The NBA hardwood has seen its share of wizards, but these seven? They didn’t just play—they snapped the rulebook in half and dunked on gravity itself. We’re counting down the wildest, most electrifying single-game scoring explosions in basketball history. Buckle up, because these hoop heroes made buckets look easier than your uncle’s pickup game trash talk!
7. Devin Booker – 70 Points (March 24, 2017)
Devin Booker was barely old enough to rent a car when he dropped 70 on the Celtics. The Suns lost, sure, but 21-of-40 shooting and a smirk that said “catch me later” had the league buzzing. Kid’s got game and a future brighter than his jump shot.
6. Donovan Mitchell – 71 Points (January 2, 2023)
Donovan Mitchell turned the Bulls into Swiss cheese with 71 points, including a cool 22-of-34 night. Overtime? No problem—Spida webbed his way to a W. Chicago’s defense still has nightmares about that crossover.
5. Damian Lillard – 71 Points (February 26, 2023)
Dame Lillard hit the Rockets with 71 points and 13 triples, proving he’s the clutch king of Portland. 22-of-38 shooting? That’s not a stat line; that’s a mic drop. Somewhere, a rim’s still crying for mercy.
4. David Thompson – 73 Points (April 9, 1978)
David Thompson soared to 73 against the Pistons, chasing a scoring title with MJ-level flair before MJ was MJ. 28-of-38 from the field? Skywalking never looked so smooth. Gravity called in sick that day.
3. Luka Dončić – 73 Points (January 26, 2024)
Luka Dončić dropped 73 on the Hawks like it was a casual Friday, hitting 25-of-33 shots with 10 boards and 7 dimes. At 24, he’s already rewriting the script. Move over, vets—this kid’s running the show.
2. Kobe Bryant – 81 Points (January 22, 2006)
Kobe’s 81 against the Raptors was pure Mamba madness—28-of-46 shooting, 7 threes, and a comeback for the ages. Toronto’s defense? More like Kobe’s personal highlight reel. Legends don’t sleep; they score.
1. Wilt Chamberlain – 100 Points (March 2, 1962)
Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point game is the NBA’s Everest—36-of-63 shooting, 28-of-32 from the line, and 25 rebounds because why not? The Knicks didn’t lose; they got Wilt-ed. One man, one night, one untouchable myth.
These seven didn’t just score—they turned hardwood into a canvas and painted masterpieces. From Booker’s breakout to Wilt’s century, they’re the reason we yell at our TVs and believe in magic. Who’s your favorite bucket-getter? Drop it below and let’s argue like it’s game night!
