Wilt Chamberlain's 100-Point Game
On March 2, 1962, Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points for the Philadelphia Warriors against the New York Knicks in Hershey, Pennsylvania. This remains the highest scoring NBA game by a single player in league history.
Other Historic Scoring Performances
Chamberlain also scored 73 points in a single game, the second-highest total. Other notable performances include David Thompson's 73 points and Elgin Baylor's 71-point game, both recognized as landmark scoring achievements.
Modern Scoring Records and Context
In the modern NBA, high-scoring games are rare due to faster pace, defensive rules, and three-point shooting. For current stats and historical comparisons, visit the official NBA stats page at NBA.com/stats.
