List of National Basketball Association players with 60 or more points in a game
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National Basketball Association
The National Basketball Association is the pre-eminent men's professional basketball league in North America. It consists of thirty franchised member clubs, of which twenty-nine are located in the United States and one in Canada...

 players who have scored 60 or more points
Point (basketball)
Points in basketball are used to keep track of the score in a game. Points can be accumulated by making field goals or free throws ....

 in a game
.

This feat has been accomplished 62 times in NBA history. Twenty different players have scored 60 or more points in a game. Only four players have scored 60 points on more than one occasion: Wilt Chamberlain
Wilt Chamberlain
Wilton Norman "Wilt" Chamberlain was an American professional NBA basketball player for the Philadelphia/San Francisco Warriors, the Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Lakers; he also played for the Harlem Globetrotters prior to playing in the NBA...

 32 times, Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan
Michael Jeffrey Jordan is a former American professional basketball player, active entrepreneur, and majority owner of the Charlotte Bobcats...

 five times, Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bean Bryant is an American professional basketball player who plays shooting guard for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association . Bryant enjoyed a successful high school basketball career at Lower Merion High School, where he was recognized as the top high school...

 five times, and Elgin Baylor
Elgin Baylor
Elgin Gay Baylor is a retired Hall of Fame American basketball player and former NBA general manager who played 13 seasons as a forward for the NBA's Minneapolis Lakers/Los Angeles Lakers....

 four times.

Jordan (63) and Baylor (61) are the only players to score at least 60 points in a game during the playoffs, each accomplishing this once.
^ Active NBA player
* Enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
Occurred in playoff competition
MP Minutes played FGM Field goals
Field goal (basketball)
In basketball, the term field goal refers to a basket scored on any shot or tap other than a free throw, worth two or three points depending on the distance of the attempt from the basket. "Field Goal" is the official terminology used by the National Basketball Association in their rule book,...

 made
FGA Field goal attempts
FG% Field goal percentage 3PM 3-point field goals
Three-point field goal
A three-point field goal is a field goal in a basketball game, made from beyond the three-point line, a designated arc radiating from the basket...

 made
3PA 3-point field goal attempts
FTM Free throws made FTA Free throw attempts FT% Free throw percentage
Reb Rebounds
Rebound (basketball)
A rebound in basketball is the act of successfully gaining possession of the basketball after a missed field goal or free throw. Rebounds in basketball are a routine part in the game, as all possessions change after a shot is successfully made...

Ast Assists
Assist (basketball)
In basketball, an assist is attributed to a player who passes the ball to a teammate in a way that leads to a score by field goal, meaning that he or she was "assisting" in the basket. There is some judgment involved in deciding whether a passer should be credited with an assist...


Points Player Date First Second Third Fourth Team Opponent Score MP FGM FGA FG% 3PM 3PA FTM FTA FT% Reb Ast Note Ref.
Scoring by quarter
100
Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game
Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game, named by the National Basketball Association as one of its greatest games, was a regular-season game between the Philadelphia Warriors and the New York Knicks held on March 2, 1962, at Hersheypark Arena in Hershey, Pennsylvania.The Warriors won the game 169-147,...

* 23 18 28 31 Philadelphia Warriors
Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors are an American professional basketball team based in Oakland, California. They are part of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...

New York Knicks
New York Knicks
The New York Knickerbockers, prominently known as the Knicks, are a professional basketball team based in New York City. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...

169–147 48 36 63 .571 28 32 .875 25 2 59 points scored in the second half, setting the NBA record. Game played at Hershey, Pennsylvania.
81 ^ 14 12 27 28 Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are an American professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...

Toronto Raptors
Toronto Raptors
The Toronto Raptors are a professional basketball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was established in 1995, along with the Vancouver Grizzlies, as part of the NBA's re-expansion...

122–104 42 28 46 .609 7 13 18 20 .900 6 2 Highest NBA scoring output recorded and broadcasted on video media (Chamberlain's 100 point game did not have TV coverage)
78 * Philadelphia Warriors Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are an American professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...

147–151 63 31 62 .500 16 31 .516 43 1 3 OT
Overtime (sports)
Overtime or extra time is an additional period of play specified under the rules of a sport to bring a game to a decision and avoid declaring the match a tie or draw. In most sports, this extra period is only played if the game is required to have a clear winner, as in single-elimination...

; set a then-record for points in a game. Most points scored in a losing effort.
73 * Philadelphia Warriors Chicago Packers
Washington Wizards
The Washington Wizards are a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C., previously known as Washington Bullets. They play in the National Basketball Association .-Early years:...

135–117 48 29 48 .604 15 25 .600 36 0 Set a then-record for points in a regulation game.
73 * San Francisco Warriors
Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors are an American professional basketball team based in Oakland, California. They are part of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...

New York Knicks 127–111 48 29 43 .674 15 19 .789 Chamberlain made 14 consecutive free throws at one point.
73 * 32 21 9 11 Denver Nuggets
Denver Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets are a professional basketball team based in Denver, Colorado. They play in the National Basketball Association . They were founded as the Denver Rockets in 1967 as a charter franchise of the American Basketball Association, and became one of that league's more successful teams...

Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons
The Detroit Pistons are a franchise of the National Basketball Association based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The team's home arena is The Palace of Auburn Hills. It was originally founded in Fort Wayne, Indiana as the Fort Wayne Pistons as a member of the National Basketball League in 1941, where...

137–139 43 28 38 .737 17 20 .850 7 2 Thompson shot 13-14 from the field in the first quarter, setting an NBA record. 53 points on 20-23 shooting in 22 minutes played. Last game of the season; George Gervin scored 63 on the same night to win the scoring title by a .07 margin.
72 * San Francisco Warriors Los Angeles Lakers 115–127 29 48 .604 14 18 .778
71 * Los Angeles Lakers New York Knicks 123–108 28 48 .583 15 18 .833 25 Set a then-record for points in a game.
71 * San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas. They are part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association ....

Los Angeles Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers are a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, United States. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association...

112–97 44 26 41 .634 1 2 18 25 .720 14 5 Scored on the last day of the regular season to win a scoring title over Shaquille O'Neal.
70 * San Francisco Warriors Syracuse Nationals
Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers are a professional basketball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . Originally known as the Syracuse Nationals, they are one of the oldest franchises in the NBA...

148–163 48 27 38 .711 16 22 .727 18 3
69 * Chicago Bulls
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1966. They play their home games at the United Center...

Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers are a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They began playing in the National Basketball Association in 1970 as an expansion team...

117–113 50 23 37 .622 2 6 21 23 .913 18 6 Overtime victory; also recorded his regular season career high for rebounds in this game. Also had four steals.
68 * 14 15 15 24 Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers are a professional basketball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . Originally known as the Syracuse Nationals, they are one of the oldest franchises in the NBA...

Chicago Bulls 143–123 30 40 .750 8 22 .364 34 2 Chamberlain made 12 consecutive field goals at one point.
68 * 17 14 17 20 New Orleans Jazz
Utah Jazz
The Utah Jazz is a professional basketball team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. They are currently a part of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...

New York Knicks 124–107 43 26 43 .605 16 19 .842 6 6 Fouled out with 1:18 remaining.
67 * Philadelphia Warriors New York Knicks 135–126 27 37 .730 13 17 .765 31 1
67 * Philadelphia Warriors St. Louis Hawks
Atlanta Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks are an American professional basketball team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are part of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association .-The first years:...

121–128 48 26 44 .591 15 20 .750 28 2
67 * Philadelphia Warriors New York Knicks 135–149 48 25 38 .658 17 22 .773 21 1
67 * San Francisco Warriors Los Angeles Lakers 129–134 28 47 .596 11 17 .647 25
66 * 17 17 22 10 Los Angeles Lakers Phoenix Suns
Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association and the only team in their division not to be based in California. Their home arena since 1992 has been the US...

134–116 48 29 35 .829 8 18 .444 27 4 Last time Chamberlain scored 60+ at 32 years and 162 days (Record). 22 of his 29 field goals were slam dunks.
65 * Philadelphia Warriors Cincinnati Royals
Sacramento Kings
The Sacramento Kings are a professional basketball team based in Sacramento, California, United States. They are currently members of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association...

132–152 48 24 40 .600 17 30 .567 22 4
65 * Philadelphia Warriors St. Louis Hawks 147–137 48 25 43 .581 15 20 .750 23 2
65 * Philadelphia 76ers Los Angeles Lakers 132–125 28 43 .651 9 20 .450 29 2
65 ^ 4 19 9 24 Los Angeles Lakers Portland Trail Blazers
Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers, commonly known as the Blazers, are an American professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The Trail Blazers originally played their home games in the...

116–111 50 23 39 .590 8 12 11 12 .917 7 3 Scored basket that sent the game to OT. Scored nine in extra period.
64 * 13 12 17 22 Minneapolis Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are an American professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...

Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946, the team is currently owned by Boston Basketball Partners LLC. The Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden, which...

136–115 25 47 .532 14 19 .737 17 8 Set a then-record for points in a game.
64 * 23 22 Golden State Warriors
Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors are an American professional basketball team based in Oakland, California. They are part of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...

Portland Trail Blazers 143–120 43 30 45 .667 4 5 .800 10 9 Barry scored 45 points and made 21 field goals in the second half. Last Warriors home game of season.
64 * Chicago Bulls Orlando Magic
Orlando Magic
The Orlando Magic is a professional basketball team based in Orlando, Florida. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association and are currently coached by Stan Van Gundy...

124–128 47 27 49 .551 1 5 9 11 .818 6 1 OT. Also had five steals.
63 * Philadelphia Warriors Indianapolis Jets
Indianapolis Jets
The Indianapolis Jets were a Basketball Association of America team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The team lasted for one season and was later replaced by a new franchise.-Franchise history:...

108–87 27 56 .482 9 14 .643 Pre-shot clock
Shot clock
A shot clock is used in some sports to quicken the pace of the game. It is normally associated with basketball, but has also found use in sports such as snooker, professional lacrosse, water polo, and korfball....

 era; set a then-record for points in a game. Fulks played all except the final minute of the game before the smallest crowd of the season at Philadelphia Arena
Philadelphia Arena
The Philadelphia Arena was an arena used mainly for sporting events located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.The building, originally named the Philadelphia Ice Palace and Auditorium, was located at 4530 Market Street, next to what would become the WFIL TV Studio which broadcast American Bandstand. ...

. Only 1,500 fans showed up because of a transportation strike that was due to go into effect at midnight.
63 * Los Angeles Lakers Philadelphia Warriors 151–147 23 55 .418 17 24 .708 31 7 3 OT; second time Baylor had a line of 60-10-5; no other player in NBA history accomplished that feat more than once; teammate Jerry West had a triple-double with 32 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists.
63 * Los Angeles Lakers New York Knicks 129–121 39 22 36 .611 19 22 .864 First player in NBA history to score 60+ points in fewer than 40 minutes total playing time; only such instance in the 1960s.
63 * San Francisco Warriors Los Angeles Lakers 118–120 24 15 20 .750 30 Elgin Baylor scored 51; 3rd and final time that Chamberlain scored 60+ and Baylor scored 50+ in the same game.
63 * San Francisco Warriors Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers are a professional basketball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . Originally known as the Syracuse Nationals, they are one of the oldest franchises in the NBA...

117–128 27 58 .466 9 20 .450 32
63 * 20 33 San Antonio Spurs New Orleans Jazz
Utah Jazz
The Utah Jazz is a professional basketball team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. They are currently a part of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...

132–153 33 23 49 .469 17 20 .850 2 1 Scored 33 points in the second quarter, setting the NBA record. Gervin did not score from the field until his sixth attempt with 6:29 left in the first quarter. During the first half, Gervin had two separate streaks of scoring 22 and 18 consecutive points for the Spurs. Lost game but won the scoring title on last game of the season over David Thompson.
63 * 17 6 13 18 Chicago Bulls Boston Celtics 131–135 53 22 41 .537 0 0 19 21 .905 5 6 All-time NBA Playoffs record for points in a game. Double-overtime first-round loss to eventual champions. 5 points in first overtime, 4 points in second overtime.
62 * Philadelphia Warriors Boston Celtics 136–145 48 27 45 .600 8 10 .800 28 2
62 * Philadelphia Warriors St. Louis Hawks 136–130 53 24 48 .500 14 20 .700 23 4 OT; Game played at Detroit, Michigan.
62 * Philadelphia Warriors Syracuse Nationals 139–132 53 25 42 .595 12 17 .706 23 3 OT; Game played at Utica, New York.
62 * San Francisco Warriors New York Knicks 123–103 27 44 .614 8 17 .471 12
62 * San Francisco Warriors Cincinnati Royals 122–106 26 44 .591 10 21 .476 22
62 * Philadelphia 76ers San Francisco Warriors 135–125 26 39 .667 10 19 .526 37
62 ^ 7 21 24 10 Orlando Magic
Orlando Magic
The Orlando Magic is a professional basketball team based in Orlando, Florida. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association and are currently coached by Stan Van Gundy...

Washington Wizards
Washington Wizards
The Washington Wizards are a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C., previously known as Washington Bullets. They play in the National Basketball Association .-Early years:...

108–99 46 20 37 .541 5 14 17 26 .654 10 5 Scored only 7 points in the first quarter; missed 10 of his last 11 shots.
62 ^ 15 17 30 DNP Los Angeles Lakers Dallas Mavericks
Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks are a professional basketball team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association , and the reigning NBA champions, having defeated the Miami Heat in the 2011 NBA Finals.According to a 2011...

112–90 33 18 31 .581 4 10 22 25 .880 8 0 Sat out the fourth quarter; outscored Dallas alone through three quarters, 62–61.
61 * 18 18 Minneapolis Lakers Rochester Royals
Sacramento Kings
The Sacramento Kings are a professional basketball team based in Sacramento, California, United States. They are currently members of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association...

91–81 22 45 .489 17 21 .810 36 2 OT; the rest of the Lakers scored 30 points. Mikan scored 67% of his team's points.
61 * Philadelphia Warriors Chicago Packers 135–113 48 28 48 .583 5 10 .500 36 0
61 * Philadelphia Warriors St. Louis Hawks 139–121 48 21 36 .583 19 34 .559 26 1
61 * Philadelphia Warriors Chicago Packers 128–119 48 24 46 .522 13 17 .765 28 6
61 * 18 15 13 15 Los Angeles Lakers Boston Celtics 126–121 22 46 .478 17 19 .895 22 NBA Finals record for points in a game (game 5 victory); most points in a regulation playoff game.
61 * San Francisco Warriors Cincinnati Royals 139–143 27 52 .519 7 15 .467 22
61 * San Francisco Warriors Syracuse Nationals 136–124 27 57 .474 7 11 .636 26
61 * San Francisco Warriors St. Louis Hawks 130–110 26 53 .491 9 14 .643 20
61 * 26 Chicago Bulls Detroit Pistons 125–120 43 22 39 .564 0 0 17 18 .944 7 3 Jordan scored 24 of his team's first 26 points in the fourth quarter and made a key steal to force overtime. Scored five points in overtime. Jordan also had three steals and three blocks on the game. First Pistons home loss of season.
61 * Chicago Bulls Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks are an American professional basketball team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are part of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association .-The first years:...

114–117 41 22 38 .579 0 3 17 21 .810 10 1 Scored 23 consecutive points in the game, setting an NBA record at the time. 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. Also had four steals.
61 * 17 13 20 11 Utah Jazz
Utah Jazz
The Utah Jazz is a professional basketball team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. They are currently a part of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...

Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks are a professional basketball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. They are part of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1968 as an expansion team, and currently plays at the Bradley Center....

144–96 33 21 26 .808 0 0 19 23 .826 18 2
61 Los Angeles Lakers Los Angeles Clippers 123–103 45 24 35 .686 0 0 13 22 .591 23 3 On his 28th birthday.
61 ^ 18 16 12 15 Los Angeles Lakers New York Knicks
New York Knicks
The New York Knickerbockers, prominently known as the Knicks, are a professional basketball team based in New York City. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...

126–117 37 19 31 .613 3 6 20 20 1.000 0 3 Record for most points scored (by an opponent or New York player) at current Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG and known colloquially as The Garden, is a multi-purpose indoor arena in the New York City borough of Manhattan and located at 8th Avenue, between 31st and 33rd Streets, situated on top of Pennsylvania Station.Opened on February 11, 1968, it is the...

 (Madison Square Garden IV).
60 * Philadelphia Warriors Los Angeles Lakers 138–117 48 22 47 .468 16 26 .615 21 4
60 * Philadelphia Warriors Los Angeles Lakers 123–118 48 24 43 .558 12 19 .632 26 3 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, Pennsylvania.
60 * 18 9 10 23 Los Angeles Lakers Cincinnati Royals 126–113 22 36 .611 16 24 .667 21 Game played at Cleveland, Ohio.
60 21 19 11 9 New York Knicks
New York Knicks
The New York Knickerbockers, prominently known as the Knicks, are a professional basketball team based in New York City. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...

New Jersey Nets
New Jersey Nets
The New Jersey Nets are a professional basketball team based in Newark, New Jersey. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...

114–120 41 19 30 .633 0 0 22 26 .846 7 4 6'11" George Johnson primarily guarded King in the second half, starting with 5:44 remaining in the third quarter (King had 49 points by this point). Johnson blocked King on two of his shots.
60 * 19 18 Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946, the team is currently owned by Boston Basketball Partners LLC. The Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden, which...

Atlanta Hawks 126–115 43 22 36 .611 1 4 15 16 .938 7 3 Bird scored Boston's last 16 points. Bird's 59th and 60th points were scored on a 17-foot jump shot at the buzzer. Game played at University of New Orleans Lakefront Arena
Lakefront Arena
The Senator Nat G. Kiefer University of New Orleans Lakefront Arena is a 10,000-seat multi-purpose arena, in New Orleans, Louisiana and was built in 1983. It is named in honor of Nat G. Kiefer, the late state senator who aided UNO’s efforts to obtain state funding for the building...

 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
60 Phoenix Suns
Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association and the only team in their division not to be based in California. Their home arena since 1992 has been the US...

Seattle SuperSonics
Seattle SuperSonics
The Seattle SuperSonics were an American professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington that played in the Pacific and Northwest Divisions of the National Basketball Association from 1967 until 2008. Following the 2007–08 season, the team relocated to Oklahoma City, and now plays as...

121–95 42 22 32 .688 0 0 16 18 .889 6 4
60 17 12 11 20 Philadelphia 76ers Orlando Magic 112–99 42 17 36 .472 2 5 24 27 .889 4 6 Also had five steals.
60 ^ 12 5 12 15 Washington Wizards
Washington Wizards
The Washington Wizards are a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C., previously known as Washington Bullets. They play in the National Basketball Association .-Early years:...

Los Angeles Lakers 147–141 49 17 32 .531 5 12 21 27 .778 8 8 Scored 16 of his team's 21 points in overtime, setting the NBA record.
60 ^ 13 11 19 17 Los Angeles Lakers Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies are a professional basketball team based in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The team is part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . Along with the Toronto Raptors, the Grizzlies were established in 1995 as part of the NBA's...

121–119 45 20 37 .541 3 7 17 18 .944 5 4 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).

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