61 years ago, in the 76ers’ match against the Knicks, Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points and broke the scoring record in a single NBA game, lasting until today.
The legendary Wilt Chamberlain entered the history of NBA exactly 61 years ago, because it was in a March 2, 1962wearing the shirt Philadelphia 76ersthe pivot wrote down nothing more than 100 points in a single match, against the traditional New York Knicks. Also, many other records were broken in that game.
The 100 points mark that remains in the NBA as the most points in a single game, Chamberlain was also the player with the most free throws (28), shots attempted and made (63/36) It is more points in a single timerecording 59 in just the last two quarters of the game.
As if the 100-point game wasn’t enough, Wilt Chamberlain was inspired that week, because in addition to the game against the Knicks, the 76ers played three more times, against Chicago BullsO St. louis bombers and again the Knicks. At the end of each duel, the pivot number 13 scored 61, 65 and 67 points, respectively.
Throughout his career, Wilt Chamberlain dominated his NBA generation and reinvented the way basketball was played. With 72 records broken in all, the center who also played for Warriors It is lakers marked an era in the North American league and even today has the best season averages.
Source: sportbuzz
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