Most Points Scored By A Team In An NBA Game Without Overtime

Most points scored by a team in an NBA game without overtime is 162 by Golden State Warriors against Denver Nuggets on 2nd Nov 1990.

The Warriors won the high-scoring thriller by 162-158, where small forward Chris Mullins top-scored in the game with 38 points. With the likes of head coaches Doug Moe and Paul Westhead on the helm, both teams adopted the offensive strategy.

Likewise, the highest-scoring game in NBA playoff history dates back to 11 May 1992, when Phoenix Suns and Portland Trail Blazers produced a combined total of 304 points. The game needed two overtime to decide a winner, where Portland triumphed over Phoenix by 153-151.

However, only two games from 1995 to 2012 were included in both the regular season and playoff top ten lists for the high-scoring games.

A match between the Phoenix Suns and the New Jersey on 7 Dec 2006, and between Dallas Mavericks and Sacramento Kings on May 10, 2003.

Interestingly, Sacramento Kings and LA Clippers recently made history for the 2nd highest-scoring game in NBA history producing 351 points. Sacramento ultimately emerged victorious in the nail-biting match by 176-175 as Malik Monk top scored with 45 points.

Highest Scoring NBA Game By One Team

The most points in NBA game by one team is 186 points by Detroit Pistons. Detroit achieved the feat against Denver Nuggets on Dec 13, 1983.

The record-breaking match yielded a whooping total of 370 points and ultimately ended in triple overtime with the final score of 186-184.

With the teams going more often on offense, the scores are certainly meant to be racked up. Moreover, these thrilling games not only add to the record books but also creates unforgettable impressions on basketball enthusiasts.

The top 5 highest scoring games in NBA history are listed below:

Detroit Pistons Vs Denver Nuggets (186-184)

Apart from a gigantic total of 370 points, this match also created history being the first NBA game with four players scoring 40 points or more.

Nuggets forward Kiki VanDeWeghe top-scored in the game with 51 points, while both Isiah Thomas and Alex English scored 47 points each.

Phoenix Suns Vs Denver Nuggets (173-143)

Phoenix Suns beat the Denver Nuggets 173-143, breaking multiple NBA and team records in the process. With 173 points, they share the record for the most points ever scored by a team in a regular-season game with the Boston Celtics in 1959.

Phoenix got out to a quick start, setting an NBA record with 107 points in the first half 50 in the first quarter, and 57 in the second.

San Antonio Spurs Vs Denver Nuggets (161-153)

Whilst scoring a career-high 43 points, David Robinson helped the Spurs overcome Denver Nuggets by a final score of 161-153 on Nov 1990.

Nuggets started off with a 15-point lead and kept it at 90-83 at the break. However, SA bounced back to ultimately clinch the sumptuous win.

Golden State Warriors Vs Denver Nuggets (162-158)

Golden State Warriors and Denver Nuggets created history for the highest scoring NBA game in regulation time with a total of 320 points.

GSW won the game with an incredible final score of 162-158, highlighting the offensive firepower both teams showed throughout the game.

Boston Celtics Vs Detroit Pistons (173-139)

With the basketball greats Bill Russell and Bob Cousy in the form of their lives, Celtics had a day to remember on March 21, 1962.

Boston completely outperformed the Pistons and won the game with an incredible final score of 173-139, highlighting their offensive prowess.

Highest Scoring Playoff Game NBA

Portland Trail Blazers and Phoenix Suns played the highest-scoring playoff game in NBA as they put up a total of 304 points on May 11, 1992.

Likewise, the Celtics vs New York Knicks match in the second round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs on 28 April 1990, also makes the list.

Some of the highest-scoring NBA Playoff games are:

Boston Celtics - New York Knicks (157-128)

Kevin McHale, a center/power forward for the Celtics, finished first among scorers with 31 points. He made all seven of his attempts at free throws while shooting 12 of 15 from the field.

All 12 of the Celtics' players contributed to the score column during their offensive play, which was an example of perfect teamwork. 

Milwaukee Bucks - Philadelphia 76ers (156-120)

The fascinating game between Milwaukee and Philadelphia took place during the Western Conference Semi-Finals on March 30, 1970. 

It resulted in a final score of 156-120 in favor of the Milwaukee Bucks, as 15,244 attendance were present at Spectrum Arena to witness it.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar top for the Bucks with 33 points while Jon McGlocklin and Flynn Robinson scored 24 and 22 points respectively.

Los Angeles Clippers - Dallas Mavericks (154-111)

Kawhi Leonard and Paul George showed off their skills in the playoff games as LA Clippers triumphed over the Mavericks on August 25, 2020.

On the other hand, Dallas Mavericks mainly depended on their fresh superstar, Luka Doncic, who impressed the fans with his tremendous shooting abilities and ball-handling prowess.

With a score of 154-111, the Clippers defeated Dallas Mavericks in an intriguing contest, adding another great chapter to their playoff rivalry.

Portland Trail Blazers - Phoenix Suns (153-151)

The highest-scoring playoff game ever between the Trail Blazers and Suns required two overtime to decide the winner in Game 5 of the series.

Clyde Drexler and Terry Porter combined for a total of 64 points as Portland clinched the nail-biting match to seal the Conference Semi-Final.

What Is The Most Points Scored In An NBA Game By One Player?

The most points scored in an NBA game by one player is 100 points by Wilt Chamberlain against New York Knicks on March 2, 1962.

While late Kob Bryant is second on the list with 81 points, Wilt Chamberlain is a regular name on the list with scores of 78, 73, 72 and 70.

The only players in NBA history to reach 70 points in a single game are Chamberlain and Bryant, along with David Thompson, Elgin Baylor, David Robinson, Donovan Mitchell, Damian Lillard, and Devin Booker.

Many legendary athletes graced the court since the iconic Chamberlain era but none has been able to come close to beating his record.

Most Points in NBA by a Player

Damian Lillard recently joined the iconic list on February 27, 2023 against the Houston Rockets, which ended with a score of 131-114.

James Harden, LeBron James, Bradley Beal, and Kemba Walker are among the active players with 60-point games. Likewise, Devin Booker is the youngest player to ever score 60 points in a game at the age of 20.

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