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in major statistical categories recognized by the league, including records set by teams and individuals in single games, seasons, and careers. NBA history also recognizes achievements from its original incarnation, the BAA

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. For records pertaining to the NBA post-season, see NBA post-season records

NBA post-season records

This article lists all-time leading figures achieved in the NBA post-season in major statistical categories recognized by the league, including records set by teams and individuals in single games, seasons, and careers. NBA history also recognizes achievements from its original incarnation, the...

. For records pertaining to the NBA All-Star Game, see NBA All-Star Game records

NBA All-Star Game records

This article lists all-time leading figures achieved in the NBA All-Star Game in every major statistical category recognized by the league. This includes statistical records set by individuals in single All-Star games and over the course of their careers...

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
Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game
Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game, named by the National Basketball Association as one of its greatest games, was a regular-season game between the Philadelphia Warriors and the New York Knicks held on March 2, 1962, at Hersheypark Arena in Hershey, Pennsylvania.The Warriors won the game 169-147,...

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)
33 by Carmelo Anthony, Denver Nuggets (vs. Minnesota Timberwolves) on December 10, 2008 (3rd 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 field goals made in a game, no misses
18 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. Baltimore Bullets) on February 24, 1967

Most field goals attempted in a game, none made
17 by Tim Hardaway, Golden State Warriors (at Minnesota Timberwolves) on December 27, 1991
Most 3-point field goals made in a game
12 by Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Seattle SuperSonics) on January 7, 2003 (12/18)
12 by Donyell Marshall, Toronto Raptors (vs. Philadelphia 76ers) on March 13, 2005 (12/19)
Most 3-point field goals attempted in a game
21 by Damon Stoudamire, Portland Trail Blazers (at Golden State Warriors) on April 15, 2005 (5/21)
Most 3-point field goals made in a half
8 by Tim Thomas, Milwaukee Bucks (at Portland Trail Blazers) on January 5, 2001
8 by Michael Redd, Milwaukee Bucks (vs. Houston Rockets) on February 20, 2002
8 by Ray Allen, Milwaukee Bucks (vs. Charlotte Hornets) on April 14, 2002
8 by Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Washington Wizards) on March 28, 2003
8 by Tracy McGrady, Orlando Magic (at Cleveland Cavaliers) on January 26, 2004
8 by J.R. Smith, Denver Nuggets (at Chicago Bulls) on February 22, 2008
8 by J.R. Smith, Denver Nuggets (vs. Detroit Pistons) on March 12, 2011
Most 3-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 consecutive 3-point field goals made to start a game
10 by Ty Lawson, Denver Nuggets (vs. Minnesota Timberwolves) on April 9, 2011 (10/11)
Most 3-point field goals attempted in a game, none made
11 by Antoine Walker, Boston Celtics (vs. Philadelphia 76ers) on December 17, 2001
Most 3-point field goals made in a quarter
8 by Michael Redd, Milwaukee Bucks (vs. Houston Rockets) on February 20, 2002
Most free throws made in a game
28 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors (vs. New York Knicks) on March 2, 1962 (28/32)
28 by Adrian Dantley, Utah Jazz (vs. Houston Rockets) on January 4, 1984 (28/29)
Most free throws made in a game, no misses

24 by Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks (vs. Oklahoma City Thunder) on May 17, 2011

Most free throws attempted in a game, none 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
16 by Vince Carter, New Jersey Nets (at Miami Heat), on December 23, 2005
Most free throws attempted in a quarter
20 by Ben Wallace, Detroit Pistons (at L.A. Clippers), on December 11, 2005
Most rebounds in a game
55 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors (vs. Boston Celtics), on November 24, 1960
Most rebounds in a half
32 by Bill Russell, Boston Celtics (vs. Philadelphia Warriors), on November 16, 1957
Most rebounds in a quarter
18 by Nate Thurmond, San Francisco Warriors (at Baltimore Bullets), on February 28, 1965
Most assists in a game
30 by Scott Skiles, Orlando Magic (vs. Denver Nuggets), on December 30, 1990
Most assists in a half
19 by Bob Cousy, Boston Celtics (vs. Minneapolis Lakers), on February 27, 1959
Most assists in a quarter
14 by John Lucas, San Antonio Spurs (vs. Denver Nuggets), on April 15, 1984 (2nd quarter)
14 by Steve Blake, Portland Trail Blazers (vs. Los Angeles Clippers), on February 22, 2009 (1st quarter)
Most steals in a game
11 by Larry Kenon, San Antonio Spurs (at Kansas City Kings) 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 (3rd quarter)
Most blocks in a game
17 by Elmore Smith, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Portland Trail Blazers) on October 28, 1973
Most blocks in a half
11 by Elmore Smith, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Portland Trail Blazers) on October 28, 1973
11 by George T. Johnson, San Antonio Spurs (vs. Golden State Warriors) on February 24, 1981
11 by Manute Bol, Washington Bullets (vs. Milwaukee Bucks) on December 12, 1985
Most blocks in a quarter
8 by Manute Bol, Washington Bullets (vs. Milwaukee Bucks) on December 12, 1985
8 by Manute Bol, Washington Bullets (vs. Indiana Pacers) on February 26, 1987
8 by Dikembe Mutombo, Philadelphia 76ers (at Chicago Bulls) on December 1, 2001
8 by Erick Dampier, Golden State Warriors (vs. Los Angeles Clippers) on April 17, 2002
Quickest disqualification
3 minutes by Bubba Wells, Dallas Mavericks (vs. Chicago Bulls) on December 29, 1997

Season

Most games
88 by Walt Bellamy, 1968-69
Most minutes per game
48.53 by Wilt Chamberlain, 1961-62 (3,882/80)
Most minutes
3,882 by Wilt Chamberlain, 1961-62
Highest scoring average
50.4 by Wilt Chamberlain, 1961-62
Most points
4,029 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
Most field goals attempted
3,159 by Wilt Chamberlain, 1961-62 (50.6%)
Highest field goal percentage
72.7% by Wilt Chamberlain, 1972-73 (426/586)
Most free throws made
840 by Jerry West, 1964-65 (86.0%)
Most free throws attempted
1,363 by Wilt Chamberlain, 1961-62 (61.3%)
Highest free throw percentage
98.1% by José Calderón, 2008-09 (151/154)

Most 3-point field goals made
269 by Ray Allen, 2005-06 (269/653) (41.2%)
Most 3-point field goals attempted
678 by George McCloud, 1995-96 (257/678) (37.9%)
Highest 3-point field goal percentage
53.6% by Kyle Korver, 2009-10 (59/110)
Highest rebounds per game average
27.2 by Wilt Chamberlain, 1960-61
Most rebounds
2,149 by Wilt Chamberlain, 1960-61
Highest defensive rebounds per game average
13.7 by Elvin Hayes, 1973-74
Most defensive rebounds
1,111 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, 1975-76
Highest offensive rebounds per game average
7.2 by Moses Malone, 1978-79
Most offensive rebounds
587 by Moses Malone, 1978-79
Highest assists per game average
14.5 by John Stockton, 1989-90 (1134/78)
Most assists
1164 by John Stockton, 1990-91 (14.2 apg)
Highest steals per game average
3.67 by Alvin Robertson, 1985-86
Most steals
301 by Alvin Robertson, 1985-86
Highest blocks per game average
5.6 by Mark Eaton, 1984-85
Most blocks
456 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 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

Career

Most games
1,611 by Robert Parish
Most consecutive games
1,192 by A.C. Green

Most minutes per game
45.8 by Wilt Chamberlain (47,859/1,045)
Most minutes
57,446 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (36.8 mpg)
Highest points per game average
30.12 by Michael Jordan
Most points
38,387 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Most seasons leading league in points
11 by Michael Jordan
Most seasons leading league in points per game
10 by Michael Jordan
Most consecutive seasons leading league in points
7 by Wilt Chamberlain (1959-60-1965-66) and 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
Most 20+ point games
1,134 by Karl Malone
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 and January 11, 1962-February 1, 1962
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 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) and 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
59.9% by Artis Gilmore
Most seasons leading league in field goal percentage
10 by Shaquille O'Neal
Most consecutive field goals made
35 by Wilt Chamberlain, from February 17, 1967-February 28, 1967
Most free throws made
9,787 by Karl Malone (74.2%)
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
90.4% by Mark Price (2,135/2,362)
Most seasons leading league in free throw percentage
7 by Bill Sharman
Most 3-point field goals made
2,612 by Ray Allen as of May 23, 2011
Most 3-point field goals attempted
6,554 by Ray Allen as of May 23, 2011
Highest 3-point field goal percentage
45.4% by Steve Kerr (726/1,599)
Most consecutive games with a 3-point field goal made
89 by Dana Barros, from December 23, 1994-January 10, 1996 (58 games in 1994-95; 31 games in 1995-96)
Most consecutive 3-point field goals made
13 by Brent Price, from January 15-January 19, 1996 and Terry Mills, from December 4-December 7, 1996
Most rebounds
23,924 by Wilt Chamberlain
Highest rebounds per game average
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
Most offensive rebounds
6,731 by Moses Malone
Highest offensive rebounds per game average
5.1 by Moses Malone
Most seasons leading league in offensive rebounds
8 by Moses Malone
Most consecutive seasons leading league in offensive rebounds
6 by Moses Malone
Most defensive rebounds
11,406 by Karl Malone
Highest defensive rebounds per game average
9.8 by Dave Cowens

Most seasons leading league in defensive rebounds
5 by Kevin Garnett
Most consecutive seasons leading in defensive rebounds
5 by Kevin Garnett
Most assists
15,806 by John Stockton (10.5 apg)
Highest assists per game average
11.2 by Magic Johnson
Most steals
3,265 by John Stockton (2.2 spg)
Highest steals per game average
2.71 by Alvin Robertson (2,112 steals)
Most consecutive games with at least 1 steal
108 by Chris Paul
Most seasons leading league in steals
3 by Michael Ray Richardson, Alvin Robertson, Michael Jordan, and Allen Iverson
Most consecutive seasons leading league in steals
3 by Allen Iverson
Most blocks
3,830 by Hakeem Olajuwon
Highest blocks per game average
3.5 by Mark Eaton
Most seasons leading league in blocks
4 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Mark Eaton, and Marcus Camby
Most consecutive seasons leading league in blocks
3 by Dikembe Mutombo, and Marcus Camby
Most triple-doubles
181 by Oscar Robertson
Most consecutive triple-doubles
9 by Wilt Chamberlain, from March 8-March 20, 1968
Most technical fouls
304 by Rasheed Wallace

Rookie/Age-related records

In 2006 the NBA introduced age requirement restrictions. Prospective high school players must wait a year before entering the NBA, making age-related records harder to break.

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
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
Most consecutive games with a 3-point field goal made by a rookie
33 by Rudy Fernández, from December 7, 2008-February 22, 2009.

Youngest/oldest player to record a triple-double
LeBron James is the youngest player to record a triple-double, doing so for the Cavaliers on January 19, 2005 vs. the Blazers at the age of . 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 Lakers vs. the Spurs at the age of . He had 10 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists.
Leading the league in rebounding
Oldest: Dennis Rodman, Chicago Bulls ( on)
Youngest: Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic ( on)
Most consecutive games with 40+ points by a rookie
5 by Allen Iverson in 1997
Only players to average 20+ points, 5+ assists and 5+ rebounds as a rookie
Oscar Robertson
Michael Jordan
LeBron James
Tyreke Evans
Only player to average 30+ points and 20+ rebounds as a rookie
Wilt Chamberlain
Youngest player to score 50 or more points in a game
Brandon Jennings scored 55 points for the Bucks against the Warriors at the age of on November 14, 2009. Jennings accomplished in only his 7th game, the NBA record for the quickest to have 50 points in a game. He did not score at all in the 1st quarter.
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, scoring 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 .
Youngest player to reach
1,000 Points - LeBron James (19 years, 41 days) on February 9, 2004
5,000 Points - LeBron James (21 years, 22 days) on January 21, 2006
10,000 Points - LeBron James (23 years, 59 days) on February 27, 2008
15,000 Points - LeBron James (25 years, 72 days) on March 19, 2010
20,000 Points - Kobe Bryant (29 years, 122 days) on December 23, 2007
25,000 Points - Kobe Bryant (31 years, 151 days) on January 21, 2010
30,000 Points - Wilt Chamberlain (35 years, 179 days) on February 16, 1972
5,000 Rebounds - Dwight Howard (23 years, 112 days) on March 30, 2009
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 Lakers against the 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 Lakers against the Suns.
Youngest player to receive All-NBA First Team
All-NBA Team
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honors
LeBron James (21 years, 138 days)
Youngest player to play a game
Andrew Bynum
Youngest player to start a game
Kobe Bryant
Oldest player to play a game
Nat Hickey
Oldest player to start a game
Robert Parish

Game

All records in this section, other than the longest game, took place in the shot-clock era.

Longest game
The longest NBA game occurred on January 6, 1951 between the Olympians and the Royals. Indianapolis beat Rochester 75-73 after playing 6 overtimes.
Most points in a game - overtime
186 by the Detroit Pistons vs. the Denver Nuggets on December 13, 1983 (3 OT)
Most points in a game - regulation
173 by the Boston Celtics vs. the Minneapolis Lakers on February 27, 1959
173 by the Phoenix Suns vs. the Denver Nuggets on November 10, 1990
Most points in a half
107 by the Phoenix Suns vs. the Denver Nuggets on November 10, 1990
Most points in 1st half
107 by the Phoenix Suns vs. the Denver Nuggets on November 10, 1990
Most points in 2nd half
97 by the Atlanta Hawks at the San Diego Rockets 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 a half
174 - Phoenix Suns (107) vs. the Denver Nuggets (67) on November 10, 1990
Most combined points in 1st half
174 - Phoenix Suns (107) vs. the Denver Nuggets (67) on November 10, 1990
Most combined points in 2nd 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 (82-49)
Fewest points in a half
16 by the New Orleans Hornets at the Los Angeles Clippers on March 1, 2006
Fewest points in 1st half
19 by the Los Angeles Clippers vs. the Los Angeles Lakers on December 14, 1999
Fewest points in 2nd half
16 by the New Orleans Hornets at the Los Angeles Clippers on March 1, 2006
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
0 by the Sacramento Kings vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers on December 23, 2009
Fewest combined points in a game
119 - The Milwaukee Hawks (57) vs. the Boston Celtics (62) on February 27, 1955
Fewest combined points in 1st 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 2nd half
51 - The Boston Celtics (25) vs. the Milwaukee Hawks (26) 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
Most three point field goals made in a game
23 by the Orlando Magic vs. the Sacramento Kings on January 13, 2009
Most three point field goals attempted in a half
29 by the New York Knicks at the Chicago Bulls on December 17, 2009 (1st)
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 OT)
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
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
24 - by Toronto Raptors vs. the Golden State Warriors on November 7, 2001
Most blocks in a half
16 - by Toronto Raptors vs. the Atlanta Hawks on March 23, 2001
Fewest turnovers in a game
2 - by Milwaukee Bucks vs. the Indiana Pacers on April 1, 2006
2 - by Cleveland Cavaliers vs. the Portland Trail Blazers on March 19, 2009 (OT)
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 (tracked since 1996-97)
56 by the Phoenix Suns at the Golden State Warriors on March 15, 2009
Largest comebacks
36 points (early in 3rd) - The Jazz overcame a 36-point deficit to defeat the Nuggets at home on November 27, 1996. Utah trailed 70-36 at halftime, and the deficit grew to 36, but Utah outscored Denver 71-33 in the 2nd half to win 107-103. This is the largest overall deficit overcome in NBA history.
29 points (8:43 remaining in 4th) - The Bucks overcame a 29-point deficit to defeat the Hawks on the road on November 25, 1977. This is the largest 4th quarter deficit overcome in NBA history. Atlanta led 111-82 with 8:43 remaining in the 4th when Milwaukee rallied with a 35-4 run to win the game 117-115.
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)

Season

Best record
72-10 by the Chicago Bulls in the 1995-96 season
Worst record
9-73 by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1972-73 season
Best home record
40-1 by the Boston Celtics in the 1985-86 season
Worst home record
3-21 by the Providence Steamrollers in the 1947-48 season
Best road record
31-7 by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1971-72 season
Best road record (41 games)
33-8 by the Chicago Bulls in the 1995-96 season
Worst road record
0-20 by the Baltimore Bullets in the 1953-54 season
Worst road record (41 games)
1-40 by the Sacramento Kings in thr 1990-91 season
Longest winning streak
33 by the Los Angeles Lakers, from November 5, 1971-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-April 4, 1996
Longest road winning streak
16 by the Los Angeles Lakers from November 6, 1971-January 7, 1972
Longest losing streak
26 by the Cleveland Cavaliers from December 20, 2010-February 11, 2011
Best start (41 games)
38-3 by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1971-72 season (went to 39-3)
38-3 by the Chicago Bulls in the 1995-96 season (went to 41-3)
Best finish (41 games)
36-5 by the Utah Jazz in the 1996-97 season
Worst start (41 games)
2-39 by the Dallas Mavericks in the 1993-94 season
Worst finish (41 games)
4-37 by the San Diego Rockets in the 1967-68 season
Best starts (number of losses)
0: 15-0 by the Washington Capitols in the 1948-49 season (November 3–December 4, 1948)
0: 15-0 by the Houston Rockets in the 1993-94 season (November 5–December 2, 1993)
1: 23-1 by the New York Knicks in the 1969-70 season
2: 27-2 by the Boston Celtics in the 2008-09 season
3: 41-3 by the Chicago Bulls in the 1995-96 season
4: 46-4 by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1966-67 season
5: 48-5 by the Chicago Bulls in the 1995-96 season
6: 54-6 by the Chicago Bulls in the 1995-96 season
7: 60-7 by the Chicago Bulls in the 1995-96 season
8: 66-8 by the Chicago Bulls in the 1995-96 season
9: 70-9 by the Chicago Bulls in the 1995-96 season
10: 71-10 by the Chicago Bulls in the 1995-96 season
Worst starts (number of wins)
0: 0-18 by the New Jersey Nets in the 2009-10 season (October 28–December 2, 2009)
1: 1-27 by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 1970-71 season
2: 2-39 by the Dallas Mavericks in the 1993-94 season
3: 3-40 by the Denver Nuggets in the 1997-98 season
4: 4-58 by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1972-73 season
5: 5-58 by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1972-73 season
6: 6-58 by the Denver Nuggets in the 1997-98 season
7: 7-64 by the Dallas Mavericks in the 1992-93 season
8: 8-68 by the Dallas Mavericks in the 1992-93 season
9: 9-72 by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1972-73 season
10: 10-70 by the Denver Nuggets in the 1997-98 season
Largest average point differential
12.3 by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1971-72 season
Largest average margin of victory
17.5 by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 1970-71 season
Most points per game
126.5 by the Denver Nuggets in the 1981-82 season
Fewest points per game
81.9 by the Chicago Bulls in the 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 the 1977-78 season
Fewest steals per game
5.55 by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2007-08 season
Fewest blocks per game
2.49 by the New York Knicks in the 2008-09 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 the Phoenix Suns in the 1971-72 season (8-team playoff of 17-team league)
Worst record to qualify for Playoffs
16-54 (.229) by the Baltimore Bullets in the 1952-53 season
Best single-season improvement
The Celtics improved from 24 wins in the 2006-07 season to 66 wins in the 2007-08 season, a 42-victory improvement.

Franchise

Highest winning percentage
62% by the Los Angeles Lakers (3,084-1,891)
Lowest winning percentage
35.2% by the Memphis Grizzlies (450-830)
Best home record (min. 500 games)
307-210 by the Chicago Bulls at the United Center
Best record over
2 Seasons: 141-23 by the Chicago Bulls (1995-96-1996-97)
3 Seasons: 203-43 by the Chicago Bulls (1995-96-1997-98)
4 Seasons: 251-77 by the Boston Celtics (1983-84-1986-87) and the Los Angeles Lakers (1984-85-1987-88)
5 Seasons: 311-99 by the Boston Celtics (1981-82-1985-86)
10 Seasons: 570-209 by the Boston Celtics (1957-58-1966-67)
Best home record over
2 Seasons: 79-3 by the Boston Celtics (1985-86-1986-87)
3 Seasons: 115-8 by the Boston Celtics (1984-85-1986-87) and the Chicago Bulls (1995-96-1997-98)
Best road record over
2 Seasons: 63-19 by the Chicago Bulls (1995-96-1996-97)
3 Seasons: 88-35 by the Chicago Bulls (1995-96-1997-98)
Longest streak with at least one 3-point field goal made in a game
992 games: Dallas Mavericks (February 27, 1999-present) http://www.nba.com/mavericks/news/notes.pdf

Other records

Most consecutive points in a regular season game
26 by Carmelo Anthony, Denver Nuggets (vs. Minnesota Timberwolves), December 10, 2008
Largest attendance at a game
Regular season or Playoffs: 62,046 on March 27, 1998, Chicago Bulls vs. the Atlanta Hawks in the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. This was one of the last regular season games played by Michael Jordan before his 2nd retirement.
Only player to record a double-triple-double (20+ in any 3 statistics)
Wilt Chamberlain on February 4, 1968; he had 22 points, 25 rebounds, and 21 assists.
Quadruple-doubles (double figures in any 4 statistics)
Nate Thurmond, October 18, 1974, Chicago Bulls vs. Atlanta Hawks; 22 points, 14 rebounds, 13 assists, 12 blocks.
Alvin Robertson, February 18, 1986, San Antonio Spurs vs. Phoenix Suns; 20 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists, 10 steals.
Hakeem Olajuwon, March 29, 1990, Houston Rockets vs. Milwaukee Bucks; 18 points, 16 rebounds, 10 assists, 11 blocks.
David Robinson, February 17, 1994, San Antonio Spurs vs. Detroit Pistons; 34 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, 10 blocks.
Only player to ever record two 40+ totals in the same game
Wilt Chamberlain achieved this 8 times, including 78 points and 43 rebounds on December 8, 1961.
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 30+ points per game
8 by Michael Jordan
Most consecutive seasons with 30+ points per game
7 by Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan
Only player to average 30+ points, 20+ rebounds in a season
Wilt Chamberlain (7 times)
Most seasons with 30+ points, 20+ rebounds per game
7 by Wilt Chamberlain
Most consecutive seasons with 30+ points, 20+ rebounds per game
7 by Wilt Chamberlain
Most consecutive seasons with 20+ points, 10+ rebounds
13 by Shaquille O'Neal
Most seasons with 20+ rebounds per game
10 by Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain
Most consecutive seasons with 20+ rebounds per game
10 by Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain
Only players to average 30+ points and 10+ assists in a season
Oscar Robertson (Cincinnati Royals, , , , )
Nate Archibald (Kansas City–Omaha Kings)
Only player to lead the league in scoring and assists in the same season
Nate Archibald (Kansas City–Omaha Kings)
Most blocks by a guard (career)
893 by Michael Jordan
Most blocks by a guard (season)
131 by Michael Jordan in 1987–88 season
Only players to record 200 steals and 100 blocks in the same season
Michael Jordan (Chicago Bulls, 1986-87
1986-87 NBA season
-Statistics leaders:-Yearly awards:* Most Valuable Player: Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers* Rookie of the Year: Chuck Person, Indiana Pacers* Defensive Player of the Year: Michael Cooper, Los Angeles Lakers...

, 1987-88
1987-88 NBA season
-Statistics leaders:-NBA awards:*Most Valuable Player: Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls*Rookie of the Year: Mark Jackson, New York Knicks*Defensive Player of the Year: Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls...

)
Hakeem Olajuwon (Houston Rockets, 1988-89
1988-89 NBA season
-Statistics leaders:-NBA awards:*Most Valuable Player: Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers*Rookie of the Year: Mitch Richmond, Golden State Warriors*Defensive Player of the Year: Mark Eaton, Utah Jazz...

)
Scottie Pippen (Chicago Bulls, 1989-90
1989-90 NBA season
-Statistics leaders:-NBA awards:*Most Valuable Player: Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers*Rookie of the Year: David Robinson, San Antonio Spurs*Defensive Player of the Year: Dennis Rodman, Detroit Pistons...

)
Only players to lead a team in all 5 major statistics in the same season (points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)
Dave Cowens (Boston Celtics)
Scottie Pippen (Chicago Bulls)
Kevin Garnett (Minnesota Timberwolves)
LeBron James (Cleveland Cavaliers)
Only players to lead the league in scoring and steals in the same season
Michael Jordan (Chicago Bulls, , )
Allen Iverson (Philadelphia 76ers, )
Only players to lead the league in assists and steals in the same season
Don "Slick" Watts (Seattle SuperSonics)
Don Buse (Indiana Pacers)
Micheal Ray Richardson (New York Knicks)
John Stockton (Utah Jazz, )
Chris Paul (New Orleans Hornets, )
Only players to lead the league in blocks and rebounds in the same season
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Los Angeles Lakers)
Bill Walton (Portland Trail Blazers)
Hakeem Olajuwon (Houston Rockets)
Ben Wallace (Detroit Pistons)
Dwight Howard (Orlando Magic, )

Awards

Most regular season National Basketball Association Most Valuable Player Awards
6 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Most All-NBA First Team
All-NBA Team
The All-NBA Team is an annual National Basketball Association honor bestowed on the best players in the league following every NBA season. The voting is conducted by a panel of sportswriters and broadcasters throughout the United States and Canada. The team has been selected in every season of the...

honors
11 by Karl Malone
Most All-NBA Team honors
15 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Most NBA All-Defensive First Team
NBA All-Defensive Team
The NBA All-Defensive Team is an annual National Basketball Association honor given since the 1968–69 NBA season to the best defensive players during the regular season. Voting is conducted by the NBA head coaches; the coaches are not allowed to vote for players on their own team...

honors*
9 by Michael Jordan, Gary Payton, Kobe Bryant, and Kevin Garnett
Most NBA All-Defensive Team honors*
13 by Tim Duncan
Most Defensive Player of the Year awards
NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award
The National Basketball Association's Defensive Player of the Year Award is an annual National Basketball Association award given since the 1982–83 NBA season, to the top defensive player of the regular season...

**
4 by Dikembe Mutombo and Ben Wallace

* This award has only been given since the 1968-69 season.

** This award has only been given since the 1982-83 season.

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