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NBA 50-Point Games: Complete History and Records

Most Points Scored by One Player in an NBA Game

A historical database of the highest-scoring individual performances in NBA history, including regular-season and playoff 50-point games, scoring records by player, franchise, season, decade and month.

NBA Regular-Season Single-Game Scoring Leaders

The following list contains NBA regular-season games in which a player scored at least 50 points.

Points Player Team Opponent Date
100 Wilt Chamberlain Philadelphia New York 3/2/1962
83 Bam Adebayo Miami Washington 3/10/2026
81 Kobe Bryant LA Lakers Toronto 1/22/2006
78 Wilt Chamberlain Philadelphia LA Lakers 12/8/1961 (3OT)
73Luka DoncicDallasAtlanta1/26/2024
73David ThompsonDenverDetroit4/9/1978
73Wilt ChamberlainSan FranciscoNew York11/16/1962
73Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaChicago1/13/1962
72Wilt ChamberlainSan FranciscoLA Lakers11/3/1962
71Damian LillardPortlandHouston2/26/2023
71Donovan MitchellClevelandChicago1/2/2023
71David RobinsonSan AntonioLA Clippers4/24/1994
71Elgin BaylorLA LakersNew York11/15/1960
70Joel EmbiidPhiladelphiaSan Antonio1/22/2024
70 Devin Booker Phoenix Boston 3/24/2017
70Wilt ChamberlainSan FranciscoSyracuse3/10/1963
69Michael JordanChicagoCleveland3/28/1990 (OT)
68Pete MaravichNew OrleansNew York2/25/1977
68Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaChicago12/16/1967
67Wilt ChamberlainSan FranciscoLA Lakers1/11/1963
67Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaNew York2/25/1962
67Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaSt. Louis2/17/1962
67Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaNew York3/9/1961
66Wilt ChamberlainLA LakersPhoenix2/9/1969
65Kobe BryantLA LakersPortland3/16/2007 (OT)
65Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaLA Lakers2/7/1966
65Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaSt. Louis2/27/1962
65Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaCincinnati2/13/1962
64Giannis AntetokounmpoMilwaukeeIndiana12/13/2023
64Michael JordanChicagoOrlando1/16/1993 (OT)
64Rick BarryGolden StatePortland3/26/1974
64Elgin BaylorMinneapolisBoston11/8/1959
63George GervinSan AntonioNew Orleans4/9/1978
63Wilt ChamberlainSan FranciscoPhiladelphia11/26/1964
63Wilt ChamberlainSan FranciscoLA Lakers12/14/1962
63Jerry WestLA LakersNew York1/17/1962
63Elgin BaylorLA LakersPhiladelphia12/8/1961 (3OT)
63Joe FulksPhiladelphiaIndiana2/10/1949
62Karl Anthony TownsMinnesotaCharlotte1/22/2024
62Devin BookerPhoenixIndiana1/26/2024
62Stephen CurryGolden StatePortland1/3/2021
62Carmelo AnthonyNew YorkCharlotte1/24/2014
62Kobe BryantLA LakersDallas12/20/2005
62Tracy McGradyOrlandoWashington3/10/2004
62Wilt ChamberlainSan FranciscoPhiladelphia3/3/1966
62Wilt ChamberlainSan FranciscoCincinnati11/15/1964
62Wilt ChamberlainSan FranciscoNew York1/29/1963
62Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaSyracuse1/21/1962 (OT)
62Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaSt Louis1/17/1962 (OT)
62Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaBoston1/14/1962
61Nikola JokicDenverMinnesota04/01/2025
61Jalen BrunsonNew YorkSan Antonio03/29/2024
61Damian LillardPortlandDallas8/11/2020
61Damian LillardPortlandGolden State1/20/2020 (OT)
61James HardenHoustonSan Antonio3/22/2019
61James HardenHoustonOrlando1/24/2019
61Lebron JamesMiamiCharlotte3/3/2014
61Kobe BryantLA LakersNew York2/2/2009
61Shaquille O'NealLA LakersLA Clippers3/6/2000
61Karl MaloneUtahMilwaukee1/27/1990
61Michael JordanChicagoAtlanta4/16/1987
61Michael JordanChicagoDetroit3/4/1987 (OT)
61Wilt ChamberlainSan FranciscoSt Louis12/18/1962
61Wilt ChamberlainSan FranciscoSyracuse12/11/1962
61Wilt ChamberlainSan FranciscoCincinnati11/21/1962
61Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaChicago2/28/1962
61Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaSt Louis2/22/1962
61Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaChicago12/9/1961
61George MikanMinneapolisRochester1/20/1952 (2OT)
60Luka DoncicLA LakersMiami03/19/2026
60De'Aaron FoxSacramentoMinnesota11/16/2024
60Steph CurryGolden StateAtlanta2/03/2024
60Damian LillardPortlandUtah1/25/2023
60Luka DoncicDallasNew York12/27/2022
60Kyrie IrvingBrooklynOrlando03/15/2022
60Karl-Athony TownsMinnesotaSan Antonio03/14/2022
60Jayson TatumBostonSan Antonio4/30/21
60Bradley BealWashingtonPhiladelphia1/6/21
60James HardenHoustonAtlanta12/01/2019
60Damian LillardPortlandBroooklyn11/09/2019
60Kemba WalkerCharlottePhiladelphia11/17/2018
60James HardenHoustonOrlando1/30/2018
60Klay ThompsonGolden StateIndiana12/05/2016
60Kobe BryantLA LakersUtah4/13/2016
60Kobe BryantLA LakersMemphis3/22/2006
60Gilbert ArenasWashingtonLA Lakers12/17/2006 (OT)
60Allen IversonPhiladelphiaOrlando2/12/2005
60Tom ChambersPhoenixSeattle3/24/1990
60Larry BirdBostonAtlanta3/12/1985
60Bernard KingNew YorkNew Jersey12/25/1984
60Wilt ChamberlainLA LakersCincinnati1/26/1969
60Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaLA Lakers12/29/1961
60Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaLA Lakers12/1/1961
59Giannis AntetokounmpoMilwaukeeDetroit11/13/2024
59Joel EmbiidPhiladelphiaUtah11/13/2022
59James HardenHoustonWashington10/30/2019
59Devin BookerPhoenixUtah03/25/2019
59Damian LillardPortlandUtah4/09/2017
59Anthony DavisNew OrleansDetroit2/21/2016
59Michael JordanChicagoDetroit4/3/1988
59Purvis ShortGolden StateNew Jersey11/17/1984
59Wilt ChamberlainSan FranciscoDetroit2/11/1964
59Wilt ChamberlainSan FranciscoLA Lakers12/6/1963
59Wilt ChamberlainSan FranciscoSt Louis12/2/1962
59Wilt ChamberlainSan FranciscoCincinnati11/18/1962
59Wilt ChamberlainSan FranciscoNew York10/30/1962
59Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaNew York2/8/1962
59Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaNew York12/25/1961 (2OT)
59Jack TwymanCincinnatiMinneapolis1/15/1960
58Devin BookerPhoenixNew Orleans12/16/2022
58James HardenHoustonBrooklyn1/16/2019
58Russell WestbrookOklahoma CityPortland3/07/2017
58Kobe BryantLos Angeles LakersCharlotte12/29/2006 (3OT)
58Allen IversonPhiladelphiaHouston1/15/2002 (OT)
58Michael JordanChicagoNew Jersey2/26/1987
58Fred BrownSeattleGolden State3/23/1974
58Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaCincinnati2/13/1967
58Wilt ChamberlainSan FranciscoNew York12/15/1964 (OT)
58Wilt ChamberlainSan FranciscoDetroit1/24/1963
58Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaDetroit11/8/1961
58Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaDetroit11/4/1961
58Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaCincinnati2/25/1961
58Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaNew York2/21/1960
58Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaDetroit1/25/1960
57Julius RandleNew YorkMinnsota03/20/2023
57Stephen CurryGolden StateDallas02/06/2021
57James HardenHoustonMemphis3/20/2019
57James HardenHoustonMemphis1/14/2019
57Lebron JamesClevelandWashington11/3/2017
57Russell WestbrookOklahoma CityOrlando3/29/2017 (OT)
57Kyrie IrvingClevelandSan Antonio3/12/2015
57Deron WilliamsNew JerseyCharlotte3/4/2012
57Michael ReddMilwaukeeUtah11/11/2006
57Jerry StackhouseDetroitChicago4/3/2001
57Michael JordanChicagoWashington12/23/1992
57Reggie MillerIndianaCharlotte11/28/1992
57Dominique WilkinsAtlantaChicago12/10/1986
57Dominique WilkinsAtlantaNew Jersey3/18/1978
57Purvis ShortGolden StateSan Antonio1/7/1984
57Adrian DantleyUtahChicago12/4/1982
57Calvin MurphyHoustonNew Jersey3/18/1978
57Rick BarrySan FranciscoCincinnati10/29/1966
57Rick BarrySan FranciscoNew York12/14/1965
57Wilt ChamberlainSan FranciscoChicago11/10/1962
57Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaCincinnati12/19/1961
57Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaLA Lakers10/20/1961
57Bob PettitSt LouisDetroit2/18/1961
57Elgin BaylorLA LakersDetroit2/16/1961
57Richie GuerinNew YorkSyracuse12/11/1959
56Nikola JokicDenverMinnesota12/25/2025
56Nikola JokicDenverWashington12/7/2024
56Lebron JamesL.A. LakersGolden State03/05/2022
56Trae YoungAtlantaPortland01/03/2022
56LaMarcus AldridgeSan AntonioOklahoma City01/10/2019 2OT
56Karl Anthony TownsMinnesotaAtlanta3/28/2018
56James HardenHoustonUtah11/5/2017
56Demarcus CousinsSacramentoCharlotte1/25/2016
56LeBron JamesClevelandToronto3/20/2005
56Kobe BryantLA LakersMemphis1/14/2002
56Karl MaloneUtahGolden State4/7/1998
56Glen RiceMiamiOrlando4/15/1995
56Tom ChambersPhoenixGolden State2/18/1990
56Michael JordanChicagoPhiladelphia3/24/1987
56Kevin McHaleBostonDetroit3/3/1985
56Kelly TripuckaDetroitChicago1/19/1983
56Chet WalkerChicagoCincinnati2/6/1972
56Earl MonroeBaltimoreLA Lakers2/13/1968 (OT)
56Oscar RobertsonCincinnatiLA Lakers12/18/1964
56Wilt ChamberlainSan FranciscoBaltimore12/1/1964 (2OT)
56Wilt ChamberlainSan FranciscoLA Lakers2/16/1963 (2OT)
56Wilt ChamberlainSan FranciscoCincinnati2/7/1963
56Wilt ChamberlainSan FranciscoDetroit10/23/1962
56Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaLA Lakers3/1/1961
56Wilt ChamberlainSan FranciscoSyracuse3/1/1961
56Elgin BaylorLA LakersSyracuse1/24/1961
56Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaLA Lakers1/21/1961
56Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaSyracuse1/5/1961
56Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaNew York1/2/1961
55Anthony EdwardsMinnesotaSan Antonio1/17/2026
55James HardenLA ClippersCharlotte11/22/2025
55Kawhi LeonardLA ClippersDetroits12/29/2025
55Nikola JokicDenverLA Clippers11/12/2025
55Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderOklahoma CityIndiana10/23/2025 (2OT)
55Jamal MurrayDenverPortland2/12/2025
55Jayson TatumTeam GinnaisTeam Lebron2/19/2023
55Giannis AntetokounmpoMilwaukeeWashington01/03/2023
55Anthony DavisL.A. LakersWashington12/04/2022
55Bradley BealWashingtonMilwaukee2/24/2020 (OT)
55James HardenHoustonCleveland12/11/2019
55DeMarcus CousinsSacramentoPortland12/20/2016
55Kyrie IrvingClevelandPortland1/28/2015
55Brandon JenningsMilwaukeeGolden State11/14/2009
55Lebron JamesClevelandMilwaukee2/20/2009
55Tony ParkerSan AntonioMinnesota11/08/2008 (2OT)
55Jermaine O'NealIndianaIndiana1/4/2005
55Kobe BryantLA LakersWashington3/28/2003
55Michael JordanChicagoNew York3/28/1995
55Bernard KingNew YorkNew Jersey2/16/1985
55Adrian DantleyUtahDenver2/6/1981
55George GervinSan AntonioAtlanta1/23/1980
55Rick BarryGolden StateNew York3/25/1978
55Rick BarryGolden StatePhiladelphia1/23/1975
55Nate ArchibaldCincinnatiPortland2/23/1972
55Kareem Abdul-JabbaMilwaukeeBoston12/10/1971
55Wilt ChamberlainSan FranciscoLA Lakers3/14/1964
55Wilt ChamberlainSan FranciscoLA Lakers11/2/1963
55Cliff HaganSt LouisCincinnati2/11/1962
55Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaNew York1/30/1962
55Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaChicago1/24/1962
55Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaSt Louis1/7/1962
55Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaDetroit12/20/1961
55Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaChicago12/10/1961
55Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaSyracuse11/9/1961
55Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaSyracuse10/27/1961
55Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaNew York2/5/1961
55Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaCincinnati11/12/1959
55Elgin BaylorMinneapolisCincinnati2/25/1959
54Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderOklahoma CityUtah1/22/2025
54Giannis AntetokounmpoMilwaukeeIndiana11/09/2023
54Giannis AntetokounmpoMilwaukeeLA Clippers2/02/2023
54Klay ThompsonGolden StateAtlanta01/02/2023
54Jayson TatumBostonBrooklyn03/05/2022
54Fred VanVleetTorontoOrlando2/2/2021
54Kyrie IrvingBrooklynChicago1/31/2020
54James HardenHoustonOrlando12/17/2019
54James HardenHoustonWashington11/26/2018
54Kevin DurantOklahoma CityGolden State1/17/2014
54Stephen CurryGolden StateNew York2/27/2013
54Ray AllenSeattleUtah1/12/2007 (OT)
54Gilbert ArenasWashingtonPhoenix12/22/2006 (OT)
54Damon StoudamirePortlandNew Orleans1/14/2005
54Allen IversonPhiladelphiaMilwaukee12/18/2004
54Allen IversonPhiladelphiaCleveland1/6/2001
54Michael JordanChicagoLA Lakers11/20/1992 (OT)
54Michael AdamsDenverMilwaukee3/23/1991 (OT)
54Michael JordanChicagoCleveland11/3/1989 (OT)
54Dominique WilkinsAtlantaBoston3/3/1987 (OT)
54Alex EnglishDenverHouston11/19/1985
54Dave BingDetroitChicago2/21/1971
54Elvin HayesSan DiegoDetroit11/13/1968
54Wilt ChamberlainSan FranciscoCincinnati3/1/1963
54Wilt ChamberlainSan FranciscoChicago11/9/1962
54Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaCincinnati1/18/1962
54Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaDetroit12/12/1961
53Anthony EdwardsMinnesotaDetroit1/04/2025
53Luka DoncicDallasDetroit1/03/2023
53Joel EmbiidPhiladelphiaCharlotte12/11/2022
53Kevin DurantBrooklynNew York3/13/2022
53Stephen CurryGolden StateDenver4/13/2021
53Jayson TatumBostonMinnesota4/9/2021 (OT)
53T. J. WarrenIndianaPhiladelphia8/1/2020
53Bradley BealWashingtonChicago2/23/2020
53Anthony DavisNew OrleansPhoenix2/26/2018
53James HardenHoustonNew York12/31/2016
53Jimmy ButlerChicagoPhiladelphia01/15/2016
53Steph CurryGolden StateNew Orleans10/31/2015
53Kobe BryantLA LakersMemphis3/28/2008
53Kobe BryantLA LakersHouston12/15/2006 (OT)
53Allen IversonPhiladelphiaAtlanta12/23/2005
53Dirk NowitzkiDallasHouston12/02/2004 (OT)
53Allan HoustonNew YorkLA Lakers2/16/2003
53Tim DuncanSan AntonioDallas12/16/2001 (OT)
53Tony DelkPhoenixSacramento1/2/2001 (OT)
53Michael JordanChicagoDetroit3/7/1996
53Shaquille O'NealOrlandoMinnesota4/20/1994
53Willie BurtonPhiladelphiaMiami12/13/1993
53Dale EllisSeattleMilwaukee11/9/1989 (4OT)
53Michael JordanChicagoPhoenix1/21/1989
53Michael JordanChicagoIndiana4/12/1987
53Dominique WilkinsAtlantaLA Clippers1/12/1987
53Michael JordanChicagoPortland1/8/1987
53Larry BirdBostonIndiana3/30/1983
53Adrian DantleyUtahDenver4/10/1982
53Moses MaloneHoustonSan Diego2/2/1982
53George GervinSan AntonioDenver1/8/1980
53Gail GoodrichLA LakersKC-Omaha3/28/1975
53Phil ChenierBaltimorePortland12/6/1972
53Kareem Abdul-JabbarMilwaukeePhiladelphia2/18/1972
53Kareem Abdul-JabbarMilwaukeeCleveland2/9/1972
53Kareem Abdul-JabbarMilwaukeeBoston1/27/1971
53Kareem Abdul-JabbarMilwaukeeCleveland11/4/1970
53Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaLA Lakers3/18/1968
53Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaSeattle12/20/1967
53Jerry WestLA LakersCincinnati1/29/1965
53Wilt ChamberlainSan FranciscoBaltimore1/3/1965
53Wilt ChamberlainSan FranciscoDetroit11/12/1964
53Wilt ChamberlainSan FranciscoSt Louis11/29/1962
53Wilt ChamberlainSan FranciscoLA Lakers11/23/1962
53Wilt ChamberlainSan FranciscoCincinnati10/28/1962
53Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaCincinnati2/1/1962
53Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaBoston1/27/1962
53Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaDetroit1/19/1962
53Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaSt Louis1/5/1962
53Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaNew York12/27/1961
53Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaNew York10/21/1961
53Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaBoston2/23/1960
53George MikanMinneapolisBaltimore2/26/1949
52Jamal MurrayDenverIndiana12/03/2025
52Steph CurryGolden StateMemphis04/01/2025
52Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderOklahoma CityGolden State01/29/2025
52Tyrese MaxeyPhiladelphiaSan Antonio04/07/2024
52Devin BookerPhoenixNew Orleans04/01/2024
52Devin BookerPhoenixNew Orleans1/19/2024
52Joel EmbiidPhiladelphiaBoston4/4/2023
52Pascal SiakamTorontoNew York12/21/2022
52Ja MorantMemphisSan Antonio02/28/2022
52DeAngelo RussellGolden StateMinnesota11/08/2019
52Giannis AntetokounmpoMilwaukeePhiladelphia3/17/2018
52Klay ThompsonGolden StateChicago10/29/2018
52Demar DeRozanTorontoMilwaukee1//01/2018
52Anthony DavisWest All-starsEast All-Stars2/19/2017
52Jimmy ButlerChicagoCharlotte1/02/2017
52Isaiah ThomasBostonMiami12/30/2016
52John WallWashingtonOrlando12/06/2016
52Kimba WalkerCharlotteUtah1/18/2016 (2OT)
52Klay ThompsonGolden StateSacramento1/23/2015
52Mo WilliamsMinnesotaIndiana1/13/2015
52Andre MillerPortlandDallas1/30/2010 (OT)
52Lebron JamesClevelandNew York2/04/2008
52Brandon RoyPortlandPhoenix12/18/2008
52Kobe BryantLA LakersDallas3/02/2008 (OT)
52Michael ReddMilwaukeeChicago3/04/2007 (OT)
52Jamal CrawfordNew YorkMiami1/25/2007
52Kobe BryantLA LakersUtah11/30/2006
52LeBron JamesClevelandMilwaukee12/10/2005
52Tracy McGradyOrlandoChicago2/21/2003
52Kobe BryantLA LakersHouston2/18/2003 (2OT)
52Michael JordanChicagoCharlotte3/12/1993
52David RobinsonSan AntonioCharlotte1/16/1993
52Dominique WilkinsAtlantaNew York12/7/1991 (2OT)
52Bernard KingWashingtonDenver12/29/1990
52Charles SmithLA ClippersDenver12/1/1990
52Hakeem OlajuwonHoustonDenver4/19/1990 (OT)
52Terry CummingsSan AntonioCharlotte1/31/1990
52Karl MaloneUtahCharlotte12/22/1989
52Michael JordanChicagoOrlando12/20/1989
52Michael JordanChicagoDenver11/26/1988
52Michael JordanChicagoPhiladelphia11/16/1988
52Michael JordanChicagoBoston11/9/1988
52Michael JordanChicagoPortland2/26/1988
52Michael JordanChicagoCleveland12/17/1988
52Bernard KingNew YorkIndiana11/24/1984
52Joe Barry CarrollGolden StateUtah3/5/1983
52Ray WilliamsNew JerseyDetroit4/17/1982
52Billy KnightIndianaSan Antonio11/11/1980
52Mike NewlinNew JerseyBoston12/16/1979 (OT)
52George GervinSan AntonioSan Diego1/11/1979
52Bob McAdooBuffaloSeattle3/17/1976
52Kareem Abdul-JabbarMilwaukeeAtlanta1/2/1975
52Bob McAdooBuffaloBoston2/22/1974
52Nate ArchibaldKC-OmahaAtlanta1/27/1973
52Nate ArchibaldKC-OmahaNew York1/9/1973 (OT)
52Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaSeattle12/1/1967
52Rick BarrySan FranciscoChicago2/16/1967
52Wilt ChamberlainSan FranciscoNew York11/6/1964
52Wilt ChamberlainSan FranciscoCincinnati2/25/1964
52Wilt ChamberlainSan FranciscoDetroit2/18/1964
52Wilt ChamberlainSan FranciscoCincinnati2/17/1964
52Bob PettitSt LouisBaltimore11/16/1963
52Wilt ChamberlainSan FranciscoDetroit12/21/1962
52Elgin BaylorLA LakersSan Francisco12/15/1962
52Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaCincinnati1/11/1962
52Elgin BaylorLA LakersSt Louis12/13/1961
52Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaBoston12/13/1961
52Elgin BaylorLA LakersSt Louis12/11/1961
52Elgin BaylorLA LakersPhiladelphia12/8/1961
52Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaCincinnati2/3/1961
52Elgin BaylorMinneapolisDetroit10/18/1959
52Bob PettitSt LouisBoston1/20/1959
52George YardleyDetroitSyracuse2/4/1958
51Cooper FlaggDallasOrlando4/04/2026
51Luka DoncicLos Angeles LakersChicago3/12/2026
51Lauri MarkkanenUtahPhoenix10/27/2025 OT
51Austin ReevesLA LakersSacramento10/26/2025
51Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderOklahoma CityHouston03/03/2025
51Anthony EdwardsMinnesotaWashington04/09/2024
51Tyrese MaxeyPhiladelphiaUtah2/01/2024
51Joel EmbiidPhiladelphiaMinnesota12/23/2023
51Jrue HolidayMilwaukeeIndiana03/29/2023
51Jayson TatumBostonCharlotte1/16/2023
51Zach LaVineChicagoDetroit10/28/2023
51Luka DoncicDallasSan Antonio12/31/2022
51Devin BookerPhoenixChicago12/02/2022
51Darius GarlandClevelandMinnesota11/13/2022
51Saddiq BeyDetroitOrlando
51Luka DoncicDallasL.A. Clippers12/10/2022
51Kevin DurantBrooklynDetroit12/12/2021
51Damian LillardPortlandPhiladelphia8/9/2020
51Caris LeVertBrooklynBoston2/01/2020
51Damian LillardPortlandUtah3/03/2020 (OT)
51Kris MiddletonMilwaukeeWashington1/28/2020
51Kevin DurantGolden StateToronto11/29/2018
51Lebron JamesLA LakersMiami11/18/2018
51Steph CurryGolden StateWashington10/24/2018
51James HardenHoustonLA Clippers12/22/2017
51James HardenHoustonLA Lakers12/20/2017
51James HardenHoustonPhiladelphia1/27/2017
51Russell WestbrookOklahoma CityPhoenix10/28/2016
51Stephen CurryGolden StateOrlando2/25/2016
51Damian LillardPortlandGolden State2/19/2016
51Steph CurryGolden StateWashington2/3/2016
51James HardinHoustonSacramento4/1/2015
51Stephen CurryGolden StateDallas2/4/2015
51Terrence RossTorontoLA Clippers1/25/2014
51Kevin LoveMinnesotaOklahoma City3/23/2012 (2OT)
51Kevin DurantOklahoma CityDenver2/19/2012 (OT)
51Lebron JamesMiamiOrlando2/03/2011
51Lebron JamesClevelandSacramento3/13/2009 (OT)
51Allen IversonDenverLA Lakers12/05/2007
51Gilbert ArenasWashingtonUtah1/15/2007
51Richard HamiltonDetroitNew York12/27/2006 (3OT)
51LeBron JamesClevelandUtah1/21/2006
51Kobe BryantLA LakersSacramento1/19/2006 (OT)
51Vince CarterNew JerseyMiami12/23/2005
51Allen IversonPhiladelphiaUtah12/20/2004
51Tracy McGradyOrlandoDenver11/14/2003
51Kobe BryantLA LakersDenver2/12/2003
51Michael JordanWashingtonCharlotte
51Allen IversonPhiladelphiaToronto1/21/2001 (OT)
51Chris WebberSacramentoIndiana1/5/2001
51Kobe BryantLA LakersGolden State12/6/2000 (OT)
51Antawn JamisonGolden StateLA Lakers12/6/2000 (OT)
51Antawn JamisonGolden StateSeattle12/3/2000
51Vince CarterTorontoPhoenix2/27/2000
51Michael JordanChicagoNew York1/21/1997
51Hakeem OlajuwonHoustonBoston1/18/1996
51Karl MaloneUtahGolden State12/9/1995
51Mahmoud Abdul-RaufDenverUtah12/7/1995
51Michael JordanChicagoWashington3/19/1992
51Vernon MaxwellHoustonCleveland1/26/1991
51Patrick EwingNew YorkBoston3/24/1990
51Alex EnglishDenverMiami3/10/1989 (2OT)
51Dominique WilkinsAtlantaSacramento2/16/1988
51Moses MalonePhiladelphiaDetroit11/14/1984 (OT)
51Kiki VandewegheDenverDetroit12/13/1983 (3OT)
51Moses MaloneHoustonGolden State3/11/1981
51Adrian DantleyUtahDenver1/7/1981
51Larry KenonSan AntonioDetroit3/30/1980
51Freeman WilliamsSan DiegoPhoenix1/19/1980
51Truck RobinsonNew OrleansNew Jersey11/21/1978
51Rick BarryGolden StatePhiladelphia10/29/1977
51Pete MaravichNew OrleansPhoenix3/18/1977
51Pete MaravichNew OrleansKansas City12/14/1976
51Phil SmithGolden StateHouston12/11/1976
51Phil SmithGolden StatePhoenix1/8/1976
51Bob McAdooBuffaloHouston2/22/1975
51Rick BarryGolden StatePhiladelphia2/23/1974
51Geoff PetriePortlandHouston3/16/1973
51Geoff PetriePortlandHouston1/20/1973
51Rick BarryGolden StateHouston1/17/1973
51Spencer HaywoodSeattleKC-Omaha1/3/1973
51Nate ArchibaldKC-OmahaHouston11/18/1972
51Kareem Abdul-JabbarMilwaukeeBoston2/13/1972
51Jerry WestLA LakersCincinnati12/10/1965
51Jerry WestLA LakersCincinnati12/3/1965
51Sam JonesBostonDetroit10/29/1965
51Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaBaltimore3/14/1965
51Wilt ChamberlainSan FranciscoDetroit3/8/1963
51Wilt ChamberlainSan FranciscoChicago3/6/1963
51Wilt ChamberlainSan FranciscoDetroit2/13/1963
51Elgin BaylorLA LakersSan Francisco12/14/1962
51Wilt ChamberlainSan FranciscoDetroit12/7/1962
51Richie GuerinNew YorkBoston2/14/1962
51Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaSyracuse12/26/1961
51Bob PettitSt LouisPhiladelphia12/6/1961
51Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaChicago11/19/1961
51Elgin BaylorLA LakersDetroit11/25/1960
51George YardleyDetroitBoston1/15/1958
51Bob PettitSt LouisSyracuse12/21/1957
51George MikanMinneapolisRochester1/14/1950
51George MikanMinneapolisNew York3/13/1949
50Jaylen BrownBostonLA Clippers01/03/2026
50Aaron GordonDenverGolden State10/23/2025 (OT)
50James HardenLA ClippersDetroit3/5/2025
50Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderOklahoma CityPhoenix2/4/2025
50C.J. McCollumNew OrleansWashington1/3/2025
50LaMelo BallCharlotteMilwaukee11/23/2024
50Victor WembanyamaSan AntonioWashington11/13/2024
50Paolo BancheroOrlandoIndiana10/28/2024
50Malachi FlynnDetroitAtlanta04/03/2024
50Karl Anthony TownsWestern All-starsEastern All-stars2/18/2024
50Tyrese MaxeyPhiladelphiaIndiana11/12/23
50Luka DoncicDallasPhoenix12/25/2023
50Stephen CurryGolden StateClippers03/15/2023
50Jalen BrunsonNew YorkPhoenix12/16/2023
50Giannis AntetokounmpoMilwaukeeNew Orleans1/29/2023
50Damian LillardPortlandCleveland1/13/2023
50Luka DoncicDallasHouston12/23/2022
50Steph CurryGolden StatePhoenix11/16/2022
50Demar DeRozanChicagoL.A.Clippers03/31/2022
50Lebron JamesL.A. LakersWashington03/12/2022
50Kyrie IrvingBrooklynCharlotte03/08/2022
50Joel EmbiidPhiladelphiaOrlando02/19/2022
50Stephen CurryGolden StateAtlanta11/08/21
50Bradley BealWashingtonIndiana5/09/21
50Kevin Porter Jr.HoustonMilwaukee4/29/21
50Zach LavineChicagoAtlanta4/9/20201
50Damian LillardPortlandNew Orleans3/16/2021
50Joel EmbiidPhiladelphiaChicago2/19/21
50Nikola JokicDenverSacramento02/06/2021
50Trae YoungAtlantaMiami02/20/2020
50Eric GordonHoustonUtah01/28/2020
50Damian LillardPortlandIndiana1/26/2020
50Anthony DavisLA LakersMinnesota12/08/2019
50James HardenHoustonSan Antonio12/03/2019
50Giannis AntetokounmpoMilwaukeeUtah11/25/2019
50Kyrie IrvingBrooklynMinnesota10/23/2019 OT
50James HardenHoustonSacramento03/30/2019
50Devin BookerPhoenixWashington03/27/2019
50James HardenHoustonLA Lakers12/06/2018
50Derrick RoseMinnesotaUtah10/31/2018
50Blake GriffinDetroitPhiladelphia10/23/2018 (OT)
50Kevin DurantGolden StatePortland2/14/2018
50Damian LillardPortlandSacramento2/09/2018
50C.J. McCollumPortlandChicago1/31/2018
50Lou WilliamsLA ClippersGolden State1/10/2018
50Russell WestbrookOklahoma CityDenver4/09/2017
50Anthony DavisNew OrleansDenver10/26/2016
50Damian LillardPortlandToronto3/4/2016
50James HardenHoustonDenver3/19/2015
50Carmelo AnthonyDenverHouston2/7/2011
50Carmelo AnthonyDenverNew York11/27/2009
50Kevin MartinSacramentoGolden State4/1/2009
50Dwayne WadeMiamiUtah3/14/2009 (3OT)
50Dwayne WadeMiamiOrlando2/22/2009
50Jamal CrawfordGolden StateCharlotte12/20/2008
50Lebron JamesClevelandNew York3/5/2008
50Kobe BryantLA LakersOklahoma City3/23/2007
50Kobe BryantLA LakersMinnesota3/18/2007
50Kobe BryantLA LakersLA Clippers1/7/2006
50Amare StoudemirePhoenixPortland1/2/2005
50Jamal CrawfordChicagoToronto4/11/2004 (OT)
50Allen IversonPhiladelphiaAtlanta11/29/2003
50Rashard LewisSeattleLA Clippers10/31/2003
50Jamal MashburnNew OrleansMemphis2/21/2003 (OT)
50Tracy McGradyOrlandoWashington3/8/2002
50Shareef Abdur-RahimAtlantaDetroit11/23/2001
50Stephon MarburyNew JerseyLA Lakers2/13/2001 (OT)
50Allen IversonPhiladelphiaSacramento2/6/2000
50Clifford RobinsonPhoenixDenver1/16/2000
50Shaquille O'NealLA LakersNew Jersey4/2/1998
50Tracy MurrayWashingtonGolden State2/10/1998
50Allen IversonPhiladelphiaCleveland4/12/1997
50Michael JordanChicagoMiami11/6/1996
50Alonzo MourningMiamiWashington3/29/1996
50Dana BarrosPhiladelphiaHouston3/14/1995
50Cedric CeballosLA LakersMinnesota12/20/1994
50Jim JacksonDallasDenver11/26/1994 (OT)
50Jamal MashburnDallasChicago11/12/1994 (OT)
50David RobinsonSan AntonioMinnesota2/21/1994
50Nick AndersonOrlandoNew Jersey4/23/1993
50Michael JordanChicagoDenver3/24/1992
50Bernard KingWashingtonUtah3/6/1991
50Patrick EwingNew YorkCharlotte12/1/1990
50Larry BirdBostonAtlanta11/10/1989
50Michael JordanChicagoMilwaukee2/16/1989
50Clyde DrexlerPortlandSacramento1/6/1989 (2OT)
50Michael JordanChicagoBoston3/18/1988
50Dominique WilkinsAtlantaDetroit3/1/1988
50Michael JordanChicagoMilwaukee4/13/1987
50Moses MaloneWashingtonNew Jersey4/8/1987
50Michael JordanChicagoNew York11/1/1986
50Larry BirdBostonDallas3/10/1986
50Bernard KingNew YorkDallas2/1/1984
50Bernard KingNew YorkSan Antonio1/31/1984
50Kiki VandewegheDenverSan Antonio1/11/1984
50George GervinSan AntonioMilwaukee3/6/1982 (3OT)
50Bernard KingGolden StatePhiladelphia1/3/1981
50Adrian DantleyUtahDallas10/31/1980
50Adrian DantleyUtahLA Lakers11/27/1979
50John DrewAtlantaDenver12/30/1978
50John WilliamsonNew JerseyIndiana4/4/1978
50Pete MaravichNew OrleansWashignton12/26/1976
50Bob McAdooBuffaloCleveland11/20/1975 (OT)
50Kareem Abdul-JabbarMilwaukeeLA Lakers3/17/1972
50Pete MaravichAtlantaCleveland2/5/1972
50Pete MaravichAtlantaPhiladelphia1/16/1972
50Walt WesleyClevelandCincinnati2/19/1971
50Elvin HayesSan DiegoSeattle11/20/1970
50Rick BarrySan FranciscoBoston2/14/1967
50Rick BarrySan FranciscoDetroit1/14/1967
50Rick BarrySan FranciscoCincinnati12/25/1966
50Rick BarrySan FranciscoSt Louis12/8/1966
50Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaChicago12/16/1961
50Elgin BaylorLA LakersSyracuse12/4/1961
50Jack TwymanCincinnatiSt Louis2/25/1959
50Dolph SchayesSyracuseBoston2/1/1959
50Bob PettitSt LouisDetroit1/11/1959
50Neil JohnstonPhiladelphiaSyracuse2/16/1954
Most Points Scored in an NBA Playoff Game
Points Player Team Opponent Date
63Michael JordanChicagoBoston4/20/1986
63Nikola JokicDenverPhoenix5/7/2023
61Elgin BaylorLakersBoston4/14/1962
57Donovan MitchellUtahDenver8/17/2020
56Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaSyracuse3/22/1962
56Michael JordanChicagoMiami4/29/1992
56Charles BarkleyPhoenixGolden State5/4/1994
56Jimmy ButlerMiamiMilwaukee4/24/2023
55Rick BarrySan FranciscoPhiladelphia4/18/1967
55Michael JordanChicagoCleveland5/1/1988
55Michael JordanChicagoPhoenix6/16/1993
55Michael JordanChicagoWashington4/27/1997
54John HavlicekBostonAtlanta4/1/1973
54Michael JordanChicagoNew York5/31/1993
53Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaSyracuse5/14/1960
53Jerry WestLos AngelesBoston4/23/1969
53Isaiah ThomasBostonWashington5/2/2017 (OT)
52Jerry WestLos AngelesBaltimore4/5/1965
51LeBron JamesClevelandGolden State5/31/2018 (OT)
51Sam JonesBostonNew York4/28/1967
51Eric "Sleepy" FloydGolden StateLos Angeles Lakers5/10/1987
51Ray AllenBostonChicago4/30/2009 (3OT)
51Russell WestbrookOklahoma CityHouston4/19/2017
51Donovan MitchellUtahDenver8/23/2020
50Bob CousyBostonSyracuse3/21/1953
50Bob PettitSt. LouisBoston4/12/1958
50Wilt ChamberlainPhiladelphiaBoston3/22/1960
50Wilt ChamberlainSan FranciscoSt. Louis4/10/1964
50Billy CunninghamPhiladelphiaMilwaukee4/1/1970
50Bob McAdooBuffaloWashington4/18/1975
50Dominique WilkinsAtlantaDetroit4/19/1986
50Michael JordanChicagoCleveland4/28/1988
50Michael JordanChicagoCleveland5/5/1989
50Karl MaloneUtahSeattle4/22/2000
50Kobe BryantLos Angeles LakersPhoenix5/4/2006
50Kevin DurantGolden StateLos Angeles Clippers4/26/2019
50Damian LillardPortlandOklahoma City4/23/2019
50Jamal MurrayDenverUtah8/23/2020
50Jamal MurrayDenverUtah8/30/2020
50Jayson TatumBostonWashington5/19/2021
50Jayson TatumBostonBrooklyn5/28/2021
50Giannis AntetokounmpoMilwaukeePhoenix7/20/2021
50Stephen CurryGolden StateSacramento4/30/2023
50Joel EmbiidPhiladelphiaNew York4/25/2024
50Donovan MitchellClevelandOrlando5/3/2024
Most 50-Point Games by Player
Player Regular Season Playoffs Total
Wilt Chamberlain 118 4 122
Michael Jordan 33 8 41
Kobe Bryant 25 1 26
James Harden 24 0 24
Elgin Baylor 17 1 18
Rick Barry 14 1 15
LeBron James 14 1 15
Damian Lillard 14 1 15
Stephen Curry 14 1 15
Allen Iverson 11 0 11
Giannis Antetokounmpo9110
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10 0 10
Devin Booker 8 0 8
Kevin Durant 8 1 9
Bernard King 8 0 8
Dominique Wilkins 7 1 8
Luka Doncic 9 0 9
Joel Embiid 7 1 8
Bob Pettit 6 1 7
Jerry West 5 2 7
Adrian Dantley 6 0 6
Pete Maravich 6 0 6
Anthony Davis 6 06
Kyrie Irving 6 0 6
Russell Westbrook 5 1 6
George Gervin 5 0 5
Jayson Tatum 5 2 7
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 5 0 5
Bob McAdoo 4 1 5
Karl Malone 4 1 5
Moses Malone 4 0 4
Tracy McGrady 4 0 4
Tiny Archibald 4 0 4
Bradley Beal 404
Larry Bird 4 0 4
Carmelo Anthony 4 0 4
Klay Thompson 4 0 4
Tyrese Maxey 3 0 3
Dwyane Wade 3 0 3
Gilbert Arenas 3 0 3
Jamal Crawford 3 0 3
Karl Anthony Towns 3 0 3
David Robinson 3 0 3
Richie Guerin 3 0 3
Shaquille O'Neal 3 0 3
Ray Allen 1 1 2
Michael Redd 2 0 2
Vince Carter 2 0 2
Jamal Mashburn 2 0 2
Phil Smith 2 0 2
Kiki Vandeweghe 2 0 2
Kemba Walker 2 0 2
Isaiah Thomas 112
George Yardley 2 0 2
Alex English 2 0 2
Jack Twyman 2 0 2
Elvin Hayes 2 0 2
Geoff Petrie 2 0 2
Hakeem Olajuwon 2 0 2
George Mikan 2 0 2
Dirk Nowitzki 2 0 2
Allan Houston 2 0 2
George Mikan 2 0 2
Tom Chambers 2 0 2
Purvis Short 2 0 2
Antawn Jamison 2 0 2
Jalen Brunson 2 0 2
Oscar Robertson 2 0 2
Zach Lavine 2 0 2
Patrick Ewing 2 0 2
Nikola Jokic 5 1 6
DeMarcus Cousins 2 0 2
Trae Young 2 0 2
Jimmy Butler 2 1 3
Donovan Mitchell134
Jamal Murray 224
Aaron Gordon 1 0 1
Julius Randle 1 0 1
Victor Wembanyama101
Ja Morant 1 0 1
Anthony Edwards 3 0 3
Malachi Flynn 1 0 1
Kevin Porter Jr. 1 0 1
T.J. Warren101
Pascal Siakam 1 0 1
Khris Middleton 1 0 1
Eric Gordon101
LaMarcus Aldridge101
Derrick Rose 1 0 1
Gail Goodrich 1 0 1
DeMar DeRozan 2 0 2
Bam Adebayo 1 0 1
De'Aaron Fox 101
DeAngelo Russell 101
Cooper Flagg 1 0 1
Lauri Markkanen 1 0 1
Austin Reeves 1 0 1
Julius Randle 1 0 1
Jrue Holiday 1 0 1
Alonzo Mourning 1 0 1
Jaylen Brown 1 0 1
Paolo Banchero 1 0 1
Calvin Murphy 1 0 1
Richard Hamilton 1 0 1
Rashard Lewis 1 0 1
Kevin McHale 1 0 1
Billy Knight 1 0 1
Deron Williams 1 0 1
John Williamson 1 0 1
Corey Brewer 1 0 1
Rudy LaRusso 1 0 1
Saddiq Bey101
Dale Ellis 1 0 1
Vernon Maxwell 1 0 1
Cliff Hagan 1 0 1
Walt Wesley 1 0 1
Ray Williams 1 0 1
Fred Brown 1 0 1
Caris LeVert 1 0 1
Blake Griffin 1 0 1
Stephon Marbury 1 0 1
Tim Duncan 1 0 1
Clifford Robinson 1 0 1
Mike Newlin 1 0 1
Jerry Stackhouse 1 0 1
Mo Williams 1 0 1
Nick Anderson 1 0 1
Spencer Haywood 1 0 1
Tony Delk 1 0 1
Tony Parker 1 0 1
Kevin Love 1 0 1
Kelly Tripucka 1 0 1
Damon Stoudamire 1 0 1
Brandon Jennings 1 0 1
Fred VanVleet 1 0 1
Kawhi Leonard 1 0 1
Terrence Ross 1 0 1
Paul Pierce 1 0 1
Lou Hudson 1 0 1
Charles Smith 1 0 1
Phil Chenier 1 0 1
Larry Kenon 1 0 1
Dana Barros 1 0 1
Dolph Schayes 1 0 1
Terry Cummings 1 0 1
Loui Williams 1 0 1
C.J. McCollum 2 0 2
John Havlicek 0 1 1
Charles Barkley 0 1 1
Sleepy Floydd 0 1 1
Sam Jones 0 1 1
Bob Cousy 0 1 1
Billy Cunningham 0 1 1
50-Point Games by NBA Franchise

The following table shows the number of 50-point games recorded by each NBA franchise, along with the players responsible for those performances.

Team Games Players Different Players
Warriors 151 Chamberlain (103), Barry (14), Curry (15), Thompson (4), Short (2), Jamison (2), Smith (2), Fulks (1), Carroll (1), Crawford (1), King (1), Johnston (1), Floyd (1), Durant (3), Russell (1) 15
Lakers 63 Bryant (24), Baylor (15), West (6), Chamberlain (2), Mikan (4), O'Neal (2), Goodrich (1), Ceballos (1), James (3), Davis (2), Reeves (1), Doncic (2) 12
Bulls 47 Jordan (40), Butler (2), Walker (1), Crawford (1), Gordon (1), Lavine (2), DeRozan (1) 7
Rockets 31 Harden (22), Hayes (2), Malone (2), Olajuwon (2), Murphey (1), Maxwell (1), Porter Jr. (1) 7
Sixers 31 Iverson (10), Chamberlain (5), Embiid (8), Maxey (3), Burton (1), Malone (1), Barros (1), Schayes (1), Cunningham (1) 8
Hawks 22 Wilkens (8), Pettit (7), Maravich (2), Young (2), Hagan (1), Abdur-Rahim (1), Drew (1) 6
Nuggets 22 Anthony (2), English (2), Vandeweghe (2), Murray (4), Jokic (6), Thomposn (1), Adams (1), Iverson (1), Abdul-Rauf (1), Gordon (1) 8
Blazers 22 Lillard (15), Petrie (2), Stoudamire (1), Miller (1), Roy (1), Drexler (1), McCollum (1) 6
Bucks 20 Abdul-Jabbar (7), Redd (2), Antetokounmpo (9), Jennings (1), Middleton (1), Holiday 6
Celtics 20 Bird (4), Tatum (6), Jones (2), Thomas (2), McHale (1), Havlicek (1), Allen (1), Cousey (1), Brown (1) 9
Jazz 19 Dantley (6), Malone (5), Maravich (4), Mitchell (2), Robinson (1), Markkanen (1) 6
Thunder 18 Westbrook (6), Gilgeous-Alexander (5), Durant (2), Brown (1), Allen (1), Ellis (1), Haywood (1), Lewis (1) 8
Knicks 15 King (5), Brunson (2), Guerin (2), Ewing (2), Houston (1), Crawford (1), Anthony (1), Randle (1) 8
Cavs 15 James (9), Irving (2), Mitchell (2), Wesley (1), Garland (1) 5
Wizards 14 Beal (4), Arenas (2), Monroe (1), Chenier (1), King (2), Murray (1), Malone (1), Jordan (1), Wall (1) 9
Suns 14 Booker (8), Chambers (2), Delk (1), Stoudemire (1), Robinson (1), Barkley (1) 6
Spurs 14 Gervin (5), Robinson (3), Parker (1), Duncan (1), Cummings (1), Kennon (1), Aldridge (1), Wembanyama (1) 8
Nets 13 Irving (4), Durant (2), D. Williams (1), R. Williams (1), Nawlin (1), Carter (1), Marbury (1), LeVert (1), Williamson (1) 9
Kings 12 Archibald (4), Cousins (2), Twyman (2), Robertson (1), Webber (1), Martin (1), Fox (1) 7
Mavericks 11 Doncic (7), Nowitzki (1), Masburn (1), Jackson (1), Flagg (1) 5
Clippers 11 McAdoo (5), Smith (1), Williams (1), L. Williams (1), Harden (2), Leonard (1) 6
Pistons 9 Yardley (2), Stackhouse (1), Tripuka (1), Bing (1), Hamilton (1), Griffin (1), Bey (1), Flynn (1) 8
Wolves 9 Towns (3), Edwards (3), Williams (1), Love (1), Rose (1) 5
Magic 8 McGrady (5), O'Neal (1), Anderson (1), Banchero 4
Heat 7 James (2), Adebayo (1), Rice (1), Wade (2), Mourning (1) 5
Pelicans 6 Mashburn (1), Davis (4), McCollum (1) 3
Raptors 5 Ross (1), Carter (1), DeRozan (1), VanVleet (1), Siakam (1) 5
Pacers 4 Miller (1), O'Neal (1), Knight (1), Warren (1) 4
Hornets 3 Walker (2), Ball (1) 2
Grizzlies 1 Morant (1) 1

Team 50-Point Games Given Up
Hawks 31
Celtics 28
Nets 13
Hornets 18
Bulls 19
Cavaliers 15
Mavericks 10
Nuggets 21
Pistons 43
Warriors 23
Rockets 17
Pacers 19
Clippers 16
Lakers 29
Grizzlies 7
Heat 10
Bucks 15
Timberwolves 15
Pelicans 7
Knicks 40
Thunder 10
Magic 18
76ers 19
Suns 19
Blazers 14
Kings 16
Spurs 15
Raptors 6
Jazz 26
Wizards 40
Bullets 1

Most points given up to a player by team

Special 50-Point and 60-Point Scoring Records
50 or more points with three teams

Wilt Chamberlain — Philadelphia Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Lakers
Jamal Crawford — Golden State, New York, Chicago
Anthony Davis — New Orleans, West All-Stars, Los Angeles Lakers
LeBron James — Cleveland, Miami, Los Angeles Lakers
Bernard King — New York, Washington, Golden State
Moses Malone — Washington, Houston, Philadelphia
Kevin Durant — Oklahoma City, Golden State, Brooklyn
50 or more points with two teams

Ray Allen — Seattle, Boston
Carmelo Anthony — Denver, New York
Luka Doncic — Dallas, Los Angeles Lakers
Allen Iverson — Philadelphia, Denver
Michael Jordan — Chicago, Washington
Shaquille O'Neal — Orlando, Los Angeles Lakers
Pete Maravich — Atlanta, New Orleans Jazz
Jamal Mashburn — Dallas, New Orleans
Kyrie Irving — Cleveland, Brooklyn
DeMar DeRozan — Toronto, Chicago
Donovan Mitchell — Utah, Cleveland
Jayson Tatum — Boston, All-Star
Karl-Anthony Towns — Minnesota, All-Star
James Harden — Houston, LA Clippers

50 or More Points in 30 or Fewer Minutes

Player Team Minutes Points Date
Damian LillardPOR29502/9/2018
C.J. McCollumPOR29501/31/2018
James HardenHOU306011/30/2019
Klay ThompsonGSW296012/5/2016
Klay ThompsonGSW275210/29/2018
Most Points by an Undrafted Player

54 — Fred VanVleet
53 — Moses Malone
50-Point Games in the Same Playoff Game

Donovan Mitchell (51) and Jamal Murray (50)
Utah vs. Denver — 8/23/2020
Multiple Games of 60 or More Points

32 — Wilt Chamberlain
6 — Damian Lillard
6 — Kobe Bryant
5 — Michael Jordan
4 — James Harden
4 — Elgin Baylor
Multiple 50-Point Games in the Same Playoffs

2 — Wilt Chamberlain, 1961
2 — Michael Jordan, 1988
2 — Allen Iverson, 2001
2 — Donovan Mitchell, 2020
2 — Jamal Murray, 2020
2 — Jayson Tatum, 2021
50-Point NBA Games by Season
Year 50-Point Games Season High Player
1949363Fulks
1950151Mikan
1952161Mikan
1953252Cousy*
1954150Johnston
1957151Pettit
1958452Yardley
19591164Baylor
19601071Baylor
19613778Chamberlain
196246100Chamberlain
19631370Chamberlain
19641363Chamberlain
1965657Barry
1966668Chamberlain
1967969Chamberlain
1968356Monroe
1969566Chamberlain
1970353Abdul-Jabbar
1971455Abdul-Jabbar
19721056Walker
1973754Havlicek*
1974464Barry
1975555Barry
1976552McAdoo
1977368Maravich
1978873Thompson
1979352Newlin / Gervin
1980655Gervin
1981255Dantley
1982757Dantley
1983353Bird
1984860King
1985360Bird
1986563Jordan*
19871261Jordan (twice)
19881259Jordan
19891054Jordan
19901069Jordan
1991454Adams
1992657Jordan / Miller
1993664Jordan
1994771Robinson
1995456Rice
1996453Jordan
1997355Jordan*
1998356Malone
2000861O'Neal
2001857Stackhouse
2002458Iverson
2003955Bryant
2004562McGrady
2005862Bryant
20061381Bryant
2007865Bryant
2008755Parker
20091061Bryant
2010152Miller
2011251James
2012357Williams
2013154Curry
2014462Anthony
2015857Irving
2016960Bryant
20171670Booker
20181360Harden
20192261Harden
20202561Lillard x2
20211662Curry
20221560Towns / Irving
20232971Mitchell / Lillard
20242273Doncic
20251661Jokic
20261583Adebayo

* denotes playoff performance.

50-Point NBA Games by Decade
Decade 50-Point Games Highest Score Player
1946-49363Fulks
1950-592164Baylor
1960-69148100Chamberlain
1970-795273Thompson
1980-896863Jordan
1990-994771Robinson
2000-098081Bryant
2010-197870Booker
2020-2913583Adebayo
Seasons with no 50-point game:
1946, 1947, 1948, 1951, 1955, 1956 and 1999.
Most Points Scored in an NBA Game by Month
Month Points Player Year
January81Kobe Bryant2006
February71Damian Lillard2023
March100Wilt Chamberlain1962
April73David Thompson1978
May56Charles Barkley1994
June55Michael Jordan1993
July50Giannis Antetokounmpo2021
August61Damian Lillard2020
September40Jamal Murray2020
October59James Harden2019
November73Wilt Chamberlain1962
December78Wilt Chamberlain1961