On this day in 1968, Wilt Chamberlain made history by becoming the first center in NBA history to lead the league in assists. With a total of 702 assists and …
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Wilt Chamberlain’s 1961-62 Season: A Record-Breaking Masterpiece
by Len Werleby Len WerleSixty-four years ago, Wilt Chamberlain capped off one of the most extraordinary seasons in NBA history, a campaign so dominant that its records remain untouched to this day. On March …
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Breaks Wilt Chamberlain’s 20-Point Streak Record
by Len Werleby Len WerleShai Gilgeous-Alexander added another historic line to his season Thursday night, scoring 35 points against Boston to reach 127 consecutive regular-season games with at least 20 points and move past …
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Eighty-Three, And The Strange Feeling That Something Was Off
by Len Werleby Len WerleBam Adebayo scored 83 points Tuesday night, the second-highest total in NBA history. The stat line alone demands attention. Eighty-three points is supposed to feel sacred, a number that instantly …
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Bam Adebayo Delivers A Night For The Ages With 83 Points
by Len Werleby Len WerleBam Adebayo produced one of the most astonishing scoring performances the NBA has ever seen on Tuesday night, pouring in 83 points in the Miami Heat’s 150-129 win over the …
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126! Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Ties Wilt Chamberlain’s 20-Point Streak Record
by Len Werleby Len WerleShai Gilgeous-Alexander added another remarkable chapter to his season Monday night, scoring at least 20 points for the 126th consecutive regular-season game and tying Wilt Chamberlain’s NBA record in Oklahoma …
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When Wilt Chamberlain’s 100 Point Game Score Sheet Reeled In An Insane Amount Of Money
by Len Werleby Len Werle64 years ago today, on March 2, 1962 – one of the greatest, if not the greatest, performance in NBA history happened. It was the night Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 …
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When Wilt Chamberlain Couldn’t Miss: The 1967 Hot Streak That Still Doesn’t Feel Real
by Len Werleby Len WerleOn January 20, 1967, Wilt Chamberlain did something that sounded impossible even in an era built to flatter giants. Against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Philadelphia 76ers’ center took 15 …
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The Night The Lakers Hit 33 And Set A Streak The Sports World Still Hasn’t Touched
54 years ago today, on January 7, 1972, the Los Angeles Lakers walked into Atlanta with the weight of history already on their shoulders, and left with it firmly in …
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Wilt Chamberlain’s Ironman Streak: 47 Consecutive Complete Games In 1962
by Len Werleby Len WerleWilt Chamberlain’s name stands as a beacon of dominance and unparalleled achievements. Among his many records, one particularly awe-inspiring feat is often overlooked: the streak of 47 consecutive complete games …
