List of National Basketball Association top individual game scores List of National Basketball Association top individual game scores List of National Basketball Association top individual game scores

| Rank_ | Score | Date_ | Player | Opponent | Minutes | FGM_FGA | _3PM_3PA | FTM_FTA | Off_Reb | Def_Reb | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Turnovers | Fouls | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 46.9 | 3-18-1988 | Michael Jordan | vs Boston Celtics | 42 | 19-32 | 1-2 | 11-11 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 50 |
| 26 | 46.8 | 12-22-1989 | Karl Malone | at Charlotte Hornets | 43 | 22-28 | 0-0 | 8-12 | 3 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 52 |
| 27 | 46.7 | 1-15-1989 | Michael Jordan | vs Boston Celtics | 41 | 13-23 | 0-3 | 16-17 | 1 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 42 |
| 28 | 46.7 | 3-23-1996 | Hakeem Olajuwon | vs Minnesota Timberwolves | 44 | 16-23 | 0-0 | 14-18 | 7 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 46 |
| 28 | 46.7 | 2-03-2011 | LeBron James | at Orlando Magic | 42 | 17-25 | 3-5 | 14-17 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 51 |