List of National Basketball Association players with most rebounds in a game Since 1973 Since 1973

| Rebounds | Off_ | Def | Player | Team | Date_ | Opponent | Score | Minutes_played | Points | Assists | Steals | Blocks | _20_20 | Led_the_league_in_rebounding | Notes_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 9 | 23 | Dennis Rodman* (3) | San Antonio Spurs | January 22, 1994 | Dallas Mavericks | 103–83 | 43 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | No | Yes | 13 defensive rebounds in the first half. |
| 31 | 14 | 17 | Larry Smith | Golden State Warriors | March 28, 1981 | Denver Nuggets | 139–142 | 45 | 23 | 5 |  | 0 | Yes | No | Rookie. Last Warriors home game of season. |
| 31 | 11 | 20 | Kevin Willis (2) | Atlanta Hawks | December 3, 1991 | Dallas Mavericks | 103–99 | 40 | 29 | 3 | 3 | 0 | Yes | No |  |
| 31 | 9 | 22 | Dennis Rodman* (4) | Detroit Pistons | March 14, 1992 | Sacramento Kings | 89–83 | 48 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 1 | No | Yes |  |
| 31 | 8 | 23 | Dikembe Mutombo | Denver Nuggets | March 26, 1996 | Charlotte Hornets | 112–119 | 51 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 6 | No | No | Double overtime. |