Most points in a single game (NBA)
The current most points in a single game (nba) record is 100 points, held by Wilt Chamberlain, set on March 2, 1962. Last checked October 9, 2026.
100
points
Wilt Chamberlain
- Holder
- Wilt Chamberlain
- Record
- 100 points
- Location
- Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States
- Date set
- March 2, 1962
- Recognized by
- National Basketball Association
- Last checked
- October 9, 2026
Sources
- NBA.com Wilt chamberlain points
- CBS News Philadelphia This day in history wilt chamberlains point game
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