Statistics About The Most 60 Point Games In A Season

In this post, we explore the remarkable feat of scoring 60 or more points in a single NBA season. From legends like Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan to modern-day stars like James Harden and Damian Lillard, we delve into the statistics behind the most 60-point games in a season. Let’s uncover the impressive achievements and records set by these basketball icons throughout the history of the game.

Statistic 1

"Wilt Chamberlain's most prolific season was in 1961-62 where he scored 60 or more points in more than three games."

Statistic 2

"Allen Iverson scored a career-high of 60 points against the Orlando Magic on February 12, 2005."

Statistic 3

"Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points in a single game on March 2, 1962, the most points in a game ever."

Statistic 4

"Since 2000, only 4 players have had multiple 60-point games in their careers."

Statistic 5

"Karl Malone scored 61 points in a game once, highlighting his career-high but not reaching it multiple times in a season."

Statistic 6

"Wilt Chamberlain has the highest season scoring average ever with 50.4 points per game in 1961-62."

Statistic 7

"Michael Jordan had 4 60-point games throughout his career, with none of them occurring in the same season."

Statistic 8

"LeBron James' career-high in points for a single game is 61, achieved during the 2013-14 NBA season."

Statistic 9

"Klay Thompson's highest-scoring game was 60 points in 2016-17, but not replicated during that season."

Statistic 10

"Most 60-point games in a single NBA season is 5 by Wilt Chamberlain."

Statistic 11

"Elgin Baylor scored 60 or more points three times in his career in the NBA."

Statistic 12

"Tracy McGrady scored 62 points in a single game during the 2003-04 season."

Statistic 13

"James Harden achieved 2 sixty-point games during the 2018-19 NBA season."

Statistic 14

"Wilt Chamberlain holds the record for the highest number of 60-point games in a career with 32."

Statistic 15

"Damian Lillard scored 60 points twice during the 2019-20 NBA season."

Statistic 16

"David Thompson recorded one game of 60 points or more in his NBA career."

Statistic 17

"Wilt Chamberlain scored 60 or more points against nearly every team he played against in his career."

Statistic 18

"Devin Booker scored 70 points in a game on March 24, 2017, but didn't reach 60 points another time in that season."

Statistic 19

"Kobe Bryant's career-high of 81 points in a single game is the second-highest total in NBA history."

In conclusion, the statistics reveal a rich history of remarkable individual scoring performances in the NBA, with legends like Wilt Chamberlain, Allen Iverson, and Kobe Bryant etching their names in the record books with unforgettable 60-point games. While some players achieved multiple 60-point games in a season, others showcased their scoring prowess on sporadic occasions. It is a testament to the skill and talent of these athletes that such extraordinary feats have been accomplished throughout NBA history.