In fact, it is the only 60-point performance in Finals history. Active players are listed in bold. NBA Single Game Leaders and Records for Assists. Wilt Chamberlain* 100: 1962-03-02: PHW: 2. Single game leaders since the 1946-47 season. Active players are listed in bold. Elgin Baylor's 61 points in Game 5 of the 1962 NBA Finals has stood the test of the time to remain the Finals' single-game scoring record. From who has made the most 3-pointers in a single game to who has the highest scoring average in their career, check below for a number of NBA All-Star Game records. NBA Single Game Leaders and Records for Points. David Thompson* 73: 1978-04-09: DEN : Wilt Chamberlain* 73: … A Chamberlain set the following, still-standing (as of the 2019-20 season) single-game NBA … Kobe Bryant* 81: 2006-01-22: LAL: 3. * Indicates member of the Hall of Fame. * … Table; Rank Player PTS Date Tm; 1. Wilt Chamberlain* 78: 1961-12-08: PHW: 4.