No player in NBA history has scored exactly 99 points in a single game. The highest individual scoring performance ever recorded in the league belongs to legendary center Wilt Chamberlain.
NBA Single-Game Scoring Record
Wilt Chamberlain set the indelible benchmark for single-game scoring when he achieved an extraordinary 100 points on March 2, 1962. This historic feat occurred during a game between his Philadelphia Warriors and the New York Knicks in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
While no player has reached precisely 99 points, Chamberlain's unparalleled 100-point game remains the closest and most iconic individual scoring record in professional basketball. It stands as a testament to his sheer dominance and offensive prowess during his era.
- Player: Wilt Chamberlain
- Points Scored: 100
- Date: March 2, 1962
- Team: Philadelphia Warriors
- Opponent: New York Knicks
Chamberlain's record is often highlighted in discussions about the most monumental scoring achievements in sports history, underscoring the exceptional nature of his career.
