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 | 7 | 25 | Swen Nater (2) | San Diego Clippers | December 14, 1979 | Denver Nuggets | 112–108 | 44 | 12 | 3 |  |  | No | Yes | 21 rebounds in the second half. 18 defensive rebounds in the second half, setting the NBA record. 11 defensive rebounds in the fourth quarter. |
| 32 | 21 | 11 | Moses Malone* (2) | Houston Rockets | February 11, 1982 | Seattle SuperSonics | 117–100 | 44 | 38 | 2 |  |  | Yes | Yes | NBA single-game record for offensive rebounds; 11 offensive rebounds in one half, 10 in the other half. 15 total rebounds in the first half, 17 rebounds in the second half. Malone outrebounded the opposing team, 32–29. |
| 32 | 12 | 20 | Dennis Rodman* (2) | Detroit Pistons | January 28, 1992 | Charlotte Hornets | 100–95 | 50 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 1 | No | Yes | Overtime. |