What is the nba record for the longest time period in a. With 62 records 59 of which he holds by himself, wilt chamberlain is to the nba record book what jesus is to the new testament. Stephen currys takeover in overtime of game 4 against the blazers on monday night was incredible for a number of reasons, but lets focus real quick on. Golden state warriors guard klay thompson set an nba record with a 37point quarter thursday night against the sacramento kings. National basketball association nba individual records scoring individual records are divided as follows. The golden state warriors superstar has had a huge performance with 46 points on 16of25 shooting, including of17 from. This area is still being added to as we complete the more detailed record sections underneath this summary page.
Westbrook wins mvp, west sets allstar scoring record. Jan 08, 2015 stephen curry reaches 1,000 career threepointers faster than anyone in nba history. A successful attempt is worth three points, in contrast to the two points awarded for shots made inside the threepoint line. A progressive list of three point leaders showing how the record has increased through the years. Ap russell westbrook recorded the highest scoring tripledouble in nba history wednesday night, totaling 57 points, rebounds and 11 assists to lead the oklahoma city thunder to a comefrombehind, 114106 overtime road victory over the orlando magic. Most points scored in a game by a single player in nba 2k. Warriors klay thompson scores an nba record 37 points in. How an nba season cancellation could impact record books. Most points on a tuesday night with a full moon and the number of the date of the month is a prime number. The previous record was held by the 19861987 lakers led by magic johnson, kareem abduljabbar and james worthy who scored 49 points in the third quarter of. Rockets break singleseason nba 3point record, but how.
For those of you keeping count at home, thats 89 straight games. Pacers double hapless blazers, 12459, to land in record book. James harden is one of the greatest scorers in nba history. Russell westbrook 0 scored 57 points, just one short of his career high.
Below are a number of ways basketballs record books would be. Who scored the most points in the least amount nba reddit. Warriors go bonkers in game 4, tie nba record with 45 points in first quarter looking to complete the sweep, the warriors came out on fire against the blazers. A progressive list of threepoint leaders showing how the record has increased through the years. Nfl teams super bowls series records standings bestworst seasons franchise wins most fewest pointsgame streaks most frequent playoff matchups. The reality of sports is that there are very few unbreakable records. Among players with at least 5,000 career minutes, his 27.
Home of nba advanced stats official nba statistics and advanced analytics. Feb 14, 2016 russell westbrook scored 31 points to win his second consecutive allstar game mvp. When wilt chamberlain scored 100 points against the new york knicks on march 2, 1962, he set a record that has remained untouched ever since. Ranking the 20 nba players who have scored 25,000 points. This happened in 19611962 magic season of chamberlain. Stephen curry sets nbas singlegame record for 3pointers with. Most points scored in a game by a single player in nba. Points created is a metric, invented by bob bellotti, that evaluates overall player performance. Im sure he had 58 points, 35 rebounds, and 18 blocks in that scenario. Russell westbrook scored 31 points to win his second consecutive allstar game mvp. Joel anthony most points all time with 2 mintues played in a game with 9 points.
The record for points scored in a single nba season belongs to wilt chamberlain, who scored. Spurs set finals record for shooting, score 71 points in. Primary data provided by the official stats partner of the nba. Utahs donovan mitchell had 172 enter friday and is closing in on the record for a first. Cleveland cavaliers forward kevin love set an nba record for points in a first quarter by scoring 34 on wednesday against. The warriors set another 3point record in a romp over the mavs. The golden state warriors are well established as the most prolific threepoint shooting team in nba history, but that hasnt stopped their pursuit of every related record in the books. Rockets break singleseason nba 3point record, but how long will it last. Russell westbrook records highest scoring tripledouble. Only four players have scored 50 or more points on more than one occasion. List of national basketball association singlegame.
Nba alltime regular season leaders points rebounds assists steals blocks field goals made 3. Stephen curry sets nbas singlegame record for 3pointers. Who has the record for most points in a preseason game. Warriors go bonkers in game 4, tie nba record with. Jan 24, 2015 klay thompson makes a threepoint gesture during a third quarter in which he scored an nba record 37 points. Want to know the nba s top 25 alltime points leaders. Nba playoff scoring records contributed by robert bradley and john grasso most points scored in an nba playoff series 2game playoff series 68 bob mcadoo, nyk vs cle 34.
Some of the members of the 50 point club could not compare their career numbers to the likes of allen iverson, lebron james, and. The 15 worst nba players to score 50 points in a game. Cleveland cavaliers small forward lebron james tied kobe bryant and charles barkley in the nba record books last night after a dominant game 1 performance. Lebron james can pass some big names in the nba record book in several key categories this season, including scoring, where he is currently. Lebron james ties kobe bryant and charles barkley in nba. Across the nba this season, 91 percent of players have attempted at least one 3pointer and 81 percent of players have made at least one.
Whowinstm bestof7 series mlb, nba, nhl scoring records. Gp games played w wins l losses min minutes pts points touches touches front ct touches front court touches time of poss time of possession avg sec per touch. Most consecutive 3point field goals made to start a game. Toronto raptors records year by year information about the toronto raptors, including yearly records in the regular season and the playoffs. Until linsanity, did you know that there was a national basketball association record for the most points scored in a player. List of national basketball association annual threepoint. This feat has only been accomplished 37 times in nba playoff history by 25 different players. Utahs donovan mitchell had 172 enter friday and is closing in on the record for a firstyear player, that being 185 by portlands damian lillard. Nov 08, 2016 stephen curry sets nba s singlegame record for 3pointers with. Aug 04, 2007 michael jordan holds the allstar game scoring record with 21.
List of national basketball association singlegame playoff. Nov 23, 2016 cavs love sets nba record with 34 points in 1st quarter. Nbastuffer provides nba basketball analytics content, unique stats and tools since 2007. Mar 31, 2018 across the nba this season, 91 percent of players have attempted at least one 3pointer and 81 percent of players have made at least one. A list of national basketball association players by total career regular season threepoint field goals made. The official nba basketball encyclopedia 3rd edition. Noone who played 3 points scored more than 9 points so you move on to 4 minutes. List of national basketball association career scoring. He also set a record having the first triple double in an allstar game in 1997 with 14 points 11 assists and 11 rebounds. Who has the most points insert nearly any crazy thing you can think of. Jan 18, 2017 ranking the 20 nba players who have scored 25,000 points. Stephen curry reaches 1,000 career threepointers faster. Warriors go bonkers in game 4, tie nba record with 45.
Davis is one of only four nba players to have ever reached the 50point mark in a seasonopener, joining the likes of michael jordan, elgin baylor and. The national basketball association s nba threepoint shooting leader is the player who recorded the most threepoint field goals in a given season. This is a complete listing of national basketball association players who have scored 50 or more points in a playoff game this feat has only been accomplished 37 times in nba playoff history by 25 different players. National basketball association nba individual records.
As lebron further cements his place in the nbas scoring record books, here are some milestone regularseason scoring moments from his. Jeff hornacek most points all time with 4 minutes played in a game with 25 points. List of national basketball association career 3point. The alltime leading scorer in nba history is kareem abduljabbar, who scored a total of 38,387 career points.
Mike bibby most points all time with 1 minute played in a game with 7 points. Someone will eventually come along of such transcendental greatness that those records considered unbreakable will be shattered e. The nba also recognizes records from its original incarnation, the basketball association of america baa. As this is an ongoing effort some links may not be functional. Steph curry broke gilbert arenas record for most points in. Stephen curry reaches 1,000 career threepointers faster than. Nfl teams super bowls series records standings bestworst seasons franchise wins most fewest pointsgame. Miami the spurs exploded for a recordbreaking first half on offense during a 11192 victory over the heat in game 3 of the nba finals on tuesday.
It comprises all current primary and secondary statistical categories. This article lists alltime records achieved in the nba regular season in major statistical. George mikan scored 15 of the 18 points for the lakers and only two other players scored. Stephen curry reaches 1,000 career threepointers faster than anyone in nba history.
Nba single game playoff leaders and records for points. An nbarecord 10 players have scored 50plus points in a. The warriors set another 3point record in a romp over the. The official nba basketball encyclopedia 3rd edition national basketball association on.
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May 02, 2017 cleveland cavaliers small forward lebron james tied kobe bryant and charles barkley in the nba record books last night after a dominant game 1 performance. Klay thompson makes a threepoint gesture during a third quarter in which he scored an nbarecord 37 points. As of march 10, 2020, the active nba player with the most career points scored is lebron james. An nbarecord 10 players have scored 50plus points in a game. This article lists alltime records achieved in the nba regular season in major statistical categories recognized by the league, including those set by teams and individuals in a game, season, and career. Are the rockets the blueprint for the future of the league. A list of national basketball association players by total career regular season three point field goals made. This is a complete listing of national basketball association players who have scored 50 or more points in a playoff game. Nov 10, 2016 the golden state warriors are well established as the most prolific threepoint shooting team in nba history, but that hasnt stopped their pursuit of every related record in the books. Rockets break singleseason nba 3point record, but how long.
Michael jordan eight times, wilt chamberlain four times, allen iverson three times and jerry west. Wilt chamberlain s nba records with 72 records 68 of which he holds by himself, wilt chamberlain dominates the nba record book. Celtics guard ray allen set the nba record for career 3pointers when he drilled a shot with 1. Cavs love sets nba record with 34 points in 1st quarter. Mar 31, 2017 rockets break singleseason nba 3point record, but how long will it last.
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