Well, folks, let me tell ya, the NBA sure got some big-time scorers, especially when it comes to putting up points in that first half. Now, you might be wonderin’, “Who’s scored the most points in a first half?” and I’m here to give ya the answer, don’t worry. You see, the record for the most points in a single half was set way back in 1990. The Phoenix Suns, yep, that’s right, them Suns, they put up a whopping 107 points in the first half against the Denver Nuggets. Can you believe it? 107 points in just one half of basketball! Now, that’s somethin’ to talk about!
But hold on, don’t go thinkin’ that’s the only big record out there. Oh no, Wilt Chamberlain, that fella is something else. He’s got the record for the most points scored in a single half, sittin’ pretty with 59 points in one half of a game. And get this, that was part of his famous 100-point game back in 1962. Ain’t that somethin’? Wilt Chamberlain is still standin’ tall at the top of the charts when it comes to first-half performances.
Now, there’s another fella you might have heard of—Kobe Bryant. Yup, the late, great Kobe. In 2006, he scored 55 points in the second half of a game, and he ended up with a total of 81 points. That’s not a first half, but still, 55 points in just one half is nothin’ to sneeze at! He was a real showman out there, let me tell ya.
Nowadays, folks are still lookin’ at who’s gonna break these records. The NBA’s been real exciting in recent years, with players like James Harden and others puttin’ up big numbers. But when it comes to most points in a first half, I gotta say, Wilt’s still the big dog, holdin’ onto that 59-point record. Ain’t nobody beatin’ that anytime soon!
Now, let’s talk about the team records. The Phoenix Suns, they really like to make a splash, don’t they? Back in 1990, they scored 173 points in a game, and a big chunk of those came in the first half. 173 points! I don’t know about you, but that sounds like a whole lotta basketball to me. The Denver Nuggets were on the wrong side of that one, but hey, you gotta give credit where credit’s due.
But not every team is puttin’ up big numbers. Some teams struggle to get points on the board. The Phoenix Suns also hold the record for the fewest points scored in a first half, only managein’ to score 22 points in a game against the Lakers back in 2018. Now, that’s a tough one to swallow, but it happens.
As for James Harden, well, he’s had a couple of big nights too. He’s not breakin’ any records in the first half, but he’s got the most career points in the first half, with a nice total of 9. Ain’t too shabby, right? When it comes to the first half, folks sure keep an eye on what these players are doin’. Can you imagine what it’d be like if someone came along and scored 60 or 70 points in a first half? Now that would be somethin’ to see!
So, there you have it. The top scores in NBA history, with Wilt Chamberlain still takin’ the crown for the most points in a single half. And who knows, maybe one of these new players will come along and challenge that record. But for now, Wilt’s holdin’ onto that spot, and nobody’s takin’ it from him anytime soon. Now, get out there and watch a game, ‘cause you never know when someone might make a run at history!
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