Which nba team has had the most points in one game?

Answer 1

I think it was game 4 of Mavs vs Lakers 2011 playoffs were the Mavs bench scored like 86 points.. Go lakers!

The above is correct in that the Mavs did score 86 bench points but if 86 is in fact the record, the Mavs only tied a record that existed before that since the Cavaliers scored 86 bench points when they set the NBA record for greatest margin of victory on December 17, 1991 against the Miami Heat by winning 148-80 and having a 68-point margin of victory.

I'm not saying the Cavs hold the record either since it's totally possible that some other team has had more bench points or may have had 86 bench points in a game predating the 12/17/91 game that I added.

Answer 2

Detroit Pistons 186