Top 5 offensive rebounding games by NBA players in the last 30 years 

#3 Jayson Williams

Former New Jersey Nets player Jayson Williams [Image Credits: New Jersey Nets/Instagram]

Jayson Williams played seven seasons for the New Jersey Nets after getting drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers. While playing for them during the 1997-98 season, Williams had an exceptional game against the Indiana Pacers.

The power forward rose to the occasion in a match against the Pacers that had players like Reggie Miller and Rik Smits. Williams scored 18 points and secured 20 boards, out of which 17 were offensive and the remaining three were counted as defensive boards. His brilliance on both ends helped the Nets secure a 97-95 win over the Pacers on the day.

#2 Dennis Rodman

Miami Heat v Chicago Bulls - Game Two

Dennis Rodman is highly regarded by many as one of the best rebounders in the 90's. He led the league in rebounds, seven times throughout his career. On March 4, 1992, Rodman had one of the most sensational rebounding performances of his career.

Playing for the Detroit Pistons, the forward had a tough task of keeping up to the challenge laid by the Indiana Pacers. However, Dennis Rodman stood up to that challenge brilliantly as he recorded 34 rebounds out of which 18 were offensive and the and the remaining 16 were defensive boards.

He also scored 10 points and added to the glory as the Pistons secured a hard fought 110-107 victory. His record of securing the most offensive boards in the NBA stood for 23 years before it was broken.

#1 Zaza Pachulia

Golden State Warriors Media Day

Zaza Pachulia became one of the most talked about names in the league after his closeout footslide on Kawhi Leonard, which injured the KLAW and kept him out of the series.

Throughout his 16 year stint in the NBA, Pachulia has had many impressive outings. He was very dedicated to every play and that was on full display on March 20, 2015, when the Milwaukee Bucks played the Brooklyn Nets. Pachulia scored 22 points and secured 21 rebounds, out of which 18 were offensive and three were defensive boards.

His effort went in vain as the Brooklyn Nets took the game 129-127, courtesy of a brilliant 32 point performance from Brook Lopez.