Crazy NBA Stats You Won’t Believe
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Crazy NBA stats You Won’t Believe
We’ve rounded up some of the craziest NBA stats you won’t believe. From unbelievable comebacks to record-setting performances, these are the numbers that will have you shaking your head in disbelief.
Most points in a game
Kobe Bryant – 81 points
Kobe Bryant who played for the Los Angeles Lakers, is the owner of the record for the most points scored in an NBA game On January 22, 2006, he put up an astonishing 81 points against the Toronto Raptors He did it in just 42 minutes of playing time too!
Most assists in a game
The record for the most assists in an NBA game is held by Scott Skiles, who racked up 30 assists while playing for the Orlando Magic against the Denver Nuggets on December 30, 1990.
Most rebounds in a game
The record for the most rebounds in a game is held by Wilt Chamberlain who had an incredible 55 rebounds in a single game! This record has stood for over 50 years and is unlikely to be broken anytime soon.
Most blocks in a game
In the history of the NBA, there have been some truly astonishing blocks numbers put up by individual players. The all-time record for most blocks in a game is held by Elvin Hayes, who had 12 blocks in a game against the Detroit Pistons in 1973. That’s an incredible number, but it’s even more impressive when you consider that Hayes only played 31 minutes in that game!
Other notable players on the list include Hakeem Olajuwon Dikembe Mutombo and Shaquille O’Neal. All three of those players are Hall of Famers and they rank second, third, and fourth on the all-time list, respectively. It just goes to show how dominant they were as defenders during their careers.
Most steals in a game
The record for the most steals in an NBA Game is held by Alvin Robertson, who had 11 against the San Antonio Spurs in 1986.
Most 3-pointers in a game
The record for most 3-pointers in a game is held by Stephen Curry who made 13 3-pointers in a game against the New Orleans Pelicans in 2016.
Most Free throws in a game
In an NBA game there are only a finite number of possessions each team can have. So, while there are many ways to score points the most impactful way to put points on the board is by taking and making Free throws
In the history of the NBA, there have been some absolutely incredible individual performances when it comes to free throws In this article, we will take a look at the five players with the most free throws made in a single game!
1) Wilt Chamberlain – 28
2) Oscar Robertson – 27
3) Jerry West – 26
4) Lebron James – 25
5) Elgin Baylor – 24
Most points in a season
In the 2017-2018 NBA season Russell Westbrook set the record for the most points scored in a single season, with 2,106. This was an incredible feat, considering the previous record was held by Wilt Chamberlain who scored 2,105 points in the 1961-1962 season. Westbrook’s points total is all the more impressive when you consider that he averaged a triple-double for the entire season!
Most assists in a season
In the 1986-87 season, Magic Johnson of the Los Angeles Lakers led the league in assists with 1,180. This is the most assists any player has had in a season in NBA history
Most rebounds in a season
The record for the most rebounds in a season is 2,149, set by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1971-1972 NBA season In 82 games, Chamberlain averaged 26.1 rebounds per game
uncontested rebounds, meaning that his opponents were not in position to challenge him for the rebound.
