What is the most impressive basketball record?

The most impressive basketball record is widely considered to be Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game in 1962, an individual scoring feat unmatched in professional basketball history, with other strong contenders including Bill Russell's 11 NBA championships and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's all-time scoring record, showcasing dominance in scoring, winning, and longevity. Chamberlain's 100 points in a single game (1962), 50.4 PPG in a season, and Russell's 11 titles in 13 years are often cited as truly unbreakable.

Has any team went 82 0 in the NBA?

No, no NBA team has ever achieved a perfect 82-0 record in a regular season; the closest any team came to perfection was the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors (73-9) and the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls (72-10) set records for most wins, while the 1972-73 Philadelphia 76ers hold the worst 82-game season record (9-73). 

Has there ever been a 30-20-20 game in the NBA?

Yes, there has been a 30-20-20 game in the NBA, achieved by Nikola Jokić on March 7, 2025, who became the first player in league history to record at least 30 points, 20 rebounds, and 20 assists in a single game, finishing with 31 points, 21 rebounds, and 22 assists for the Denver Nuggets in an overtime win against the Phoenix Suns. 

Who scored 73 points in the NBA?

Multiple players have scored 73 points in an NBA game, notably Luka Dončić (2024) and Wilt Chamberlain, who did it twice (1962). Other players include David Thompson (1978). This remarkable feat ties for the fourth-highest single-game scoring total in NBA history, behind only Wilt Chamberlain's 100 and Kobe Bryant's 81 points. 

Who got 93 points in the NBA?

Watch Timofey Mozgov's sensational game where he scored 93 points alongside 29 rebounds. A must-see for basketball fans! #nba #basketball #espnsocial.

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Why can't you wear 69 in the NBA?

The NBA hasn't officially banned the number 69, but it's unofficially prohibited because of its "sexually suggestive connotations," preventing players from wearing it due to league image concerns, famously stopping Dennis Rodman from wearing it in 2000 when he switched to #70 instead for the Mavericks, even though jerseys were made. 

Has LeBron ever had a 27-7-7 game?

No, LeBron James has famously never recorded an exact 27 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists (27/7/7) game in his NBA career, despite having career averages that round to that figure and coming extremely close many times. He's had games with similar stats, like 27/7/8 or 28/7/7, but never the precise 27/7/7 line in a professional game, which is considered one of sports' strangest statistical anomalies. 

Who got 55 rebounds in a game?

Wilt Chamberlain holds the NBA record for the most rebounds in a single game, grabbing 55 rebounds for the Philadelphia Warriors on November 24, 1960, against the Boston Celtics and their star center, Bill Russell. This legendary performance occurred in a losing effort, with the Warriors falling to the Celtics 132-129.
 

What was Kobe's 30 point streak?

Bryant's 30-point streak ran from Jan. 29, 2003 to Feb. 28, 2003 and, within that streak, he had nine straight games with 40 or more points. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.

Who wore 0 in the NBA?

Many notable NBA players wear or have worn jersey number 0, including current stars like Jayson Tatum, Damian Lillard, Tyrese Haliburton, and Tyrese Maxey, along with recent stars like Russell Westbrook, Kevin Love, and Andre Drummond, and past legends such as Gilbert Arenas, DeMarcus Cousins, and Isaiah Thomas, making it a popular choice for high-profile players.
 

Did MJ play all 82 games?

Noted as a durable player, Jordan did not miss four or more games while active for a full season from 1986–87 to 2001–02, when he injured his right knee. Of the 15 seasons Jordan was in the NBA, he played all 82 regular season games nine times.

Has there ever been a 4-0 sweep in the NBA Finals?

Yes, there have been several 4-0 sweeps in the NBA Finals, with the most recent occurring in 2018 when the Golden State Warriors swept the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the first happening in 1959 with the Boston Celtics over the Minneapolis Lakers; in total, there have been nine such sweeps in league history.
 

Who scored 138 points in basketball?

Jack Taylor scored 138 points in a single NCAA basketball game on November 20, 2012, for Grinnell College against Faith Baptist Bible College, setting the all-time NCAA record with a performance featuring 27 three-pointers and 52 field goals.
 

Has anyone ever had a 30-20-20 game?

Yes, Nikola Jokić achieved the first-ever 30-20-20 game in NBA history in March 2025, with 31 points, 21 rebounds, and 22 assists, a feat never before accomplished in the league's history. While players have had 30-point triple-doubles or 20-rebound triple-doubles, meeting the 30-point, 20-rebound, and 20-assist threshold in one game was unique to Jokić until then. 

Did Dennis Rodman get 49 rebounds in one game?

Most REBOUNDS in a Game with ZER0 PTS: 🔸28 — Dennis Rodman 🔸25 — Dennis Rodman 🔸24 — Dennis Rodman 🔸21 — Dennis Rodman In two straight games he had a total of 49 rebounds with zero points! 🤯

Is LeBron or MJ more clutch?

The debate over who is more clutch, LeBron James or Michael Jordan, is ongoing, with Jordan often seen as the iconic, cold-blooded scorer taking the final shot, while LeBron is statistically highly efficient, sometimes making the right play (pass or shot) and holding records for playoff game-winners, though differing stats suggest Jordan might have an edge in overall clutch scoring volume, making it a matter of preference between Jordan's iconic shot-making and LeBron's overall efficiency and playmaking. 

Who had 8 3 pointers in a game?

Many players have hit 8 three-pointers in an NBA game, but Stephen Curry holds the record for the most such games (over 90), often achieving this while also setting records like his famous 8-for-8 perfect three-point game in the Olympics for Team USA. Other notable players, like Carsen Edwards, have had explosive quarters with 8 threes, while WNBA players such as Kayla McBride and Arike Ogunbowale also have games with 8+ threes.
 

Who dropped 40 points at 40 years old?

Only two NBA players have ever scored 40 or more points at 40 years old: LeBron James and Michael Jordan, with James recently becoming the oldest player to do so, surpassing Jordan's record in February 2025. Jordan was the first, scoring 43 points in 2003 for the Wizards, and James joined the exclusive club with a 42-point game for the Lakers in 2025. 

Can you wear 0 in the NBA?

First it was Damian Lillard, then Jayson Tatum, and now Tyrese Haliburton — all of them wear the number 0 jersey.