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What was the NBA points-scoring record, prior to the game in which Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 pts, on Friday 2nd March 1962?

Question #148982. Asked by gtho4.
Last updated Aug 22 2022.
Originally posted Aug 22 2022 5:56 PM.

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On December 8, 1961, Wilt Chamberlain scored 78 points when his Philadelphia Warriors lost 147-151 to the Los Angeles Lakers. That match had three overtime periods.

Reference: link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_National_Basketball_Association_single-game_scoring_leaders

Aug 22 2022, 6:42 PM
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