Jim Alfredson Posted January 23, 2006 Author Report Posted January 23, 2006 Wow. I did not think anyone could even approach Wilt Chamerblin's scoring prowess in this day and age, with the new rules and the defensive capabilities of players. That is incredible. Kobe still sucks. Quote
Soulstation1 Posted January 23, 2006 Report Posted January 23, 2006 NBA single-game scorers 100 -- Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia vs. New York at Hershey, Pa., March 2, 1962. 81 -- # 08, L.A. Lakers vs. Toronto, Jan. 22, 2006. 78 -- Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia vs. L.A. Lakers, Dec. 8, 1961 (3 OT). 73 -- David Thompson, Denver at Detroit, April 9, 1978. 73 -- Wilt Chamberlain, San Francisco at New York, Nov. 16, 1962. 73 -- Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia vs. Chicago, Jan. 13, 1962. 72 -- Wilt Chamberlain, San Francisco at L.A. Lakers, Nov. 3, 1962. 71 -- David Robinson, San Antonio at L.A. Clippers, April 24, 1994. 71 -- Elgin Baylor, L.A. Lakers at New York, Nov. 15, 1960. 70 -- Wilt Chamberlain, San Francisco vs. Syracuse, March 10, 1963. 69 -- Michael Jordan, Chicago at Cleveland, March 28, 1990. 68 -- Pete Maravich, New Orleans vs. New York, Feb. 25, 1977. 68 -- Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia vs. Chicago, Dec. 16, 1967. Note: Wilt Chamberlain scored 67 points four times, 66 once and 65 points three times. Quote
Soulstation1 Posted January 23, 2006 Report Posted January 23, 2006 hey how's # 08 doing on wilt's real record..... 20,000 + Quote
BruceW Posted January 23, 2006 Report Posted January 23, 2006 NBA single-game scorers 100 -- Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia vs. New York at Hershey, Pa., March 2, 1962. 81 -- # 08, L.A. Lakers vs. Toronto, Jan. 22, 2006. 78 -- Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia vs. L.A. Lakers, Dec. 8, 1961 (3 OT). 73 -- David Thompson, Denver at Detroit, April 9, 1978. 73 -- Wilt Chamberlain, San Francisco at New York, Nov. 16, 1962. 73 -- Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia vs. Chicago, Jan. 13, 1962. 72 -- Wilt Chamberlain, San Francisco at L.A. Lakers, Nov. 3, 1962. 71 -- David Robinson, San Antonio at L.A. Clippers, April 24, 1994. 71 -- Elgin Baylor, L.A. Lakers at New York, Nov. 15, 1960. 70 -- Wilt Chamberlain, San Francisco vs. Syracuse, March 10, 1963. 69 -- Michael Jordan, Chicago at Cleveland, March 28, 1990. 68 -- Pete Maravich, New Orleans vs. New York, Feb. 25, 1977. 68 -- Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia vs. Chicago, Dec. 16, 1967. Note: Wilt Chamberlain scored 67 points four times, 66 once and 65 points three times. Now there is some really impressive shit. Elite company of players. Quote
Aggie87 Posted January 23, 2006 Report Posted January 23, 2006 I wonder how Kobe's big night will affect the Lakers for the rest of the season. Will his team-mates suddenly stop attempting to score, and simply wait for him to do so? If something along those lines happens, it could have a negative effect on team chemistry, overall scoring, and win-loss record. And I had completely forgotten about David Robinson's 71 point night vs. the Paper Clips. He doesn't seem like he fits on this list, or that he'd ever wanted to have such a "look at me" kind of night. Quote
Soulstation1 Posted January 23, 2006 Report Posted January 23, 2006 kobe should win playa of the month for january if the pistons took care of bidnezz last year... we'd be talking 3 peat Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted January 23, 2006 Author Report Posted January 23, 2006 kobe should win playa of the month for january if the pistons took care of bidnezz last year... we'd be talking 3 peat If they won last year, they probably wouldn't have the chip on their shoulders that they do now. That team strives on being the underdog, although they are hardly underdogs this year. That game last night was a surprisingly good game. McGrady came to play and the Pistons could not stop him. But they proved that one man cannot beat a good team by himself. Quote
Soulstation1 Posted January 23, 2006 Report Posted January 23, 2006 (edited) a couple of the high scoring numbers were efforts in the last game to win the scoring title, including robinson's Edited January 23, 2006 by Soulstation1 Quote
Soulstation1 Posted January 23, 2006 Report Posted January 23, 2006 (edited) damn.... when wilt retired he owned 7 out of the 8 highest scoring games he was freakin' rolling in '62 100 point game stats 36-of-63 on field goals and 28-of-32 on free throws Records and feats * Chamberlain scored 31,419 points in 1,045 professional games. This was the best in NBA history when he retired in 1973, though his scoring total has since been exceeded by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Karl Malone, both of whom played several more seasons than Chamberlain, and by Michael Jordan. His career scoring average of 30.06 points per game (ppg) is second-highest in league history, fractionally behind Jordan's 30.12 ppg. * Chamberlain averaged 30.1 points and 22.9 rebounds per game for his career. * Wilt's 1961-62 scoring average of 50.4 ppg, accomplished with the Philadelphia Warriors, is by far the NBA record. Chamberlain also holds the next three spots on the NBA's season scoring average list with 44.8, 38.9 and 38.4 points per game. The next closest player is Elgin Baylor, who averaged 38.3 ppg in the same '61-62 season in which Chamberlain set the record. * Chamberlain also set a record for rebounds in a game with 55, against the Boston Celtics on November 24, 1960. (The opposing center in that game was Bill Russell, who had held the former record of 51.) * Wilt led the NBA in rebounding 11 times, led in shooting percentage seven times, and led in scoring seven times, less eye-catching stats also serve to demonstrate Chamberlain's sheer dominance. After critics called him a one-dimensional (or even selfish) player, Chamberlain defiantly promised to lead the league in assists the next year, which he did in 1968, at a clip of 8.6 per game - numbers good enough to match those of today's point guards. * Chamberlain is also the only player in NBA history to achieve a double-triple-double (20 points, 20 rebounds, 20 assists), in one game. In 1968, he logged 22 points, 25 rebounds and 21 assists. For basketball purists, this may be the most jaw-dropping stat line, as it is the ultimate testimony of Wilt's versatility. * Chamberlain was also known for incredible stamina. In 1962 he managed 48.5 minutes per game - meaning he played practically every minute of the overtime contests as well the regulation. His 3882 minutes played out of the team's possible 3890 mean an average of six seconds rest per game. Chamberlain played over 46 minutes per game for seven seasons, and his career 45.8 average is unparalleled. Chamberlain also holds the top five marks in minutes played in a season and the top seven marks in minutes-per-game played in a season, including 3882 minutes out of a possible 3890 minutes in his superlative 1961-62 season, an average of more than 48 minutes per game in a game that runs 48 minutes of regulation time! * Despite the fact that he was regularly double- and triple-teamed on offense and relied upon so heavily on defense, in his 14 years in the NBA he never once fouled out of a game. * As an arguable, but probable note, many sportswriters attest that Chamberlain would have had many quadruple- if not quintuple-doubles, and average a triple double for his career (points/ rebounds/ blocks). Chamberlain played in an era during which blocks and steals were not officially kept statistics. Edited January 23, 2006 by Soulstation1 Quote
Quincy Posted January 25, 2006 Report Posted January 25, 2006 And I had completely forgotten about David Robinson's 71 point night vs. the Paper Clips. He doesn't seem like he fits on this list, or that he'd ever wanted to have such a "look at me" kind of night. It was along the lines of David Thompson's big scoring game. His teamates "insisted" he score big in an attempt to win the scoring title. It worked for The Admiral, as he won the scoring title averaging 29.8 to young Shaq's 29.3. If you recall some of the things that Shaq said about Robinson during the Laker years, it probably goes back to that night. Quote
Noj Posted January 25, 2006 Report Posted January 25, 2006 IIRC, Shaq claims the Admiral stiffed him for a chat after a game Shaq came to watch DR play in when Shaq was just a high schooler. Hard to believe, the Admiral has always struck me as being a very classy dude. Quote
Soulstation1 Posted January 26, 2006 Report Posted January 26, 2006 Artest is going to the queens for Pedja.... He'll won't even make it through the season there Quote
Soulstation1 Posted January 26, 2006 Report Posted January 26, 2006 ron working at circuit city for the discount is funny Quote
BruceW Posted January 26, 2006 Report Posted January 26, 2006 Artest for the most part, has ruined his own career Quote
Soulstation1 Posted January 27, 2006 Report Posted January 27, 2006 JR Eazy Rider is at it again http://cbs.sportsline.com/nba/story/9191131 stupid ass Quote
Soulstation1 Posted January 27, 2006 Report Posted January 27, 2006 PS the heat ain't gonna win shit this year, they are a mess Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted January 27, 2006 Author Report Posted January 27, 2006 PS the heat ain't gonna win shit this year, they are a mess As are the Pacers. Both of which were supposed to challenge The Pistons for the Eastern Conference title. I think we can safely say that's not going to happen. Quote
md655321 Posted January 27, 2006 Report Posted January 27, 2006 (edited) Who would have thought adding Jason Williams, Antoine Walker, and Gary Payton could possibly go wrong? Edited January 27, 2006 by md655321 Quote
BruceW Posted January 27, 2006 Report Posted January 27, 2006 Who would have thought adding Jason Williams, Antoine Walker, and Gary Payton could possibly go wrong? That's funny! Worse trade ever made. But then again Shaq wanted Eddie Jones out and Payton in. Why they got Jason Williams and Antoine Walker is beyond me. Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted January 27, 2006 Author Report Posted January 27, 2006 Who would have thought adding Jason Williams, Antoine Walker, and Gary Payton could possibly go wrong? That's funny! Worse trade ever made. But then again Shaq wanted Eddie Jones out and Payton in. Why they got Jason Williams and Antoine Walker is beyond me. Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted January 27, 2006 Author Report Posted January 27, 2006 Shaq to Riley in the offseason: "I want Payton here... you know, that point guard who couldn't do shit against Chauncey Billups when Detroit smacked us Lakers around in the 2004 championship finals." Quote
Soulstation1 Posted January 27, 2006 Report Posted January 27, 2006 i hope the pistons lose 3/4 games in a row Quote
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