NBA Regular season records - wikipedia NBA Regular season records For NBA playoff and Finals records, see NBA post-season records. For NBA All - Star Game records, see NBA All - Star Game records. This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. ( January 2017 ) This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by expanding it with reliably sourced entries. 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 ). Contents 1 Regular season records 1.1 Game 1.2 Season 1.3 Career 2 Rookie and age - related records 3 Team records 3.1 Game 3.2 Season 3.3 Franchise 4 Other records 5 Awards 6 See also 7 Footnotes 8 References Regular season records Game 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 Note : the post-season record is 17 by Stephen Curry Most points in a triple - double 60 by James Harden, Houston Rockets ( vs. Orlando Magic ) on January 30, 2018 Quickest to reach a triple - double 14 minutes and 33 seconds by Nikola Jokić, Denver Nuggets ( at Milwaukee Bucks ) on February 15, 2018. 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 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 ) 28 by Adrian Dantley, Utah Jazz ( vs. Houston Rockets ) on January 4, 1984 ( 28 / 29 ) Note : the post-season record is 30 by Bob Cousy 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 24 by Ben Simmons, Philadelphia 76ers ( vs Washington Wizards ) on November 29, 2017 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 Note : the post-season record is 19 by Bill Russell 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 Season 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 5.73 by James Harden, 2016 -- 17 Most turnovers 464 by James Harden, 2016 -- 17 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. 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 42 by Russell Westbrook, 2016 -- 17 Most consecutive triple - doubles 9 by Wilt Chamberlain, 1967 -- 68 Career 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 873 by LeBron James from January 6, 2007 -- present 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 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 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 Rookie and age - related records 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. 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 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 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 Youngest : Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder ( 21 years, 197 days on April 14, 2010 ) Oldest : Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls ( 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 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. 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 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 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 ) 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 Derrick Rose ( 22 years, 191 days ) 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. 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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. 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 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. 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 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 : 258 -- 70 by the Golden State Warriors ( 2013 -- 14, 2016 -- 17 ) 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 ) 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 Oscar Robertson ( Cincinnati Royals, 1961 -- 62, 1963 -- 64, 1964 -- 65, 1965 -- 66, 1966 -- 67 ) Nate Archibald ( Kansas City -- Omaha Kings, 1972 -- 73 ) Russell Westbrook ( Oklahoma City Thunder, 2016 -- 17 ) 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 Michael Jordan ( Chicago Bulls, 1987 -- 88, 1989 -- 90, 1992 -- 93 ) Allen Iverson ( Philadelphia 76ers, 2000 -- 01, 2001 -- 02 ) Stephen Curry ( Golden State Warriors, 2015 -- 16 ) 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 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 11 by Karl Malone, Kobe Bryant and 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 National Basketball Association portal NBA post-season records List of National Basketball Association career scoring leaders List of National Basketball Association career rebounding leaders List of National Basketball Association career assists leaders List of National Basketball Association career steals leaders List of National Basketball Association career blocks leaders List of National Basketball Association top rookie scoring averages List of National Basketball Association single - season scoring leaders List of National Basketball Association single - season rebounding leaders List of National Basketball Association single - game scoring leaders List of National Basketball Association single - game rebounding leaders List of National Basketball Association players with most assists in a game List of National Basketball Association players with most steals in a game List of National Basketball Association players with most blocks in a game List of National Basketball Association longest winning streaks List of National Basketball Association longest losing streaks List of NBA teams by single season win percentage Basketball statistics Footnotes Jump up ^ `` Regular Season Records : Miscellaneous ''. 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Question: who has made the most shots in the nba
Answer: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar