List of NBA regular season records


This article lists all-time 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. The NBA also recognizes records from its original incarnation, the Basketball Association of America.

Awards

Individual career records

Points

  • Most points, career
  • Most points with one franchise, careerHighest scoring average, career Most seasons leading the league in total points, careerMost consecutive seasons leading league in total pointsMost seasons scoring 2,000 or more pointsMost double-digit scoring games, careerMost 15+ point games, careerMost 20+ point games, careerMost 25+ point games, careerMost 30+ point games, careerMost 35+ point games, careerMost 40+ point games, careerMost 45+ point games, careerMost 50+ point games, careerMost 55+ point games, careerMost 60+ point games, careerMost consecutive 10+ point gamesMost consecutive 15+ point gamesMost consecutive 20+ point gamesMost consecutive 25+ point gamesMost consecutive 30+ point gamesMost consecutive 35+ point gamesMost consecutive 40+ point gamesMost consecutive 45+ point gamesMost consecutive 50+ point gamesMost consecutive 55+ point gamesMost consecutive 60+ point gamesMost points scored on birthday, careerMost bench points, career
  • Most points by a non-Hall of Famer, career
  • Most points by a non-All-Star, careerHighest points per game average by a non-All-Star, careerMost points on Christmas Day, careerHighest points per game average on Christmas Day, careerHighest scoring average in season openers, career Only player to score 40 points against all 30 teams, career
  • '''Most 20-point quarters, career '''

Field goals

Highest 3-point field goal percentage, careerMost 3-point field goals made, careerMost field goals made, careerMost field goals attempted, careerMost field goals missedMost 3-point field goals attempted, careerMost 3-point field goals missed, careerLowest 3-point field goal percentage, careerLowest field goal percentage, careerHighest true shooting percentage, careerHighest effective field goal percentage, career
  • Highest half-court shot percentage, careerMost seasons leading the league in field goal percentageMost consecutive seasons leading league in field goals madeMost consecutive seasons leading league in field goals attemptedMost seasons leading the league in field goals madeMost seasons leading the league in field goals attemptedMost seasons leading league in 3-point field goals madeMost consecutive seasons leading league in 3-point field goals madeMost missed layups, careerMost consecutive field goals madeMost consecutive 3-point field goals made over a span of three gamesMost consecutive games with a field goal madeMost consecutive games with at least one 3-point field goal madeMost consecutive games with at least five 3-point field goals madeMost consecutive games with at least six 3-point field goals madeMost consecutive games with at least ten 3-point field goals madeMost games with at least ten 3-point field goals made, careerMost 3-point field goals made off the bench, careerMost 3-point field goals made by a Center, careerMost 3-point field goals attempted by a Center, careerMost field goals attempted off the bench, career
  • '''Most 3-point field goals made on Christmas Day, career'''

Free throws

Most free throws made, careerHighest free throw percentage, careerMost consecutive free throws madeMost free throws attempted, careerLowest free throw percentage, careerMost seasons leading league in free throws attemptedMost seasons leading league in free throw percentageMost seasons leading the league in free throws madeMost free throws made off the bench, career
  • '''Highest free throw percentage by a Center, career'''

Rebounds

  • Most rebounds, careerHighest rebounds per game average, career
  • Most offensive rebounds, career
  • Most defensive rebounds, careerMost point-rebound double-doubles, careerLongest continuous streak of double-doublesMost seasons leading league in reboundsMost consecutive seasons leading the league in reboundsHighest total rebound percentage, careerHighest offensive rebound percentage, careerHighest defensive rebound percentage, careerOnly player to record 20 or more rebounds in a game for five different teamsOnly player to lead the league in offensive rebounding with three different teamsMost total rebounds off the bench, careerMost offensive rebounds off the bench, careerMost total rebounds by a Guard, careerMost offensive rebounds by a Guard, career
  • Most rebounds by a non-Hall of Famer, career
  • Most rebounds by a non-All-Star, career
  • '''Most rebounds on Christmas Day, career'''

Assists

Steals

Blocks

Game winners

Most game-winning buzzer-beaters, careerMost 3-point buzzer-beaters, career
  • Only player to hit buzzer-beaters with four different teams
  • Only player with multiple 45-plus-point games with a buzzer-beater
  • Only players with buzzer-beaters in consecutive games
  • Only player with buzzer-beaters on consecutive nights
  • Assisted on the most buzzer-beaters
  • Most points in game with buzzer-beater
  • '''Most games with a buzzer-beater and triple-double in the same game'''

Advanced stats

Highest Value Over Replacement Player, careerHighest Player efficiency rating, careerHighest Defensive Win Shares, careerHighest Offensive Win Shares, careerHighest Win Shares per 48 minutes, careerHighest Usage Percentage, careerHighest Plus/Minus, careerLowest Plus/Minus, careerHighest Box Plus/Minus, careerHighest Offensive Box Plus/Minus, careerHighest Defensive Box Plus/Minus, careerHighest Offensive rating, career Lowest Defensive rating, career Highest assist-to-turnover ratio, careerHighest assist-to-turnover ratio, career
  • '''Highest steal-to-turnover ratio, career'''

Turnovers

Most turnovers, career
  • Highest turnovers per game average, career
  • Longest streak of consecutive games with a turnover
  • Lowest Turnover percentage, career
  • Most point-turnover double-doubles, career
  • '''Most turnovers by a non-Hall of Famer, career'''

Coaches

Most games head coached, careerMost games won by head coach, careerMost games lost by head coach, careerReached 300 wins faster than any head coachHighest number of teams head coached, careerMost victories on Christmas Day, careerMost technical fouls by head coach, career
  • '''Most ejections by head coach, career'''

Other

Most wins, careerMost losses, careerMost games played on Christmas Day, careerMost victories on Christmas Day, careerMost four-point plays, careerMost five-by-fives, careerOnly player with at least 10,000 points, 10,000 rebounds, 10,000 assists, careerOnly player with at least 2,000 3-pointers made, 2,000 steals, 1,000 blocks, careerOnly player with at least 25,000 points, 10,000 rebounds, 5,000 assists, 1,500 blocks, 1,500 steals, careerMost technical fouls by a player, careerMost ejections by a player, careerMost consecutive officiated gamesOnly player who is franchise's leader in points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocksMost personal fouls, careerMost personal fouls averaged per game, careerMost personal fouls off the benchMost disqualifications, careerMost seasons leading the league in personal foulsMost charges drawn, careerShortest career in terms of time playedMost career dunks
  • Most half-court makes, career
  • Most half-court attempts, career
  • Highest jump ball win rate, since tracking began 1996–97 season
  • Lowest jump ball win rate, since tracking began 1996–97 seasonMost seasons averaging over 20 rebounds per gameMost seasons averaging over 30 points and 20 rebounds per gameMost consecutive starts to begin careerMost starts, careerMost consecutive starts, careerMost games with at least 20 points, 10 assists, and no turnoversMost 50-point games with at most 4 free throws attemptedMost 50-point games with at most 10 free throws attemptedMost 40-point games with at most 2 free throws attemptedMost 40-point games with at most 9 free throws attemptedMost 30-point games with at most 2 free throws attemptedMost 30-point games with at most 7 free throws attemptedOnly player with 40 points, five 3-pointers, and a 65% field goal percentage in consecutive gamesOnly player with 50 points and more than ten 3-pointers in consecutive games
  • Only player with eight-consecutive 35-point games with a 50% field goal percentageMost games with at least 30 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, careerOnly player with six-consecutive 30-point games while shooting over 60 percent from the fieldMost games with 30 points and 10 rebounds while shooting over 85 percent from the fieldOnly player to average 40 points on 50–40–100 splits in a 4-game spanOnly player to average 40 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists over a 5-game span
  • Most seasons averaging a triple doubleOnly player with at least 10 triple-doubles each season for seven consecutive seasonsMost games with a triple-double on perfect field goal shootingMost games played off the bench, careerOnly players with at least 20 points and 20 assists in back-to-back gamesOnly players with at least 5 blocks and 5 steals in back-to-back gamesMost games played before first career double-doubleMost minutes played by a non-Hall of Famer Only player to lead his team in 4 out of 5 major stat categories for 8 straight seasons Most wins in first 300 starts
  • Most wedgies, career
  • '''Most consecutive games with at least 30 points and 10 rebounds'''

Individual season records

Most games played, seasonMost minutes played, seasonMost minutes per game average, seasonMost triple-doubles, seasonMost consecutive triple-doublesMost consecutive 30-point triple-doubles
  • Most five-by-fives, season
  • '''Only 50-50-100 season '''

Points

Highest points per game average, seasonMost points, seasonMost 50-point games, seasonMost 40-point games, seasonMost consecutive games with at least 30 points to start a season Most bench points, seasonMost points by a non-All-Star, seasonMost fast break points per game since tracking began in 1996–97, seasonMost paint points per game since tracking began in 1996–97, seasonMost points off turnovers per game since tracking began in 1996–97, season
  • '''Most second chance points per game since tracking began in 1996–97, season'''

Field goals

Highest 3-point field goal percentage (min. 110 attempts), seasonHighest 3-point field goal percentage (min. 50 attempts), seasonHighest 2-point field goal percentage, seasonMost 3-point field goals made, seasonMost 3-point field goals attempted, seasonMost field goals made, seasonMost field goals attempted, seasonMost field goals missed, seasonMost 2-point field goals made, seasonMost 2-point field goals attempted, seasonMost 2-point field goals missed, seasonFastest to make 150 3-pointers in a seasonMost 3-point field goals made by a player off the bench in a seasonMost 3-point field goals made by a Center, season
  • '''Most 3-point field goals attempted by a Center, season'''

Free throws

Highest free throw percentage, seasonMost free throws made, seasonMost free throws attempted, seasonMost free throws made off the bench, season
  • '''Most minutes played in a season without making a free throw'''

Rebounds

Most rebounds, seasonHighest rebounds per game average, seasonMost offensive rebounds, seasonMost defensive rebounds, seasonHighest defensive rebounds per game average, seasonHighest total rebound percentage, seasonHighest offensive rebound percentage, seasonHighest defensive rebound percentage, seasonMost total rebounds off the bench, seasonMost offensive rebounds off the bench, seasonMost rebounds by a non-All-Star, season
  • '''Most deferred rebound chances per game since tracking began in 2013–14, season'''

Assists

Most assists, seasonHighest assists per game, seasonHighest assist percentage, seasonHighest assists per game by Center position, seasonMost assists by Center position, seasonMost assists off the bench, seasonMost assists by a non-All-Star, seasonMost screen assists per game, seasonMost secondary assists per game, season
  • '''Most potential assists per game, season'''

Steals

Most steals, seasonHighest steals per game average, seasonMost steals by a Center, seasonMost steals off the bench, seasonMost deflections per game since tracking began 2016–17, season
  • '''Most loose balls recovered per game since tracking began 2016–17, season'''

Blocks

Most blocks, seasonMost blocks per game, seasonHighest block percentage, seasonMost blocks by a Guard, season
  • '''Most blocks off the bench, season'''

Advanced stats

Highest Value Over Replacement Player, seasonHighest Player efficiency rating, seasonHighest Usage Percentage, seasonHighest Defensive Win Shares, seasonHighest Offensive Win Shares, seasonHighest Win Shares per 48 minutes, seasonHighest Offensive rating, seasonLowest Defensive rating, seasonHighest Floor Impact Counter, seasonHighest Plus/Minus, seasonLowest Plus/Minus, seasonHighest Box Plus/Minus, seasonHighest Offensive Plus/Minus, seasonHighest Defensive Plus/Minus, seasonHighest Real Plus/Minus since tracking began 1996–97, seasonHighest Player Impact Estimate since tracking began 1996–97, seasonHighest Win Probability Added since tracking began 1996–97, seasonHighest Overall RAPTOR WAR since tracking began 2013-14Highest Value Over Replacement Player by a non-All-Star, seasonHighest Box Plus/Minus by a non-All-Star, seasonHighest Player efficiency rating by a non-All-Star, season
  • '''Highest assist-to-turnover ratio, season'''

Other

  • Most game-winning buzzer-beaters, season
  • Most turnovers, seasonMost turnovers off the bench, season
  • Most dunks, season
  • Most technical fouls, season
  • Most personal fouls, seasonMost disqualifications, seasonMost consecutive disqualifications, seasonMost teams played for in a seasonMost wedgies since tracking began in 2014, seasonOnly players with two backboard shattering incidents in a seasonOnly player with a higher 3-point percentage than free throw percentage, seasonOnly player with over 200 blocks and 200 steals in a seasonOnly player with at least 75 threes, 150 assists, 150 blocks in a seasonOnly players with at least 100 threes and 200 blocks in a seasonOnly player with 200 three-pointers and 700 free throws made in a seasonOnly player with 2,000 points, 900 assists, 600 rebounds in a seasonOnly player with 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, 500 assists in a seasonOnly player with 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, 100 three-pointers made in a seasonOnly player with 100 dunks and 200 3-pointers in a seasonOnly player to average 20 points, 10 assists, 4 rebounds, 2 steals, 0.5 blocks in a seasonOnly players to average over 30 points and 10 assists per game in a seasonOnly player to finish Top 20 in 5 major stats categories, seasonOnly player to average 30 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, five 3-pointers per game in a seasonOnly player to join the 50–40–90 club and win the Scoring Title in the same seasonOnly player to lead the league in steals per game and free throw percentage in the same seasonOnly player to lead the league in blocks, rebounding, field goal percentage in the same seasonOnly players to lead the league in blocks and rebounding in the same seasonOnly players to lead the league in points and assists in the same seasonOnly players to lead the league in points and steals in the same seasonOnly player to lead the league in assists per game and steals per game in the same season, three timesOnly player to average 30 points on 50–40–90 splits in a season
  • '''Only player to average 30 points with a 40% 3-point percentage and 90% free throw percentage in a season'''

Individual game records

Points

  • Most points in a game
  • Most points in a half
  • Most points in a first halfMost points in a quarterMost points in the first quarterMost points in an overtime period Most points in a triple-double
  • Fewest points in a triple-double and only non-points triple-doubleMost consecutive points by single player on teamMost points without a free throw attemptedMost points by an undrafted player in a gameMost bench points in a gameMost points in under 30 minutes of playMost points in under 20 minutes of play
  • Most points without a single paint point in a gameMost points in a game without a 3-point field goal made Most points in debut game with new teamMost points in debut game against a former teamMost points in first road game against a former teamMost points in a lossMost points in a road gameMost points in a game on Christmas Day
  • Most points on MLK Day
  • Most points without an assist in a game
  • Most points without a rebound in a game
  • Most points without a rebound, assist, block, steal in a game
  • Most points without a rebound, assist, block, steal, turnover in a gameMost points without a personal foul in a game
  • Most points in a game without a 3-point field goal attempted or free throw attemptedMost points without a field goal attempted
  • '''Most points without a field goal made'''

Field goals

Most field goals made in a gameMost field goals attempted in a gameMost field goals missed in a gameMost field goals made in a halfMost field goals attempted in a halfMost field goals made in a quarterMost field goals attempted in a quarterMost field goals made in a game, no missesMost field goals attempted in a game, none madeMost 2-point field goals made in a gameMost 2-point field goals attempted in a gameMost 2-point field goals missed in a gameMost 3-point field goals made in a gameMost 3-point field goals attempted in a gameMost 3-point field goals missed in a gameMost 3-point field goals made in a game, no missesMost consecutive 3-point field goals made to start a gameMost 3-point field goals attempted in a game, none madeMost 3-point field goals made in a halfMost 3-point field goals made in a half, no missesMost 3-point field goals made in a quarterMost 3-point field goals attempted in a quarter, no missesMost 3-point field goals made in a game by reserve playerMost 3-point field goals made in a game by a CenterMost 3-pointers made in a game while not making a 2-point field goalMost 3-point field goals made in a game without a free throw attemptHighest true shooting percentage in a 60-point performance or greaterMost field goals attempted in a game without a point

Free throws

Most free throws made in a gameMost free throws made in a game, no missesMost free throws attempted in a game, none made
  • Most consecutive free throws missed in a gameMost free throws attempted in a gameMost free throws missed in a gameMost free throws made in a halfMost free throws attempted in a halfMost free throws made in a quarterMost free throws attempted in a quarterMost free throws made by a bench player in a gameMost free throws made in a game without a field goal madeMost free throw attempts in a game without a rebound, assist, steal, or blockMost free throw attempts in a game without a rebound, assist, steal, block, or turnoverMost free throw attempts in a game without a point
  • '''Most free throws made in a game without a personal foul'''

Rebounds

  • Most rebounds in a gameMost rebounds in a halfMost rebounds in a quarterMost offensive rebounds in a game Most defensive rebounds in a game Most offensive rebounds in a halfMost defensive rebounds in a halfMost offensive rebounds in a quarterMost defensive rebounds in a quarter
  • Most rebounds in a triple-double
  • Most rebounds without a point in a gameMost rebounds as a bench player in a gameMost offensive rebounds as a bench player in a gameMost offensive rebounds in a game without a field goal attemptMost offensive rebounds in a game without a defensive reboundMost defensive rebounds in a game without an offensive reboundMost rebounds in a game without a point, assist, steal, or blockMost rebounds in a game without a point, assist, steal, block, or turnoverMost rebounds in a game without a free throw attemptMost rebounds in a game without a field goal attempt or free throw attemptMost rebounds in a game without a personal foul
  • '''Most rebounds in a game on Christmas Day'''

Assists

  • Most assists in a gameMost assists in a halfMost assists in a quarterMost assists in a triple-doubleMost assists without a turnover in a game
  • Most assists without a point in a gameMost assists without a point or turnover in a gameMost assists in a game without a steal or blockMost assists in a game without a rebound, steal, or blockMost assists in a game without a point, rebound, steal, or blockMost assists in a game without a field goal attemptMost assists in a game without a free throw attemptMost assists in a loss
  • '''Most assists in a game on Christmas Day'''

Steals

  • Most steals in a gameMost steals in a halfMost steals in a quarterMost steals without a point or turnover in a gameMost steals without a turnover in a game
  • Most steals without an assist in a gameMost steals in a game without a rebound or blockMost steals in a game without a rebound, assist or blockMost steals in a game without a point, rebound, assist or blockMost steals in a game without a field goal attempt or free throw attemptMost steals in a game without a personal foul
  • '''Most steals in a game on Christmas Day'''

Blocks

  • Most blocks in a gameMost blocks in a halfMost blocks in a quarterMost blocks without a point in a gameMost blocks without a point or turnover in a gameMost blocks without a rebound or assist in a gameMost blocks without a turnover in a gameMost blocks in a game without a point, assist, rebound, steal, or turnoverMost blocks without a field goal attempt in a gameMost blocks without a free throw attempt in a gameMost blocks without a personal foul in a game
  • '''Most blocks in a game on Christmas Day'''

Minutes

Most minutes and seconds played in a gameMost minutes and seconds played without a point, rebound, assist, steal or blockMost minutes and seconds played without a field goal made Most minutes and seconds played in a game without a pointMost minutes played in a game without a field goal attemptQuickest to reach a triple-doubleShortest amount of playing time before fouling out Fastest ejection of head coachOnly player to record one turnover in no minutes and seconds played
  • '''Fastest made 3-pointer to start a game'''

Turnovers

Most turnovers in a game
  • Most turnovers in a game without a steal or blockMost turnovers in a game without an assist
  • Most turnovers in a game without a reboundMost turnovers in a game without a rebound or assistMost turnovers in a game without a pointMost turnovers in a game without a field goal attemptMost turnovers in a game without a free throw attemptMost turnovers in a game without a point while fouling out Most turnovers in a game without a field goal attempt or free throw attemptMost turnovers in a game by a bench playerMost turnovers in a game without a point, rebound, assist, steal, block, field goal attempt, or free throw attempt
  • '''Most turnovers in a quarter '''

Other

2 category combination

Only player with a quadruple double-double in a gameOnly player with at least 70 points and 10 assists in a gameOnly player with at least 11 rebounds and 24 assists in a gameOnly player with at least 60 points and 3 blocks in a gameOnly player with at least 71 points and 1 steal in a gameOnly player with at least 10 steals and 5 blocks in a gameOnly player with at least 10 three-pointers and 13 assists in a gameOnly player with at least 70 points while making at least 10 three-pointersOnly players with 50 points and at most 1 free throw attempted in a gameOnly players with 60 points and at most 6 free throws attempted in a gameOnly player responsible, twice, for 90 or more team points in a game
  • '''Only player with at least 10 three-pointers made and 5 steals in a game'''

3 category combination

Only double-triple-doubles in a game Only player with at least 50 points, 20 rebounds, 5 blocks in a gameOnly players with a scoreless double-doubleOnly player with at least 32 points, 16 rebounds, 18 assists in a gameOnly player with at least 70 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists in a gameOnly player with at least 72 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists in a gameOnly player to record a 60-point, 20 rebound triple-doubleOnly player with 25 point first-half triple-doubleOnly player with at least 12 assists, 21 rebounds, 2 steals in a gameOnly player with at least 33 points, 18 rebounds, 16 assists in a gameOnly player with 30 points and 7 blocks in 30 minutes or lessOnly player with at least 40 points, 15 rebounds, 18 assists in a gameOnly player with at least 30 points, 15 rebounds, 20 assists in a gameOnly player with at least 67 points, 15 rebounds, 4 assists in a gameOnly player with at least 35 points, 20 assists, 10 rebounds in a gameOnly player with at least 30 points, 35 rebounds, 1 steal or 1 block in a gameOnly player with at least 53 points, 17 rebounds, 3 blocks in a game
  • Only player with at least 40 points and 20 rebounds in 32 minutes or lessOnly player with at least 40 points, 15 assists, 5 steals in a gameOnly player with at least 23 points, 17 assists, 7 steals in a gameOnly player with at least 45 points, 10 rebounds, 8 blocks in a gameOnly player with at least 60 points, 30 rebounds, 5 assists in a gameOnly player with at least 70 points, 15 rebounds, 4 assists in a gameOnly player with at least 24 assists, 4 rebounds, 6 steals in a gameOnly player with at least 50 points, 15 assists, 15 rebounds in a gameOnly player with at least 51 points, 12 rebounds, 5 steals in a gameOnly player with at least 11 assists, 22 rebounds, 2 steals in a gameOnly player with at least 8 assists, 21 rebounds, 5 steals in a gameOnly player with at least 22 rebounds, 2 steals, 11 blocks in a gameOnly player with at least 19 assists, 9 rebounds, 6 steals in a gameOnly player with at least 20 assists, 4 rebounds, 7 steals in a gameOnly player with at least 22 points, 14 assists, 8 steals in a gameOnly player with at least 35 points, 18 assists, 3 steals in a gameOnly player with at least 56 points, 5 steals, 1 block in a gameOnly player with at least 25 points, 23 assists, 5 steals in a gameOnly player with at least 30 points, 22 assists, 1 steal in a gameOnly player with at least 35 points, 15 assists, 20 rebounds in a game
  • '''Only player with 5 three-pointers, 8 two-pointers, 22 free throws made in a game'''

4 category combination

Only quadruple-doubles in a gameOnly player with at least 15 points, 15 rebounds, 15 assists without a missed field goal in a gameOnly player with 40 points, 10 rebounds, and five 3-pointers in 30 minutes or lessOnly player with 30 points, 5 assists, 5 rebounds in 23 minutes or lessOnly player with at least 15 points, 25 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals in a gameOnly player with at least 30 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists in 27 minutes or lessOnly player with at least 15 points, 15 assists, 2 steals, 4 blocks in a gameOnly player with at least 13 assists, 12 rebounds, 4 steals, 2 blocks in a gameOnly player with at least 8 assists, 22 rebounds, 2 steals, 5 blocks in a gameOnly player with at least 7 assists, 22 rebounds, 2 steals, 6 blocks in a gameOnly player with at least 3 assists, 22 rebounds, 2 steals, 8 blocks in a gameOnly player with at least 25 points, 18 assists, 6 rebounds, 5 steals in a gameOnly player with at least 22 points, 14 assists, 9 rebounds, 7 steals in a gameOnly player with at least 50 points, 15 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 blocks in a gameOnly player with at least 36 points, 18 rebounds, 6 steals, 3 blocks in a gameOnly player with at least 15 rebounds, 11 assists, 6 steals without a turnover in a gameOnly player with at least 50 points, 16 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 blocks in a gameOnly player with at least 33 points, 22 rebounds, 2 steals, 8 blocks in a gameOnly player with at least 50 points, 25 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal in a gameOnly player with at least 50 points, 16 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 blocks in a gameOnly player with at least 42 points, 20 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 blocks in a gameOnly player with at least 55 points, 15 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 blocks in a gameOnly player with at least 50 points, 6 assists, 6 rebounds, 5 steals in a gameOnly player with at least 28 points, 18 assists, 5 rebounds, 5 steals in a gameOnly player with at least 50 points, 4 rebounds, 6 steals, 1 block in a gameOnly players to triple-double without missing a field goal or free throwOnly players with 25 points, 5 assists, 5 rebounds in 22 minutes or lessOnly player with at least 21 points, 11 assists, 21 rebounds, 1 steal in a gameOnly player with at least 22 points, 13 assists, 11 rebounds, 7 steals in a gameOnly player with at least 51 points, 4 rebounds, 5 steals, 2 blocks in a gameOnly player with at least 25 points, 18 assists, 4 rebounds, 6 steals in a gameOnly player with at least 34 points, 18 assists, 3 steals, 1 block in a gameOnly player with at least 15 points, 18 assists, 4 rebounds, 7 steals in a gameOnly player with at least 29 points, 12 assists, 7 steals, 1 block in a gameOnly player with at least 10 assists, 20 rebounds, 3 steals, 5 blocks in a gameOnly player with at least 25 points, 20 assists, 2 rebounds, 5 steals in a gameOnly player with at least 15 points, 20 assists, 3 rebounds, 7 steals in a game
  • '''Only player with at least 50 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 blocks in a game'''

5 category combination

Only player with at least 35 points, 5 assists, 15 rebounds, 5 steals, 10 blocks in a game Only player to record a 20–20 on a 5x5 Only 6x5 Only player with at least 25 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 blocks, and 5 threes in a gameOnly player with at least 50 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 blocks, 2 steals in a gameOnly player with at least 20 points, 15 rebounds, 16 assists, 2 blocks, 2 steals in a gameOnly player with at least 38 points, 11 assists, 12 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks in a gameOnly player with at least 29 points, 13 assists, 18 rebounds, 1 steal, 2 blocks in a gameOnly players with at least 30 points, 10 assists, 10 rebounds, 4 steals, 4 blocks in gameOnly player with at least 50 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds, 5 steals, 1 block in a game Only player with at least 43 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds, 5 steals, 4 blocks in a gameOnly player with at least 25 points, 10 assists, 10 rebounds, 6 steals, 3 blocks in a gameOnly player with at least 44 points, 7 rebounds, 13 assists, 3 steals, 1 block in a gameOnly player with at least 37 points, 9 rebounds, 16 assists, 2 steals, 1 block in a gameOnly player with at least 50 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 steals, 1 block in a gameOnly player with at least 32 points, 7 assists, 17 rebounds, 4 steals, 2 blocks in a gameOnly player with at least 20 points, 7 assists, 12 rebounds, 6 steals, 3 blocks in a game Only player with at least 33 points, 9 assists, 14 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks in a gameOnly player with at least 27 points, 16 assists, 6 rebounds, 5 steals, 1 block in a gameOnly player with at least 31 points, 17 assists, 6 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block in a gameOnly player with at least 33 points, 13 assists, 12 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks in a gameOnly player with at least 10 points, 12 assists, 11 rebounds, 4 steals, 3 blocks in a gameOnly player with at least 28 points, 10 rebounds, 15 assists, 3 steals, 3 blocks in a gameOnly player with at least 49 points, 10 rebounds, 12 assists, 3 steals, 1 block in a gameOnly player with at least 30 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, 8 steals, 2 blocks in a gameOnly player with at least 29 points, 6 assists, 21 rebounds, 4 steals, 2 blocks in a gameOnly player with 25 points, 7 assists, 13 rebounds, 4 steals, 3 blocks in a gameOnly player with at least 3 points, 10 assists, 12 rebounds, 6 steals, 3 blocks in a gameOnly player with at least 25 points, 20 rebounds, 7 assists, 4 steals, 3 blocks in a gameOnly player with at least 38 points, 7 assists, 14 rebounds, 4 steals, 2 blocks in a gameOnly player with at least 45 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists, 5 steals, 1 block in a gameOnly player with at least 45 points, 7 assists, 7 rebounds, 5 steals, 1 block in a gameOnly player with at least 39 points, 5 assists, 5 rebounds, 6 steals, 3 blocks in a gameOnly player with at least 30 points, 9 assists, 13 rebounds, 5 steals, 2 block in a gameOnly player with at least 40 points, 9 rebounds, 14 assists, 3 steals, 1 block in a game Only player with at least 39 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 5 steals, 4 blocks in a game Only player with at least 25 points, 7 assists, 13 rebounds, 4 steals, 3 blocks in a gameOnly player with at least 20 points, 10 assists, 13 rebounds, 5 steals, 3 blocks in a gameOnly player with at least 37 points, 12 assists, 12 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks in a gameOnly player with at least 30 points, 9 assists, 12 rebounds, 5 steals, 3 blocks in a gameOnly player with at least 29 points, 5 assists, 22 rebounds, 2 steals, 5 blocks in a gameOnly player with at least 32 points, 7 assists, 13 rebounds, 4 steals, 3 blocks in a gameOnly player with at least 20 points, 8 assists, 19 rebounds, 5 steals, 1 block in a gameOnly player with at least 10 points, 10 assists, 14 rebounds, 5 steals, 2 blocks in a gameOnly player with at least 15 points, 11 assists, 13 rebounds, 5 steals, 2 blocks in a gameOnly player with at least 32 points, 7 assists, 10 rebounds, 6 steals, 2 blocks in a game Only player with at least 34 points, 7 assists, 16 rebounds, 4 steals, 2 blocks in a gameOnly player with at least 10 points, 11 assists, 10 rebounds, 6 steals, 2 blocks in a game Only player with at least 34 points, 17 assists, 4 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block in a gameOnly player with at least 10 points, 21 rebounds, 3 assists, 6 steals, 2 blocks in a gameOnly player with at least 10 points, 10 assists, 14 rebounds, 4 steals, 3 blocks in a gameOnly player with at least 37 points, 6 assists, 21 rebounds, 4 steals, 1 block in a gameOnly player with at least 29 points, 3 assists, 23 rebounds, 2 steals, 5 blocks in a gameOnly player with at least 30 points, 7 assists, 13 rebounds, 5 steals, 4 blocks in a gameOnly player with at least 35 points, 3 assists, 22 rebounds, 2 steals, 5 blocks in a gameOnly player with at least 38 points, 9 assists, 13 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks in a game
  • '''Only player with at least 21 points, 11 assists, 12 rebounds, 5 steals, 2 blocks in a game'''

Other

Shortest player to record a triple-double in a gameMost personal fouls in a gameFewest dribbles in a 60-point performanceOnly player with 2 wedgies in the same game Most points scored in under a minute of a gameOnly player to officially score for two teams in the same gameHighest plus-minus in a game

Rookie and age-related records

In 2006, the NBA introduced age requirement restrictions. Prospective high school players must wait a year before entering the NBA, making age-related records harder to break.
  • Youngest player debut
  • Oldest player debut
  • Youngest debut as a starter
  • Oldest debut as a starterOldest player to start a game
  • Youngest player to be drafted
  • Oldest player to be drafted
  • '''Youngest/Oldest coach'''

Points

  • '''Youngest player to reach... '''

Game records

Most points in a game by a rookieMost points in first career game Most points in a game in the 21st season or laterYoungest/Oldest player to score 70+ points in a gameYoungest/Oldest player to score 60+ points in a gameYoungest/Oldest player to score 50+ points in a gameYoungest/Oldest player to score 40+ points in a gameYoungest/Oldest player to score 30+ points in a gameYoungest/Oldest player to score 30+ points in a game as a reserveYoungest/Oldest player to score 20+ points in a gameYoungest/Oldest player to score 20+ points in a game as a reserveYoungest/Oldest player to score in a gameOnly players with a 40-point game since turning 40 years old.Only time two 40 year-old players scored 15 points or more in the same game
  • '''Only time that opposing players, both age 35 or older, scored at least 35 points in a game'''

Multi-game records

Fewest games played to reach 30,000 pointsFewest games played to reach 25,000 pointsFewest games played to reach 20,000 pointsFewest games played to reach 15,000 pointsFewest games played to reach 10,000 pointsOnly rookies to score at least 40 points five games in a row
  • Only teenager to score 20 points or more in first three career gamesMost 50-point games since turning 30 years oldMost 30-point games since turning 35 years oldOnly player with a 50-point game before turning 21 and after turning 35Most points in first five career gamesMost points in first five career games for an undrafted player
  • '''Most points in first three, four, and five career starts '''

Season records

Most points per game by a rookieOnly rookie to average more than 28.7 points per 36 minutes Youngest/Oldest player to lead the league in scoring
  • Only players to average 20 points at 39 years old Oldest player to have multiple 50-point games in a season
  • '''Most 40-point games in a season '''

Field goals

Youngest player to reach... Fastest player to reach... Most 3-point field goals made by a rookie in a gameMost 3-point field goals made by a rookie in a seasonYoungest player to make ten 3-pointers in a game
  • '''Oldest player to make seven 3-pointers in a game'''

Free throws

Youngest player to reach... Most free throws made by a rookie in a seasonMost free throws attempted by a rookie in a seasonHighest free-throw percentage by a rookie in a seasonLowest free-throw percentage by a rookie in a seasonMost free throws attempted by a rookie in a gameFree throw attempts, none made in debut
  • '''Most free throw makes by a rookie in a game'''

Rebounds

Youngest player to reach... Most rebounds in a game by a rookieMost rebounds in first career game Most rebounds in rookie season
  • Only players to average 8 or more rebounds per game at age 39 or olderYoungest/Oldest player to lead the league in reboundingYoungest/Oldest player with 20+ rebounds in a gameYoungest/Oldest player with 15+ rebounds in a game
  • '''Youngest/Oldest player with 10+ rebounds in a game as a reserve'''

Assists

Youngest player to reach... Most assists in a game by a rookieMost assists in first career game Most assists in rookie season
  • Only player to average 6 or more assists per game at age 39 or olderYoungest/Oldest to lead the league in assistsYoungest/Oldest player with 20+ assists in a game
  • '''Youngest/Oldest player with 10+ assists in a game'''

Steals

Youngest player to reach... Most steals in a game by a rookie
  • Most steals in first career game Highest average steals per game in rookie season
  • Most steals in rookie seasonYoungest/Oldest to lead the league in steals
  • '''Youngest/Oldest player with 10+ steals in a game'''

Blocks

Youngest player to reach... Most blocks in a game by a rookieMost blocks in rookie seasonYoungest/Oldest to lead the league in blocks
  • '''Youngest/Oldest player with 10+ blocks in a game'''

Other

  • '''Youngest player to reach... '''

Game records

  • Oldest player with Game Winning Buzzer Beater
  • Youngest/Oldest player to record a triple-doubleYoungest player to record a 20-rebound triple-double
  • Youngest/Oldest player to record a double-doubleYoungest player to lead all players in points, rebounds, and assists in a gameOnly player to record a double-double while shooting 100% in a rookie debut
  • Youngest/Oldest player to record a five-by-five Only player to have a triple-double in a game in the 20th seasonOldest player to record 30 points, 10 assists, 5 steals in a gameOldest player to record 30 point triple-doubleOnly players to record 40 points and zero turnovers in a game at age 35 or olderOldest player to record 55 points and 10 rebounds in a gameOnly teenagers with at least 20 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists in a gameYoungest player to record at least 20 points and 20 rebounds in a gameOnly rookie with at least 20 points, 10 rebounds, 6 steals, 4 blocks in a gameOnly rookie with at least 10 blocks, 4 assists, and 1 steal in a gameOnly teenager with at least 30 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 blocks in a gameYoungest player to record a triple-double without a turnover in a gameOnly rookie with at least 10 points, 5 blocks, 5 steals in a gameOnly rookie with at least 15 assists, 10 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block in a gameOnly rookie with at least 20 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists, 10 blocks in a gameOnly rookie with at least 30 points, 13 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, 6 blocks in a gameOnly rookie with at least 20 points, 4 steals, 5 blocks in a gameOnly rookie with at least 7 steals and 3 blocks in a gameOnly rookie with at least 8 rebounds, 7 steals, and 1 block in a gameOnly rookie with at least 50 points and 25 rebounds in a gameOnly rookie with at least 10 points, 10 assists, 10 rebounds, 5 steals, 1 block in a gameOnly rookie with at least 20 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 steals in a gameOnly rookie with at least 30 points, 17 assists, 1 steal in a gameOnly rookie with at least 9 blocks and 4 steals in a gameOnly rookie with at least 40 points, 15 assists, 1 steal in a gameOnly rookie with at least 15 rebounds, 7 blocks, 4 steals in a gameOnly rookie with at least 10 blocks and 3 steals in a gameOnly rookie with at least 10 assists, 7 steals, and 1 block in a gameOnly rookie with at least 17 points, 8 steals, and 1 block in a gameOnly rookie with at least 37 points, 4 steals, 3 blocks in a gameOnly rookie with at least 20 points, 4 assists, 4 steals, 5 blocks in a game
  • '''Only rookie with at least 15 rebounds, 4 assists, 7 blocks, 1 steal in a game'''

Multi-game records

Youngest player to record consecutive 25-point triple-doubles
  • Most games with 40 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists before turning 25 years old
  • Most games with 30 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists before turning 25 years oldOnly player to average 25 points per game on 60% field goal percentage in first 100 career gamesMost consecutive double-doubles by a teenagerOldest player to record 2, 3, and 4 consecutive triple doublesOnly player to record 5,000 rebounds and 3,000 assists in first 500 career gamesFastest player to reach 15,000 points, 7,500 rebounds and 5,000 assists
  • '''Youngest player to reach at least 16,000 points, 7,000 rebounds, 3,000 assists in a career'''

Season records

Most turnovers in a rookie seasonMost minutes in a rookie seasonOnly rookie to lead his team in four statistics, seasonYoungest player to lead the league in triple-doubles in a season
  • Most points, rebounds, assists, minutes per game and field goals in 20th season
  • Only players to average 33 minutes or more at age 39 or older, season
  • Only rookie to average 20 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.5 blocks, and one made 3-pointer per gameOnly rookies to average more than 25 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists per game, seasonYoungest to average a double-double, seasonOnly rookie with 1,000 points, 500 rebounds, seventy-five 3-pointers, 100 blocks in a seasonOnly player to play all 82 games for the first time in their 17th season or later
  • '''Only player straight out of high school to start all 82 games in his rookie season'''

Team game records

Note: Other than the longest game and disqualifications in a game, all records in this section are since the 24-second shot clock was instituted for season onward.Largest comebackLargest 4th quarter comebackLongest gameLargest margin of victoryLargest margin of scoring in a halfLargest margin of scoring in a quarterLargest margin of victory in an overtime periodLargest margin of victory in a road win
  • '''Largest margin of victory in a season-opening game'''

Points

  • Most points in a game – overtimeMost combined points in a gameMost points by a team in a game – regulationFewest combined points in a game Fewest points by a team in a game Most points by a team in 1st halfMost combined points in 1st halfMost points by a team in 2nd half Most combined points in 2nd halfFewest points in 1st half Fewest points by a team in 2nd half Most points by a team in one quarterMost combined points in a quarterFewest points by a team in one quarterMost combined points in an overtime periodFewest combined points in an overtime periodMost points by a team in an overtime periodOnly team to double its opponents' score in a gameMost fast break points by a team in a game Most paint points by a team in a game since tracking began in 1998
  • Most consecutive unanswered points in a gameMost bench points by a team in a gameMost points scored before a starter scored in a game
  • '''Most points scored in a single possession'''

Field goals

Fewest field goals made by a team in a gameMost consecutive field goals missed by a team in a gameMost 3-point field goals missed by a team in a gameMost consecutive 3-point field goals missed by a team in a gameLowest field goal percentage in a gameLowest field goal percentage in a game Highest field goal percentage in a gameMost field goals attempted in a gameMost field goals made in a gameMost combined 3-point field goals made in a gameMost 3-point field goals attempted by a team in a gameMost 3-point field goals attempted by a team in a game, none madeMost combined 3-point field goals attempted in a gameMost 3-point field goals made by a team in a gameMost combined 3-point field goals, none missed, in a gameMost 3-point field goals by a team, none missed, in a gameMost 3-point field goals made by a team in a halfMost 3-point field goals attempted by a team in a half
  • '''Highest 3-point percentage in a game with at least 35 three-point attempts'''

Free throws

Most free throws made without a miss by a team in a gameMost free throws made without a miss, collectively by both teams, in a gameWorst free throw percentage by a team in a gameWorst combined free throw percentage in a gameMost free throw attempts by a team in a gameMost free throws made by a team in a gameMost combined free throws made in a gameMost free throw misses by a team in a gameMost combined free throw attempts in a gameFewest free throws made by a team in a gameFewest combined free throws made in a gameFewest free throw attempts by a team in a gameFewest combined free throw attempts in a gameMost free throw attempts by a team in a halfMost combined free throw attempts in a halfMost free throws made by a team in a halfMost combined free throws made in a halfMost combined free throw attempts in one quarterMost free throw attempts by a team in one quarterMost combined free throws made in one quarter
  • '''Most free throws made by a team in one quarter'''

Rebounds

Most combined rebounds in a gameMost combined rebounds in a gameMost offensive rebounds by a team in a gameMost combined rebounds in one halfMost combined rebounds in one quarterFewest combined rebounds in a game
  • '''Fewest rebounds by a team in a game'''

Assists

Most combined assists in a gameMost combined assists in a halfMost combined assists in a quarterMost assists by a team in a gameMost assists by a team in a halfMost assists by a team in a quarterFewest assists by a team in a game
  • '''Fewest combined assists in a game'''

Steals

Most combined steals in a gameMost steals by a team in a gameMost steals by a team in a halfMost steals by a team in a quarter
  • '''Fewest combined steals in a game'''

Blocks

Most blocks by a team in a gameMost blocks by a team in a halfMost blocks by a team in a quarter
  • '''Most combined blocks in a game'''

Turnovers

Most turnovers by a team in a gameFewest turnovers by a team in a gameMost combined turnovers in a gameFewest combined turnovers in a game
  • '''Most turnovers by a team in a quarter '''

Other

Most lead changes in a gameMost combined technical fouls in a quarterMost fouls by a team in a gameFewest fouls by a team in a gameMost disqualifications by a team in a game
  • '''Only team to have five players play at least 50 minutes in a game '''

Team season records

Best single-season improvementBest mid-season turnaroundBest record, seasonWorst record, seasonMost losses, seasonFewest wins, seasonLongest winning streakWorst start to a season Longest winning streak on the roadLongest winning streak to start out the seasonLongest winning streak to start out the season while missing the playoffsLongest losing streak, seasonLongest losing streak at home, seasonBest home record, seasonFewest home losses, seasonWorst home record, seasonFewest home wins, seasonMost home losses, seasonBest road record, seasonMost road wins, seasonFewest road losses, seasonWorst road record, seasonFewest road wins, seasonMost road losses, seasonBest record to not qualify for playoffs
  • '''Worst record of any playoff qualifier'''

Points

Highest average points per game, seasonHighest average point differential, seasonLowest average point differential, seasonMost double-digit wins, seasonMost points in the paint per game since tracking began 1996–97, seasonFewest points in the paint per game since tracking began 1996–97, seasonMost fast break points per game since tracking began 1996–97, seasonFewest fast break points per game since tracking began 1996–97, seasonMost second chance points per game since tracking began 1996–97, seasonFewest second chance points per game since tracking began 1996–97, seasonMost points off turnovers per game since tracking began 1996–97, seasonFewest points off turnovers per game since tracking began 1996–97, seasonMost opponent points in the paint per game since tracking began 1996–97, seasonFewest opponent points in the paint per game since tracking began 1996–97, seasonMost opponent fast break points per game since tracking began 1996–97, seasonFewest opponent fast break points per game since tracking began 1996–97, seasonMost opponent second chance points per game since tracking began 1996–97, seasonFewest opponent second chance points per game since tracking began 1996–97, seasonMost opponent points off turnovers per game since tracking began 1996–97, season
  • '''Fewest opponent points off turnovers per game since tracking began 1996–97, season'''

Field goals

Highest total field goal percentage, seasonLowest total field goal percentage, seasonHighest 3-point field goal percentage, seasonLowest 3-point field goal percentage, seasonMost total field goals made, seasonMost 3-point field goals made, seasonMost 3-point field goals made per game, seasonFewest 3-point field goal attempts per game, seasonMost 3-point field goal attempts per game, season
  • '''Most 3-point field goal misses, season'''

Free throws

Highest free-throw percentage, seasonLowest free-throw percentage, seasonMost free throws made, seasonMost free throw attempts per game, seasonFewest free throw attempts per game, season
  • '''Largest free throw attempt differential per game, season'''

Rebounds

Highest average total rebounds per game, seasonFewest average total rebounds per game, seasonHighest average offensive rebounds per game, season
  • '''Fewest average offensive rebounds per game, season'''

Assists

Highest average assists per game, season
  • '''Fewest average assists per game, season'''

Steals

Highest average steals per game, season
  • '''Fewest average steals per game, season'''

Blocks

Highest average blocks per game, season
  • '''Fewest average blocks per game, season'''

Other

Highest average turnovers per game, seasonLowest average turnovers per game, seasonHighest assist-to-turnover ratio since tracking began 1996–97, seasonLowest assist-to-turnover ratio since tracking began 1996–97, seasonMost personal fouls, seasonFewest personal fouls, season Only team to hold five consecutive opponents under 70 points Only team to never blow a fourth-quarter lead, seasonBest start to a seasonOnly team to win at least 13 straight games after starting the season 0–2Only team to start off a season with three straight losses of at least 20 points eachOnly team to start out multiple seasons in a row with 0–17 recordsOnly team to have 28 different players record game minutes during a seasonMost backcourt violations, season
  • Most starting lineup combinations, season
  • '''Only teams to have three players on NBA All-Defensive First Team'''

Team franchise records

Highest winning percentage, all-timeLowest winning percentage, all-timeMost games won, all-timeMost games lost, all-timeMost games played, all-timeFewest games played, all-timeLongest winning streak at homeLongest losing streak on the roadMost games without consecutive losses Most consecutive seasons with at least 67 winsMost consecutive seasons with at least 50 winsBest overall record during consecutive seasons
  • '''Youngest starting lineup'''

Field goals

Most 3-point field goals made, all-timeHighest 3-point percentage, all-timeLowest 3-point percentage, all-timeLongest streak of at least one 3-point field goal madeLongest streak of at least ten 3-point field goals madeWorst 3-point field goal percentage in any four-game span
  • '''Only team to make more 3-pointers than their opponent had total field goals in a game'''

Other

Most steals, all-timeMost blocks, all-timeOnly defending champion to start the season 0–6 on the roadMost consecutive games with 100-plus team pointsOnly team to win three straight road games by a margin of at least 30 points in each gameOnly team to outscore their opponents by 100 points across their first four games after the All-Star Break
  • '''Worst point differential in 1st quarter over an 8-game span'''

Other records

Largest attendance at a gameHighest-paid player in a single seasonLargest NBA coaching total contractLargest NBA coaching annual contract Longest distance field goal made
  • Longest game-winning buzzer-beaterShortest player to play a gameTallest players to play a gameLargest height difference between teammatesLongest tenure as president of the National Basketball Players AssociationLongest suspensions by playerMost franchises played forLargest trade in terms of number of teams and players included
  • Quickest pair of five-by-fives
  • Quickest to reach a five-by-five in a gameMost combined wedgies in a seasonMost half-court shots made in a seasonLargest number of players to play in a seasonMost points in a calendar monthMost rebounds in a calendar monthMost assists in a calendar monthMost steals in a calendar monthMost blocks in a calendar monthHighest single-month plus-minusHighest plus-minus in first 4 games with new teamHighest plus-minus in first 10 games with new teamOnly player to record 250 points, 50 rebounds, and 50 assists in a five-game spanMost consecutive games with at least 20 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists Only player with 170 points, 100 rebounds, 80 assists in team's first 10 games of the seasonOnly player with five straight 30-pt games after having less than five 30-pt games in total entering the streakMost points by an undrafted duo in a gameMost 3-point makes by a pair of teammates in a gameOnly teammates to score 50-plus points in consecutive gamesOnly teammates to triple-double in same game more than onceOnly father-son duo to play together in the same gameOnly three brothers to play in the same gameMost points by a pair of brothers in a gameMost combined points among father-son duos, careerLargest comeback by any player in first game vs. former teamMost points by player in return game after missing at least 25 straight gamesMost personal fouls per 100 possessions averaged among all teams in an NBA season Fewest personal fouls per 100 possessions averaged among all teams in an NBA season
  • '''Most points per game averaged among all teams in an NBA season '''

Race and gender-related records

  • First Black player to get drafted in the NBA
  • First Black player to sign an NBA contract
  • First Black player to play an NBA game
  • First Black player to win NBA MVP
  • First Black player to win Rookie of the Year
  • First Black starting five
  • First Black NBA head coach
  • First Black NBA general manager
  • First Black majority NBA governor
  • First Black NBA referee to officiate a game
  • First full-time Black NBA referee
  • First Black female NBA refereeFirst female NBA assistant coach
  • First female full-time assistant coach in any major U.S. professional leaguesFirst female to serve as the head coach in an NBA gameFirst openly gay player in any major U.S. professional leagues
  • First transgender and non-binary referee in U.S. professional sports
  • First international NBA playerFirst Japanese-born NBA player
  • '''First non-American full-time assistant coach'''