NBA regular season records

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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).

Regular season records

Game

  • Most minutes in a game
  • Most points in a half
  • 59 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors (vs. New York Knicks) on March 2, 1962 (2nd)[3]
  • Most points in a quarter
  • Most points in an overtime period
  • Most points in a triple-double
  • Quickest to reach a triple-double
  • Most field goals made in a game
  • 36 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors (vs. New York Knicks) on March 2, 1962[3]
  • Most field goals attempted in a game
  • 63 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors (vs. New York Knicks) on March 2, 1962[3]
  • Most field goals missed in a game
  • Most field goals made in a half
  • 22 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors (vs. New York Knicks) on March 2, 1962 (2nd)[3]
  • Most field goals attempted in a half
  • 37 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors (vs. New York Knicks) on March 2, 1962 (2nd)[3]
  • 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)[3]
  • Most field goals made in a game, no misses
  • Most field goals attempted in a game, none made
  • Most 3-point field goals made in a game
  • Most 3-point field goals attempted in a game
  • Most 3-point field goals missed in a game
  • 16 by Damon Stoudamire, Portland Trail Blazers (at Golden State Warriors) on April 15, 2005 (5/21)[10]
  • Most 3-point field goals made in a game, no misses
  • 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)[11]
  • Most 3-point field goals attempted in a game, none made
  • Most 3-point field goals made in a half
  • Most 3-point field goals made in a quarter
  • 9 by Klay Thompson, Golden State Warriors (vs. Sacramento Kings) on January 23, 2015 (9/9)
  • Most 3-point field goals attempted in a quarter, no misses
  • 9 by Klay Thompson, Golden State Warriors (vs. Sacramento Kings) on January 23, 2015 (9/9)
  • Most free throws made in a game
  • 28 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors (vs. New York Knicks) on March 2, 1962 (28/32)[3]
  • 28 by Adrian Dantley, Utah Jazz (vs. Houston Rockets) on January 4, 1984 (28/29)
  • Most free throws made in a game, no misses
  • Most consecutive free throws made in a game
  • Most free throws attempted in a game, none made
  • Most free throws attempted in a game
  • 39 by Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic (vs. Golden State Warriors) on January 12, 2012 (21/39)[15]
  • 39 by Dwight Howard, Los Angeles Lakers (at Orlando Magic) on March 12, 2013 (25/39)[16]
  • Most free throws missed in a game
  • 23 by Andre Drummond, Detroit Pistons (at Houston Rockets) on January 20, 2016 (13/36)[17]
  • 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
  • Most free throws made in a quarter
  • Most free throws attempted in a quarter
  • 24 by Ben Simmons, Philadelphia 76ers (vs Washington Wizards) on November 29, 2017[19]
  • 55 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors (vs. Boston Celtics) on November 24, 1960[3]
  • Most rebounds in a half
  • 32 by Bill Russell, Boston Celtics (vs. Philadelphia Warriors) on November 16, 1957[20]
  • Most rebounds in a quarter
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 half
  • Most assists in a quarter
  • 14 by John Lucas, San Antonio Spurs (vs. Denver Nuggets) on April 15, 1984[22]
  • 14 by Steve Blake, Portland Trail Blazers (vs. Los Angeles Clippers) on February 22, 2009
  • Most steals in a half
  • Most steals in a quarter
  • 8 by Fat Lever, Denver Nuggets (vs. Indiana Pacers) on March 9, 1985
  • 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
  • Quickest disqualification
  • 3 minutes by Bubba Wells, Dallas Mavericks (vs. Chicago Bulls) on December 29, 1997

Season

  • Most games played
  • Most minutes per game average
  • Most minutes
  • 3,882 by Wilt Chamberlain, 1961–62
  • Highest points per game average
  • 50.36 by Wilt Chamberlain, 1961–62[3]
  • Most points
  • 4,029 by Wilt Chamberlain, 1961–62[3]
  • Most 50-point games
  • 45 by Wilt Chamberlain, 1961–62[3]
  • Most 40-point games
  • 63 by Wilt Chamberlain, 1961–62[3]
  • Most field goals made
  • 1,597 by Wilt Chamberlain, 1961–62[3]
  • Most field goals attempted
  • 3,159 by Wilt Chamberlain, 1961–62[3]
  • Most field goals missed
  • 1,562 by Wilt Chamberlain, 1961–62[3]
  • Highest field goal percentage
  • Most free throws made
  • Most free throws attempted
  • 1,363 by Wilt Chamberlain, 1961–62[3]
  • Highest free throw percentage
  • Most 3-point field goals made
  • 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
  • Highest rebounds per game average
  • Most rebounds
  • 2,149 by Wilt Chamberlain, 1960–61[3]
  • Highest defensive rebounds per game average
  • Most defensive rebounds
  • Highest offensive rebounds per game average
  • Most offensive rebounds
  • 587 by Moses Malone, 1978–79
  • Highest assists per game average
  • Most assists
  • Highest steals per game average
  • Most steals
  • 301 by Alvin Robertson, 1985–86
  • Highest blocks per game average
  • Most blocks
  • 456 by Mark Eaton, 1984–85
  • Highest turnovers per game average
  • Most turnovers
  • Most personal fouls
  • Most technical fouls
  • Most disqualifications
  • Most consecutive disqualifications
  • Triple-double per game average
  • Oscar Robertson: 30.8 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 11.4 assists, 1961–62.
  • Russell Westbrook: 31.6 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 10.4 assists, 2016–17; 25.4 points, 10.1 rebounds and 10.3 assists, 2017–18.
  • Only player to average a triple-double in consecutive seasons
  • Russell Westbrook averaged 31.6 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 10.4 assists in 2016–17 and 25.4 points, 10.1 rebounds and 10.3 assists in 2017–18.
  • Most triple-doubles
  • Most consecutive triple-doubles

Career

  • Most consecutive games
  • Most minutes per game
  • 45.8 by Wilt Chamberlain[3]
  • Most minutes
  • 57,446 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
  • Highest points per game average
  • 30.12 by Michael Jordan
  • 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
  • Most 60+ point games
  • 32 by Wilt Chamberlain
  • Most 50+ point games
  • 118 by Wilt Chamberlain[3]
  • Most 40+ point games
  • 271 by Wilt Chamberlain[3]
  • Most 30+ point games
  • 562 by Michael Jordan
  • Most 20+ point games
  • Most 10+ point games
  • 1,509 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
  • Most consecutive 50+ point games
  • 7 by Wilt Chamberlain from December 16–29, 1961[3]
  • Most consecutive 40+ point games
  • 14 by Wilt Chamberlain from December 8–30, 1961 and January 11 – February 1, 1962[27]
  • 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
  • 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)[3] 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)[3]
  • Highest field goal percentage
  • 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[3]
  • Most consecutive games with a field goal made
  • Most seasons leading league in free throws made
  • 8 by Karl Malone
  • Most consecutive 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[3]
  • Highest free throw percentage
  • 90.43% by Steve Nash (3,060/3,384)
  • Most seasons leading league in free throw percentage
  • Most 3-point field goals attempted
  • 7,429 by Ray Allen
  • Highest 3-point field goal percentage
  • Most seasons leading league in 3-point percentage
  • 4 by Kyle Korver
  • 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
  • 23,924 by Wilt Chamberlain[3]
  • Highest rebounds per game average
  • 22.9 by Wilt Chamberlain[3]
  • Most seasons leading league in rebounds
  • 11 by Wilt Chamberlain[3]
  • Most consecutive seasons leading league in rebounds
  • 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
  • Highest defensive rebounds per game average
  • Most seasons leading league in defensive rebounds
  • Most consecutive seasons leading league in defensive rebounds
  • 15,806 by John Stockton
  • Most seasons leading league in assists
  • 9 by John Stockton
  • Most consecutive seasons leading league in assists
  • Highest assists per game average
  • 11.2 by Magic Johnson
  • 3,265 by John Stockton
  • Highest steals per game average
  • 2.71 by Alvin Robertson
  • Most consecutive games with at least 1 steal
  • Most seasons leading league in steals
  • Most consecutive seasons leading league in steals
  • 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
  • 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
  • Most technical fouls
  • 304 by Rasheed Wallace[31]

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 362 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.[32][33]
  • 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 was the youngest player to start a game at 18 years, 158 days against the Dallas Mavericks on January 28, 1997.
  • Oldest player to play a game
  • Nat Hickey was the oldest player to play a game at 45 years, 363 days against the New York Knicks on January 28, 1948.
  • Oldest player to start a game
  • Robert Parish was the oldest player to start a game at 43 years, 118 days against the Atlanta Hawks on December 26, 1996.
  • Most points per game by a rookie
  • 37.6 by Wilt Chamberlain, 1959–60[3]
  • Most rebounds per game by a rookie
  • 27.0 by Wilt Chamberlain, 1959–60
  • Most assists per game by a rookie
  • 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
  • Most steals in a game by a rookie
  • 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
  • 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 in his entire NBA career.
  • Youngest/oldest player to record a triple-double
  • Markelle Fultz is the youngest, doing so on April 11, 2018 for the Philadelphia 76ers vs. the Milwaukee Bucks at the age of 19 years, 317 days. He had 13 points, 10 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
  • Leading the league in rebounding
  • Youngest: Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic, at 22 years, 130 days (on April 16, 2008), led the league in rebounding by averaging 14.2 rebounds per game during the 2007–08 NBA season.[36]
  • Oldest: Dennis Rodman of the Chicago Bulls, at 36 years & 341 days (on April 19, 1998), led the league in rebounding by averaging 15 rebounds per game during the 1997–98 NBA season.
  • Leading the league in assists
  • Leading the league in steals
  • Leading the league in blocks
  • Most consecutive games with 40+ points by a rookie
  • Only players to average 20+ points, 5+ assists and 5+ rebounds as a rookie
  • Only player to average 30+ points and 20+ rebounds as a rookie
  • Wilt Chamberlain
  • Youngest/Oldest player to score 70+ points in a game
  • Youngest: Devin Booker is the youngest player to score 70+ points in a game, scoring 70 points for the Phoenix Suns vs. the Boston Celtics at the age of 20 years, 145 days.
  • Oldest: David Robinson is the oldest player to score 70+ points in a game, scoring 71 points for the San Antonio Spurs vs. the Los Angeles Clippers at the age of 28 years, 261 days.
  • Youngest/Oldest player to score 60+ points in a game
  • Youngest: Devin Booker is the youngest player to score 60+ points in a game, scoring 70 points for the Phoenix Suns vs. the Boston Celtics at the age of 20 years, 145 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.[37]
  • 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.[38]
  • 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 33 points for the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Memphis Grizzlies at the age of 18 years, 334 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 21 points for the Sacramento Kings against the San Antonio Spurs at the age of 41 years, 2 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: Dikembe Mutombo is the oldest player to rebound 15+ in a game, he grabbed 15 rebounds for the Houston Rockets against the Golden State Warriors at the age of 42 years, 289 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: Jerry West is the oldest player with 10+ steals in a game, he had 10 steals for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Seattle Supersonics at the age of 35 years, 193 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.
LeBron James is the youngest player to record every point milestone from 1,000 to 30,000.
  • 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 – LeBron James (33 years, 24 days) on January 23, 2018[39]
  • 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[40]
  • 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)
  • Oldest player to receive All-NBA First Team honors
  • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, he was 39 years and 35 days old in his last game for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1985–86 regular season.
  • Youngest player to receive regular season NBA MVP award
  • Oldest player to receive regular season NBA MVP award
  • Karl Malone (35 years, 284 days)

Team records

Game

Note: Other than the longest game and disqualifications in a game, all records in this section are since the 24-second shot clock was instituted for 1954–55 season onward.

  • Longest game
  • The longest NBA game occurred on January 6, 1951 between the Olympians and Royals. Indianapolis beat Rochester 75–73 after 6 overtimes.[41]
  • 186 by the Detroit Pistons vs. the Denver Nuggets on December 13, 1983 (3 OT)[42]
  • Most points in a game – regulation
  • 173 by the Boston Celtics vs. the Minneapolis Lakers on February 27, 1959[43]
  • 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[44]
  • 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
  • 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[46]
  • 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
  • 40 – The Minnesota Timberwolves (19) vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers (21) on February 7, 2018 (OT)
  • 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[47]
  • Most combined 3-point field goals attempted in a game
  • 94 – The Houston Rockets (57) vs. the Chicago Bulls (37) on March 27, 2018
  • 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
  • Most free throws made in a game
  • 61 by the Phoenix Suns vs. the Utah Jazz on April 9, 1990
  • Most free throws attempted in a game
  • 80 by the Phoenix Suns vs. the Utah Jazz on April 9, 1990
  • Most combined free throws made in a game
  • 92 – The Boston Celtics (50) vs. the New York Knicks (42) on November 18, 2006
  • Most combined free throws attempted in a game
  • 121 – The Phoenix Suns (80) vs. the Utah Jazz (41) on April 9, 1990
  • Fewest free throws made in a game
  • 0 by the Toronto Raptors vs. the Charlotte Hornets on January 9, 1996 (0/3)
  • Fewest free throws attempted in a game
  • 1 by the Memphis Grizzlies vs. the Atlanta Hawks on February 8, 2014
  • Fewest combined free throws made in a game
  • 8 – The Toronto Raptors (1) vs. the Chicago Bulls (7) on January 14, 2012
  • 8 – The Atlanta Hawks (4) vs. the New Orleans Hornets (4) on January 1, 2013
  • Fewest combined free throws attempted in a game
  • 13 – The Orlando Magic (8) vs. the Philadelphia 76ers (5) on February 4, 2013
  • 13 – The Chicago Bulls (9) vs. the Boston Celtics (4) on March 12, 2017
  • 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[48]
  • 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[49]
  • Fewest rebounds in a game
  • 17 by the Brooklyn Nets vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder on January 31, 2014[50]
  • Most assists in a game
  • 53 by the Milwaukee Bucks vs. the Detroit Pistons on December 26, 1978[51]
  • Most assists in a half
  • 33 by the Phoenix Suns vs. the Denver Nuggets on November 10, 1990[51]
  • Fewest assists in a game
  • 3 by the Chicago Bulls vs. the New Jersey Nets on December 26, 1999
  • Fewest combined assists in a game
  • 18 – The Atlanta Hawks (5) vs. the New York Knicks (13) on April 28, 1999
  • 18 – The Denver Nuggets (7) vs. the Miami Heat (11) on February 21, 2004
  • 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[52]
  • 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) vs. the New York Knicks (1) on October 9, 1973
  • 2 – The San Antonio Spurs (1) vs. the Charlotte Hornets (1) on February 6, 1996
  • 2 – The Miami Heat (1) vs. the Los Angeles Lakers (1) on January 16, 2006
  • 2 – The New York Knicks (0) vs. the New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets (2) on February 10, 2006
  • 2 – The Orlando Magic (0) vs. the Houston Rockets (2) on January 22, 2011
  • Most blocks in a game
  • 23 by the Toronto Raptors vs. the Atlanta Hawks on March 23, 2001
  • Most blocks in a half
  • 16 during the 1st half by the Toronto Raptors vs. the Atlanta Hawks on March 23, 2001
  • 16 during the 2nd half by the Toronto Raptors vs. the Golden State Warriors on November 7, 2001
  • Most combined blocks in a game
  • 32 – The Philadelphia 76ers (20) vs. the Seattle SuperSonics (12) on March 9, 1984
  • Most turnovers in a game
  • 45 by the San Francisco Warriors vs. the Boston Celtics on March 9, 1971
  • Most combined turnovers in a game
  • 69 – The Phoenix Suns (39) vs. the Denver Nuggets (30) on October 29, 1985
  • Fewest turnovers in a game
  • 2 by the Milwaukee Bucks vs. the Indiana Pacers on April 1, 2006[53]
  • 2 by the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. the Portland Trail Blazers on March 19, 2009 (OT)[54]
  • 2 by the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. the Los Angeles Lakers on March 6, 2013[55]
  • 2 by the Charlotte Hornets vs. the Milwaukee Bucks on March 28, 2017
  • Fewest combined turnovers in a game
  • 9 – The San Antonio Spurs (4) vs. the Los Angeles Clippers (5) on December 13, 2005 (OT)
  • 9 – The Cleveland Cavaliers (4) vs. the New Jersey Nets (5) on March 22, 2009
  • 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[56]
  • Largest comebacks
  • 36 points (:20 left in 2nd) – The Utah Jazz overcame a 36-point deficit[57] to defeat the Denver Nuggets at home on November 27, 1996.[58] Utah trailed 70–34 with 20 seconds left 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.[59]
  • 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 beat 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)
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves at the Los Angeles Lakers on April 9, 2017 (Andrew Wiggins 41, Karl-Anthony Towns 40)

Season

  • 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[60]
  • 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
  • 5.54 by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2013–14 season
  • Most blocks per game
  • 8.7 by the Washington Bullets in the 1985–86 season
  • Fewest blocks per game
  • 2.49 by the New York Knicks in the 2008–09 season
  • Most turnovers per game
  • 24.5 by the Denver Nuggets in the 1976–77 season
  • Fewest turnovers per game
  • 11.2 by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2011–12 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
  • 12-0 by the Houston Rockets in February 2018
  • 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.[61]
  • Only teams to have three players on NBA All-Defensive First Team

Franchise

  • Highest winning percentage
  • 62.2% by the San Antonio Spurs (2,114–1,282)
  • Lowest winning percentage
  • 39.7% by the Minnesota Timberwolves (925–1,405)
  • Best record over
  • 2 Seasons: 141–23 by the Chicago Bulls (1995–96, 1996–97)
  • 3 Seasons: 207–39 by the Golden State Warriors (2014–15, 2016–17)
  • 4 Seasons: 265–63 by the Golden State Warriors (2014–15, 2017–18)
  • 5 Seasons: 316–94 by the Golden State Warriors (2013–14, 2017–18)
  • 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: 65–17 by the Golden State Warriors (2015–16, 2016–17)
  • 3 Seasons: 94–29 by the Golden State Warriors (2015–16, 2017–18)
  • Longest streak of at least one 3-point field goal made
  • 1,132 games: Phoenix Suns (March 29, 2004–Present)[62]
  • Most consecutive 50+ win seasons
  • 18 seasons: by the San Antonio Spurs (1999–2000 to 2016–2017)

Other records

  • 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
  • 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)
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks, 2016–17)
  • Only players to lead the league in scoring and steals in the same season
  • 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)[63][64]
  • Most Franchises Played For
  • 12 by Chucky Brown (Cleveland Cavaliers 1989–1991; 2001), (Los Angeles Lakers 1991–1992), (New Jersey Nets 1992–1993), (Dallas Mavericks 1993), (Houston Rockets 1995–1996), (Phoenix Suns 1996), (Milwaukee Bucks 1996–1997), (Atlanta Hawks (1997–1998), (Charlotte Hornets 1999; 2000–2001), (San Antonio Spurs 1999–2000), (Golden State Warriors 2001) & (Sacramento Kings 2002)
  • 12 by Jim Jackson (Dallas Mavericks 1992-1997), (New Jersey Nets 1997), (Philadelphia 76ers 1997-1998), (Golden State Warriors 1998), (Portland Trail Blazers 1999), (Atlanta Hawks 1999-2000), (Cleveland Cavaliers 2001), (Miami Heat 2001-2002), (Sacramento Kings 2002-2003), (Houston Rockets 2003-2004), Phoenix Suns (2005-2006) & (Los Angeles Lakers 2006)
  • 12 by Tony Massenburg (San Antonio Spurs 1990-1991; 2004-2005), (Charlotte Hornets 1991-1992), (Boston Celtics 1992), (Golden State Warriors 1992), (Los Angeles Clippers 1994-1995), (Toronto Raptors 1995-1996), (Philadelphia 76ers 1996), (New Jersey Nets 1996-1997), (Vancouver/Memphis Grizzlies 1997-1999; 1999-2002), (Houston Rockets 1999), (Utah Jazz 2002-2003) & (Sacramento Kings 2003-2004)
  • 12 by Joe Smith (Golden State Warriors 1995-1998), (Philadelphia 76ers 1998; 2006-2007), (Minnesota Timberwolves 1999-2000; 2001-2003), (Detroit Pistons 2000-2001), (Milwaukee Bucks 2003-2006), (Denver Nuggets 2006), (Chicago Bulls 2007-2008), (Cleveland Cavaliers 2008; 2009), (Oklahoma City Thunder 2008-2009), (Atlanta Hawks 2009-2010), (New Jersey Nets 2010) & (Los Angeles Lakers 2010-2011)

Awards

  • Most regular season NBA MVP Awards
  • 6 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
  • Most All-NBA First Team honors
  • 12 by LeBron James
  • Most All-NBA Team honors
  • 15 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Tim Duncan 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.

See also

Footnotes

  1. ↑ "Regular Season Records: Miscellaneous". NBA.com. NBA. Retrieved 2015-02-08.
  2. ↑ "Wilt Scores 100!". NBA.com. NBA. Retrieved 2015-02-08.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 "NBA.com: Wilt Chamberlain's NBA Records". www.nba.com.
  4. ↑ "Klay Thompson nets NBA-record 37-point quarter, finishes with 52". ESPN.com. AP. 2015-01-23. Retrieved 2015-02-08.
  5. ↑ "Zero to 60: Gilbert Arenas' Historic 60 Points". NBA.com. NBA. 2006-12-17. Retrieved 2015-02-08.
  6. ↑ "Harden first to net 60 points in triple-double". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
  7. ↑ Cato, Tim (February 15, 2018). "Nikola Jokic records triple-double in 14 minutes, fastest in NBA history". SBNation.com. Retrieved 2018-02-16.
  8. ↑ "Joe Fulks has missed the most field goals in a game, with 42 misses against the Providence Steam Rollers on March 18, 1948. StatMuse". statmuse. statmuse. Retrieved September 21, 2018.
  9. ↑ "J.R. Smith shoots an NBA-record 22 three-pointers in Knicks' loss". FoxSports.com. FOX. 2014-04-06. Retrieved 2015-02-08.
  10. ↑ "Damon Stoudamire has missed the most threes in a game with 16 misses versus the Warriors on April 15, 2005". StatMuse.com. Retrieved October 4, 2018.
  11. ↑ "Ty Lawson scores career-high 37 to help short-handed Nuggets". ESPN.com. April 9, 2011. Retrieved April 2, 2012.
  12. ↑ "Notebook: Hawks 98, Jazz 92". NBA.com. National Basketball Association. January 2, 2015. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
  13. ↑ Fromal, Adam. "Chandler Parsons Hits 10 Threes in 1 Half, Sets NBA Record". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 25 January 2014.
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