Basketball Records Quiz
Who holds the record for the most minutes played in a single game?
- Dale Ellis had a 20-year career. He holds the record for the longest time playing in a single game, playing 69 minutes on the Seattle SuperSonics in 1989.
Who holds the record for scoring the most points in one game?
- Wilt Chamberlain is considered one of the best centers in history, playing on 3 teams during his career. Chamberlain holds the record for most points scored in a single game, reaching 100 in 1962 while playing on the Philadelphia Warriors.
Who holds the record for scoring the most points in one half?
- Along with holding the record for the most points in a game, Wilt Chamberlain holds the record for the most points scored in a half. He scored 59 points in one half during that same game in 1962.
Who holds the record for scoring the most points in a quarter?
- Klay Thompson, a player on the Golden State Warriors, is considered one of the greatest shooters of all time. He holds the record for the most points scored in a quarter, scoring 37 in 2015.
Who holds the record for most points scored in one overtime period?
- Gilbert Arenas (Agent Zero) played in the NBA for 12 seasons, mostly on the Golden State Warriors. When he was on the Washington Wizards, he broke the record for most points scored in one overtime period, scoring 16 in 2006.
Who holds the record for the most free throws attempted with no misses?
- James Harden is thought to be one of the most prolific shooting guards in the league. He holds the record for the most unmissed free throws in a single game, shooting 24.
Who holds the record for missing every free throw in a single game?
- Shaquille O'Neal, though considered one of the best players of all time, holds the record for missing all his attempted free throws in one game. In 2000, while playing on the LA Lakers, Shaq attempted a total of 11 free throws, missing every single one.
Who holds the record for the highest number of free throws attempted in one game?
- Dwight Howard, currently a member of the LA Lakers, holds the record for the highest number of free throws attempted in one single game. Howard met this record in 2012 (and again in 2013), attempting 39 free throws in a single game.
Who holds the record for the highest number of missed free throws in a single game?
- Andre Drummond, currently a player for the Cleveland Cavaliers, holds the record for the highest number of missed free throws in a game. In 2016, while playing for the Detroit Pistons, Drummond missed 23 free throws.
Who holds the record for the most assists in one game?
- Scott Skiles, NBA player turned head coach, holds the record for the most assists in a single game. In 1990, while playing on the Orlando Magic, Skiles had 30 assists.
