NBA records

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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 Playoffs 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

[edit] Regular season records

[edit] Game

• 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)

• 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 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

[edit] Season

• Most games

• 88 by Walt Bellamy, 1968-69

• Most points per game

• 50.4 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)

• Most rebounds

• 2,149 by Wilt Chamberlain, 1960-61

• Most offensive rebounds

• 587 by Moses Malone, 1978-79

• Most assists

• 1,164 by John Stockton, 1990-91

• Most assists per game

• 14.5 by John Stockton, 1989-90

• Most steals

• 301 by Alvin Robertson, 1985-86

• Most steals per game

• 3.67 by Alvin Robertson, 1985-86

• Most blocks

• 456 by Mark Eaton, 1984-85

• Most blocks per game

• 5.56 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]

[edit] Career

• Most games

• 1,611 by Robert Parish

• Most consecutive games

• 1,192 by A.C. Green

• Most points

• 38,387 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

• Most seasons leading league in points

• 11 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 points per game

• 30.12 by Michael Jordan

• Most seasons leading league in points per game

• 10 by Michael Jordan

• Most consecutive seasons leading league in points per game

• 7 by Wilt Chamberlain (1959-60-1965-66)
• 7 by Michael Jordan (1986-87-1992-93)

• 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 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

• Most rebounds per game

• 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

• Highest rebound rate

• 23.44 by Dennis Rodman

• Most assists

• 15,806 by John Stockton

• Most assists per game

• 11.2 by Magic Johnson

• Most steals

• 3,265 by John Stockton

• Most steals per game

• 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

• Most blocks per game

• 3.50 by Mark Eaton

• Most seasons leading league in blocks

• 4 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
• 4 by Mark Eaton

• Most consecutive seasons leading league in blocks

• 3 by Dikembe Mutombo

• Most triple-doubles

• 181 by Oscar Robertson

• Most consecutive triple-doubles

• 9 by Wilt Chamberlain, March 8–March 20, 1968

[edit] Playoffs records

[edit] 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 vs. the Los Angeles Lakers on June 5, 1991^{[citation needed]}

• Most three point field goals made in a game

• 9 by Rex Chapman vs. the Seattle SuperSonics on April 25, 1997
• 9 by Vince Carter vs. the Philadelphia 76ers on May 11, 2001
• 9 by Ray Allen vs. the Philadelphia 76ers on June 1, 2001

• Most three point field goals attempted in a game

• 17 by Rex Chapman vs. the Seattle SuperSonics on April 25, 1997

• Most three point field goals made in a half

• 8 by Vince Carter vs. the Philadelphia 76ers on May 11, 2001

• Most three point field goals attempted in a half

• 11 by Gary Payton vs. the Houston Rockets on May 4, 1996
• 11 by Kobe Bryant vs. the 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)

• Most free throws attempted in a game

• 39 by Shaquille O'Neal vs. the 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 vs. the Portland Trail Blazers on May 20, 2000

• Most free throws made in a quarter

• 13 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls vs. the Detroit Pistons on May 21, 1991

• Most free throws attempted in a quarter

• 25 by Shaquille O'Neal vs. the 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 vs. the Orlando Magic on May 13, 1999

• Most blocks in a game

• 10 by Mark Eaton vs. the Houston Rockets on April 26, 1985
• 10 by Hakeem Olajuwon vs. the Los Angeles Lakers on April 29, 1990

[edit] Playoffs series

• Most points per game in a NBA Playoff series

• 46.3 by Jerry West vs. the Baltimore Bullets, 1965

• 3-game series

• Most points - 135 by Michael Jordan vs. the Miami Heat, 1992 (45.0 ppg)
• Most field goals made - 53 by Michael Jordan vs. the Miami Heat, 1992
• Most field goals attempted - 104 by Wilt Chamberlain vs. the Syracuse Nationals, 1960
• Most three point field goals made - 14 by John Starks vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers, 1996
• Most three point field goals attempted - 35 by Reggie Miller vs. the 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 vs. the Denver Nuggets, 1989
• Most free throws attempted - 47 by Dolph Schayes vs. the Boston Celtics, 1959
• Highest free throw percentage (min. 15 attempts) - 100% by Michael Jordan vs. the Washington Bullets, 1997 (15/15)
• Most rebounds - 84 by Bill Russell vs. the Syracuse Nationals, 1957 (28.0 rpg)
• Most offensive rebounds - 28 by Moses Malone vs. the Seattle SuperSonics, 1982
• Most assists - 48 by Magic Johnson vs. the San Antonio Spurs, 1986 (16.0 apg)
• Most steals - 13 by Clyde Drexler vs. the Dallas Mavericks, 1990; by Hersey Hawkins vs. the Milwaukee Bucks, 1991
• Most blocks - 18 by Manute Bol vs. the Utah Jazz, 1989

• 4-game series

• Most points - 150 by Hakeem Olajuwon vs. the Dallas Mavericks, 1988 (37.5 ppg)
• Most field goals made - 65 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar vs. the Chicago Bulls, 1974
• Most field goals attempted - 123 by Tracy McGrady vs. the Milwaukee Bucks, 2001
• Most three point field goals made - 17 by Damon Jones vs. the New Jersey Nets, 2005
• Most three point field goals attempted - 42 by Nick Anderson vs. the Philadelphia 76ers, 1999
• Highest three point field goal percentage (min. 8 attempts) - 81.8% by Bob Hansen vs. the Portland Trail Blazers, 1988
• Most free throws made - 51 by Kobe Bryant vs. the Sacramento Kings, 2001
• Most free throws attempted - 68 by Shaquille O'Neal vs. the New Jersey Nets, 2002
• Highest free throw percentage (min. 20 attempts) -
• Most rebounds - 118 by Bill Russell vs. the Minneapolis Lakers, 1959 (29.5 rpg)
• Most offensive rebounds - 27 by Moses Malone vs. the Los Angeles Lakers, 1983
• Most assists - 57 by Magic Johnson vs. the Phoenix Suns, 1989 (14.3 apg)
• Most steals - 17 by Lionel Hollins vs. the Los Angeles Lakers, 1977
• Most blocks - 23 by Hakeem Olajuwon vs. the Los Angeles Lakers, 1990

• 5-game series

• Most points - 226 by Michael Jordan vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers, 1988 (45.2 ppg)
• Most field goals made - 86 by Michael Jordan vs. the Philadelphia 76ers, 1990
• Most field goals attempted - 162 by Allen Iverson vs. the Los Angeles Lakers, 2001
• Most three point field goals made - 22 by Rex Chapman vs. the Seattle SuperSonics, 1997
• Most three point field goals attempted - 48 by Rex Chapman vs. the Seattle SuperSonics, 1997
• Highest three point field goal percentage (min. 10 attempts) - 80.0% by Byron Scott vs. the Golden State Warriors, 1991
• Most free throws made - 62 by Oscar Robertson vs. the Philadelphia Warriors, 1964
• Most free throws attempted - 79 by Karl Malone vs. the Los Angeles Clippers, 1992
• Highest free throw percentage (min. 25 attempts) -
• Most rebounds - 160 by Wilt Chamberlain vs. the Boston Celtics, 1967 (32.0 rpg)
• Most offensive rebounds - 36 by Larry Smith vs. the Los Angeles Lakers, 1987
• Most assists - 85 by Magic Johnson vs. the Portland Trail Blazers, 1985 (17.0 apg)
• Most steals - 21 by Micheal Ray Richardson vs. the Philadelphia 76ers, 1984; by Baron Davis vs. the New Jersey Nets, 2002
• Most blocks - 31 by Dikembe Mutombo vs. the Seattle SuperSonics, 1994

• 6-game series

• Most points - 278 by Jerry West vs. the Baltimore Bullets, 1965 (46.3 ppg)
• Most field goals made - 101 by Michael Jordan vs. the Phoenix Suns, 1993
• Most field goals attempted - 235 by Rick Barry vs. the Philadelphia 76ers, 1967
• Most three point field goals made - 21 by Derek Fisher vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves, 2003
• Most three point field goals attempted - 46 by Gilbert Arenas vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers, 2006
• Highest three point field goal percentage (min. 12 attempts) - 66.7% by Danny Ainge vs. the Chicago Bulls, 1993
• Most free throws made - 86 by Jerry West vs. the Baltimore Bullets, 1965
• Most free throws attempted - 97 by Dwyane Wade vs. the Dallas Mavericks, 2006
• Highest free throw percentage (min. 25 attempts) -
• Most rebounds - 171 by Wilt Chamberlain vs. the San Francisco Warriors, 1967 (28.5 rpg)
• Most offensive rebounds - 46 by Moses Malone vs. the Boston Celtics, 1981
• Most assists - 90 by Johnny Moore vs. the Los Angeles Lakers, 1983 (15.0 apg)
• Most steals - 19 by Rick Barry vs. the Seattle SuperSonics, 1975
• Most blocks - 32 by Tim Duncan vs. the New Jersey Nets, 2003

• 7-game series

• Most points - 284 by Elgin Baylor vs. the Boston Celtics, 1962 (40.6 ppg)
• Most field goals made - 113 by Wilt Chamberlain vs. the St. Louis Hawks, 1964
• Most field goals attempted - 235 by Elgin Baylor vs. the Boston Celtics, 1962
• Most three point field goals made - 28 by Dennis Scott vs. the Indiana Pacers, 1995; by Ray Allen vs. the Philadelphia 76ers, 2001
• Most three point field goals attempted - 65 by Dennis Scott vs. the Indiana Pacers, 1995
• Highest three point field goal percentage (min. 12 attempts) - 61.1% by Brian Shaw vs. the Portland Trail Blazers, 2000 (11/18)
• Most free throws made - 83 by Dolph Schayes vs. the Boston Celtics, 1959
• Most free throws attempted - 100 by Charles Barkley vs. the Milwaukee Bucks, 1986
• Highest free throw percentage (min. 25 attempts) -
• Most rebounds - 220 by Wilt Chamberlain vs. the Boston Celtics, 1965 (31.4 rpg)
• Most offensive rebounds - 45 by Wes Unseld vs. the San Antonio Spurs, 1979; by Dikembe Mutombo vs. the Milwaukee Bucks, 2001
• Most assists - 115 by John Stockton vs. the Los Angeles Lakers, 1988 (16.4 apg)
• Most steals - 28 by John Stockton vs. the Los Angeles Lakers, 1988
• Most blocks - 38 by Dikembe Mutombo vs. the Utah Jazz, 1994

[edit] Playoffs career

• Most games

• 244 by Robert Horry^[6]

• Most minutes

• 8,851 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

• Most points

• 5,987 by Michael Jordan

• Most points per game (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 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 vs. the 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 rebounds

• 4,104 by Bill Russell

• Most rebounds per game (min. 25 games)

• 24.9 by Bill Russell

• Most offensive rebounds

• 818 by Shaquille O'Neal

• Most assists

• 2,346 by Magic Johnson

• Most assists per game (min. 25 games)

• 12.3 by Magic Johnson

• Most steals

• 395 by Scottie Pippen

• Most steals per game (min. 25 games)

• 2.3 by Baron Davis

• Most blocks

• 476 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

• Most blocks per game (min. 25 games)

• 3.3 by Hakeem Olajuwon

[edit] NBA Finals records

[edit] 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

• 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

• 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)

[edit] 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 - 17 by Dan Majerle, Phoenix Suns (vs. Chicago Bulls), 1993
• 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

[edit] NBA Finals career

• Most points

• 1,679 by Jerry West

• Most points per game (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

• Most rebounds per game (min. 10 games)

• 24.6 by Wilt Chamberlain (35 games)

• Most offensive rebounds

• 124 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

• Most assists

• 584 by Magic Johnson

• Most assists per game (min. 10 games)

• 11.7 by Magic Johnson (50 games)

• Most steals

• 102 by Magic Johnson

• Most blocks

• 116 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

[edit] 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

• 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)

[edit] Team records

[edit] 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.^[7]

• Most points in a game - overtime

• 186 by the Detroit Pistons vs. the Denver Nuggets on December 13, 1983 (3OT)^[8]

• Most points in a game - regulation

• 173 by the Boston Celtics vs. the Minneapolis Lakers on February 27, 1959^[9]
• 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^[10]

• 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 ^[11]

• Most three point field goals made in a game

• 21 - by Toronto Raptors vs. Philadelphia 76ers on 13 March 2005^[12]

• 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^[13]

• 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^[14]

• Most blocks in a half

• 16 - by Toronto Raptors vs. Atlanta Hawks on 23 March 2001^[14]

• Fewest turnovers in a game

• 3 - by Toronto Raptors vs. Houston Rockets on 16 January 2001^[15]

• 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.^[16]

• 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)

[edit] 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 ^[17]

• 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.^[18]

• 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.

[edit] Franchise

• Most championships won

• 16 by the Boston Celtics

• Most NBA Finals appearances

• 28 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:

[edit] Playoffs

• Most three point field goals in a quarter

• 9 by Boston Celtics
• 9 by Orlando Magic vs. Toronto Raptors on April 20, 2008^[19]

[edit] 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

[edit] NBA All-Star Game records

Main article: NBA All-Star Game records

[edit] 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 player to win an Olympic gold medal, Euroleague or European Champions Cup championship, and NBA championship

• 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

• Most seasons with 200 steals and 100 blocks

• 2 by Michael Jordan

• Most consecutive seasons with 200 steals and 100 blocks

• 2 by Michael Jordan

• 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

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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

[edit] Footnotes

[edit] References

• http://NBA.com/history

• http://www.sportsrecords.co.uk/basketball

• http://www.nbahoopsonline.com

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