This article lists all-time records achieved in the NBA regular season in major statistical categories recognized by the league, including those set by teams and individuals in a game, season, and career. The NBA also recognizes records from its original incarnation, the Basketball Association of America (BAA).
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)
Most points in a quarter
37 by Klay Thompson, Golden State Warriors (vs. Sacramento Kings) on January 23, 2015 (3rd)
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 missed in a game
30 by Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Boston Celtics) on November 7, 2002
Most field goals made in a half
22 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors (vs. New York Knicks) on March 2, 1962 (2nd)
Most field goals attempted in a half
37 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors (vs. New York Knicks) on March 2, 1962 (2nd)
Most field goals made in a quarter
13 by David Thompson, Denver Nuggets (vs. Detroit Pistons) on April 9, 1978 (1st)
13 by Klay Thompson, Golden State Warriors (vs. Sacramento Kings) on January 23, 2015 (3rd)
Most field goals attempted in a quarter
21 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors (vs. New York Knicks) on March 2, 1962 (4th)
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
13 by Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors (vs. New Orleans Pelicans) on November 7, 2016 (13/17)
Most 3-point field goals attempted in a game
22 by J. R. Smith, New York Knicks (at Miami Heat) on April 6, 2014 (10/22)
Most 3-point field goals made 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
9 by Ben Gordon, Detroit Pistons (at Denver Nuggets) on March 21, 2012
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
11 by Trey Burke, Utah Jazz (vs. Atlanta Hawks) on January 2, 2015
11 by Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors (vs. Philadelphia 76ers) on February 27, 2017
Most 3-point field goals made in a half
10 by Chandler Parsons, Houston Rockets (vs. Memphis Grizzlies) on January 24, 2014 (10/11)
Most 3-point field goals made in a quarter
Most 3-point field goals made in a half, no misses
Most 3-point field goals made to start a half
Most 3-point field goals attempted in a half
Most 3-point field goals attempted in a half, none made
9 by Klay Thompson, Golden State Warriors (vs. Sacramento Kings) on January 23, 2015 (9/9)
Most 3-point field goals made in a quarter
Most 3-point field goals made in a quarter, no misses
Most 3-point field goals made to start a quarter
Most 3-point field goals attempted in a quarter
Most 3-point field goals attempted in a quarter, none made
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
23 by Dominique Wilkins, Atlanta Hawks (vs. Chicago Bulls) on December 8, 1992
Most consecutive free throws made in a game
24 by DeMar DeRozan, Toronto Raptors (vs. Portland Trail Blazers) on March 4, 2016
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
39 by Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic (vs. Golden State Warriors) on January 12, 2012 (21/39)
39 by Dwight Howard, Los Angeles Lakers (at Orlando Magic) on March 12, 2013 (25/39)
Most free throws missed in a game
23 by Andre Drummond, Detroit Pistons (at Houston Rockets) on January 20, 2016 (13/36)
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
26 by Josh Smith, Houston Rockets (vs. San Antonio Spurs) on April 10, 2015 (12/26)
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 Los Angeles 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 offensive rebounds in a game
21 by Moses Malone, Houston Rockets (vs. Seattle SuperSonics) on February 11, 1982
Most defensive rebounds in a game
29 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Detroit Pistons) on December 14, 1975
Most offensive rebounds in a half
13 by Charles Barkley, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. New York Knicks) on March 4, 1987
Most defensive rebounds in a half
18 by Swen Nater, San Diego Clippers (vs. Denver Nuggets) on December 14, 1979
Most offensive rebounds in a quarter
11 by Charles Barkley, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. New York Knicks) on March 4, 1987
11 by Larry Smith, Golden State Warriors (vs. Denver Nuggets) on March 23, 1986
Most defensive rebounds in a quarter
13 by Happy Hairston, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Philadelphia 76ers) on November 15, 1974
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
14 by Steve Blake, Portland Trail Blazers (vs. Los Angeles Clippers) on February 22, 2009
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
8 by Rafer Alston, Houston Rockets (vs. Charlotte Bobcats) on February 10, 2007
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
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
Most turnovers in a game
14 by John Drew, Atlanta Hawks (at New Jersey Nets) on March 1, 1978
14 by Jason Kidd, Phoenix Suns (vs. New York Knicks) on November 17, 2000
Quickest disqualification
3 minutes by Bubba Wells, Dallas Mavericks (vs. Chicago Bulls) on December 29, 1997
Most games played
88 by Walt Bellamy, 1968–69
Most minutes per game average
48.52 by Wilt Chamberlain, 1961–62
Most minutes
3,882 by Wilt Chamberlain, 1961–62
Highest points per game average
50.36 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
Most field goals missed
1,562 by Wilt Chamberlain, 1961–62
Highest field goal percentage
72.7% by Wilt Chamberlain, 1972–73
Most free throws made
840 by Jerry West, 1965–66
Most free throws attempted
1,363 by Wilt Chamberlain, 1961–62
Highest free throw percentage
98.05% by José Calderón, 2008–09
Most 3-point field goals made
402 by Stephen Curry, 2015–16
Highest 3-point field goals per game average
5.1 by Stephen Curry, 2015–16
Most 3-point field goals attempted
886 by Stephen Curry, 2015–16
Highest 3-point field goals attempted per game average
11.2 by Stephen Curry, 2015–16
Highest 3-point field goal percentage
53.6% by Kyle Korver, 2009–10
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
14.54 by John Stockton, 1989–90
Most assists
1164 by John Stockton, 1990–91
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
5.56 by Mark Eaton, 1984–85
Most blocks
456 by Mark Eaton, 1984–85
Highest turnovers per game average
4.65 by Ray Williams, 1982–83
Most turnovers
374 by James Harden, 2015–16
Most personal fouls
386 by Darryl Dawkins, 1983–84
Most technical fouls
41 by Rasheed Wallace, 2000–01
Most disqualifications
26 by Don Meineke, 1952–53
Most consecutive disqualifications
6 by Don Boven, 1951–52
Triple-double per game average
Oscar Robertson: 30.8 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 11.4 assists, 1961–62. The only player to do so.
Most triple-doubles
41 by Oscar Robertson, 1961–62
Most consecutive triple-doubles
9 by Wilt Chamberlain, 1967–68
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
Most minutes
57,446 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
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
562 by Michael Jordan
Most 20+ point games
1,134 by Karl Malone
Most 10+ point games
1,509 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Most consecutive 50+ point games
7 by Wilt Chamberlain from December 16–29, 1961
Most consecutive 40+ point games
14 by Wilt Chamberlain from December 8–30, 1961 and January 11 – 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 field goals attempted
28,307 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 (1960–66) and Michael Jordan (1987–93)
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 (1960–66)
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 17–28, 1967
Most consecutive games with a field goal made
1,360 by Tim Duncan from October 31, 1997 to December 30, 2015.
Most seasons leading league in free throws made
8 by Karl Malone
Most consecutive free throws made
97 by Micheal Williams from March 24 – November 9, 1993
Most free throws made
9,787 by Karl Malone
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
90.43% by Steve Nash (3,060/3,384)
Most seasons leading league in free throw percentage
7 by Bill Sharman
Most 3-point field goals made
2,973 by Ray Allen
Most 3-point field goals attempted
7,429 by Ray Allen
Highest 3-point field goal percentage
45.4% by Steve Kerr
Most consecutive games with a 3-point field goal made
157 by Stephen Curry from November 13, 2014 – November 4, 2016 (73 in 2014–15; 79 in 2015–16; 5 in 2016–17)
Most consecutive 3-point field goals made
13 by Brent Price from January 15–19, 1996 and Terry Mills from December 4–7, 1996
Most 50–40–90 seasons
4 by Steve Nash (2006, 2008–2010)
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
11,453 by Kevin Garnett
Highest defensive rebounds per game average
9.8 by Dave Cowens
Most seasons leading league in defensive rebounds
6 by Dwight Howard (2007–08–2012–13)
Most consecutive seasons leading league in defensive rebounds
6 by Dwight Howard (2007–08–2012–13)
Most assists
15,806 by John Stockton
Most seasons leading league in assists
9 by John Stockton
Most consecutive seasons leading league in assists
9 by John Stockton (1988–89–1996–97)
Highest assists per game average
11.2 by Magic Johnson
Most steals
3,265 by John Stockton
Highest steals per game average
2.71 by Alvin Robertson
Most consecutive games with at least 1 steal
108 by Chris Paul
Most seasons leading league in steals
6 by Chris Paul (2007–08–2008–09, 2010–11–2013–14)
Most consecutive seasons leading league in steals
4 by Chris Paul (2010–11–2013–14)
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 turnovers
4,524 by Karl Malone
Most triple-doubles
181 by Oscar Robertson
Most consecutive triple-doubles
9 by Wilt Chamberlain from March 8–20, 1968
Most personal fouls
4,657 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Most disqualifications
127 by Vern Mikkelsen
Most technical fouls
304 by Rasheed Wallace
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.
Youngest player to be drafted
Andrew Bynum was the youngest player to be drafted in NBA history at 17 years and 249 days after the Los Angeles Lakers selected him as the 10th overall pick in the 2005 NBA draft. He made his debut at 18 years and 6 days and was also the youngest to ever play in the NBA.
Oldest player to be drafted
Bernard James was the oldest player to be drafted in NBA history at 27 years and 148 days after the Cleveland Cavaliers selected him as the 33rd overall pick in the 2012 NBA draft before trading his rights to the Dallas Mavericks. He made his debut at 27 years and 266 days.
Youngest player debut
Andrew Bynum was the youngest player to debut in NBA history at 18 years and 6 days on his first game with the Los Angeles Lakers against the Denver Nuggets on November 2, 2005.
Oldest player debut
Nat Hickey was the oldest player to debut in NBA history at 45 years and 363 days on his first game with the Providence Steamrollers against the St. Louis Bombers on January 27, 1948. He was the team's coach and activated himself as a player. He only played 2 games.
Oldest NBA debut as a starter
Arvydas Sabonis was the oldest rookie as a starter in NBA history at 30 years and 319 days on his first game with the Portland Trail Blazers against the Vancouver Grizzles on November 3, 1995. He was drafted 24th overall during the 1986 NBA Draft but elected to play professionally in Europe for 9 years before officially entering the NBA.
Youngest NBA debut as a starter
Lebron James was the youngest rookie as a starter in NBA history at 18 years and 303 days on his first game with the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Sacramento Kings on October 29, 2003.
Youngest player to start a game
Kobe Bryant (18 years, 158 days)
Oldest player to play a game
Nat Hickey (45 years, 363 days)
Oldest player to start a game
Robert Parish (43 years, 118 days)
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
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 score in a game
Andrew Bynum is the youngest to score in a game, doing so on November 20, 2005, 18 days after his debut, for the Los Angeles Lakers vs. the Chicago Bulls at the age of 18 years, 24 days. He had a total of 4 points with two free throws made and a field goal.
Nat Hickey is the oldest to score in a game, doing so on January 27, 1948 for the Providence Steamrollers vs. the St. Louis Bombers at the age of 45 years, 363 days. He had a total of 2 points with two free throws made and no field goals. These are the only points recorded by Hickey.
Youngest/oldest player to record a triple-double
LeBron James is the youngest, doing so on January 19, 2005 for the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. the Portland Trail Blazers at the age of 20 years, 20 days. He had 27 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists.
Karl Malone is the oldest, doing so on November 28, 2003 for the Los Angeles Lakers vs. the San Antonio Spurs at the age of 40 years, 127 days. He had 10 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists.
Leading the league in scoring
Youngest: Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder (21 years, 197 days on April 14, 2010)
Oldest: Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (7009110978640000000♠35 years, 61 days on April 19, 1998)
Leading the league in rebounding
Youngest: Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic (22 years, 130 days on April 16, 2008)
Oldest: Dennis Rodman, Chicago Bulls (36 years, 341 days on April 19, 1998)
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 (1960–61)
Michael Jordan (1984–85)
LeBron James (2003–04)
Tyreke Evans (2009–10)
Only player to average 30+ points and 20+ rebounds as a rookie
Wilt Chamberlain
Youngest/Oldest player to score 60+ points in a game
Youngest: David Thompson is the youngest player to score 60+ points in a game, scoring 60 points for the Los Angeles Lakers vs. the Utah Jazz at the age of 23 years, 270 days.
Oldest: Kobe Bryant is the oldest player to score 60+ points in a game, scoring 60 points for the Los Angeles Lakers vs. the Utah Jazz at the age of 37 years, 234 days.
Youngest/Oldest player to score 50+ points in a game
Youngest: Brandon Jennings is the youngest player to score 50+ points in a game, scoring 55 points for the Milwaukee Bucks against the Golden State Warriors at the age of 20 years, 52 days.
Oldest: Michael Jordan is the oldest player to score 50+ points in a game, scoring 51 points for the Washington Wizards vs. the Charlotte Hornets at the age of 38 years, 315 days.
Youngest/Oldest player to score 40+ points in a game
Youngest: Lebron James is the youngest player to score 40+ points in a game, scoring 41 points for the Cleveland Cavaliers against the New Jersey Nets at the age of 19 years, 88 days.
Oldest: Michael Jordan is the oldest player and only 40-year-old player to score 40+ points in a game, doing so with 43 points for the Washington Wizards vs. the New Jersey Nets at the age of 40 years, 4 days.
Youngest/Oldest player to score 30+ points in a game
Youngest: Lebron James is the youngest player to score 30+ points in a game, scoring 37 points for the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Boston Celtics at the age of 18 years, 348 days.
Oldest: Michael Jordan is the oldest player to score 30+ points in a game, doing so with 39 points for the Washington Wizards vs. the New York Knicks at the age of 40 years, 20 days.
Youngest/Oldest player to score 20+ points in a game
Youngest: Lebron James is the youngest player to score 20+ points in a game, scoring 28 points for the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Washington Wizards at the age of 18 years, 324 days.
Oldest: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the oldest player to score 20+ points in a game, doing so with 21 points for the Los Angeles Lakers vs. the Houston Rockets at the age of 41 years, 331 days.
Youngest/Oldest player to score 30+ points in a game as a reserve
Youngest: Kobe Bryant is the youngest player to score 30+ while coming off the bench, he scored 30 points for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Dallas Mavericks at the age of 19 years, 113 days.
Oldest: Michael Jordan is the oldest player to score 30+ while coming off the bench, he scored 34 points for the Washington Wizards against the Milwaukee Bucks at the age of 39 years, 40 days.
Youngest/Oldest player to score 20+ points in a game as a reserve
Youngest: Jermaine O'Neal is the youngest player to score 20+ while coming off the bench, he scored 20 points for the Portland Trail Blazers against the Seattle Supersonics at the age of 18 years, 101 days.
Oldest: Vince Carter is the oldest player to score 20+ while coming off the bench, he scored 20 points for the Memphis Grizzlies against the Utah Jazz at the age of 39 years, 293 days.
Youngest/Oldest player with 20+ rebounds in a game
Youngest: Dwight Howard is the youngest player to rebound 20+ in a game, he grabbed 20 rebounds for the Orlando Magic against the Toronto Raptors at the age of 18 years, 359 days.
Oldest: Dikembe Mutombo is the oldest player to rebound 20+ in a game, he grabbed 22 rebounds for the Houston Rockets against the Denver Nuggets at the age of 40 years, 250 days.
Youngest/Oldest player with 15+ rebounds in a game
Youngest: Lebron James is the youngest player to rebound 15+ in a game, he grabbed 16 rebounds for the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Memphis Grizzlies at the age of 18 years, 334 days.
Oldest: Karl Malone is the oldest player to rebound 15+ in a game, he grabbed 19 rebounds for the Los Angeles Lakers against the San Antonio Spurs at the age of 40 years, 105 days.
Youngest/Oldest player with 10+ rebounds in a game as a reserve
Youngest: Devin Booker is the youngest player to rebound 10+ in a game coming off the bench, he grabbed 10 rebounds for the Phoenix Suns against the Charlotte Hornets at the age of 19 years, 68 days.
Oldest: Kevin Willis is the oldest player to rebound 10+ in a game coming off the bench, he grabbed 10 rebounds for the Atlanta Hawks against the New York Knicks at the age of 42 years, 85 days.
Youngest/Oldest player with 10+ steals in a game
Youngest: Ron Harper is the youngest player with 10+ steals in a game, he had 10 steals for the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Philadelphia 76ers at the age of 23 years, 49 days.
Oldest: Clyde Drexler is the oldest player with 10+ steals in a game, he had 10 steals for the Houston Rockets against the Sacramento Kings at the age of 34 years, 132 days.
Youngest/Oldest player with 20+ assists in a game
Youngest: Ennis Whatley is the youngest player with 20+ assists in a game, he had 22 assists for the Chicago Bulls against the New York Knicks at the age of 21 years, 156 days.
Oldest: Steve Nash is the oldest player with 20+ assists in a game, he had 20 assists for the Phoenix Suns against the Los Angeles Lakers at the age of 37 years, 43 days.
Youngest/Oldest player with 10+ assists in a game
Youngest: Lebron James is the youngest player with 10+ assists in a game, he had 13 assists for the Cleveland Cavaliers against the New Jersey Nets at the age of 19 years, 88 days.
Oldest: John Stockton is the oldest player with 10+ assists in a game, he had 10 assists for the Utah Jazz against the San Antonio Spurs at the age of 41 years, 19 days.
Youngest/Oldest player with 10+ blocks in a game
Youngest: Josh Smith is the youngest player with 10+ blocks in a game, he had 10 blocks for the Atlanta Hawks against the Dallas Mavericks at the age of 19 years, 13 days.
Oldest: Dikembe Mutombo is the oldest player with 10+ blocks in a game, he had 10 blocks for the New York Knicks against the New Jersey Nets at the age of 37 years, 193 days.
Youngest player to reach... (career)
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 – LeBron James (28 years, 17 days) on January 16, 2013
25,000 Points – LeBron James (30 years, 307 days) on November 2, 2015
30,000 Points – Kobe Bryant (34 years, 104 days) on December 5, 2012
1,000 Rebounds – Dwight Howard (19 years, 356 days) on November 29, 2005
5,000 Rebounds – Dwight Howard (23 years, 112 days) on March 30, 2009
10,000 Rebounds – Wilt Chamberlain (28 years, 81 days) on November 10, 1964
1,000 Assists – LeBron James (20 years, 102 days) on April 11, 2005
5,000 Assists – Magic Johnson (26 years, 246 days) on April 17, 1986
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
Fewest games played to reach 30,000 points
941 by Wilt Chamberlain
Youngest player to receive All-NBA First Team honors
LeBron James (21 years, 138 days)
Youngest player to receive regular season NBA MVP award
Derrick Rose (22 years, 191 days)
Oldest player to receive regular season NBA MVP award
Karl Malone (35 years, 284 days)
Other than the longest game, all records in this section are since the 1954–55 season (the first season with a shot clock).
Longest game
The longest NBA game occurred on January 6, 1951 between the Olympians and Royals. Indianapolis beat Rochester 75–73 after 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
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
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 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
2 by the Golden State Warriors vs. the Toronto Raptors on February 8, 2004
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
0 by the Atlanta Hawks vs. the Miami Heat on January 5, 2012 (3rd OT)
0 by the Chicago Bulls vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves on November 7, 2015
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
15 – The New York Knicks (8) at the Orlando Magic (7) on April 11, 2015
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
16 by the Orlando Magic vs. the Boston Celtics on January 23, 2012
Most 3-point field goals made in a game
25 by the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Atlanta Hawks on March 3, 2017
Most combined 3-point field goals made in a game
39 – The Dallas Mavericks (18) vs. the Golden State Warriors (21) on March 25, 2016
Most 3-point field goals attempted in a game
61 by the Houston Rockets vs. the New Orleans Pelicans on December 16, 2016
Most 3-point field goals attempted in a game, none made
22 by the Denver Nuggets vs. Portland Trail Blazers, December 21, 2012
Most combined 3-point field goals attempted in a game
88 – The Houston Rockets (44) at the Golden State Warriors (44) on December 1, 2016
88 – The Houston Rockets (61) vs. the New Orleans Pelicans (27) on December 16, 2016
88 – The Houston Rockets (44) at the Brooklyn Nets (44) on January 15, 2017
88 – The Houston Rockets (45) vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers (43) on March 12, 2017
Most 3-point field goals made in a half
16 by the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. the Portland Trail Blazers on November 23, 2016
Most 3-point field goals attempted in a half
31 by the Houston Rockets vs. the New Orleans Pelicans on December 16, 2016
Largest margin of victory in a game
68 – The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Miami Heat 148–80 on December 17, 1991
Only team to double its opponents' score in a game
The Indiana Pacers defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 124–59 on February 27, 1998
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 rebounds in a game
109 by the Boston Celtics vs. the Detroit Pistons on December 24, 1960
Fewest rebounds in a game
17 by the Brooklyn Nets vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder on January 31, 2014
Most assists in a game
53 by the Milwaukee Bucks vs. the Detroit Pistons on December 26, 1978
Most assists in a half
33 by the Phoenix Suns vs. the Denver Nuggets on November 10, 1990
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 the Toronto Raptors vs. the Golden State Warriors on November 7, 2001
Most blocks in a half
16 by the Toronto Raptors vs. the Atlanta Hawks on March 23, 2001
Most turnovers in a game
45 by the San Francisco Warriors vs. the Boston Celtics on March 9, 1971
Fewest turnovers in a game
2 by the Milwaukee Bucks vs. the Indiana Pacers on April 1, 2006
2 by the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. the Portland Trail Blazers on March 19, 2009 (OT)
2 by the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. the Los Angeles Lakers on March 6, 2013
Most fouls in a game
52 by the Utah Jazz at the Phoenix Suns on April 9, 1990 (OT)
Most disqualifications in a game
8 by the Syracuse Nationals vs the Baltimore Bullets on November 15, 1952 (OT)
Most fast-break points in a game
56 by the Phoenix Suns at the Golden State Warriors on March 15, 2009
Largest comebacks
36 points (:20 left in 2nd) – The Utah Jazz overcame a 36-point deficit to defeat the Denver Nuggets at home on November 27, 1996. Utah trailed 34–70 with 20 seconds remaining in the 1st half, but outscored Denver 73–33 during the rest of the game to win 107–103. This is the largest overall deficit overcome in NBA history.
35 points (8:50 left in 3rd) – The Sacramento Kings were down 79–44 to the Chicago Bulls on December 21, 2009, but the Kings, led by Tyreke Evans's 23 points, charged back, winning the game 102–98.
29 points (8:43 left in 4th) – The Milwaukee Bucks overcame a 29-point deficit to defeat the Atlanta Hawks on the road on November 25, 1977. This is the largest 4th quarter deficit overcome in NBA history. Atlanta led 111–82 when Milwaukee went on a 35–4 run to win 117–115.
Teams that 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)
The Oklahoma City Thunder vs. the Denver Nuggets on February 19, 2012 (OT) (Kevin Durant 51, Russell Westbrook 40)
The Oklahoma City Thunder vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves on March 23, 2012 (2 OT) (Russell Westbrook 45, Kevin Durant 40)
The Oklahoma City Thunder vs. the Orlando Magic on October 30, 2015 (2 OT) (Russell Westbrook 48, Kevin Durant 43)
Best record
73–9 (.890) by the Golden State Warriors in the 2015–16 season
Worst record
7–59 (.106) by the Charlotte Bobcats in the 2011–12 season
Most losses
73 by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1972–73 season
Fewest wins
6 by the Providence Steamrollers in the 1947–48 season
Best home record
40–1 (.976) by the Boston Celtics in the 1985–86 season
40–1 (.976) by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2015–16 season
Fewest home losses
1 by the Washington Capitols in the 1946–47 season
1 by the Minneapolis Lakers, Syracuse Nationals, and Rochester Royals in the 1949–50 season
1 by the Boston Celtics in the 1985–86 season
1 by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2015–16 season
Worst home record
4–29 (.121) by the Charlotte Bobcats in the 2011–12 season
Fewest home wins
3 by the Providence Steamrollers in the 1947–48 season
Most home losses
35 by the Dallas Mavericks in the 1993–94 season
Best road record
34–7 (.829) by the Golden State Warriors in the 2015–16 season
Most road wins
34 by the Golden State Warriors in the 2015–16 season
Worst road record
0–20 (.000) by the Baltimore Bullets in the 1953–54 season
Most road losses
40 by the Sacramento Kings in the 1990–91 season
Longest winning streak
33 by the Los Angeles Lakers from November 5, 1971 – January 7, 1972
Longest home winning streak
54 by the Golden State Warriors over 2 regular seasons from January 31, 2015 – March 29, 2016
Longest road winning streak
16 by the Los Angeles Lakers from November 6, 1971 – January 7, 1972
Longest losing streak
28 by the Philadelphia 76ers over 2 regular seasons from March 27 – November 29, 2015
Longest single-season losing streak
26 by the Cleveland Cavaliers from December 20, 2010 – February 9, 2011
26 by the Philadelphia 76ers from January 31 – March 27, 2014
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)
38–3 by the Miami Heat in the 2012–13 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: 24–0 by the Golden State Warriors in the 2015–16 season (October 27 – December 11, 2015)
1: 29–1 by the Golden State Warriors in the 2015–16 season
2: 36–2 by the Golden State Warriors in the 2015–16 season
3: 41–3 by the Chicago Bulls in the 1995–96 season
4: 48–4 by the Golden State Warriors in the 2015–16 season
5: 55–5 by the Golden State Warriors in the 2015–16 season
6: 62–6 by the Golden State Warriors in the 2015–16 season
7: 68–7 by the Golden State Warriors in the 2015–16 season
8: 69–8 by the Golden State Warriors in the 2015–16 season
9: 73–9 by the Golden State Warriors in the 2015–16 season
Worst starts (number of wins)
0: 0–18 by the New Jersey Nets in the 2009–10 season (October 28 – December 2, 2009)
0: 0–18 by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2015–16 season (October 28 – November 29, 2015)
1: 1–30 by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2015–16 season
2: 2–39 by the Dallas Mavericks in the 1993–94 season
3: 3–40 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: 6–59 by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1972–73 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: 9–73 by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1972–73 season
Highest average point differential
12.3 by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1971–72 season
Lowest average point differential
-15.2 by the Dallas Mavericks in the 1992–93 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 less than 100 points
35 by the Miami Heat from October 31, 2001–January 14, 2002
Most steals per game
12.9 by the 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
16–0 by the Los Angeles Clippers in December 2012
16–0 by the San Antonio Spurs in March 2014
17–0 by the Atlanta Hawks in January 2015
16–0 by the Golden State Warriors in November 2015
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 Boston Celtics improved from 24 wins in the 2006–07 season to 66 in the 2007–08 season.
Only teams to have three players on NBA All-Defensive First Team
1969–70 New York Knicks: Dave DeBusschere, Walt Frazier, Willis Reed
1975–76 Boston Celtics: Dave Cowens, John Havlicek, Paul Silas
1977–78 Portland Trail Blazers: Lionel Hollins, Maurice Lucas, Bill Walton
1982–83 Philadelphia 76ers: Maurice Cheeks, Bobby Jones, Moses Malone
1995–96 Chicago Bulls: Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman
Highest winning percentage
62.1% by the San Antonio Spurs (2,006–1,226)
Lowest winning percentage
39.1% by the Minnesota Timberwolves (847–1,319)
Best home record (min. 500 games)
307–210 by the Chicago Bulls
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 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 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 of at least one 3-point field goal made
1,108 games: Dallas Mavericks (February 27, 1999–December 14, 2012)
Most consecutive 50+ win seasons
18 seasons: by the San Antonio Spurs (1999–2000–present)
Most consecutive points in a regular season game
26 by Carmelo Anthony, Denver Nuggets (vs. Minnesota Timberwolves), December 10, 2008
Most consecutive unanswered points in a regular season game
13 by Klay Thompson, Golden State Warriors (vs. Sacramento Kings), January 23, 2015 (starting at 79–70 with 3:04 left in 3rd quarter, until 92–70 with 1:02 left in the same quarter)
Largest attendance at a game
Regular season or Playoffs: 62,046 on March 27, 1998, Chicago Bulls at the Atlanta Hawks in the Georgia Dome. This was one of the last regular season games Michael Jordan played before his 2nd retirement.
Only player to record a double-triple-double (20+ in any 3 stats)
Wilt Chamberlain had 22 points, 25 rebounds, and 21 assists on February 4, 1968
Quadruple-doubles (10+ in any 4 stats)
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 (40+ for both points and rebounds, achieved eight times)
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, 1961–62, 1963–64, 1964–65, 1965–66, 1966–67)
Nate Archibald (Kansas City–Omaha Kings, 1972–73)
Only player to lead the league in scoring and assists in the same season
Nate Archibald (Kansas City–Omaha Kings, 1972–73)
Most blocks by a guard (career)
893 by Michael Jordan
Most blocks by a guard (season)
131 by Michael Jordan in the 1987–88 season
Only players to record 200 steals and 100 blocks in the same season
Michael Jordan (Chicago Bulls, 1986–87, 1987–88)
Hakeem Olajuwon (Houston Rockets, 1988–89)
Scottie Pippen (Chicago Bulls, 1989–90)
Only players to lead a team in all 5 major statistics in the same season (points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)
Dave Cowens (Boston Celtics, 1977–78)
Scottie Pippen (Chicago Bulls, 1994–95)
Kevin Garnett (Minnesota Timberwolves, 2002–03)
LeBron James (Cleveland Cavaliers, 2008–09)
Only players to lead the league in scoring and steals in the same season
Michael Jordan (Chicago Bulls, 1987–88, 1989–90, 1992–93)
Allen Iverson (Philadelphia 76ers, 2000–01, 2001–02)
Only players to lead the league in assists and steals in the same season
Don "Slick" Watts (Seattle SuperSonics, 1975–76)
Don Buse (Indiana Pacers, 1976–77)
Micheal Ray Richardson (New York Knicks, 1979–80)
John Stockton (Utah Jazz, 1988–89, 1991–92)
Chris Paul (New Orleans Hornets, 2007–08, 2008–09; Los Angeles Clippers, 2013–14)
Only players to lead the league in blocks and rebounding in the same season
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Los Angeles Lakers, 1975–76)
Bill Walton (Portland Trail Blazers, 1976–77)
Hakeem Olajuwon (Houston Rockets, 1989–90)
Ben Wallace (Detroit Pistons, 2001–02)
Dwight Howard (Orlando Magic, 2008–09, 2009–10)
Most regular season NBA MVP Awards
6 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Most All-NBA First Team honors
11 by Karl Malone and Kobe Bryant
Most All-NBA Team honors
15 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Kobe Bryant
Most NBA All-Defensive First Team honors*
9 by Michael Jordan, Gary Payton, Kobe Bryant, and Kevin Garnett
Most NBA All-Defensive Team honors*
15 by Tim Duncan
Most Defensive Player of the Year awards**
4 by Dikembe Mutombo and Ben Wallace
Most Sixth Man of the Year awards
3 by Jamal Crawford
* This award has only been given since the 1968–69 season.
** This award has only been given since the 1982–83 season.
