Luka Doncic and each NBA team's leading single-game scorer

Mackenzie MeaneyMackenzie Meaney|published: Tue Jan 23 2024 13:00
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Update: Luka Doncic is the latest NBA star to drop 70+ points this season. It topped his Dallas Mavericks single-game record of 60, set in 2022.

Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns both made history last night. The reigning MVP and KAT set the record for most points scored in a single game for the Philadelphia 76ers and Minnesota Timberwolves, respectively.

Embiid put up 70 against the San Antonio Spurs, while Towns dropped 62 on the Charlotte Hornets.

Here is each franchise’s record holder.

Atlanta Hawks

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Bob Pettit - 57 (1961)

Lou Hudson - 57 (1969)

Dominique Wilkins - 57 (1986)

Boston Celtics

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Larry Bird - 60 (1985)

Jayson Tatum - 60 (2021)

Brooklyn Nets

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Kyrie Irving - 60 (2022)

Charlotte Hornets

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Kemba Walker - 60 (2018)

Chicago Bulls

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Michael Jordan - 69 (1990)

Cleveland Cavaliers

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Donovan Mitchell - 71 (2023)

Dallas Mavericks

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Luka Dončić - 73 (2024)

Denver Nuggets

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David Thompson - 73 (1978)

Detroit Pistons

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Jerry Stackhouse - 57 (2001)

Golden State Warriors

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Wilt Chamberlain - 100 (1962)

Houston Rockets

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James Harden - 61 (2019)

Indiana Pacers

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Reggie Miller - 57 (1992)

Los Angeles Clippers

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Charles Smith - 52 (1990)

Bob McAdoo - 52 (1976)

Los Angeles Lakers

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Kobe Bryant - 81 (2006)

Memphis Grizzlies

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Ja Morant - 52 (2022)

Miami Heat

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LeBron James - 61 (2014)

Milwaukee Bucks

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Giannis Antetokounmpo - 64 (2023)

Minnesota Timberwolves

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Karl-Anthony Towns - 62 (2024)

Oklahoma City Thunder

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Fred Brown - 58 (1974)

Russell Westbrook - 58 (2017)

Orlando Magic

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Tracy McGrady - 62 (2004)

Philadelphia 76ers

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Joel Embiid - 70 (2024)

Phoenix Suns

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Devin Booker - 70 (2017)

Portland Trail Blazers

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Damian Lillard - 71 (2023)

Sacramento Kings

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Jack Twyman - 59 (1960)

San Antonio Spurs

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David Robinson - 71 (1994)

Toronto Raptors

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Fred VanVleet - 54 (2021)

Utah Jazz

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Pete Maravich - 68 (1977)

Washington Wizards

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Gilbert Arenas - 60 (2006)


Bradley Beal - 60 (2021)