List of Top 20 Highest Scoring NBA Games In League

The National Basketball Association is the top-level basketball league in the world, that consists of 30 teams including 29 United States teams and 1 team from Canada. In NBA games, scores are kept using numbers. The team with the highest score is considered to be the highest-scoring team. On December 13, 1983, the game between the Detroit Pistons and Denver Nuggets had the highest score in NBA history. Here you may also check all the details about the List of the Top 20 Highest-scoring NBA Games In the League.

In the Detroit Pistons Vs Denver Nuggets game, the Pistons won by scoring 186 points. The total score of both teams in the game was 370 points, which is the highest point in the history of the NBA.

List of Top 20 Highest Scoring NBA Games In League

Below we have shared the details of the highest-scoring games in NBA history by table:-

Rank	DATE	TEAM	Points	result	Venue
1	December 13, 1983	Detroit Pistons Vs Denver Nuggets	370	186–184	McNichols Arena Denver, Colorado
2	February 24, 2023	Sacramento Kings Vs Los Angeles Clippers	351	176–175	Crypto.com Arena Los Angeles, California
3	March 6, 1982	San Antonio Spurs Vs Milwaukee Bucks	337	171–166	HemisFair Arena San Antonio, Texas
4	March 1, 2019	Chicago Bulls Vs Atlanta Hawks	329	168–161	State Farm Arena Atlanta, Georgia
5	November 2, 1990	Golder State Warriors Vs Denver Nuggets	320	162–158	McNichols Arena Denver, Colorado
6	January 11, 1984	Denver Nuggets Vs San Antonio Spurs	318	163–155	McNichols Arena Denver, Colorado
7	December 7, 2006	Phoenix Suns Vs New Jersey Nets	318	161–157	Continental Airlines Arena East Rutherford, New Jersey
8	October 30, 2019	Houston Rockets Vs Washington Wizards	317	159–158	Capital One Arena Washington, D.C.
9	March 2, 1962	Philadelphia Warriors Vs New York Knicks	316	169–147	Hershey Sports Arena Hershey, Pennsylvania
10	March 12, 1970	Cincinnati Royals vs San Diego Rockets	316	165–151	Cincinnati Gardens Cincinnati
11	November 10, 1990	Phoenix Suns Vs Denver Nuggets	316	173–143	Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum Phoenix, Arizona
12	May 11, 1992	Portland Trail Blazers Vs Phoenix Suns	304	153–151	Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum Phoenix, Arizona
13	June 1, 2021	Denver Nuggets Vs Portland Trail Blazers	287	147–140	Ball Arena Denver, Colorado
14	April 26, 1983	San Antonio Spurs Vs Denver Nuggets	285	152–133	HemisFair Arena San Antonio, Texas
15	April 28, 1990	Boston Celtics Vs New York Knicks	285	157–128	Boston Garden Boston
16	April 23, 1987	Dallas Mavericks Vs Seattle SuperSonics	280	151–129	Reunion Arena Dallas
17	April 1, 1967	San Francisco Warriors Vs St. Louis Hawks	279	143–136	Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum Arena Oakland, California
18	March 25, 1957	St. Louis Hawks Vs Minneapolis Lakers	278	143–135	Minneapolis Auditorium Minneapolis
19	May 10, 2003	Dallas Mavericks Vs Sacramento Kings	278	141–137	ARCO Arena Sacramento, California
20	April 20, 1985	Los Angeles Lakers Vs Phoenix Suns	277	147–130	Great Western Forum Los Angeles

1. Detroit Pistons Vs Denver Nuggets, 186–184

The Detroit Pistons Vs Denver Nuggets game is the highest-scoring game in NBA history, with both teams scoring 370 points, which is more than any other team has ever done. This high-scoring match in NBA history took place on December 13, 1983, at McNichols Arena in Denver, Colorado. Game My’s most points, 51, were scored by Kiki Vandeweghe, and the Detroit team’s leading scorers are John Long, Kelly Tripucka, and Isiah Thomas.

2. Sacramento Kings Vs Los Angeles Clippers, 176–175

The 2nd highest-scoring basketball match in the history of the NBA was played on Sacramento Kings Vs Los Angeles Clippers. This match was organized at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. The match ended with a score of 176-175, and the Kings won by 1 point. Both teams scored 351 points in the game. Malik Monk scored the most points (45) in the game.

• Sacramento Kings Leading Scorers:- De’Aaron Fox (42), Domantas Sabonis (20), Monk (45)
• Los Angeles Clippers Leading Scorers:- Paul George (34), Norman Powell (24), Kawhi Leonard (44)

3. San Antonio Spurs Vs Milwaukee Bucks, 171–166

The match San Antonio Spurs Vs Milwaukee Bucks was played on March 6, 1982, at HemisFair Arena, San Antonio, Texas. In the game, Both teams combined to score 337 points. The Spurs won the game by a score of 171–166. San Antonio player George Gervin scored the highest 50 points in the game.

• San Antonio Spurs Leading Scorers:- Mike Mitchell (45), Gervin (50)
• Milwaukee Bucks Leading Scorers:- Bob Lanier (29), Brian Winters (42), Junior Bridgeman (31)

4. Chicago Bulls Vs Atlanta Hawks, 168–161

The match Chicago Bulls Vs Atlanta Hawks was played on March 1, 2019, at State Farm Arena, Atlanta, Georgia. In the game, Both teams combined to score 329 points. The Bulls won the game by a score of 168–161. Hawks player Trae Young scored the highest 49 points in the game. This game is noted as the highest-scoring game in NBA history.

• Chicago Bulls Leading Scorers:- Otto Porter Jr. (31), Zach LaVine (47), , Lauri Markkanen (31)
• Atlanta Hawks Leading Scorers:- Alex Len (24), Trae Young (49)

5. Golder State Warriors Vs Denver Nuggets, 162–158

The match Golder State Warriors Vs Denver Nuggets was played on November 2, 1990, at McNichols Arena, Denver, Colorado. In the game, Both teams combined to score 320 points. The Warriors won the game by a score of 162–158. Warriors player Chris Mullin scored the highest 38 points in the game. This game is noted as the highest-scoring game in NBA history.

• Golder State Warriors Leading Scorers:- Tim Hardaway (32), Mullin (38), Mitch Richmond (29)
• Denver Nuggets Leading Scorers:- Walter Davis (33), Orlando Woolridge (37)

6. Denver Nuggets Vs San Antonio Spurs, 163–155

The match Denver Nuggets Vs San Antonio Spurs was played on January 11, 1984, at McNichols Arena, Denver, Colorado. In the game, Both teams combined to score 318 points. The Nuggets won the game by a score of 163–155. Nuggets player Kiki Vandeweghe scored the highest 50 points in the game. This game is noted as the highest-scoring game in NBA history.

• Denver Nuggets Leading Scorers:- Alex English (25), Vandeweghe (50)
• San Antonio Spurs Leading Scorers:- John Lucas II (23), George Gervin (38)

7. Phoenix Suns Vs New Jersey Nets, 161–157

The match Phoenix Suns Vs New Jersey Nets was played on December 7, 2006, at Continental Airlines Arena, East Rutherford, New Jersey. In the game, Both teams combined to score 318 points. The Suns won the game by a score of 161–157. Suns player Steve Nash scored the highest 42 points in the game. This game is noted as the highest-scoring game in NBA history.

• Phoenix Suns Leading Scorers:- Amare Stoudemire (23), Nash (42), Shawn Marion (33), Raja Bell (24)
• New Jersey Nets Leading Scorers:- Richard Jefferson (25), Kidd (38), Vince Carter (31)

8. Houston Rockets Vs Washington Wizards, 159–158

The match Houston Rockets Vs Washington Wizards was played on October 30, 2019, at Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.. In the game, Both teams combined to score 317 points. The Rockets won the game by a score of 159–158. Rockets player James Harden scored the highest 59 points in the game. This game is noted as the highest-scoring game in NBA history.

• Houston Rockets Leading Scorers:- Harden (59), Clint Capela (21)
• Washington Wizards Leading Scorers:- Rui Hachimura (23), Dāvis Bertāns (21), Bradley Beal (46)

9. Philadelphia Warriors Vs New York Knicks, 169–147

The match Philadelphia Warriors Vs New York Knicks was played on March 2, 1962, at Hershey Sports Arena, Hershey, Pennsylvania. In the game, Both teams combined to score 316 points. The Warriors won the game by a score of 169–147. Philadelphia player Wilt Chamberlain scored the highest 100 points in the game. This game is noted as the highest-scoring game in NBA history.

• Philadelphia Warriors Leading Scorers:- Chamberlain (100)
• New York Knicks Leading Scorers:- Cleveland Buckner (31), Richie Guerin (39), Willie Naulls (33), Cleveland Buckner (31)

10. Cincinnati Royals vs San Diego Rockets, 165–151

The match Cincinnati Royals vs San Diego Rockets was played on March 12, 1970, at Cincinnati Gardens, Cincinnati. In the game, Both teams combined to score 316 points. The Cincinnati won the game by a score of 165–151. Royals player Elvin Hayes scored the highest 40 points in the game. This game is noted as the highest-scoring game in NBA history.

• Cincinnati Royals Leading Scorers:- Johnny Green (29), Oscar Robertson (28), Tom Van Arsdale (36), Connie Dierking (34), Norm Van Lier (22)
• San Diego Rockets Leading Scorers:- Don Kojis (23), John Block (20), Hayes (40)

11. Phoenix Suns Vs Denver Nuggets, 173–143

The match Phoenix Suns Vs Denver Nuggets was played on November 10, 1990, at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Phoenix, Arizona. In the game, Both teams combined to score 316 points. The Suns won the game by a score of 173–143. Nuggets player Orlando Woolridge scored the highest 40 points in the game. This game is noted as the highest-scoring game in NBA history.

• Phoenix Suns Leading Scorers:- Kevin Johnson (23), Kenny Battle (23), Dan Majerle (21), Tom Chambers (20), Cedric Ceballos (32)
• Denver Nuggets Leading Scorers:- Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf (26), Walter Davis (22), Woolridge (40)

12. Portland Trail Blazers Vs Phoenix Suns, 153–151

The match Portland Trail Blazers Vs Phoenix Suns was played on May 11, 1992, at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Phoenix, Arizona. In the game, Both teams combined to score 304 points. The Suns won the game by a score of 153–151. Suns player Kevin Johnson scored the highest 35 points in the game. This game is noted as the highest-scoring game in NBA history.

• Portland Trail Blazers Leading Scorers:- Clyde Drexler (33), Terry Porter (31), Danny Ainge (25), Jerome Kersey (21)
• Phoenix Suns Leading Scorers:- Johnson (35), Tom Chambers (29), Jeff Hornacek (23), Dan Majerle (21)

13. Denver Nuggets Vs Portland Trail Blazers, 147–140

The match Denver Nuggets Vs Portland Trail Blaze was played on June 1, 2021, at Ball Arena, Denver, Colorado. In the game, Both teams combined to score 287 points. The Nuggets won the game by a score of 147–140. Denver player Lillard scored the highest 35 points in the game. This game is noted as the highest-scoring game in NBA history.

• Denver Nuggets Leading Scorers:- Nikola Jokić (38), Monté Morris (28), Michael Porter Jr. (26)
• Portland Trail Blazers Leading Scorers:- Lillard (55)

14. San Antonio Spurs Vs Denver Nuggets, 152–133

The match San Antonio Spurs Vs Denver Nuggets was played on April 26, 1983, at HemisFair Arena, San Antonio, Texas. In the game, Both teams combined to score 285 points. Antonio won the game by a score of 152–133. Spurs player George Gervin scored the highest 42 points in the game. This game is noted as the highest-scoring game in NBA history.

• San Antonio Spurs Leading Scorers:- Gervin (42), Johnny Moore (24), Gene Banks (22), Mike Mitchell (22)
• Denver Nuggets Leading Scorers:- Dan Issel (28), Alex English (26), Kiki Vandeweghe (22)

15. Boston Celtics Vs New York Knicks, 157–128

The match Boston Celtics Vs New York Knicks was played on April 28, 1990, at Boston Garden, Boston. In the game, Both teams combined to score 285 points. The Celtics won the game by a score of 157–128. Celtics player Kevin McHale scored the highest 31 points in the game. This game is noted as the highest-scoring game in NBA history.

• Boston Celtics Leading Scorers:- McHale (31), Reggie Lewis (21)
• New York Knicks Leading Scorers:- Patrick Ewing (28), Gerald Wilkins (24), Johnny Newman (21)

16. Dallas Mavericks Vs Seattle SuperSonics, 151–129

The match Dallas Mavericks Vs Seattle SuperSonics was played on April 23, 1987, at Reunion Arena, Dallas. In the game, Both teams combined to score 280 points. Antonio won the game by a score of 151–129. SuperSonics player Tom Chambers scored the highest 35 points in the game. This game is noted as the highest-scoring game in NBA history.

• Dallas Mavericks Leading Scorers:- Mark Aguirre (28), Roy Tarpley (25)
• Seattle SuperSonics Leading Scorers:- Chambers (35), Dale Ellis (22)

17. San Francisco Warriors Vs St. Louis Hawks, 143–136

The match San Francisco Warriors Vs St. Louis Hawks was played on April 1, 1967, at Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum Arena, Oakland, California. In the game, Both teams combined to score 279 points. Francisco won the game by a score of 143–136. Warriors player Rick Barry scored the highest 47 points in the game. This game is noted as the highest-scoring game in NBA history.

• San Francisco Warriors Leading Scorers:- Barry (47), Jeff Mullins (26), Nate Thurmond (22)
• St. Louis Hawks Leading Scorers:- Bill Bridges (26), Lou Hudson (24), Richie Guerin (22), Lenny Wilkens (22)

18. St. Louis Hawks Vs Minneapolis Lakers, 143–135

The match St. Louis Hawks Vs Minneapolis Lakers was played on March 25, 1957, at Minneapolis Auditorium, Minneapolis. In the game, Both teams combined to score 278 points. Hawks won the game by a score of 143–135. Lakers player Bobby Leonard scored the highest 42 points in the game. This game is noted as the highest-scoring game in NBA history.

• St. Louis Hawks Leading Scorers:- Bob Pettit (35), Slater Martin (26), Cliff Hagan (22)
• Minneapolis Lakers Leading Scorers:- Leonard (42), Clyde Lovellette (22), Walter Dukes (21)

19. Dallas Mavericks Vs Sacramento Kings, 141–137

The match Dallas Mavericks Vs Sacramento Kings was played on May 10, 2003, at ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California. In the game, Both teams combined to score 278 points. Dallas won the game by a score of 141–137. Mavericks player Nick Van Exel scored the highest 40 points in the game. This game is noted as the highest-scoring game in NBA history.

• Dallas Mavericks Leading Scorers:- Van Exel (40), Steve Nash (31), Dirk Nowitzki (25), Michael Finley (20)
• Sacramento Kings Leading Scorers:- Peja Stojaković (39), Vlade Divac (20)

20. Los Angeles Lakers Vs Phoenix Suns, 147–130

The match Los Angeles Lakers Vs Phoenix Suns was played on April 20, 1985, at Great Western Forum, Los Angeles. In the game, Both teams combined to score 277 points. The Lakers won the game by a score of 147–130. Lakers player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar scored the highest 24 points in the game. This game is noted as the highest-scoring game in NBA history.

• Los Angeles Lakers Leading Scorers:- Abdul-Jabbar (24), Bob McAdoo (22), Byron Scott (21), Mike McGee (20)
• Phoenix Suns Leading Scorers:- Alvan Adams (23), Jay Humphries (21), Mike Sanders (20)

Read Also:- List of 10 Lowest Scoring NFL Games In History

[DISPLAY_ULTIMATE_SOCIAL_ICONS]