All-Time NBA Single Game Scoring Records
The highest scoring performance in NBA history is Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point game on March 2, 1962. Other legendary high-scoring games include David Thompson’s 73 points and Elgin Baylor’s 71 points, which stand among the top individual outputs in league history.
Top Performers in NBA High-Scoring Games
Wilt Chamberlain holds the record for most 70-point games, while Kobe Bryant, Damian Lillard, and Donovan Mitchell have posted 70-plus point games in the modern era. These players are frequently cited when discussing the NBA highest scoring games by player in recent decades.
How NBA Scoring Records Are Tracked
The NBA officially tracks single-game and season scoring leaders through its statistics department. Detailed game logs and box scores are available on the league’s official site, providing verified data for fans researching the NBA highest scoring games by player and historical milestones.
