NBA History: 5 Players with most 60-point games

#2 Kobe Bryant - 6

Kobe Bryant's efforts included a famous 81-point performance against the Raptors

Kobe Bryant's first 60+ point game came in December 2005 as he dropped 62 points on the Dallas Mavericks. It was a huge night for the Lakers star, although just a month later Bryant enjoyed his historic 81 point game against the Toronto Raptors. Bryant finished shooting 28-of-46 from the floor, including 7-of-13 from 3-point range, and 18-of-20 from the foul line - and it still remains as the second-biggest individual scoring night in NBA history.

Bryant's next milestone night came in March 2007 as he dropped 65 points on the Portland Trail Blazers, and the 5-time champion also dropped 60 points on the Memphis Grizzlies less than a week later. Kobe also recorded 61 points against the New York Knicks in early 2009, and Bryant reached the 60-point mark for the sixth and final time during his unforgettable farewell performance against the Utah Jazz in 2016.

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#1 Wilt Chamberlain - 32

Wilt Chamberlain's record is unlikely to ever be broken

Wilt Chamberlain holds a significant number of NBA records, although perhaps his most impressive accomplishment is his treasure trove of 60-point games. Throughout his career, Chamberlain reached at least 60 points on 32 occasions - with the majority of those coming during his prime years between 1960 and 1963.

Chamberlain also passed 70 points on five occasions, and his most famous night came on March 2, 1962, as he recorded 100 points against the New York Knicks. Other highlights include a 78 point outing during a 3OT defeat to the Lakers in the 1961-62 season - and Chamberlain last accomplished the feat against the Royals during the 1968-69 campaign.

Ultimately, Chamberlain accounts for just under half of all the 60 point games ever recorded, and his record is unlikely to ever be bettered.