kobe Bryant (6 times); Damian Lillard (5 times); Michael Jordan and James Harden (4 times); Elgin Baylor (3 times); and Karl-Anthony Towns, Devin Booker, Luka Dončić, and Stephen Curry (2 times). Chamberlain holds the single-game scoring record, having scored 100 points in a game in 1962. The youngest player to score at least 60 points in a regular season game is Devin Booker (70 points; 20 years and 145 days),[1] and the oldest is Bryant (60 points; 37 years and 234 days).[2]

Single-game leaders

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Key
^Denotes player who is currently active in the NBA
*Denotes player who has been inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Not yet eligible for Hall of Fame consideration[a]
Player's team lost the game
RankPointsPlayerDateTeamOpponentScoreMPFGMFGA3PM3PAFTMFTANotesRef.
1100Wilt Chamberlain*March 2, 1962Philadelphia WarriorsNew York Knicks169–1474836632832[A][3][4][5][6][7]
281Kobe Bryant*January 22, 2006Los Angeles LakersToronto Raptors122–1044228467131820[B][8][9][10]
378Wilt Chamberlain* (2)December 8, 1961Philadelphia WarriorsLos Angeles Lakers147–1516331621631[C][7]
473Wilt Chamberlain* (3)January 13, 1962Philadelphia WarriorsChicago Packers135–1174829481525[D][7]
Wilt Chamberlain* (4)November 16, 1962San Francisco WarriorsNew York Knicks127–1114829431519[E][11]
David Thompson*April 9, 1978Denver NuggetsDetroit Pistons137–1394328381720[F]
Luka Dončić^January 26, 2024Dallas MavericksAtlanta Hawks148–1434525338131516[12]
872Wilt Chamberlain* (5)November 3, 1962San Francisco WarriorsLos Angeles Lakers115–12729481418[11]
971Elgin Baylor*November 15, 1960Los Angeles LakersNew York Knicks123–1084528481518[G]
David Robinson*April 24, 1994San Antonio SpursLos Angeles Clippers112–97442641121825[H][13][14]
Donovan Mitchell^January 2, 2023Cleveland CavaliersChicago Bulls145–1345022347152025[I][15]
Damian Lillard^February 26, 2023Portland Trail BlazersHouston Rockets131–11439223813221414[16]
1370Wilt Chamberlain* (6)March 10, 1963San Francisco WarriorsSyracuse Nationals148–1634827381622[11]
Devin Booker^March 24, 2017Phoenix SunsBoston Celtics120–1304521404112426[J]
Joel Embiid^January 22, 2024Philadelphia 76ersSan Antonio Spurs133–123372441122123[17]
1669Michael Jordan*March 28, 1990Chicago BullsCleveland Cavaliers117–113502337262123[K][18][19][20]
1768Wilt Chamberlain* (7)December 16, 1967Philadelphia 76ersChicago Bulls143–1233040822
Pete Maravich*February 25, 1977New Orleans JazzNew York Knicks124–1074326431619
1967Wilt Chamberlain* (8)March 9, 1961Philadelphia WarriorsNew York Knicks135–12627371317
Wilt Chamberlain* (9)February 17, 1962Philadelphia WarriorsSt. Louis Hawks121–1284826441520[7]
Wilt Chamberlain* (10)February 25, 1962Philadelphia WarriorsNew York Knicks135–1494825381722[7]
Wilt Chamberlain* (11)January 11, 1963San Francisco WarriorsLos Angeles Lakers129–13428471117[11]
2366Wilt Chamberlain* (12)February 9, 1969Los Angeles LakersPhoenix Suns134–116482935818[L]
2465Wilt Chamberlain* (13)February 13, 1962Philadelphia WarriorsCincinnati Royals132–1524824401730[7]
Wilt Chamberlain* (14)February 27, 1962Philadelphia WarriorsSt. Louis Hawks147–1374825431520[7]
Wilt Chamberlain* (15)February 7, 1966Philadelphia 76ersLos Angeles Lakers132–1252843920
Kobe Bryant* (2)March 16, 2007Los Angeles LakersPortland Trail Blazers116–1115023398121112[M][21]
2864Elgin Baylor* (2)November 8, 1959Minneapolis LakersBoston Celtics136–11525471419[N]
Rick Barry*March 26, 1974Golden State WarriorsPortland Trail Blazers143–12043304545
Michael Jordan* (2)January 16, 1993Chicago BullsOrlando Magic124–12847274915911[O][22]
Giannis Antetokounmpo^December 13, 2023Milwaukee BucksIndiana Pacers140–126372028032432[23]
3263Joe Fulks*February 10, 1949Philadelphia WarriorsIndianapolis Jets108–872756914[P][24]
Elgin Baylor* (3)December 8, 1961Los Angeles LakersPhiladelphia Warriors151–14723551724[Q][25]
Jerry West*January 17, 1962Los Angeles LakersNew York Knicks129–1213922361922
Wilt Chamberlain* (16)December 14, 1962San Francisco WarriorsLos Angeles Lakers118–12024411520[11]
Wilt Chamberlain* (17)November 26, 1964San Francisco WarriorsPhiladelphia 76ers117–1282758920
George Gervin*April 9, 1978San Antonio SpursNew Orleans Jazz132–1533323491720[R]
3862Wilt Chamberlain* (18)January 14, 1962Philadelphia WarriorsBoston Celtics136–145482745810[7]
Wilt Chamberlain* (19)January 17, 1962Philadelphia WarriorsSt. Louis Hawks136–1305324481420[S][7]
Wilt Chamberlain* (20)January 21, 1962Philadelphia WarriorsSyracuse Nationals139–1325325421217[T][7]
Wilt Chamberlain* (21)January 29, 1963San Francisco WarriorsNew York Knicks123–1032744817[11]
Wilt Chamberlain* (22)November 15, 1964San Francisco WarriorsCincinnati Royals122–10626441021
Wilt Chamberlain* (23)March 3, 1966Philadelphia 76ersSan Francisco Warriors135–12526391019
Tracy McGrady*March 10, 2004Orlando MagicWashington Wizards108–994620375141726[26]
Kobe Bryant* (3)December 20, 2005Los Angeles LakersDallas Mavericks112–903318314102225[U][27][28]
Carmelo AnthonyJanuary 24, 2014New York KnicksCharlotte Bobcats125–963923356111010[V][29]
Stephen Curry^January 3, 2021Golden State WarriorsPortland Trail Blazers137–1223618318161819
Karl-Anthony Towns^January 22, 2024Minnesota TimberwolvesCharlotte Hornets125–12838213510151014[30]
Devin Booker^ (2)January 26, 2024Phoenix SunsIndiana Pacers131–1333822376121213[31]
5061George Mikan*January 20, 1952Minneapolis LakersRochester Royals91–8122451721[W]
Wilt Chamberlain* (24)December 9, 1961Philadelphia WarriorsChicago Packers135–113482848510[7]
Wilt Chamberlain* (25)February 22, 1962Philadelphia WarriorsSt. Louis Hawks139–1214821361934[7]
Wilt Chamberlain* (26)February 28, 1962Philadelphia WarriorsChicago Packers128–1194824461317[7]
Wilt Chamberlain* (27)November 21, 1962San Francisco WarriorsCincinnati Royals139–1432752715[11]
Wilt Chamberlain* (28)December 11, 1962San Francisco WarriorsSyracuse Nationals136–1242757711[11]
Wilt Chamberlain* (29)December 18, 1962San Francisco WarriorsSt. Louis Hawks130–1102653914[11]
Michael Jordan* (3)March 4, 1987Chicago BullsDetroit Pistons125–120432239001718[X][32][33][34]
Michael Jordan* (4)April 16, 1987Chicago BullsAtlanta Hawks114–117412238031721[Y][35][36][37][38][39]
Karl Malone*January 27, 1990Utah JazzMilwaukee Bucks144–96332126001923[40]
Shaquille O'Neal*March 6, 2000Los Angeles LakersLos Angeles Clippers123–103452435001322[Z][41]
Kobe Bryant* (4)February 2, 2009Los Angeles LakersNew York Knicks126–117371931362020[42]
LeBron James^March 3, 2014Miami HeatCharlotte Bobcats124–107412233810912[AA][43][44]
James Harden^January 23, 2019Houston RocketsNew York Knicks114–1104017385202225
James Harden^ (2)March 22, 2019Houston RocketsSan Antonio Spurs111–1053719349131417
Damian Lillard^ (2)January 20, 2020Portland Trail BlazersGolden State Warriors129–12445173711201616
Damian Lillard^ (3)August 11, 2020Portland Trail BlazersDallas Mavericks134–1314117329171818
Jalen Brunson^March 29, 2024New York KnicksSan Antonio Spurs126–13043254751366[45]
6860Wilt Chamberlain* (30)December 1, 1961Philadelphia WarriorsLos Angeles Lakers138–1174822471626[7]
Wilt Chamberlain* (31)December 29, 1961Philadelphia WarriorsLos Angeles Lakers123–1184824431219[AB][7]
Wilt Chamberlain* (32)January 26, 1969Los Angeles LakersCincinnati Royals126–11322361624[AC]
Bernard King*December 25, 1984New York KnicksNew Jersey Nets114–120411930002226[46]
Larry Bird*March 12, 1985Boston CelticsAtlanta Hawks126–115432236141516[AD][47]
Tom ChambersMarch 24, 1990Phoenix SunsSeattle SuperSonics121–95422232001618[48][49][50][51]
Allen Iverson*February 12, 2005Philadelphia 76ersOrlando Magic112–99421736252427[52][53]
Gilbert ArenasDecember 17, 2006Washington WizardsLos Angeles Lakers147–1414917325122127[AE][54]
Kobe Bryant* (5)March 22, 2007Los Angeles LakersMemphis Grizzlies121–119452037371718[AF][55]
Kobe Bryant* (6)April 13, 2016Los Angeles LakersUtah Jazz101–964222506211012[AG][56][57]
Klay Thompson^December 5, 2016Golden State WarriorsIndiana Pacers142–1062921338141011[AH][58]
James Harden^ (3)January 30, 2018Houston RocketsOrlando Magic114–1074619305141718[AI][59]
Kemba WalkerNovember 17, 2018Charlotte HornetsPhiladelphia 76ers119–1224521346141212[AJ][60]
Damian Lillard^ (4)November 8, 2019Portland Trail BlazersBrooklyn Nets115–1194019337161515[61]
James Harden^ (4)November 30, 2019Houston RocketsAtlanta Hawks158–1113116248142023[AK][62]
Bradley Beal^January 6, 2021Washington WizardsPhiladelphia 76ers136–1413820357101315[63]
Jayson Tatum^April 30, 2021Boston CelticsSan Antonio Spurs143–140452037571517[AL][64]
Karl-Anthony Towns^ (2)March 14, 2022Minnesota TimberwolvesSan Antonio Spurs149–1393619317111516[65]
Kyrie Irving^March 15, 2022Brooklyn NetsOrlando Magic150–1083520318121213[66]
Luka Dončić^ (2)December 27, 2022Dallas MavericksNew York Knicks126–121472131261622[AM][67]
Damian Lillard^ (5)January 25, 2023Portland Trail BlazersUtah Jazz134–124402129915910[68]
Stephen Curry^ (2)February 3, 2024Golden State WarriorsAtlanta Hawks134–141412238102366[AN][69]

Notes

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A Chamberlain set the following, still-standing (as of the 2023–24 season) single-game NBA records: points scored (100), points scored in a half (59), shots made (36), shots attempted (63), and free throws made (28). Also set a then-record for points scored in a quarter (31). Last game in a streak in which Chamberlain scored 60 points or more in four straight games. The game, which wasn't televised, was played at Hershey Sports Arena in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
B Outscored the Raptors 55–41 in the second half. Led Lakers from an 18-point deficit. Bryant was in the middle of a free throw scoring streak which came to an end at 62. Scored 28 of the Lakers' 31 points in the fourth quarter. Scored 19 consecutive Laker points between the end of the first half and the middle of the third quarter.
C 3 OT; set a then-record for points in a game. Most points scored in a losing effort. Also recorded 43 rebounds.
D Set a then-record for points in a regulation game.
E Most points scored in an opposing arena.
F Last game of the season; George Gervin scored 63 on the same night to win the scoring title by a .07 margin.
G Set a then-record for points in a game.
H Last game of regular season to win a scoring title over Shaquille O'Neal.
I Scored 13 points in OT.
J Youngest player to score at least 60 points in a game.
K 8 points in overtime. OT victory; also recorded his regular season career-high for rebounds in this game with 18.
L Last time Chamberlain scored 60.
M Scored basket that sent game in OT. Scored nine in extra period.
N Set a then-record for points in a game.
O Scored 7 points in OT.
P Pre-shot clock era; set a then-record for points in a game.
Q 3 OT.
R Scored a then-record 33 points in the second quarter. Lost game but won the scoring title on last game of the season over David Thompson.
S OT; Game played at Detroit, Michigan.
T OT; Game played at Utica, New York.
U Sat out the fourth quarter; outscored Dallas alone through three quarters, 62–61.
V Anthony made a half-court buzzer-beater at the end of the first half.
W 2 OT; Mikan scored 67% of his team's points.
X Scored four points in OT.
Y Part of a streak in which Jordan scored 50 or more points in three consecutive games to become the only player besides Wilt Chamberlain with a 3,000-point season.
Z On his 28th birthday.
AA Made his first 8 three-pointers.
AB Chamberlain's seventh straight 50+ point game (an NBA record) and 13th straight 40+ point game (he would push this streak to 14 the next evening). Game played at Hershey Sports Arena in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
AC Game played at Cleveland, Ohio.
AD Scored last basket at the buzzer. Game played at Lakefront Arena in New Orleans, Louisiana.
AE Scored 16 of his team's 21 points in OT, setting an NBA record.
AF 3rd game of a four-game 50+ streak; Bryant's 50+ streak exceeded only by Chamberlain's streaks of seven (twice), six, and five (four times).
AG Final game of Bryant's career. Oldest player to score 60.
AH Sat out the fourth quarter.
AI Also had 10 rebounds and 11 assists, setting the record for highest-scoring triple-double in NBA history.
AJ Scored two points in OT.
AK Sat out the fourth quarter.
AL Scored ten points in OT.
AM Scored seven points in OT; also had 21 rebounds and 10 assists, tying the record for highest-scoring triple-double in NBA history.
AN Scored eight points in OT, joined Kobe Bryant as the only players in NBA history to score 60 after turning 35 years old.
  1. ^ A player is not eligible for induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame until he has been fully retired for three calendar years.

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