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Who are the highest single-game scorers for every NBA team?

March 12, 2026
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Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant dribbles toward the basket.

Bam Adebayo scored 83 points the other night, making him the second-highest scorer in a single game in NBA history. The Miami Heat star eclipsed the team mark set by LeBron James in 2014. That was a game in which James scored 61 points. Adebayo also passed Kobe Bryant for second-best all-time. Bryant scored 81 points as a Los Angeles Laker against the Toronto Raptors. Who is the single-game leading scorer for every current NBA franchise?

St. Louis/Atlanta Hawks: Bob Pettit/Dominique Wilkins/Lou Hudson

St. Louis Hawks forward Bob Pettit lays the ball in against the Los Angeles Lakers during game 6 of the 1961 Western Division championship.

Points: 57

Boston Celtics: Larry Bird/Jayson Tatum

Larry Bird shoots against the Atlanta Hawks at the Garden.

Points: 60

Brooklyn Nets: Kyrie Irving

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving.

Points: 60

Charlotte Hornets: Kemba Walker

Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker controls the ball against Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet.

Points: 60

Chicago Bulls: Michael Jordan

Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan in action against the Golden State Warriors.

Points: 69

Cleveland Cavaliers: Donovan Mitchell

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell shoots against Orlando Magic's Wendell Carter Jr.

Points: 71

Dallas Mavericks: Luka Doncic

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic attempts a jump shot.

Points: 73

Denver Nuggets: David Thompson

Denver Nuggets guard David Thompson.

Points: 73

Detroit Pistons: Jerry Stackhouse

Jerry Stackhouse.

Points: 57

Philadelphia/Golden State Warriors: Wilt Chamberlain

Game program from Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point night 50 years ago in Hershey.

Points: 100

Houston Rocket: James Harden

Houston Rockets guard James Harden drives against Dallas Mavericks guard Monta Ellis.

Points: 61

Indiana Pacers: Reggie Miller

Indiana Pacers guard Reggie Miller shoots over Orlando Magic center Mark Acres.

Points: 57

Buffalo Braves/Los Angeles Clippers: Bob McAdoo/Charles Smith

Buffalo Braves' Bob McAdoo during a game against the Atlanta Hawks.

Points: 52

Los Angeles Lakers: Kobe Bryant

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant talks with Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd.

Points: 81

Memphis Grizzlies: Ja Morant

Apr 24, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) drives to the basket as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) defends during the second quarter during game three for the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs at FedExForum.

Points: 52

Miami Heat: Bam Adebayo

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo reacts after becoming the NBA's second highest scorer of points in a game.

Points: 83

Milwaukee Bucks: Giannis Antetokounmpo

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo shoots during the fourth quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Fiserv Forum.

Points: 64

Minnesota Timberwolves: Karl-Anthony Towns

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns against the Orlando Magic at Target Center.

Points: 62

New Orleans Pelicans: Anthony Davis

New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis shoots over Milwaukee Bucks forward Ersan Ilyasova.

Points: 59

New York Knicks: Carmelo Anthony

New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony.

Points: 62

Seattle SuperSonics/Oklahoma City Thunder: Fred Brown/Russell Westbrook

Gus Williams, John Johnson and Fred Brown raise the 12th man flag before the NFL game at Qwest Field between the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks to honor the Seattle Super Sonics 1979 NBA championship.

Points: 58

Orlando Magic: Tracy McGrady

Tracy McGrady of the Orlando Magic drives past Kobe Bryant.

Points: 62

Philadelphia 76ers: Joel Embiid

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid in action against the Brooklyn Nets.

Points: 70

Phoenix Suns: Devin Booker

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker dunks.

Points: 70

Portland Trail Blazers: Damian Lillard

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard dribbles up the court.

Points: 71

Cincinnati Royals/KC-Omaha Kings/Sacramento Kings: De’Aaron Fox

DeAaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings scores on a slam dunk.

Points: 60

San Antonio Spurs: David Robinson

San Antonio Spurs center David Robinson in action against the Washington Wizards.

Points: 71

Toronto Raptors: Fred Van Vleet

Fred VanVleet #23 of the Toronto Raptors moves the ball against Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot #9 of the Brooklyn Nets

Points: 54

New Orleans/Utah Jazz: Pete Maravich

Pete Maravich poses during a portrait session in New Orleans, LA.

Points: 68

Washington Wizards: Gilbert Arenas, Bradley Beal

Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas shoots the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Points: 60

This article originally appeared on The List Wire: Highest single-game scorers for NBA teams

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