Who has scored the most points in an NBA game?

On March 2, 1962, Wilt Chamberlain, playing for the Philadelphia Warriors, scored 100 points in a game against the New York Knicks.

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During the game, Chamberlain made 36 of 63 field goals and 28 of 32 free throws, and he also grabbed 25 rebounds.

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His teammates actively tried to get him the ball, and he dominated the Knicks in the paint, scoring with ease. The game ended with the Warriors defeating the Knicks 169-147.

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Quarter-wise point splits: 1st : 23 2nd : 18 3rd : 28 4th : 31

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Chamberlain's 100-point game was remarkable not only for the sheer number of points he scored but also for the fact that it came in an era when the game was played at a slower pace, with less emphasis on scoring.

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It remains a legendary accomplishment in the history of basketball and a testament to Chamberlain's incredible skill and dominance on the court.

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In addition to this, he averaged 50.4 points and 25.7 rebounds per game in the 1961-62 season, making him one of the most dominant players in the NBA history.

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