What Was The Highest Scoring Nba Game?
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The highest scoring NBA game ever was the triple-overtime thriller between the Detroit Pistons and the Denver Nuggets in 1983. The Pistons won 186-184, with Isiah Thomas leading the way with 47 points.
Chicago Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks- 186
In the highest scoring game in NBA history, the Chicago Bulls defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 186-184 in triple overtime on December 3, 1981. The game was played at the MECCA Arena in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Bulls were led by Jordan with 63 points, while the Bucks were led by Abdul-Jabbar with 24 points.
Detroit Pistons vs. Denver Nuggets- 185
On December 13, 1983, the Detroit Pistons defeated the Denver Nuggets 186-184 in the highest scoring game in NBA history. The Pistons were led by Isiah Thomas, who scored 47 points, and the Nuggets were led by Alex English, who scored 46 points.
Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks- 184
The Indiana Pacers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 184-164 in the highest scoring game in NBA history. The previous record was held by the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers, who scored 162 points apiece in a game in 1983.
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Sacramento Kings- 183
The Portland Trail Blazers and the Sacramento Kings played an away game on February 9, 2020. The final score was Portland 183, Sacramento 119. This is the highest scoring game in NBA history, with a combined 302 points. Damian Lillard scored an impressive 61 points for the Trail Blazers, becoming the first player in NBA history to score 60 or more points in back-to-back games.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Chicago Bulls- 182
The highest scoring game in NBA history was the Milwaukee Bucks vs. the Chicago Bulls on December 11, 1991. The Bucks won 182-166 in triple overtime.
