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Point (basketball)
Points in basketball Basketball is a team sport in which two teams, most commonly of five players each, opposing one another on a rectangular Basketball court, court, compete with the primary objective of #Shooting, shooting a basketball (ball), basketball (appro ... are used to keep track of the score in a game. Points can be accumulated by making field goals (two or three points) or free throws (one point). The team that has recorded the most points at the end of a game is declared that game's winner. If a player makes a field goal from within the three-point line, the player scores two points; if that player is fouled in the act of shooting, a made free throw turns it into a three-point play. If a player makes a field goal from beyond the three-point line, the player scores three points; if that player is fouled in the act of shooting, a made free throw turns it into a four-point play. Point records * List of basketball players who have scored 100 points in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of National Basketball Association Players With 50 Or More Points In A Playoff Game
This is a complete listing of National Basketball Association players who have scored 50 or more points in a playoff game. This feat has only been accomplished 50 times in NBA playoff history by 33 players. Only eight players have scored 50 or more points on more than one occasion: Michael Jordan (eight times), Wilt Chamberlain (four times), Allen Iverson (three times), Donovan Mitchell (three times), Jerry West (twice), Jamal Murray (twice), Damian Lillard (twice), and Jayson Tatum (twice). Rick Barry scored the last two of his three 50+ point playoff games in the American Basketball Association (ABA). Out of those 50 times, a player has earned himself a double-double (having double digits in two statistical categories) only 18 times; Point (basketball), points and Rebound (basketball), rebounds achieved 14 times, and points and Assist (basketball), assists the remaining 4 times. This feat has been achieved by 16 different players. In order of most points scored, these include E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Basketball Terminology
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams, most commonly of five players each, opposing one another on a rectangular Basketball court, court, compete with the primary objective of #Shooting, shooting a basketball (ball), basketball (approximately in diameter) through the defender's Basket (basketball), hoop (a basket in diameter mounted high to a Backboard (basketball), backboard at each end of the court), while preventing the opposing team from shooting through their own hoop. A Field goal (basketball), field goal is worth two points, unless made from behind the 3 point line, three-point line, when it is worth three. After a foul, timed play stops and the player fouled or designated to shoot a technical foul is given one, two or three one-point free throws. The team with the most points at the end of the game wins, but if regulation play expires with the score tied, an additional period of play (Overtime (sports), overtime) is mandated. Players advance the ball by boun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of WNBA Regular Season Records
This article lists all-time records achieved in the WNBA regular season in major statistical categories recognized by the league, including those set by teams and individuals in a game, season, and career. Individual game records Points ''Stats current through May 18, 2025'' * Most points, game :* 53 – Liz Cambage, Dallas vs. New York, July 17, 2018 (regulation) :* 53 – A'ja Wilson, Las Vegas vs. Atlanta, August 22, 2023 (regulation) :* 51 – Riquna Williams, Tulsa at San Antonio, September 8, 2013 (regulation) :* 48 – Maya Moore, Minnesota vs. Atlanta, July 22, 2014 (2OT) * Most points in a half, game :* 35 – Riquna Williams, Tulsa at San Antonio, September 8, 2013 :* 32 – Diana Taurasi, Phoenix vs. Atlanta, August 3, 2023 :* 31 – Cynthia Cooper, Houston at Sacramento, July 25, 1997 :* 31 – Maya Moore, Minnesota at Connecticut, July 7, 2016 :* 31 – A'ja Wilson, Las Vegas at Atlanta, August 22, 2023 * Most points in a quarter, game :* 22 – Diana Taurasi, Ph ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of NBA Post-season Records
This article lists all-time records achieved in the NBA post-season in major categories recognized by the league, including those set by teams and individuals in single games, series, and careers. The NBA also recognizes records from its original incarnation, the Basketball Association of America. Playoff records Game Points * Most points in a game, playoffs :*63 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls at Boston Celtics on April 20, 1986 (2 OT) * Most points in a half, playoffs :*39 by Sleepy Floyd, Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers on May 10, 1987 (2nd) * Most points in a quarter, playoffs :*29 by Sleepy Floyd, Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers on May 10, 1987 (4th) * Most points in an overtime period, playoffs :*17 by Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors vs. Portland Trail Blazers on May 9, 2016 ::*Note: this exceeds the regular season record of 16 by Gilbert Arenas * Most consecutive points by single player on team, playoffs: :*25 by LeBron James at Detroit Pi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of NBA Regular Season Records
This article lists all-time records achieved in the National Basketball Association, NBA regular season in major statistical categories recognized by the league, including those set by teams and individuals in a game, season, and career. The NBA also recognizes records from its original incarnation, the Basketball Association of America (BAA). Awards *Most Total selections to the All-NBA Team :* LeBron James with 21 selections *Most First-team selections to the All-NBA Team :* LeBron James with 13 selections *Most NBA Most Valuable Player Award, MVPs :*Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with 6 selections *Most Total selections to the NBA All-Defensive Team, All-Defensive Team :* Tim Duncan with 15 selections *Most First-team selections to the NBA All-Defensive Team, All-Defensive Team :* Michael Jordan, Gary Payton, Kevin Garnett and Kobe Bryant with 9 selections *Most NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award, Defensive Player of the Year Awards :* Dikembe Mutombo, Ben Wallace (basketball), Ben ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of National Basketball League (United States) Scoring Leaders
In basketball, point (basketball), points are accumulated through free throws or field goal (basketball), field goals. The National Basketball League (United States), National Basketball League's (NBL) scoring title was awarded to the player with the most total points in a given season.Murry R. Nelson, Nelson, Murry R. ''The National Basketball League: A History, 1935–1949''. McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, 2009. Retrieved on June 17, 2019. Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Bobby McDermott holds the NBL all-time record for career points scored (3,583), while fellow Hall of Famer George Mikan holds the single season points (1,195) and points per game (21.3) records. McDermott earned the most points spanning an eight-year NBL career, but Mikan only played two seasons and set both records during 1948–49, the final year the league existed. Key Season scoring leaders Career scoring leaders See also * List of National Basketball Association annual scori ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Highest-scoring NBA Games
In basketball, points are used to keep track of the score in a game. Points can be accumulated by making field goals (worth two points from within the three-point line or three points from beyond the three-point line) or free throws (worth one point). The team that records the most points at the end of a game is declared the game's winner. If the game is still tied at the end of regulation play, additional overtime period(s) are played in order to determine the winner. In the years following the founding of the National Basketball Association (NBA) in 1946, teams only averaged around 80 points per game. Before the introduction of the shot clock, teams often ran out the clock by passing the ball more frequently after having established a lead in a game. If one team did choose to stall, the opposing team (especially if behind) would often commit fouls to regain possession. This resulted in very low-scoring games with excessive fouls, which negatively affected attendance. Beginn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of National Basketball Association Top Rookie Scoring Averages
This list exhibits the National Basketball Association's top rookie single-season scoring averages based on at least 70 games played ''or'' 1,400 points scored. Wilt Chamberlain holds the rookie record, averaging 37.6 points per game in 1949–50. The NBA began recording 3-point field goals during the season. See also *NBA records *National Basketball Association * Notes References GeneralThe 10 greatest rookie scorers in NBA historyh2> Citations External linksBasketball-Reference.com {{NBA statistical leaders NBA lists, National Basketball Association top rookie scoring averages NBA statistical leaders ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of National Basketball Association Top Individual Scoring Season Averages
This list exhibits the National Basketball Association's top single-season scoring averages based on at least 70 games played ''or'' 1,400 points scored. The NBA began recording 3-point field goals during the 1979–80 NBA season. :''Statistics accurate as of the 2024–25 NBA season.'' See also *NBA records *National Basketball Association * * References * * * * External linksBasketball-Reference.com {{NBA statistical leaders NBA lists, National Basketball Association top individual scoring season averages NBA statistical leaders ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of National Basketball Association Players With Most Points In A Game
This is a complete listing of National Basketball Association players who have scored 60 or more point (basketball), points in a regular season game. This feat has been accomplished 91 times in NBA history. 37 players have scored 60 or more points in a game, while just ten players have joined the 70-point club. Only 10 players have scored 60 or more points on more than one occasion: Wilt Chamberlain (32 times); Kobe Bryant (6 times); Damian Lillard (5 times); Michael Jordan and James Harden (4 times); Elgin Baylor (3 times); and Karl-Anthony Towns, Devin Booker, Luka Dončić, and Stephen Curry (2 times). Chamberlain holds the single-game scoring record, having Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game, scored 100 points in a game in 1962. The youngest player to score at least 60 points in a regular season game is Devin Booker (70 points; 20 years and 145 days), and the oldest is Bryant (60 points; 37 years and 234 days). Single-game leaders Notes : Chamberlain set the still-s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams, most commonly of five players each, opposing one another on a rectangular Basketball court, court, compete with the primary objective of #Shooting, shooting a basketball (ball), basketball (approximately in diameter) through the defender's Basket (basketball), hoop (a basket in diameter mounted high to a Backboard (basketball), backboard at each end of the court), while preventing the opposing team from shooting through their own hoop. A Field goal (basketball), field goal is worth two points, unless made from behind the 3 point line, three-point line, when it is worth three. After a foul, timed play stops and the player fouled or designated to shoot a technical foul is given one, two or three one-point free throws. The team with the most points at the end of the game wins, but if regulation play expires with the score tied, an additional period of play (Overtime (sports), overtime) is mandated. Players advance the ball by boun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
