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The record for most points scored in an NBA finals game is held by Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor of the Los Angeles Lakers who scored 61 points in Game 5 of the 1962 NBA finals against the Boston Celtics. The record for most points scored in a playoff game is held by Michael Jordan who scored 63 points in game two of a first round playoff series against the Boston Celtics in 1986.
Elgin Baylor scored 61 points for the L.A. Lakers against the Boston Celtics on April 14, 1962.
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Elgin Baylor has: Played himself in "The Joey Bishop Show" in 1967. Played himself in "Laugh-In" in 1967. Played Himself - Western Conference Forward in "1968 NBA All-Star Game" in 1968. Played himself in "1969 NBA All-Star Game" in 1969. Played himself in "1970 NBA All-Star Game" in 1970. Played Himself - Los Angeles Lakers Forward in "The 1970 NBA Finals" in 1970. Played Guest in "Soul Train" in 1971. Played himself in "The Way It Was" in 1974. Played Himself - Color Commentator in "1974 NBA All-Star Game" in 1974. Played himself in "The White Shadow" in 1978. Played Olympian in "Buck Rogers in the 25th Century" in 1979. Played himself in "NBA Awesome Endings" in 1989. Played himself in "ESPN SportsCentury" in 1999. Played himself in "Black Magic" in 2008.
When Wilt scored 101 points he broke his own record of 78. Before Wilt held the record, Elgin Baylor held it when he scored 71 points on November 15, 1960.
Baylor won the game with a score of 59-47. It was a close and thrilling game But Baylor pulled out on top, with a season of 39 wins and 0 losses. Can Baylor be the first in women's and men's basketball to be the first to win 40 games and lose none? Find out when Baylor goes up against Notre Dame for the championship title April 3rd.
Baylor won the game with a score of 59-47. It was a close and thrilling game But Baylor pulled out on top, with a season of 39 wins and 0 losses. Can Baylor be the first in women's and men's Basketball to be the first to win 40 games and lose none? Find out when Baylor goes up against Notre Dame for the championship title April 3rd.
ill give you over 60 points in a game. Here are the first 8: 100 Wilt Chamberlain, Phi. March 2, 1962 N.Y. 81 Kobe Bryant, L.A.L. Jan 23, 2006, Tor 78 Wilt Chamberlain, Phi. Dec. 8, 1961 (3OT) L.A.L. 73 Wilt Chamberlain, Phi. Jan. 13, 1962 Chi. 73 Wilt Chamberlain, S.F. Nov. 16, 1962 N.Y. 73 David Thompson, Den. April 9, 1978 Det. 72 Wilt Chamberlain, S.F. Nov. 3, 1962 L.A.L. 71 Elgin Baylor, L.A.L. Nov. 15, 1960 N.Y. 71 David Robinson, S.A. April 24, 1994 L.A.C. Other Top Scorers: 69 Michael Jordan, Chi. March '90 64 Elgin Baylor, Min. November '59 64 Rick Barry, G.S. March '74 63 Elgin Baylor, L.A.L. December '61 62 Wilt Chamberlain, Phi. February '62 62 Tracy McGrady, Orl. March '04 61 Shaquille O'Neal, L.A.L. March '00 60 Allen Iverson, Phi. Feb '05
Elgin Baylor scored 71 points against the Knicks in 1960-1961 season. Knicks were terrible that year. I dont know if game was at home or in LA. Chamberlain scored 100 against Knicks, but at Hershey,PA. Wilt Chamberlain scored 73 at the old Garden November 16, 1962. Kobe Bryant, I believe has the record for the news MSG with 61.