On March 2, 1962, Wilt Chamberlain set the NBA single-game scoring record by tallying 100 points for the Philadelphia Warriors in a 169-147 victory over the New York Knicks. Not 98 points, not 102, but a nice, round 100 — an imposing record set by a most imposing player.
Why is there no footage of Wilt Chamberlain 100 point game?
The Warriors countered by committing fouls of their own to get the ball back. The game was not televised, and no video footage of the game has since been recovered; there are only audio recordings of the game's fourth quarter.
Is there any proof of Wilt scored 100?
And I definitely believe 57 years ago today, he scored an NBA record 100 points in a 169-147 win over the New York Knicks. Why? Because we have this old boxscore as proof? A boxscore that says Wilt made 36-of-63 field goals and 28-of-32 free throws, while only committing two fouls (Wilt has never fouled out of a game)!
Is Wilt Chamberlain the goat?
Chamberlain has all the numbers to prove he was a complete player, but he owns one of the most shocking statistics that should, alone, push him to the top of the GOAT list. It all happened during the 1961-62 season when Chamberlain averaged 48.5 minutes per game for the year.
How good was Wilt Chamberlain really?
Chamberlain ended his career with a total of 31,419 total points, which at the time was an NBA record. He also ended his career with 23,924 total rebounds, which is still an NBA record. His 4,643 career assists are still the most for an NBA center, and many of his scoring records will simply never be touched.
31 related questions foundWhat was the final score of the game where Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points?
That's when Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points for the Philadelphia Warriors in a 169-147 win over the New York Knicks at Hersheypark Arena. Wednesday marked the 60th anniversary of the record that may never be broken. Heck, it's never been broken by two teammates in the same game.
Did Wilt Chamberlain ever make a 3 pointer?
NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain would have turned 77 years old today. He holds 71 NBA records, 62 of them by himself, including most points in a game (100), most rebounds in a game (55) and most minutes per game in a season (48.53, thanks to overtime).
What was Wilt Chamberlain's highest scoring game?
Sixty years ago, on March 2, 1962, Philadelphia Warriors superstar Wilt Chamberlain poured in 100 points to set the NBA single-game record. Chamberlain's 100-point game is historic, setting a record that will likely never be broken.
What records does Wilt Chamberlain still hold?
Chamberlain holds 72 NBA records, 68 by himself. Among his records are several that are considered unbreakable, such as averaging 22.9 rebounds for a career or 50.4 points per game in a season, scoring 100 points or 55 rebounds in a single game, scoring 65 or more points 15 times, 50 or more points 118 times.
How many 70-point games did Wilt Chamberlain have?
Most Career 50-Point Games (118), 60-Point Games (32), 70-Point Games (6)
How many 70-point games does Wilt Chamberlain have?
A 70-point game is a rarity. Only six players in the history of the league have scored 70 points or more, with Wilt Chamberlain accounting for six of the 11 total scoring outbursts.
How many 60 point games did Wilt Chamberlain have?
Wilt Chamberlain has almost half of the league's 60-point games with 32. James Harden and Damian Lillard are the only active players with more than one.
How did Wilt averaged 48.5 minutes?
As a result of playing more minutes of overtime than he sat out during regulation, Wilt averaged 48.5 minutes per game that year, even though a regulation game is only 48 minutes. Shaq has only had one season in which he averaged 40 min/game.
Is there a quintuple double in basketball?
While double-doubles and triple-doubles occur regularly each NBA season, only four quadruple-doubles have ever officially been recorded in the NBA, and a quintuple-double has only ever been recorded at the high school girls' level.
Did Wilt ever foul out?
He never fouled out in 1,045 games. He won four MVPs. (And don't forget his most prodigious feat: Wilt claimed in one of his books to have slept with more than 20,000 women.)
Can a fouled out player still play?
Fouling out of a game is not a disciplinary action. In the NCAA and FIBA, if a team is reduced below five players by fouling out, injury, or ejection, play continues.
How many PPG did Wilt average?
For his career Wilt averaged 30.1 points, 4.4 assists, and 22.9 rebounds. He shot 54% from the field and a weak 51% from the line.
Who has the most 70 point games in NBA history?
Wilt Chamberlain has the most games with 70+ points in a season, with 3 games in 1962-63 and in 1961-62.
Who was better Bill Russell or Wilt Chamberlain?
Wilt was the better player in the regular season, whereas Russell flourished in the playoffs. Wilt was non-existent in clutch or key situations, whereas Russell thrived in the intense situations. Wilt averaged 50 points a game in the 1961-62 season, that same season Russell was named the league's Most Valuable Player.
What does SOS really stand for?
SOS is a distinctive Morse code sequence and not an abbreviation, but in popular usage it is associated with phrases such as "Save Our Souls" and "Save Our Ship". Moreover, due to its high profile use in emergencies, the phrase "SOS" has entered general usage to informally indicate a crisis or the need for action.
