What game did Wilt Chamberlain scored 100?

Sixty years ago, on March 2, 1962, Philadelphia Warriors superstar Wilt Chamberlain poured in 100 points to set the NBA single-game record. Chamberlain’s 100-point game is historic, setting a record that will likely never be broken.

Is there footage of Wilts 100-point game?

The game was not televised, and no video footage of the game has since been recovered; there are only audio recordings of the game’s fourth quarter. The NBA was not yet recognized as being a major sports league and struggled to compete against college basketball.

How many assist did Wilt Chamberlain have in his 100-point game?

Along with all of the buckets, Chamberlain also grabbed 25 rebounds and found time to dish out two assists. The NBA did not record blocks until the 1973-74 season, so it’s likely he also had a few of those. Heck, Chamberlain might have posted a 100-point triple-double. 2.

How many free throws did Wilt make in his 100-point game?

In perhaps the most iconic performance in NBA history, Wilt Chamberlain shot the ball 63 times, had 32 shots from the free throw line, grabbed 25 rebounds and scored 100 points. It was a number that had never been reached previously and I have to imagine will never be replicated again.

Did the 100 point game really happen?

On March 2, 1962, Wilt Chamberlain set the NBA single-game scoring record by tallying 100 points for the Philadelphia Warriors in a 169-147 victory over the New York Knicks. Not 98 points, not 102, but a nice, round 100 — an imposing record set by a most imposing player.

Is there proof of Wilt scoring 100?

And I definitely believe 57 years ago today, he scored an NBA record 100 points in a 169-147 win over the New York Knicks. Why? Because we have this old boxscore as proof? A boxscore that says Wilt made 36-of-63 field goals and 28-of-32 free throws, while only committing two fouls (Wilt has never fouled out of a game)!

Who is better Kareem or Wilt?

In the 1972 season, Kareem outscored Wilt 201-70 in their five regular season games. In the six 1972 playoff games, Kareem outscored Wilt 202-67, but Wilt out-rebounded Jabbar and played better defense (i.e. shutting down the middle) when it counted.

Did Wilt Chamberlain ever make a 3 pointer?

NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain would have turned 77 years old today. He holds 71 NBA records, 62 of them by himself, including most points in a game (100), most rebounds in a game (55) and most minutes per game in a season (48.53, thanks to overtime).