Going 410 at home would put the spurs alone in nba record books. Apr 03, 2019 steph curry, greatest shooter in nba history, just fixed his eyesight. What about that other team going for an amazing nba record. Larry bird once said a simple look through the record books would reveal the best player in nba history. Stern and a foreword by michael jordan, this third edition of the official nba encyclopedia captures it all. Lebron james is the only player in nba history to average at least 25 points per game for consecutive seasons, and it looks like he will extend his streak this season. The backtoback scoring champ continued his recent tear in a win over the indiana pacers and joined hall of famer wilt chamberlain in the record book in the process. Nba is born on this day in 1949, after a damaging threeyear battle to win both players and fans, the rival basketball association of america baa and national basketball league nbl merge to. Opponents yearbyyear results national polls virginia mens basketball record book. The 148 points scored by the boston celtics in game 1 of the 1985 finals is not only the record for one finals game, but also was 33 points above their season average.
Zach lowe pointed out in passing, the biggest overperformer expected effective field goal. Lebron james already has a firm spot in the basketball history books in. The most unbreakable record in nba history fadeaway world. Lebron james can pass some big names in the nba record book in. The nbl was a precursor to the nba, in 1949 it merged with the basketball association of american baa to form the nba. With 72 records 68 of which he holds by himself, wilt chamberlain dominates the nba record book. With 62 records 59 of which he holds by himself, wilt chamberlain is to the nba record book what jesus is to the new testament.
This article lists alltime records achieved in the nba regular season in major statistical categories recognized by the league, including those set by teams and individuals in a game, season, and career. Boston was a tripleovertime classic that is considered by many to be the greatest game in nba history. The splash brothers, stephen curry and klay thompson, continued their assault on the leagues threepoint record books this year, becoming the first two players in nba history. Luka doncic eclipses michael jordan in the record books. The splash brothers, stephen curry and klay thompson, continued their assault on the leagues threepoint record books this year, becoming the first two players in nba history to make more than. Duncan robinson rewrote nba record book for the miami heat.
Coby white makes nba history by becoming first rookie reserve to score 30plus in three straight games. Golden states 125104 win to cap off the 2016 regular season is now etched into nba history books for the future. Devin armani booker born october 30, 1996 is an american professional basketball player for the phoenix suns of the national basketball association nba. From 18yearold rookie to 5time champion, kobe bryant became one of the nba s biggest stars. James harden is one of the greatest scorers in nba history. The current homeandaway format in the nba finals is 22111 the team with the better regularseason record plays on their home court in games 1, 2, 5, and 7, which has been used in 1947 1948, 1950 1952, 1957 1970, 1972 1974, 1976 1977, 1979 1984, and 2014 present. Coby white makes nba history by becoming first rookie reserve. The nba guide has seasonbyseason recaps of every year in the nba, individual franchise histories and notable nba records and milestones. A tripleovertime game between the detroit pistons and the denver nuggets in 1983 went down in the record books as the highestscoring games in nba history.
Warriors join lakers, spurs and cavs in nba playoff record books. The official nba basketball encyclopedia 3rd edition national basketball association on. James harden again rewrites record book, scores 44 points. The full records of the wnba organization are housed in an offsite facility of the columbia university library. Huntington, wv, 11659 38 lemar northington trigg county vs. The nba record book is littered with unbreakable records ronald martinezgetty. When larry bird was once asked to define the greatest nba player of all time, his answer was both simple and pure. Several of those players have also recorded dubious stats worth noting.
These are the 10 most unbreakable records in nba history. Mar 19, 2020 how an nba season cancellation could impact record books. Sammy baugh, washington, 1937, 1940, 1943, 1945, 1947. This article lists alltime records achieved in the nba regular season in major statistical categories recognized by the league, including those set by teams and.
Lebron james, one of the greatest players of all time, is now 33 years of age but continues to show the ability to dominate and win. The official nba basketball encyclopedia 3rd edition. Nbastuffer provides nba basketball analytics content, unique stats and tools since 2007. The heat became the first team in nba history to win 17 games in a single month. Mens basketball historical information university of. Speaking of the record books, how many people realize that a sophomore big man playing on one of the leagues worst teams was on pace to break wilt chamberlains. Any time your name is mentioned along the likes of mj, zeke, lebron and kd, youre doing alright for yourself.
Stephen curry, golden state rewrite nba record books. On top of that, he joined lebron james and kevin durant in the nba history books, being the only three players to ever score 10 40point games before turning 22 years old. Five unbelievable wilt chamberlain records that will probably never. The most unbreakable records in nba history are going to be standing for a very long time. Apr, 2017 the splash brothers, stephen curry and klay thompson, continued their assault on the leagues threepoint record books this year, becoming the first two players in nba history to make more than. The warriors victory clinched their 73rd victory the most regularseason wins in nba history. Steph curry, greatest shooter in nba history, just fixed. Take the lowestscoring game in nba history, which finished 1918 in. Its hard to believe that there will ever be another player who can dominate as many statistical categories as the big dipper did. Jason wiertel put his stamp on the carthage record book. Westbrook has been handling the ball more often than any other player in league history. Ap today, he has sole control of 68 of them, according to the nba encyclopedia. How an nba season cancellation could impact record books. New entries in the nba record book from the 201617 season.
These links direct the user to the division i publications only during that time period. November 5, 2009 billy thomas officially becomes the first red claws player in team history november 21, 2009 bill walker boston celtics becomes first nba player assigned to red claws november 27, 2009 red claws play first game in franchise history at sioux falls, sd 11295 loss to sioux falls skyforce november 27. An undrafted player signed by the miami heat earned his place in the nba record books this season. Want to know the nba s top 25 alltime points leaders. To help you pass the time during the extended stoppage of the nba season, thescores basketball news editors and feature writers compiled their favorite books about hoops.
Jan 11, 2020 lebron james is rewriting the nba record books seemingly every time he steps on the court friday night that involved him passing michael jordan for fourth on the alltime field goals made list. Few seasons in sports history better exemplify that term than the golden state warriors road to the 20162017 nba championship. Steph curry, greatest shooter in nba history, just fixed his eyesight. All sorts of new history was made this season, thanks to nba teams being analytically smart from the top to the bottom of the standings. Its hard to believe that there will ever be another player who can dominate.
Lebron james becomes the third highest scorer in nba history. Nba hoops online has one of the most extensive collections of national basketball league information on the web. Toronto raptors set record for longest win streak by a. The playoff streak is the longest current run in professional sports and is tied for the greatest in nba history. Smith addresses the recent deal between the nba and the nbpa that allows the league to withhold 25% of players paychecks, with owners. This article lists alltime records achieved in the nba regular season in major statistical. Ben simmons also just became the first rookie in nba history to record at least points, 500 rebounds, 500 assists, 50 blocks, and 50 steals. The national basketball association nba finals is the championship series for the nba and the conclusion of its postseason. On saturday against the cleveland cavaliers he wrote his name into nba record books as he became the first teenager in the history of the game to record 10 straight games scoring 20 or more points. May 17, 2017 warriors join lakers, spurs and cavs in nba playoff record books ap the golden state warriors rare unbeaten start this postseason doesnt necessarily mean theyre on their way to a title. Theres been recordbreaking performances, shocking streaks. Learn more about the history and organization of the nba in this article.
Toronto raptors records year by year information about the toronto raptors, including yearly records in the regular season and the playoffs. The record books for the top three highest scorers in the history of the nba were updated on thursday. Mar, 2017 the nba record books are full of herorics from the best players in league history. The corrections by jonathan franzen, let the great world spin by colum mccann, the round house by louise erdrich, the color purple. One of the best and most durable power forwards ever, the mailman took the jazz to new heights. The nba also recognizes records from its original incarnation, the basketball association of america baa. The nba registe r is a comprehensive listing of current players and coaches in the nba along with alltime historical great players, coaches and individual performances and statistical leaders. Players are rewriting record books, and some of the reasons why are counterintuitive. Primary data provided by the official stats partner of the nba.
After adding kevin durant to an already elite lineup, the warriors stormed to a leagueleading 67 wins in the. Lebron james youngest ever to score 20,000 points in nba history. Mar 08, 2020 carving your name in record books is a tall and daunting task, but if you manage to get at the top of the mountain, you will be showered with fame, glory and praise. Pacers double hapless blazers, 12459, to land in record book. Driven to greatness in each phase of his career, kobe bryants passion was in his every endeavor. The organization is active in promoting women in the book industry. Nba teams nba finals series records bestworst seasons franchise wins standings streaks most frequent playoff matchups. The brett browncoached squad got themselves on the record books on thursday, becoming just the fourth team in nba history to record multiple 14game home win streaks within a season. Information about the nba players that lead the league in total and average points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks, in the regular season and playoffs. National basketball association nba, professional basketball league formed in the united states in 1949 by the merger of two rival organizations, the national basketball league and the basketball association of america. The womens national book association papers document the history and work of the womens national book association from their founding in 1917 until today. Yesterdays games and scores from any date in baa nba or aba history. The playoff streak is the longest current run in professional sports and is tied for the greatest in nba history with the syracuse. Jan 17, 20 nba lebron james youngest ever to score 20,000 points in nba history.
Football records books since 2004 the ncaa football records books were separated into two different publications one for division i and one for division ii and iii from 2004 through 2010. Although scott skiles legacy as a coach in chicago isnt great, hes in the nba record books for most assists in a single game 30. Its going to be extraordinarily tough for any team or player to challenge the numbers on this list, as. Steph curry, greatest shooter in nba history, just fixed his. Chris covattanbae via getty images as the nba regularseason winds down, quite a bit of attention is being paid to the golden. Wilts 100 point game kobes 81 is the closest someone has ever come since, bill russells 11 championships, the longest winning streak in nba history, held by the lakers, who won 33 games straight back in 1972. He is the only player in nba history to record at least. Toronto raptors set record for longest win streak by a canadianbased professional sports franchise. The 10 most unbreakable records in nba history nbc sports. Dec 09, 2019 luka doncic eclipses michael jordan in the record books. Bucks in the 12th round of the 1969 nba draft but was cut at the end of training camp. Nba alltime regular season leaders points rebounds assists steals blocks field goals made 3.
We are the defending champs no matter who we put out there. With a win over the minnesota timberwolves on monday, toronto extended its win streak to 15, surpassing the cfls calgary stampeders for the longest win streak from a canadianbased professional team nba nhlmlbcfl. Behind a careerhigh 30 points from serbian nemanja bjelica, the kings withstood a furious fourthquarter rally by the mavericks to snap their fourgame road losing streak. All finals have been played in a bestofseven format, and are contested between the winners of the eastern conference and the western conference formerly divisions before 1970, except in 1950 when the eastern division champion faced the winner between the western. Golden state erased the 199596 chicago bulls longstanding 7210 record. Arguably the greatest shooter in nba history, curry. Lebron james becomes fourth player in nba history to score. Nba contracts main index, team payrolls, player contracts, glossary.
Nba mvp, allnba, defensive player of the year, rookie of the year, allrookie, hall of fame. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule. On my channel you will find nba what ifs, nba conspiracies, nba history, and anything else i can think of that will keep you entertained. He attended moss point high school in moss point, mississippi and played in the 2014 mcdonalds allamerican game, before spending one season playing college basketball for the university of kentucky.
Five unbelievable wilt chamberlain records that will. James harden again rewrites record book, scores 44 points to lead houston rockets past pacers. Due to the way the league has evolved since its inception, many records set decades ago still stand to this day. Nov 28, 2019 lebron james becomes fourth player in nba history to score 33,000 points.