Most points by a team in a single game (NBA)
The current most points by a team in a single game (nba) record is 186 points, held by Detroit Pistons, set on December 13, 1983. Last checked October 9, 2026.
186
points
Detroit Pistons
- Holder
- Detroit Pistons
- Record
- 186 points
- Location
- McNichols Arena, Denver, Colorado, USA
- Date set
- December 13, 1983
- Recognized by
- National Basketball Association (NBA)
- Last checked
- October 9, 2026
Sources
- nba.com Most points scored by a team in an nba game
- statmuse.com What team scored the most points in a single nba game
- espn.com What highest scoring nba games all
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