NBA stats: choose the right table
Kabayan, stats NBA fans argue about can mean very different numbers: one game, a season, a team or a five-man lineup. Before you sort a table on NBA.com/stats, decide your question. “Most points in one game?” and “highest average this season?” are not the same. Odds PH doesn’t publish a live leaderboard; current numbers are on the official NBA Stats pages.
| Question | Use | Check |
|---|---|---|
| Most points overall? | Player totals | Season, regular season or playoffs |
| Best scorer per game? | Per-game table | Games played and qualification |
| Most efficient team? | Team advanced stats | Per-possession basis |
| Best five-man group? | Lineup stats | Minutes played together |
NBA player stats: totals vs per game
A total rewards playing many games; a per-game average shows production per appearance. Fictional example: Player A scores 600 points in 30 games (20.0 per game), Player B 500 in 20 games (25.0 per game). A has more points; B scores more per game. To appear in official per-game leaderboards, players must meet the NBA’s statistical minimums, so a player with few games may not be listed. Read minutes too: 15 points in 18 minutes and 15 in 38 minutes are different nights.
Percentages need attempts
A 60% shooter on 5 attempts and a 50% shooter on 20 attempts are different stories. Always read makes and attempts together. For one game, see the box-score guide on NBA scores.
NBA MVP race and rookie of the year
The NBA MVP and NBA rookie of the year are voted by a media panel after the regular season. During the season, any “MVP race NBA” ranking is media opinion, not an official standing. For rookie of the year NBA 2026, check the official NBA awards announcements on NBA.com rather than social media lists.
All-time records every fan should know
| Record | Holder |
|---|---|
| NBA all-time scoring | LeBron James passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in February 2023 to lead the NBA all time scoring list |
| All time assist leaders NBA | John Stockton holds the career assists record |
| Highest points in NBA game | Wilt Chamberlain, 100 points, 2 March 1962 |
| Longest NBA win streak | Los Angeles Lakers, 33 straight wins in 1971–72 |
| NBA three point leaders (career) | Stephen Curry holds the career record for three-pointers made |
Career records keep moving while players are active, so check the current numbers on NBA.com before quoting them.
3PT leaders NBA and the Golden State Warriors
The NBA Golden State Warriors changed the game with the three-pointer, led by Curry. When you read the 3PT leaders NBA table for a season, check both made threes and attempts: the leader in makes isn’t always the most accurate shooter.
Fair comparisons
Compare players in the same season type and similar roles. A great Summer League or preseason line is not NBA regular-season production. Team scoring also depends on pace: a fast team gets more possessions, so per-100-possession ratings are fairer than points per game. Pick your measure, explain it, and the argument gets better, hindi lang mas maingay.
Stats and odds (21+)
Stats explain the past; they don’t guarantee the next game. If you’re 21 or older, our NBA odds guide explains player and team markets, and parlay bets explains why combining picks multiplies risk. Read our responsible gambling page.
Quick answers
Who is the NBA’s all-time leading scorer?
LeBron James, since passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in February 2023.
What is the most points in one NBA game?
100, by Wilt Chamberlain in 1962.
Tara, check the stats. Dito sa Odds PH, Pinoy fans compare fairly.