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Michael Jordan scored his most points in a game against the Cavaliers on March 28, 1990, with 69 points.

Both Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant recorded five games in their careers of 60 points or more. Kobe recorded 81, 65, 62, 61 and 60 points in regular season games. Michael Jordan recorded 69, 64, 63 (in playoffs), 61 and 61.

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Toronto Raptors (Jan. 22, 2006) Bryant's 81-point game is almost as famous as Chamberlain's 100. It's the only other time in NBA history a player has scored 80 or more points in a game.

Chicago Bulls legend has 31 50-point performances to his name—he ranks second in NBA history behind only Wilt Chamberlain with 118—and two of them took place on this date; against the New York Knicks in 1997 and the Phoenix Suns in 1989.

In NBA history, 10 players have achieved this feat on 14 occasions (Wilt Chamberlain had six such games). Below is a look at every 70-point game in NBA history.

If you look at certain numbers, Jordan may have a slight edge. He's won slightly more championships, more MVPs and more All-Defensive Team honors. On the other hand, James has scored more points than Jordan—or anybody else who ever played in the NBA.

Kevin Durant dropped his most points in a game versus the Hawks on April 2, 2022, with 55 points.

Agitated and motivated by the fact the Clippers hassled him over tickets, O'Neal went out and scored a career-high 61 points to go along with 23 rebounds as the Lakers dominated the Clippers, 123-103. Shaq was absolutely unstoppable on this night, making 24 of 35 shots and even knocking down 13 of 22 from the line.

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Klay Thompson had a career-high of 60 points.

Yes, because Phil Jackson, the iconic coach who oversaw great runs with the Chicago Bulls and the Los Angeles Lakers, did not let Kobe finish the game. According to John Salley, former Lakers and Detroit Pistons player, it was a decision to preserve records.

Take a look back at LBJs career-high 61-point performance vs the Bobcats on March 3, 2014, with some sound over the years on him being in the zone that night.

Kobe Bryant had 25 games played with 50+ points.

Shaquille O'Neal played 3 games with 50+ points.

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And he scored 60 points six times in his career. Bryant's final time scoring 60 was his final game when he hit the mark against Utah.

Kobe Bryant and Wilt Chamberlain were tied for the most games with 80+ points, with 1 game.

LeBron James had 1 game played with 60+ points.