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This article lists all-time leading figures achieved in the National Basketball Association in every major statistical category recognized by the league. This includes statistical records set by individuals in single games, over the course of single seasons, over the course of careers, in the NBA Playoffs, and in the NBA Finals. Many notable record achievements of teams within these same parameters have also been gathered. NBA history also recognizes achievements set by players and teams from its original incarnation, the Basketball Association of America. For records pertaining to the NBA All-Star Game, see NBA All-Star Game records. Contents 1 Regular season records 1.1 Game 1.2 Season 1.3 Career 2 Playoffs records 2.1 Playoffs game 2.2 Playoff series 2.3 Playoffs career 3 NBA Finals records 3.1 NBA Finals game 3.2 NBA Finals series 3.3 NBA Finals career 4 Rookie/Age-related records 5 Team records 5.1 Game 5.2 Season 5.3 Franchise 5.4 Playoffs 5.5 NBA Finals 6 NBA All-Star Game records 7 Other records 8 Awards 9 See also 10 Footnotes 11 References Regular season records Game Wilt Chamberlain is the holder of 72 official NBA records, 63 of which he holds by himself.[1]Most minutes in a game 69 by Dale Ellis, Seattle SuperSonics (at Milwaukee Bucks) on November 9, 1989 (5 OT) Most points in a game 100 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors (vs. New York Knicks) on March 2, 1962 Most points in a half 59 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors (vs. New York Knicks) on March 2, 1962 (2nd half) Most points in a quarter 33 by George Gervin, San Antonio Spurs (vs. New Orleans Jazz) on April 9, 1978 (2nd quarter) Most points in an overtime period 16 by Gilbert Arenas, Washington Wizards (vs. Los Angeles Lakers) on December 17, 2006 Most field goals made in a game 36 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors (vs. New York Knicks) on March 2, 1962 Most field goals attempted in a game 63 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors (vs. New York Knicks) on March 2, 1962 Most field goals made in a half 22 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors (vs. New York Knicks) on March 2, 1962 (2nd half) Most field goals attempted in a half 37 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors (vs. New York Knicks) on March 2, 1962 (2nd half) Most field goals made in a quarter 13 by David Thompson, Denver Nuggets (vs. Detroit Pistons) on April 9, 1978 (1st quarter) Most field goals attempted in a quarter 21 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors (vs. New York Knicks) on March 2, 1962 (4th quarter) Kobe Bryant is tied with Donyell Marshall for the record for most three-point field goals in a game (12).Most three point field goals made in a game 12 by Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Seattle SuperSonics) on January 7, 2003 (12 made in 18 attempts) 12 by Donyell Marshall, Toronto Raptors (vs. Philadelphia 76ers) on March 13, 2005 (12 made in 19 attempts) Most field goals in a game, no misses 18 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. Baltimore Bullets) on February 24, 1967 Most three point field goals attempted in a game 21 by Damon Stoudamire, Portland Trail Blazers (at Golden State Warriors) on April 15, 2005 Most three point field goals in a game, no misses 9 by Latrell Sprewell, New York Knicks (vs. Los Angeles Clippers) on February 4, 2003 9 by Ben Gordon, Chicago Bulls (vs. Washington Wizards) on April 14, 2006 Most three point field goals attempted in a game, none made 11 by Antoine Walker, Boston Celtics (vs. Philadelphia 76ers) on December 17, 2001 Most three point field goals made in a half 8 by Tim Thomas on January 5, 2001 8 by Michael Redd on February 20, 2002 8 by Ray Allen on April 14, 2002 8 by Kobe Bryant on March 28, 2003 8 by Tracy McGrady on January 26, 2004 8 by J.R. Smith on February 22, 2008[2] Most free throws made in a game 28 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors (vs. New York Knicks) on March 2, 1962 28 by Adrian Dantley, Utah Jazz (vs. Houston Rockets) on January 4, 1984 Most free throws made in a game without a miss 23 by Dominique Wilkins, Atlanta Hawks (vs. Chicago Bulls) on December 8, 1992 Most free throws attempted in a game without one made 11 by Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Seattle SuperSonics) on December 8, 2000 Most free throws attempted in a game 34 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors (vs. St. Louis Hawks) on February 22, 1962 Most free throws made in a half 20 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (vs. Miami Heat) on December 30, 1992 Most free throws attempted in a half 23 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (vs. Miami Heat) on December 30, 1992 Most free throws made in a quarter 14 by Rick Barry, San Francisco Warriors (at New York Knicks) on December 6, 1966 (3rd quarter) 14 by Pete Maravich, Atlanta Hawks (vs. Buffalo Braves) on November 28, 1973 (3rd quarter) 14 by Adrian Dantley, Detroit Pistons (vs. Sacramento Kings) on December 10, 1986 (4th quarter) 14 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (at Utah Jazz) on November 15, 1989 (4th quarter) 14 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (at Miami Heat) on December 30, 1992 (4th quarter) 14 by Johnny Newman, Denver Nuggets (vs. Boston Celtics) on February 10, 1998 (4th quarter) 14 by Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Dallas Mavericks) on December 20, 2005 (3rd quarter) 14 by Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat (vs. Cleveland Cavaliers) on February 1, 2007 (4th quarter) Most free throws attempted in a quarter 16 by Oscar Robertson, Cincinnati Royals (at Baltimore Bullets) on December 27, 1964 16 by Stan McKenzie, Phoenix Suns (at Philadelphia 76ers) on February 15, 1970 16 by Pete Maravich, Atlanta Hawks (at Chicago Bulls) on January 2, 1973 (2nd quarter) 16 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (at Miami Heat) on December 30, 1992 (4th quarter) 16 by Willie Burton, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. Miami Heat) on December 13, 1994 16 by Johnny Newman, Denver Nuggets (vs. Boston Celtics) on February 10, 1998 (4th quarter) 16 by Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Dallas Mavericks) December 20, 2005 (3rd quarter) Most rebounds in a game 55 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors (vs. Boston Celtics) on November 24, 1960 Most assists in a game 30 by Scott Skiles, Orlando Magic (vs. Denver Nuggets), on December 30, 1990 Most steals in a game 11 by Larry Kenon on December 26, 1976 11 by Kendall





Gill, New Jersey Nets (vs. Miami Heat) on April 3, 1999 Most steals in a half 8 by Quinn Buckner, Milwaukee Bucks (vs. New York Nets) on November 27, 1976 8 by Fred Brown, Seattle SuperSonics (at Philadelphia 76ers) on December 3, 1976 8 by Gus Williams, Seattle SuperSonics (at Washington Bullets) on January 23, 1979 8 by Eddie Jordan, New Jersey Nets (at Chicago Bulls) on October 23, 1979 8 by Dudley Bradley, Indiana Pacers (at Utah Jazz) on November 10, 1980 8 by Rob Williams, Denver Nuggets (at New Jersey Nets) on February 17, 1983 8 by Fat Lever, Denver Nuggets (vs. Indiana Pacers) on March 9, 1985 8 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (at Boston Celtics) on November 9, 1988 8 by Clyde Drexler, Houston Rockets (vs. Sacramento Kings) on November 1, 1996 8 by Doug Christie, Toronto Raptors (at Philadelphia 76ers) on April 2, 1997 8 by Michael Finley, Dallas Mavericks (vs. Philadelphia 76ers) on January 23, 2001 Most steals in a quarter 8 by Fat Lever, Denver Nuggets (vs. Indiana Pacers) on March 9, 1985 Most blocks in a game 17 by Elmore Smith, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Portland Trail Blazers) on October 28, 1973 Quickest disqualification 3 minutes by Bubba Wells, Dallas Mavericks (vs. Chicago Bulls) on December 29, 1997 Season Most games 88 by Walt Bellamy, 1968-69 Highest scoring average 50.4 by Wilt Chamberlain, 1961-62 Most points 4,029 by Wilt Chamberlain, 1961-62 Most 50 point games 45 by Wilt Chamberlain, 1961-62 Most 40 point games 63 by Wilt Chamberlain, 1961-62 Most field goals made 1,597 by Wilt Chamberlain, 1961-62 (50.6 FG%) Most field goals attempted 3,159 by Wilt Chamberlain, 1961-62 Highest field goal percentage 72.7% by Wilt Chamberlain, 1972-73 (426 made in 586 attempts) Most free throws made 840 by Jerry West (86.0 FT%), 1964-65 Most free throws attempted 1,363 by Wilt Chamberlain (61.3 FT%), 1961-62 Highest free throw percentage 95.81% by Calvin Murphy, 1980-81 (206 made in 215 attempts) Most three point field goals made 269 by Ray Allen (41.2%), 2005-06 Most three point field goals attempted 678 by George McCloud, 1995-96 Highest three point field goal percentage 52.4% by Steve Kerr, 1994-95 (89 made in 170 attempts) Highest rebounds per game average 27.2 by Wilt Chamberlain, 1960-61 Most rebounds 2,149 by Wilt Chamberlain, 1960-61 Highest defensive rebounds per game average 13.7 by Elvin Hayes, 1973-74 Most defensive rebounds 1,111 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, 1975-76 Highest offensive rebounds per game average 7.2 by Moses Malone, 1978-79 Most offensive rebounds 587 by Moses Malone, 1978-79 Highest assists per game average 14.5 by John Stockton, 1989-90 Most assists 1,164 by John Stockton, 1990-91 Highest steals per game average 3.67 by Alvin Robertson, 1985-86 Most steals 301 by Alvin Robertson, 1985-86 Highest blocks per game average 5.56 by Mark Eaton, 1984-85 Most blocks 456 by Mark Eaton, 1984-85 Only player to average a triple-double Oscar Robertson averaged 30.8 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 11.4 assists per game during the 1961-62 NBA season. Most triple-doubles 41 by Oscar Robertson, 1961-62 Most technical fouls 41 by Rasheed Wallace, 2000-01. He also had 7 ejections. Most consecutive disqualifications 6 by Don Boven, 1951-52.[3] Career Most games 1,611 by Robert Parish Most consecutive games 1,192 by A.C. Green Michael Jordan holds the records for most seasons leading the league in scoring average (10) and highest career scoring average (30.12 ppg).Highest points per game average 30.12 by Michael Jordan Most points 38,387 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Most seasons leading league in points 11 by Michael Jordan Most seasons leading league in points per game 10 by Michael Jordan Most consecutive seasons leading league in points 7 by Wilt Chamberlain (1959-60-1965-66) 7 by Michael Jordan (1986-87-1992-93) Most 60 point games 32 by Wilt Chamberlain Most 50 point games 118 by Wilt Chamberlain Most 40 point games 271 by Wilt Chamberlain Most 30 point games 563 by Michael Jordan[citation needed] Most 20 point games 1,122-1,183 by Karl Malone[citation needed] Most 10 point games Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Most consecutive 50 point games 7 by Wilt Chamberlain, from December 16, 1961–December 29, 1961 Most consecutive 40 point games 14 by Wilt Chamberlain, from December 8, 1961–December 30, 1961 14 by Wilt Chamberlain, from January 11, 1962–February 1, 1962[4] Most consecutive 30 point games 65 by Wilt Chamberlain, from November 4, 1961–February 22, 1962 Most consecutive 20 point games 126 by Wilt Chamberlain from October 19, 1961–January 19, 1963 Most consecutive 10 point games 866 by Michael Jordan from March 25, 1986–December 26, 2001 Most field goals made 15,837 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Most seasons leading league in field goals made 10 by Michael Jordan Most consecutive seasons leading league in field goals made 7 by Wilt Chamberlain (1959-60-1965-66) 7 by Michael Jordan (1986-87-1992-93) Most field goals attempted 28,307 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Most seasons leading league in field goals attempted 9 by Michael Jordan Most consecutive seasons leading league in field goals attempted 7 by Wilt Chamberlain (1959-60-1965-66) Highest





field goal percentage 59.90% by Artis Gilmore Most seasons leading league in field goal percentage 9 by Wilt Chamberlain 9 by Shaquille O'Neal Most consecutive field goals made 35 by Wilt Chamberlain from February 17, 1967-February 28, 1967 Most free throws made 9,787 by Karl Malone (74.21 FT%) Most seasons leading league in free throws made 8 by Karl Malone Most consecutive free throws made 97 by Micheal Williams from March 24, 1993-November 9, 1993 Most free throws attempted 13,188 by Karl Malone Most seasons leading league in free throws attempted 9 by Wilt Chamberlain Highest free throw percentage 90.39% by Mark Price (2,135 made in 2,362 attempts) Most seasons leading league in free throw percentage 7 by Bill Sharman Most three point field goals made 2,560 by Reggie Miller (39.5%) Most three point field goals attempted 6,486 by Reggie Miller Highest three point field goal percentage 46.6% by Jason Kapono (278 made in 596 attempts)[5] Most consecutive games with a three point field goal made 89 by Dana Barros, from December 23, 1994 to January 10, 1996 (58 games in 1994-95; 31 games in 1995-96) Most consecutive three point field goals made 13 by Brent Price from January 15–January 19, 1996 13 by Terry Mills from December 4-December 7, 1996 Most rebounds 23,924 by Wilt Chamberlain Highest rebounds per game average 22.9 by Wilt Chamberlain Most seasons leading league in rebounds 11 by Wilt Chamberlain Most consecutive seasons leading league in rebounds 7 by Dennis Rodman Most offensive rebounds 6,731 by Moses Malone Highest rebounds per game average 5.1 by Moses Malone Most seasons leading league in offensive rebounds 8 by Moses Malone Most consecutive seasons leading league in offensive rebounds 6 by Moses Malone Most defensive rebounds 10,452 by Moses Malone Highest defensive rebounds per game average 8.8 by Dwight Howard Most seasons leading league in defensive rebounds 5 by Kevin Garnett Most consecutive seasons leading in defensive rebounds 5 by Kevin Garnett Most assists 15,806 by John Stockton Highest assists per game average 11.2 by Magic Johnson Most steals 3,265 by John Stockton Highest steals per game average 2.71 by Alvin Robertson Most seasons leading league in steals 3 by Michael Ray Richardson 3 by Alvin Robertson 3 by Michael Jordan 3 by Allen Iverson Most consecutive seasons leading league in steals 3 by Allen Iverson Most blocks 3,830 by Hakeem Olajuwon Highest blocks per game average 3.50 by Mark Eaton Most seasons leading league in blocks 4 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4 by Mark Eaton 4 by Marcus Camby Most consecutive seasons leading league in blocks 3 by Dikembe Mutombo 3 by Marcus Camby Most triple-doubles 181 by Oscar Robertson Most consecutive triple-doubles 9 by Wilt Chamberlain, March 8–March 20, 1968 Playoffs records Playoffs game Most minutes in a game 67 by Red Rocha, Syracuse Nationals vs. the Boston Celtics on March 21, 1953 (4 OT) 67 by Paul Seymour, Syracuse Nationals vs. the Boston Celtics on March 21, 1953 (4 OT) Most points in a game 63 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls vs. the Boston Celtics on April 20, 1986 (2 OT) Most points in a half 39 by Eric Floyd, Golden State Warriors vs. the Los Angeles Lakers on May 10, 1987 (2nd half) Most points in a quarter 29 by Eric Floyd, Golden State Warriors vs. the Los Angeles Lakers on May 10, 1987 (4th quarter) Most points in an overtime period 13 by Clyde Drexler, Portland Trail Blazers vs. the Los Angeles Lakers on April 29, 1992 Most field goals made in a game 24 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors vs. the Syracuse Nationals on March 14, 1960 24 by John Havlicek, Boston Celtics vs. the Atlanta Hawks on April 1, 1973 24 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers on May 1, 1988 Most field goals attempted in a game 48 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors vs. the Syracuse Nationals on March 22, 1962 48 by Rick Barry, San Francisco Warriors vs. the Philadelphia 76ers on April 18, 1967 Most field goals made in a half 16 by Dave Bing, Detroit Pistons vs. the Boston Celtics, April 1, 1968 Most field goals attempted in a half 25 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors vs. the Syracuse Nationals on March 22, 1962 25 by Elgin Baylor, Los Angeles Lakers vs. the Boston Celtics on April 14, 1962 25 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers on May 1, 1988 (1st half) Most field goals made in a quarter 12 by Eric Floyd, Golden State Warriors vs. vs. the Los Angeles Lakers on May 10, 1987 (4th quarter) Most field goals attempted in a quarter 17 by Rick Barry, San Francisco Warriors vs. the Philadelphia 76ers on April 14, 1967 Most consecutive field goals made 13 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (vs. Los Angeles Lakers) on June 5, 1991[citation needed] Most three point field goals made in a game 9 by Rex Chapman, Phoenix Suns (vs. Seattle SuperSonics) on April 25, 1997 9 by Vince Carter, Toronto Raptors (vs. Philadelphia 76ers) on May 11, 2001 9 by Ray Allen, Milwaukee Bucks (vs. Philadelphia 76ers) on June 1, 2001 Most three point field goals attempted in a game 17 by Rex Chapman, Phoenix Suns (vs. Seattle SuperSonics) on April 25, 1997 Most three point field goals made in a half 8 by Vince Carter, Toronto Raptors (vs. Philadelphia 76ers) on May 11, 2001 Most three point field goals attempted in a half 11 by Gary Payton, Seattle SuperSonics (vs. Houston Rockets) on May 4, 1996 11 by Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. San Antonio Spurs) on May 13, 2003 Most free throws made in a game 30 by Bob Cousy, Boston Celtics vs. the Syracuse Nationals on March 21, 1953 (4 OT) Shaquille O'Neal holds the NBA playoff records for most free throws attempted in a half and game.Most free throws attempted in a game 39 by Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Indiana Pacers) on June 9, 2000 Most free throws made in a half 19 by Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers vs. the Golden State Warriors on May 8, 1991 19 by Karl Malone, Utah Jazz vs. the Portland Trail Blazers on May 9, 1991 19 by Charles Barkley, Phoenix Suns vs. the Seattle SuperSonics on June 5, 1993 Most free throws attempted in a half 27 by Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Portland Trail Blazers) on May 20, 2000 Most free throws made in a quarter 13 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (vs. Detroit Pistons) on May 21, 1991 Most free throws attempted in a quarter 25 by Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Portland Trail Blazers) on May 20, 2000 Most rebounds in a game 41 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia 76ers vs. the Boston Celtics on April 5, 1967 Most rebounds in a half 26 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia 76ers vs. the San Francisco Warriors on April 16, 1967





(? half) Most rebounds in a quarter 19 by Bill Russell, Boston Celtics vs. the Los Angeles Lakers on April 18, 1962 Most offensive rebounds in a game 15 by Moses Malone, Houston Rockets vs. the Washington Bullets on April 21, 1977 (OT) Most assists in a game 24 by Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers vs. the Phoenix Suns on May 15, 1984 24 by John Stockton, Utah Jazz vs. the Los Angeles Lakers on May 17, 1988 Most assists in a half 15 by Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers vs. the Portland Trail Blazers on May 3, 1985 (? half) 15 by Doc Rivers, Atlanta Hawks vs. the Boston Celtics on May 16, 1988 (? half) 15 by Steve Nash, Phoenix Suns vs. the Los Angeles Lakers on April 29, 2007 (1st half) Most assists in a quarter 11 by John Stockton, Utah Jazz vs. the San Antonio Spurs on May 5, 1994 (4th quarter) Most steals in a game 10 by Allen Iverson, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. Orlando Magic) on May 13, 1999 Most blocks in a game 10 by Mark Eaton, Utah Jazz (vs. Houston Rockets) on April 26, 1985 10 by Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets (vs. Los Angeles Lakers) on April 29, 1990 Playoff series Most points per game in a NBA Playoff series 46.3 by Jerry West, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Baltimore Bullets), 1965 3-game series Most points - 135 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (vs. Miami Heat), 1992 (45.0 ppg) Most field goals made - 53 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (vs. Miami Heat), 1992 Most field goals attempted - 104 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors (vs. Syracuse Nationals), 1960 Most three point field goals made - 14 by John Starks, New York Knicks (vs. Cleveland Cavaliers), 1996 Most three point field goals attempted - 35 by Reggie Miller, Indiana Pacers (vs. Milwaukee Bucks), 1999 Highest three point field goal percentage (min. 6 attempts) - 85.7% by Muggsy Bogues, 1997 (6 made in 7 attempts) Most free throws made - 43 by Kevin Johnson, Phoenix Suns (vs. Denver Nuggets), 1989 Most free throws attempted - 47 by Dolph Schayes, Syracuse Nationals (vs. Boston Celtics), 1959 Highest free throw percentage (min. 15 attempts) - 100% by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (vs. Washington Bullets), 1997 (15/15) Most rebounds - 84 by Bill Russell, Boston Celtics (vs. Syracuse Nationals), 1957 (28.0 rpg) Most offensive rebounds - 28 by Moses Malone, Houston Rockets (vs. Seattle SuperSonics), 1982 Most assists - 48 by Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. San Antonio Spurs), 1986 (16.0 apg) Most steals - 13 by Clyde Drexler, Portland Trail Blazers (vs. Dallas Mavericks), 1990; by Hersey Hawkins, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. Milwaukee Bucks), 1991 Most blocks - 18 by Manute Bol, Golden State Warriors (vs. Utah Jazz), 1989 4-game series Most points - 150 by Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets (vs. Dallas Mavericks), 1988 (37.5 ppg) Most field goals made - 65 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Milwaukee Bucks (vs. Chicago Bulls), 1974 Most field goals attempted - 123 by Tracy McGrady, Orlando Magic (vs. Milwaukee Bucks), 2001 Most three point field goals made - 17 by Damon Jones, Miami Heat (vs. New Jersey Nets), 2005 Most three point field goals attempted - 42 by Nick Anderson, Orlando Magic (vs. Philadelphia 76ers), 1999 Highest three point field goal percentage (min. 8 attempts) - 81.8% by Bob Hansen, Utah Jazz (vs. Portland Trail Blazers), 1988 Most free throws made - 51 by Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Sacramento Kings), 2001 Most free throws attempted - 68 by Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. New Jersey Nets), 2002 Highest free throw percentage (min. 20 attempts) - Most rebounds - 118 by Bill Russell, Boston Celtics (vs. Minneapolis Lakers), 1959 (29.5 rpg) Most offensive rebounds - 27 by Moses Malone, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 1983 Most assists - 57 by Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Phoenix Suns), 1989 (14.3 apg) Most steals - 17 by Lionel Hollins, Portland Trail Blazers (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 1977 Most blocks - 23 by Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 1990 5-game series Most points - 226 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (vs. Cleveland Cavaliers), 1988 (45.2 ppg) Most field goals made - 86 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (vs. Philadelphia 76ers), 1990 Most field goals attempted - 162 by Allen Iverson, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 2001 Most three point field goals made - 22 by Rex Chapman, Phoenix Suns (vs. Seattle SuperSonics), 1997 Most three point field goals attempted - 48 by Rex Chapman, Phoenix Suns (vs. Seattle SuperSonics), 1997 Highest three point field goal percentage (min. 10 attempts) - 80.0% by Byron Scott, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Golden State Warriors), 1991 Most free throws made - 62 by Oscar Robertson, Cincinnati Royals (vs. Philadelphia Warriors), 1964 Most free throws attempted - 79 by Karl Malone, Utah Jazz (vs. Los Angeles Clippers), 1992 Highest free throw percentage (min. 25 attempts) - Most rebounds - 160 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. Boston Celtics), 1967 (32.0 rpg) Most offensive rebounds - 36 by Larry Smith, Golden State Warriors (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 1987 Most assists - 85 by Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Portland Trail Blazers), 1985 (17.0 apg) Most steals - 21 by Micheal Ray Richardson, New Jersey Nets (vs. Philadelphia 76ers), 1984; by Baron Davis, Charlotte Hornets (vs. New Jersey Nets), 2002 Most blocks - 31 by Dikembe Mutombo, Denver Nuggets (vs. Seattle SuperSonics), 1994 6-game series Tim Duncan holds the record for most blocks in a 6-game series.Most points - 278 by Jerry West, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Baltimore Bullets), 1965 (46.3 ppg) Most field goals made - 101 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (vs. Phoenix Suns), 1993 Most field goals attempted - 235 by



Rick Barry, San Francisco Warriors (vs. Philadelphia 76ers), 1967 Most three point field goals made - 21 by Derek Fisher, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Minnesota Timberwolves), 2003 Most three point field goals attempted - 46 by Gilbert Arenas, Washington Wizards (vs. Cleveland Cavaliers), 2006 Highest three point field goal percentage (min. 12 attempts) - 66.7% by Danny Ainge, Phoenix Suns (vs. Chicago Bulls), 1993 Most free throws made - 86 by Jerry West, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Baltimore Bullets), 1965 Most free throws attempted - 97 by Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat (vs. Dallas Mavericks), 2006 Highest free throw percentage (min. 25 attempts) - Most rebounds - 171 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. San Francisco Warriors), 1967 (28.5 rpg) Most offensive rebounds - 46 by Moses Malone, Houston Rockets (vs. Boston Celtics), 1981 Most assists - 90 by Johnny Moore, San Antonio Spurs (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 1983 (15.0 apg) Most steals - 19 by Rick Barry, Golden State Warriors (vs. Seattle SuperSonics), 1975 Most blocks - 32 by Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs (vs. New Jersey Nets), 2003 7-game series Most points - 284 by Elgin Baylor, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Boston Celtics), 1962 (40.6 ppg) Most field goals made - 113 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors (vs. St. Louis Hawks), 1964 Most field goals attempted - 235 by Elgin Baylor, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Boston Celtics), 1962 Most three point field goals made - 28 by Dennis Scott, Orlando Magic (vs. Indiana Pacers), 1995; by Ray Allen, Milwaukee Bucks (vs. Philadelphia 76ers), 2001 Most three point field goals attempted - 65 by Dennis Scott, Orlando Magic (vs. Indiana Pacers), 1995 Highest three point field goal percentage (min. 12 attempts) - 61.1% by Brian Shaw, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Portland Trail Blazers), 2000 (11/18) Most free throws made - 83 by Dolph Schayes, Syracuse Nationals (vs. Boston Celtics), 1959 Most free throws attempted - 100 by Charles Barkley, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. Milwaukee Bucks), 1986 Highest free throw percentage (min. 25 attempts) - Most rebounds - 220 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. Boston Celtics), 1965 (31.4 rpg) Most offensive rebounds - 45 by Wes Unseld, Washington Bullets (vs. San Antonio Spurs), 1979; by Dikembe Mutombo, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. Milwaukee Bucks), 2001 Most assists - 115 by John Stockton, Utah Jazz (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 1988 (16.4 apg) Most steals - 28 by John Stockton, Utah Jazz (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 1988 Most blocks - 38 by Dikembe Mutombo, Denver Nuggets (vs. Utah Jazz), 1994 Playoffs career Most games 244 by Robert Horry[6] Most minutes 8,851 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Most points 5,987 by Michael Jordan Highest points per game average (min. 25 games) 33.45 by Michael Jordan (179 games) Most 50 point games 8 by Michael Jordan Most 40 point games[citation needed] 38 by Michael Jordan Most 30 point games[citation needed] 109 by Michael Jordan Most 20 point games 173 by Michael Jordan Most 10 point games Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Only player to Score 15 or more points in all games (min. 25 games) Michael Jordan (179 games) Only player to record consecutive 50 point games Michael Jordan recorded 50 and 55 points for the Chicago Bulls in games 1 and 2 of the 1988 First Round Playoffs vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers (April 28, 1988–May 1, 1988). Most consecutive 45 point games 3 by Michael Jordan (May 9-May 13, 1990) Most consecutive 40 point games 6 by Jerry West, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Baltimore Bullets), April 3–April 13, 1965 Most consecutive 30 point games 11 by Elgin Baylor (March 27–April 18, 1962) Most consecutive 20 point games 60 by Michael Jordan (June 2, 1989–May 11, 1993). Most consecutive 15 point games 179 by Michael Jordan. Most consecutive 10 point games 179 by Michael Jordan. This streak entails every playoff game in Jordan's career. Most field goals made 2,356 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Most field goals attempted 4,497 by Michael Jordan Most three point field goals made 320 by Reggie Miller (39.0%) Most three point field goals attempted 820 by Reggie Miller Highest three point field goal percentage (min. 100 attempts) 45.1% by B.J. Armstrong (51 made in 113 attempts) Most free throws made 1,463 by Michael Jordan Most free throws attempted 2,177 by Shaquille O'Neal Highest free throw percentage (min. 250 attempts) 91.1% by Bill Sharman (370 made in 406 attempts) Most consecutive free throws made 56 by Bill Sharman, 1958-59 playoffs Most rebounds 4,104 by Bill Russell Highest rebounds per game average (min. 25 games) 24.9 by Bill Russell Most offensive rebounds 818 by Shaquille O'Neal Most assists 2,346 by Magic Johnson Highest assists per game average (min. 25 games) 12.3 by Magic Johnson Most steals 395 by Scottie Pippen Highest steals per game average (min. 25 games) 2.3 by Baron Davis Most blocks 476 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Highest blocks per game average (min. 25 games) 3.3 by Hakeem Olajuwon NBA Finals records NBA Finals game Most minutes played in a game 62 by Kevin Johnson, Phoenix Suns (at Chicago Bulls) on June 13, 1993 (3 OT) Most minutes played in a game with no turnovers 59 by Dan Majerle, Phoenix Suns (at Chicago Bulls) on June 13, 1993 (3 OT) Most points in a game 61 by Elgin Baylor, Los Angeles Lakers (at Boston Celtics) on April 14, 1962 Most points in a half 35 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (vs. Portland Trail Blazers) on June 3, 1992 (1st half) Most points in a quarter 25 by Isiah Thomas, Detroit Pistons (at Los Angeles Lakers) on June 19, 1988 (3rd quarter) Most field goals made in a game 22 by Elgin Baylor, Los Angeles Lakers (at Boston Celtics) on April 14, 1962 22 by Rick Barry, San Francisco Warriors (vs. Philadelphia 76ers) on April 18, 1967 Most field goals attempted in a game 48 by Rick Barry,





San Francisco Warriors (vs. Philadelphia 76ers) on April 18, 1967 Most field goals made in a half 14 by Isiah Thomas, Detroit Pistons (at Los Angeles Lakers) on June 19, 1988 (2nd half) 14 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (vs. Portland Trail Blazers) on June 3, 1992 (1st half) 14 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (vs. Phoenix Suns) on June 16, 1993 (1st half) Most field goals attempted in a half 25 by Elgin Baylor, Los Angeles Lakers (at Boston Celtics) on April 14, 1962 Most field goals made in a quarter 11 by Isiah Thomas, Detroit Pistons (at Los Angeles Lakers) on June 19, 1988 (3rd quarter) Most consecutive field goals made 13 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (vs. Los Angeles Lakers) on June 5, 1991[citation needed] Most three point field goals made in a game 7 by Kenny Smith, Houston Rockets (vs. Orlando Magic) on June 7, 1995 (OT) 7 by Scottie Pippen, Chicago Bulls (vs. Utah Jazz) on June 6, 1997 7 by Ray Allen, Boston Celtics (vs. Los Angeles Lakers) on June 17, 2008[7] Most three point field goals attempted in a game 12 by Nick Anderson, Orlando Magic (vs. Houston Rockets) on June 11, 1995 Most three point field goals made in a half 6 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (vs. Portland Trail Blazers) on June 3, 1992 (1st half) 6 by Kenny Smith, Houston Rockets (vs. Orlando Magic) on June 7, 1995 (1st half) Most three point field goals attempted in a half 10 by John Starks, New York Knicks (vs. Houston Rockets) on June 22, 1994 Dwyane Wade holds the record for most free throws made in an NBA Finals game (21).Most free throws made in a game 21 by Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat (vs. Dallas Mavericks) on June 18, 2006 (OT) Most free throws attempted in a game 39 by Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Indiana Pacers) on June 9, 2000 Most free throws made in a half 13 by Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Indiana Pacers) on June 9, 2000 Most free throws attempted in a half 22 by Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Indiana Pacers) on June 9, 2000 Most free throws made in a quarter 9 by Frank Ramsey, Boston Celtics (vs. Minneapolis Lakers), April 4, 1959 9 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (vs. Utah Jazz) on June 11, 1997 9 by Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Indiana Pacers) on June 9, 2000 9 by Austin Croshere, Indiana Pacers (vs. Los Angeles Lakers) on June 16, 2000 9 by Allen Iverson, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. Los Angeles Lakers) on June 10, 2001 Most free throws attempted in a quarter 16 by Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Indiana Pacers) on June 9, 2000 16 by Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. New Jersey Nets) on June 5, 2002 Most rebounds in a game 40 by Bill Russell, Boston Celtics (vs. St. Louis Hawks) on March 29, 1960 40 by Bill Russell, Boston Celtics (vs. Los Angeles Lakers) on April 18, 1962 (OT) Most rebounds in a half 26 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. San Francisco Warriors) on April 16, 1967 Most rebounds in a quarter 19 by Bill Russell, Boston Celtics (vs. Los Angeles Lakers) on April 18, 1962 Most offensive rebounds in a game 11 by Elvin Hayes, Washington Bullets (vs. Seattle SuperSonics) on May 27, 1979 11 by Dennis Rodman, Chicago Bulls (vs. Seattle SuperSonics) on June 7, 1996 11 by Dennis Rodman, Chicago Bulls (vs. Seattle SuperSonics) on June 16, 1996 Most assists in a game 21 by Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Boston Celtics) on June 3, 1984 Most assists in a half 14 by Magic Johnson , Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Detroit Pistons) on June 19, 1988 Most turnovers in a game 10 by Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Philadelphia 76ers) on May 14, 1980 (rookie) NBA Finals series Most points per game in an NBA Championship series 41.0 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (vs. Phoenix Suns), 1993 Only players to score 30 points in all games of an NBA Championship series Elgin Baylor, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Boston Celtics), 1962 (7 games) Rick Barry, San Francisco Warriors (vs. Philadelphia 76ers), 1967 (6 games) Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (vs. Phoenix Suns), 1993 (6 games) Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets (vs. Orlando Magic), 1995 (4 games) Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Indiana Pacers), 2000 (6 games) 4-game series Most points - 145 by Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. New Jersey Nets), 2002 (36.3 ppg) Most field goals made - 56 by Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets (vs. Orlando Magic), 1995 Most field goals attempted - 116 by Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets (vs. Orlando Magic), 1995 Highest three point field goal percentage - 66.7% by Derek Fisher, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. New Jersey Nets), 2002 Most rebounds - 118 by Bill Russell, Boston Celtics (vs. Minneapolis Lakers), 1959 (29.5 rpg) Most offensive rebounds - 27 by Moses Malone, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 1983 Most assists - 51 by Bob Cousy, Boston Celtics (vs. Minneapolis Lakers), 1959 (12.8 apg) Most steals - 14 by Rick Barry, Golden State Warriors (vs. Washington Bullets), 1975 5-game series Most points - 178 by Allen Iverson, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 2001 (35.6 ppg) Most field goals made - 66 by Allen Iverson, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 2001 (40.7% FG) Most field goals attempted - 162 by Allen Iverson, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 2001 Most three point field goals made - 11 by Isiah Thomas, Detroit Pistons (vs. Portland Trail Blazers), 1990, and Allen Iverson, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 2001 Most three point field goals attempted - 39 by Allen Iverson, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 2001 Highest three point field goal percentage - 68.8% by Isiah Thomas, Detroit Pistons (vs. Portland Trail Blazers), 1990 Highest free throw percentage - 100% by Vlade Divac, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Chicago Bulls), 1991, and Bill Laimbeer, Detroit Pistons (vs. Portland Trail Blazers), 1990 Most rebounds - 144 by Bill Russell, Boston Celtics (vs. St. Louis Hawks), 1961 (28.8 rpg) Most offensive rebounds - 31 by Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Philadelphia 76ers), 2001 Most assists - 62 by Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Chicago Bulls), 1991 (12.4 apg) Most steals - 14 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 1991 Most blocks - 17 by Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Philadelphia 76ers), 2001 6-game series Most points - 246 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (vs. Phoenix Suns), 1993 (41.0 ppg) Most field goals made - 101 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (vs. Phoenix Suns), 1993 (50.8% FG) Most field goals attempted - 235 by Rick Barry, San Francisco Warriors (vs. Philadelphia 76ers), 1967 Most three point field goals made - 22 by Ray Allen, Boston Celtics (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 2008 Most three point field goals attempted - 41 by Jason Terry, Dallas Mavericks (vs. Miami Heat), 2006 Highest three point field goal percentage - 66.7% by Danny Ainge, Phoenix Suns (vs. Chicago Bulls), 1993 Highest free throw percentage - 97.8% by Reggie Miller, Indiana Pacers (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 2000 Most rebounds - 171 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. San Francisco Warriors), 1967 (28.5 rpg) Most offensive rebounds - 46 by Moses Malone, Houston Rockets (vs. Boston Celtics), 1981 Most assists - 84 by Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Boston Celtics), 1985 (14.0 apg) Most steals - 16 by Julius Erving, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. Portland Trail Blazers), 1977; Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Philadelphia 76ers), 1980; Larry Bird, Boston Celtics (vs. Houston Rockets), 1986;





and Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat (vs. Dallas Mavericks), 2006 Most blocks - 32 by Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs (vs. New Jersey Nets), 2003 7-game series Most points - 284 by Elgin Baylor, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Boston Celtics), 1962 (40.6 ppg) Most field goals made - 101 by Elgin Baylor, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Boston Celtics), 1962 (43.0% FG) Most field goals attempted - 235 by Elgin Baylor, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Boston Celtics), 1962 Highest three point field goal percentage - 48.4% by Robert Horry, San Antonio Spurs (vs. Detroit Pistons), 2005 Highest free throw percentage - 95.9% by Bill Sharman, Boston Celtics (vs. St. Louis Hawks), 1958 (30 made in 31 attempts) Most rebounds - 189 by Bill Russell, Boston Celtics (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 1962 (27.0 rpg) Most assists - 95 by Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Boston Celtics), 1984 (13.6 apg) Most steals - 20 by Isiah Thomas, Detroit Pistons (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 1988 Most blocks - 30 by Patrick Ewing, New York Knicks (vs. Houston Rockets), 1994 NBA Finals career Most points 1,679 by Jerry West Highest points per game average (min. 10 games) 36.3 by Rick Barry (10 games) Most field goals made 612 by Jerry West Most field goals attempted 1,333 by Jerry West Most three point field goals made 53 by Robert Horry Most three point field goals attempted 135 by Robert Horry Highest three point field goal percentage (min. 40 attempts) 52.5% by Derek Fisher (31 made in 59 attempts) Most free throws made 455 by Jerry West Most free throws attempted 551 by Jerry West Highest free throw percentage (min. 100 attempts) 92.6% by Bill Sharman (126 made in 136 attempts) Most 40 point games 10 by Jerry West Most 30 point games 27-33 by Jerry West Most 20 point games 49 by Jerry West Most consecutive 40 point games 4 by Michael Jordan (June 11-18, 1993) Most consecutive 30 point games 13 by Elgin Baylor (April 9, 1959- April 21, 1963) Most consecutive 20 point games 35 by Michael Jordan (June 2, 1991-June 14, 1998) Only player to score 20 or more points in all games (min. 15 games) Michael Jordan (35 games) Most rebounds 1,718 by Bill Russell Highest rebounds per game average (min. 10 games) 24.6 by Wilt Chamberlain (35 games) Most offensive rebounds 124 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Most assists 584 by Magic Johnson Highest assists per game average (min. 10 games) 11.7 by Magic Johnson (50 games) Most steals 102 by Magic Johnson Most blocks 116 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Rookie/Age-related records Most points per game by a rookie 37.6 by Wilt Chamberlain, 1959-60 Most rebounds per game by a rookie 27.0 by Wilt Chamberlain, 1959-60 Most assists per game by a rookie 10.6 by Mark Jackson, 1987-88 Most steals per game by a rookie 2.57 by Dudley Bradley, 1979-80 Most blocks per game by a rookie 4.96 by Manute Bol, 1985-86 Most points in a game by a rookie 58 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors (vs. Detroit Pistons) on January 25, 1960 58 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors (at New York Knicks) on February 21, 1960 Most rebounds in a game by a rookie 45 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors (vs. Syracuse Nationals) on February 6, 1960 Most assists in a game by a rookie 25 by Ernie DiGregorio, Buffalo Braves (at Portland Trail Blazers) on January 1, 1974 25 by Nate McMillan, Seattle SuperSonics (vs. Los Angeles Clippers) on February 23, 1987 Most steals in a game by a rookie 10 by Ron Harper, Cleveland Cavaliers (vs. Philadelphia 76ers) on March 10, 1987 Most blocks in a game by a rookie 15 by Manute Bol, Washington Bullets (vs. Atlanta Hawks) on January 25, 1986 LeBron James set NBA records for youngest player to record a triple-double, score more than 50 points, and score 10,000 points.Youngest/oldest player to record a Triple-Double LeBron James is the youngest player to record a triple-double, doing so for the Cleveland Cavaliers on January 19, 2005 vs. the Portland Trail Blazers at the age of &0000000000000020.00000020 years, &0000000000000020.00000020 days. He had 27 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. Karl Malone is the oldest player and only 40-year-old player to record a triple-double, doing so on November 28, 2003 for the Los Angeles Lakers vs. the San Antonio Spurs at the age of &0000000000000040.00000040 years, &0000000000000127.000000127 days. He had 10 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists. Most consecutive games with 40 or more points by a rookie 5 by Allen Iverson in 1997 Only players averaging 20+ points 5+ assists and 5+ rebounds as a rookie Oscar Robertson Michael Jordan LeBron James Only player averaging 30+ points and 20+ rebounds as a rookie Wilt Chamberlain Youngest player to score 50 or more points in a game LeBron James scored 56 points for the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Toronto Raptors at the age of 20 years, 80 days. Oldest player to score 50 or more points in a game Michael Jordan is the oldest player to score 50 or more points in a game, doing so with 51 points for the Washington Wizards vs. the New Orleans Hornets at the age of 38 years, 315 days. Oldest player to score 40 or more points in a game Michael Jordan is the oldest player and only 40-year-old player to score 40 or more points in a game, doing so with 43 points for the Washington Wizards vs. the New Jersey Nets at the age of &0000000000000040.00000040 years, &0000000000000004.0000004 days. However, he would go on to register 40 point games at older ages. Youngest player to reach 1,000 Points - LeBron James (19 Years, 41 days)





5,000 Points - LeBron James (21 Years, 22 days) 10,000 Points - LeBron James (&0000000000000023.00000023 years, &0000000000000059.00000059 days) on February 27, 2008 15,000 Points - Kobe Bryant (27 Years, 136 days) 20,000 Points - Kobe Bryant (29 Years, 122 days) on December 23, 2007 25,000 Points - Wilt Chamberlain (31 Years, 186 days) on February 23, 1968 30,000 Points - Wilt Chamberlain (35 Years, 179 days) on February 16, 1972 Fewest games played to reach 15,000 points 358 by Wilt Chamberlain Fewest games played to reach 20,000 points 499 by Wilt Chamberlain Fewest games played to reach 25,000 points 691 by Wilt Chamberlain. He recorded his 25,000th point on February 23, 1968 for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Detroit Pistons. Fewest games played to reach 30,000 points 941 by Wilt Chamberlain. He recorded his 30,000th point on February 16, 1972 for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Phoenix Suns. Youngest All-Star Game MVP LeBron James (21 Years, 55 days) Youngest Slam Dunk Champion (All-Star weekend) Kobe Bryant (18 years, 175 days) Youngest player to receive All-NBA First Team honors LeBron James (21 Years, 138 days) Youngest player to play a game Andrew Bynum (18 Years, 6 days) Youngest player to start a game Kobe Bryant (18 Years, 158 days) Oldest player to start a game Robert Parish (43 Years, 231 days) Team records Game All records in this section pertain to shot-clock era. Longest game The longest NBA game occurred on January 6, 1951 between the Indianapolis Olympians and the Rochester Royals. It took six overtimes to decide the final score of 75-73 in favor of Indianapolis.[8] Most points in a game - overtime 186 by the Detroit Pistons vs. the Denver Nuggets on December 13, 1983 (3OT)[9] Most points in a game - regulation 173 by the Boston Celtics vs. the Minneapolis Lakers on February 27, 1959[10] 173 by the Phoenix Suns vs. the Denver Nuggets on November 10, 1990 Most points in first half 107 by the Phoenix Suns vs. the Denver Nuggets on November 10, 1990 Most points in second half 97 by Atlanta Hawks at San Diego on February 11, 1970 Most points in a quarter 58 by the Buffalo Braves at the Boston Celtics on October 20, 1972 (4th quarter) Most points in an overtime period 25 by the New Jersey Nets at Los Angeles Clippers on November 30, 1996 Most combined points in a game 370 - Detroit Pistons (186) at the Denver Nuggets (184) in 3 overtimes on December 13, 1983 Most combined points in first half 174 - Phoenix Suns (107) vs. Denver Nuggets (67) on November 10, 1990 Most combined points in second half 172 - San Antonio Spurs (91) at the Denver Nuggets (81) on January 11, 1984 Most combined points in a quarter 99 - San Antonio Spurs (53) at Denver Nuggets (46) on January 11, 1984 (4th quarter) Most combined points in an overtime period 46 - Dallas Mavericks (23) at Houston Rockets (23) on April 11, 1995 (1st OT) Fewest points in a game 49 by the Chicago Bulls vs. the Miami Heat on April 10, 1999 Fewest points in first half 19 by the Los Angeles Clippers vs. the Los Angeles Lakers on December 14, 1999 Fewest points in second half 16 by the New Orleans Hornets at the Los Angeles Clippers on March 1, 2006[11] Fewest points in a quarter 2 by the Dallas Mavericks at the Los Angeles Lakers on April 6, 1997 (3rd quarter) 2 by the Golden State Warriors vs. the Toronto Raptors on February 8, 2004 (4th quarter) Fewest points in an overtime period 0 by the Houston Rockets vs. the Portland Trail Blazers on January 22, 1983 0 by the Los Angeles Lakers vs. the Detroit Pistons on December 1, 1989 0 by the Seattle SuperSonics at the Philadelphia 76ers on February 16, 1990 0 by the Indiana Pacers at the Portland Trail Blazers on March 10, 1996 (2nd OT) 0 by the Denver Nuggets vs. the Charlotte Hornets on January 13, 1997 0 by the Washington Bullets at the Atlanta Hawks on November 18, 1997 0 by the Los Angeles Clippers vs. the Chicago Bulls on November 21, 1997 (2nd OT) 0 by the Vancouver Grizzlies vs. the Indiana Pacers on December 1, 2000 Fewest combined points in a game 119 - The Milwaukee Hawks (57) vs. the Boston Celtics (62), at Providence on February 27, 1955 Fewest combined points in first half 55 - The Houston Rockets (25) vs. the San Antonio Spurs (30) on December 11, 2003 55 - The New Jersey Nets (25) at the Portland Trail Blazers (30) on November 28, 2004 Fewest combined points in second half 51 - The Boston Celtics (25) vs. the Milwaukee Hawks (26) at Providence on February 27, 1955 51 - The Charlotte Hornets (19) at the New York Knicks (32) on November 11, 2000 Fewest combined points in a quarter 18 - The Fort Wayne Pistons (9) at the Syracuse Nationals (9) on November 29, 1956 (1st quarter) 18 - The Boston Celtics (9) vs. the Toronto Raptors (9) on January 12, 2001 (3rd quarter) 18 - The Detroit Pistons (6) vs. the Utah Jazz (12) on March 13, 2005 (4th quarter) Fewest combined points in an overtime period 2 - The Denver Nuggets (0) vs. the Charlotte Hornets (2) on January 13, 1997 Fewest field goals made in a game 17 by the Miami Heat vs. the Boston Celtics on March 30, 2008 [12] Most three point field goals made in a game 21 - by Toronto Raptors vs. Philadelphia 76ers on 13 March 2005[13] Largest margin of victory in a game 68 - The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Miami Heat 148-80 on December 17, 1991. Largest margin of victory in an overtime period 17 - The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Houston Rockets on January 22, 1983 (113-96 game, 17-0 overtime)





Most steals in a game 27 by the Seattle SuperSonics vs. the Toronto Raptors on January 15, 1997 Most steals in a half 17 by the Golden State Warriors vs. the San Antonio Spurs on February 15, 1989 Most steals in a quarter 12 by the Golden State Warriors vs. the Indiana Pacers on January 16, 2008[14] Most combined steals in a game 40 - The Golden State Warriors (24) vs. the Los Angeles Lakers (16) on January 21, 1974 40 - The Philadelphia 76ers (24) vs. the Detroit Pistons (16) on November 11, 1978 40 - The Golden State Warriors (25) vs. the San Antonio Spurs (15) on February 15, 1989 Fewest combined steals in a game 2 - The Detroit Pistons (1) at the New York Knicks (1) on October 9, 1973 2 - The San Antonio Spurs (1) at the Charlotte Hornets (1) on February 6, 1996 Most blocks in a game 23 - by Toronto Raptors vs. Atlanta Hawks on 23 March 2001[15] Most blocks in a half 16 - by Toronto Raptors vs. Atlanta Hawks on 23 March 2001[15] Fewest turnovers in a game 3 - by Toronto Raptors vs. Houston Rockets on 16 January 2001[16] Most fouls in a game 52 by the Utah Jazz at the Phoenix Suns on April 9, 1990 (OT) Most fast-break points in a game 48 by the Denver Nuggets vs. the Seattle SuperSonics on March 16, 2008 Largest comeback in a game The Milwaukee Bucks made the largest comeback in NBA history on November 25, 1977 vs. the Atlanta Hawks. The Bucks overcame a 29 point deficit with 8:43 remaining, finishing the game with a 35-4 run and a 117-115 win. Largest half-time comeback in a game The Utah Jazz made history on November 27, 1996 by overcoming a 34-point halftime deficit to beat the Denver Nuggets, 107-103.[17] Teams that have had two players score 40 points in a game The Baltimore Bullets vs. the Los Angeles Lakers on November 14, 1964 (Gus Johnson 41, Walt Bellamy 40) The Los Angeles Lakers at the San Francisco Warriors on February 11, 1970 (Elgin Baylor 43, Jerry West 43) The New Orleans Jazz vs. the Denver Nuggets on April 10, 1977 (Pete Maravich 45, Nate Williams 41) The Phoenix Suns at the Boston Celtics on January 5, 1978 (Paul Westphal 43, Walter Davis 40) The San Antonio Spurs vs. the Milwaukee Bucks on March 6, 1982 (3 OT) (George Gervin 50, Mike Mitchell 45) The Detroit Pistons at the Denver Nuggets on December 13, 1983 (3 OT) (Isiah Thomas 47, John Long 41) The Denver Nuggets vs. the Detroit Pistons on December 13, 1983 (3 OT) (Kiki Vandeweghe 51, Alex English 47) The Utah Jazz vs. the Detroit Pistons on March 19, 1984 (Adrian Dantley 43, John Drew 42) The Chicago Bulls at the Indiana Pacers on February 18, 1996 (Michael Jordan 44, Scottie Pippen 40) Season Best record 72-10 by the Chicago Bulls in 1995-96 season Worst record 9-73 by the Philadelphia 76ers in 1972-73 season Best home record 40-1 by the Boston Celtics in 1985-86 season Worst home record 3-21 by the Providence Steamrollers in 1947-48 season Best road record 31-7 by the Los Angeles Lakers in 1971-72 season [18] Best road record (41 games) 33-8 by the Chicago Bulls in 1995-96 season Worst road record 0-20 by the Baltimore Bullets in 1953-54 season Longest winning streak 33 by the Los Angeles Lakers from November 5, 1971, to January 7, 1972 Longest home winning streak 44 by the Chicago Bulls at the United Center over the course of two regular seasons from March 30, 1995 to April 4, 1996 Longest road winning streak 16 by the Los Angeles Lakers from November 6, 1971 to January 7, 1972 Longest losing streak 24 by the Cleveland Cavaliers over the course of two seasons from March 19, 1982 to November 5, 1982 Best start (41 games) 38-3 by the Los Angeles Lakers in 1971-72 season (goes to 39-3) 38-3 by the Chicago Bulls in 1995-96 season (goes to 41-3) Worst start (41 games) 2-39 by the Dallas Mavericks in 1993-94 season Best undefeated start 15-0 by the Washington Capitols in 1948-49 season (November 3-December 4, 1948) 15-0 by the Houston Rockets in 1993-94 season (November 5-December 2, 1993) Worst winless start 0-17 by the Miami Heat in 1988-89 season (November 5-December 12, 1988, franchise's inaugural season) 0-17 by the Los Angeles Clippers in 1998-99 season (February 5-March 10, 1999) Best finish (41 games) 36-5 by the Utah Jazz in 1996-97 season Largest average point differential 12.3 by the Los Angeles Lakers in 1971-72 season Largest average margin of victory 17.5 by the Milwaukee Bucks in 1970-71 season Most points per game 126.5 by the Denver Nuggets in 1981-82 season Fewest points per game 81.9 by the Chicago Bulls in 1998-99 Season Most consecutive 100 point games 136 by the Denver Nuggets from January 21, 1981-December 8, 1982 Most consecutive games with fewer than 100 points 35 by the Miami Heat from October 31, 2001-January 14, 2002 Most steals per game 12.9 by Phoenix Suns in 1977-1978 season Fewest steals per game 5.94 by the Detroit Pistons in 1990-1991 season Undefeated months (min. 12 games) 12-0 by the Washington Capitols in November 1948 15-0 by the Boston Celtics in December 1959 14-0 by the Los Angeles Lakers in November 1971 16-0 by the Los Angeles Lakers in December 1971 12-0 by the Los Angeles Lakers in November 1972 13-0 by the Milwaukee Bucks in March 1973 14-0 by the Phoenix Suns in December 1992 14-0 by the Houston Rockets in November 1993 14-0 by the New York Knicks in March 1994 14-0 by the Chicago Bulls in January 1996 16-0 by the San Antonio Spurs in March 1996 13-0 by the Houston Rockets in February 2008 Best record to not qualify for Playoffs 49-33 (.598) by 1971-72 Suns (8-team playoff / 17 teams) Worst record to qualify for Playoffs 16-54 (.229) by the Baltimore Bullets in 1952-53 season Best single-season turnaround Boston Celtics improve from 24 wins in 2006-07 season to 66 wins in 2007-08 season, a total of 42 games.[19] Only 8th seeded teams to advance in Playoffs The Denver Nuggets eliminated the 1st seeded Seattle SuperSonics 3-2 in the first round in 1994. The New York Knicks eliminated the 1st seeded Miami Heat 3-2 in the first round in 1999 (lockout shortened season). In addition, the Knicks became the only 8th seeded team to reach the NBA Finals, but lost to the San Antonio Spurs. The Golden State Warriors eliminated the 1st seeded Dallas Mavericks 4-2 in the first round in 2007. This was the first time for an 8 seed to eliminate the 1 seed in a 7 game series. Franchise Most championships won 17 by the Boston Celtics Most NBA Finals appearances 29 by the Los Angeles Lakers Most NBA Finals appearances without a championship 2 by the Phoenix Suns (1976, 1993) 2 by the Utah Jazz (1997, 1998) 2 by the New Jersey Nets (2002, 2003) Most Playoffs appearances without a NBA Final appearance 17 by the Denver Nuggets Most Playoffs appearances without a championship 26 by the Phoenix Suns Most consecutive Playoffs appearances 22 by the Syracuse Nationals/Philadelphia 76ers, (1949–50-1970–71) Fewest Playoffs





appearances (min. 5 seasons) 3 by the Memphis Grizzlies Most seasons without Playoffs appearances 30 by the Los Angeles Clippers Most consecutive seasons without Playoffs appearances 15 by the Los Angeles Clippers (1976-77-1990–91) Fewest seasons without Playoffs appearances 5 by the Los Angeles Lakers Highest winning percentage 61.5% by the Los Angeles Lakers (2,848-1,799) Lowest winning percentage (min. 250 games) 32.8% by the Charlotte Bobcats (106-217) Best home record (min. 500 games) 307-210 by the Chicago Bulls at the United Center Best home record (Playoffs) 39-7 by the Chicago Bulls at the United Center Best record over 2 Seasons: 141-23 by the Chicago Bulls during 1995–96 and 1996–97 seasons 3 Seasons: 203-43 by the Chicago Bulls from 1995–96 through 1997–98 seasons 4 Seasons: 251-77 by the Boston Celtics from 1983–84 through 1986–87 seasons; 251-77 by the Los Angeles Lakers from 1984–85 through 1987–88 seasons 5 Seasons: 311-99 by the Boston Celtics from 1981–82 through 1985–86 seasons 10 Seasons: 570-209 by the Boston Celtics from 1957–58 through 1966–67 seasons Best home record over 2 Seasons: 79-3 by the Boston Celtics during 1985–86 and 1986–87 seasons 3 Seasons: 115-8 by the Boston Celtics from 1984–85 through 1986–87 seasons; 115-8 by the Chicago Bulls from 1995–96 through 1997–98 seasons 5 Seasons: Best road record over 2 Seasons: 63-19 by the Chicago Bulls during 1995–96 and 1996–97 seasons 3 Seasons: 88-35 by the Chicago Bulls from 1995–96 through 1997–98 seasons 5 Seasons: Playoffs Most three point field goals in a quarter 9 by Boston Celtics 9 by Orlando Magic vs. Toronto Raptors on April 20, 2008[20] NBA Finals Largest margin of victory in a game 42 by the Chicago Bulls vs. the Utah Jazz on June 7, 1998 Fewest points in a game 54 by the Utah Jazz at the Chicago Bulls on June 7, 1998 NBA All-Star Game records Main article: NBA All-Star Game records Other records Only players to win an Olympic gold medal, NCAA championship, and NBA championship Clyde Lovellette — Olympics, 1952; NCAA, 1952; NBA, 1954, 1963–1964 Bill Russell — Olympics, 1956; NCAA, 1955 and 1956; NBA, 1957, 1959–1966, 1968–1969 K.C. Jones — Olympics, 1956; NCAA, 1955 and 1956; NBA, 1959–1966 Jerry Lucas — Olympics, 1960; NCAA, 1960; NBA, 1973 Quinn Buckner — Olympics, 1976; NCAA, 1976; NBA, 1984 Michael Jordan — Olympics, 1984 and 1992; NCAA, 1982; NBA, 1991–1993, 1996–1998 Magic Johnson — Olympics, 1992; NCAA, 1979; NBA, 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987–1988 Only players to win an Olympic gold medal, Euroleague or European Champions Cup championship, and NBA championship Bill Bradley — Olympics, 1964; European Champions Cup, 1966; NBA, 1970 and 1973 Manu Ginóbili — Olympics, 2004; Euroleague, 2001; NBA, 2003, 2005, and 2007 Most NBA Finals won 11 by Bill Russell Most consecutive points in a regular season game 24 by Manu Ginóbili, San Antonio Spurs (vs. Atlanta Hawks) on February 21, 2007 Largest attendance at a game 62,046 on March 27, 1998, Chicago Bulls vs. Atlanta Hawks in the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. This was one of the last regular season games played by Michael Jordan before his second retirement. Only player to record a double-triple-double (20 plus in any 3 statistics) Wilt Chamberlain; February 4, 1968, Chamberlain had 22 points, 25 rebounds, and 21 assists. Quadruple-doubles (double figures in any four statistics) Nate Thurmond: October 18, 1974. Chicago vs. Atlanta; 22 points, 14 rebounds, 13 assists, 12 blocks. Alvin Robertson: February 18, 1986. San Antonio vs. Phoenix; 20 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists, 10 steals. Hakeem Olajuwon: March 29, 1990. Houston vs. Milwaukee; 18 points, 16 rebounds, 10 assists, 11 blocks. David Robinson: February 17, 1994. San Antonio vs. Detroit; 34 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, 10 blocks. Only player to ever record two 40+ totals in the same game Wilt Chamberlain: achieved this eight times, including 78 points and 43 rebounds on December 8, 1961. Most seasons with 30+ points per game 8 by Michael Jordan Most consecutive seasons with 30+ points per game 7 by Wilt Chamberlain 7 by Michael Jordan Most consecutive seasons with 20+ Points, 10+ rebounds 13 by Shaquille O'Neal Only player to average 30+ points and 20+ rebounds in a season Wilt Chamberlain (7 times) Most seasons with 30+ points and 20+ rebounds per game 7 by Wilt Chamberlain Most consecutive seasons with 30+ points and 20+ rebounds per game 7 by Wilt Chamberlain Only player to average 40+ and 50+ points in a season Wilt Chamberlain Most seasons with 40+ points per game 2 by Wilt Chamberlain Most consecutive seasons with 40+ points per game 2 by Wilt Chamberlain Most seasons with 20+ rebounds per game 10 by Bill Russell 10 by Wilt Chamberlain Most consecutive seasons with 20+ rebounds per game 10 by Bill Russell 10 by Wilt Chamberlain Most blocks by a guard (career) 893 by Michael Jordan Most blocks by a guard (season) 131 by Michael Jordan in 1987-88 season Only players to record 200 steals and 100 blocks (season) Michael Jordan in 1987–88 season Michael Jordan in 1988–89 season Hakeem Olajuwon in 1988–89 season Scottie Pippen in 1989–90 season Awards Most regular season Most Valuable Player awards 6 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Most NBA Finals Most Valuable Player awards* 6 by Michael Jordan Most All-NBA First Team honors 11 by Karl Malone Most All-NBA Team honors 14 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 14 by Karl Malone Most NBA All-Defensive First Team honors * 9 by Michael Jordan 9 by Gary Payton Most NBA All-Defensive Team honors * 11 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 11 by Tim Duncan Most Defensive Player of the Year awards ** 4 by Dikembe Mutombo 4 by Ben Wallace * This award has only been given since the 1968–69 season. ** This award has only been given since the 1982–83 season. See also List of National Basketball Association players with





most championship rings List of National Basketball Association top individual scoring season averages List of National Basketball Association top individual rebounding season averages List of National Basketball Association players with 60 or more points in a game List of National Basketball Association players with 40 or more rebounds in a game List of National Basketball Association career scoring leaders List of National Basketball Association career rebounding leaders List of National Basketball Association career assists leaders List of National Basketball Association career steals leaders List of National Basketball Association longest winning streaks List of National Basketball Association longest losing streaks List of NBA teams by single season win percentage Footnotes ^ Wilt Chamberlain’s NBA Records, nba.com/history, accessed April 22, 2007. ^ Nuggets at Bulls Play by play, NBA.com. ^ "Bryant, Bynum lift Lakers; Blazers win 11th straight -- chicagotribune.com". Chicago Tribune (December 26, 2007). Retrieved on 2008-01-15. ^ National Basketball Association (NBA) Individual Records ^ Nba.Com Líderes ^ NBA - Los Angeles Lakers/San Antonio Spurs Boxscore - NBA.com ^ NBA - Los Angeles Lakers/Boston Celtics Boxscore - NBA.com ^ This Date in History - January, NBA.com. ^ This Date in History - Ddecember, NBA.com. ^ This Date in History - February, NBA.com. ^ espn.com, Clippers hold



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