Elgin Baylor was the first-ever player to score 70 points in a game. He scored 71 points during LA Lakers vs. New York Knicks game in the 1960-61 NBA season
Wilt Chamberlain is the only player to score at least 70 points in a game multiple times. He did it six times in his career, including a record-breaking 100-point outing.
David Thompson scored 73 points for the Denver Nuggets against the Detroit Pistons on 9th April 1978
David Robinson scored 71 points for the Spurs against the LA Clippers in 1994 . He pipped Shaq to win the scoring title by 0.5 points.
Kobe Bryant scored 81 points against Raptors in 2022. It is the second-highest scoring effort after Wilt's 100-point night.
Devin Booker scored a career-high 70 points against the Celtics on March 24th, 2018. He is the youngest to score 60 and 70 in a game.
Mitchell dropped 71 against the Chicago Bulls, scoring 14 points in overtime on January 2nd, 2023.
Lillard joined this exclusive club after erupting for 71 points against Rockets on February 26th, 2023.
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