Q&A

Which NBA player holds the record for most points scored in a single game at MSG?

Which NBA player holds the record for most points scored in a single game at MSG?

Chamberlain
Chamberlain holds the single-game scoring record, having scored 100 points in a game in 1962. Jordan (63) and Baylor (61) are the only players to score at least 60 points in a game during the playoffs, each accomplishing this once.

Who did the Knicks beat in the finals?

Los Angeles Lakers
The Eastern Conference champion New York Knicks defeated the Western Conference champion Los Angeles Lakers 4 games to 1.

How long have the Knicks played at MSG?

New York Knicks
Founded 1946
History New York Knicks 1946–present
Arena Madison Square Garden
Location New York City, New York

Who has the most points in MSG?

NBA Players With The Most Points Scored In A Game At The Madison Square Garden

  • Stephen Curry – 54 Points.
  • Michael Jordan – 55 Points.
  • Bernard King – 55 Points.
  • Bernard King – 60 Points.
  • James Harden – 61 Points.
  • Kobe Bryant – 61 Points.
  • Carmelo Anthony – 62 Points.

Who sold out MSG?

Justin Bieber claims the record for selling out Madison Square Garden the fastest of any artist.

Who scored the most points in the garden?

It’s only fitting that Carmelo Anthony holds the record for the highest-scoring game in Madison Square Garden history. He reached that milestone on January 24, 2014, during a 125-96 win over the Charlotte Bobcats. He went 23/35 from the floor with 6 three-pointers, 10 free-throws, and 13 rebounds.

Who is the all time leading scorer in NBA history?

Wilt Chamberlain holds the all-time records for total points scored (4,029) and points per game (50.4) in a season; both records were achieved in the 1961–62 season. He also holds the rookie records for points per game when he averaged 37.6 points in the 1959–60 season.

How many scoring titles did Michael Jordan win?

Michael Jordan won a record ten scoring titles in his career. In basketball, points are accumulated through free throws or field goals. The National Basketball Association’s (NBA) scoring title is awarded to the player with the highest points per game average in a given season.

What’s the single game rebound record at MSG?

Tyson Chandlerhas the single-game rebound record at MSG, pulling down 28 in a victorious outing last season against the Golden State Warriors. Interestingly enough, that happened during the same game as another performance that will be prominently featured later in this article.

How many points do you have to have to win the NBA scoring title?

Players who earned scoring titles before the 1979–80 season did not record any three-point field goals because the three-point line had just been implemented in the NBA at the start of that season. To qualify for the scoring title, the player must appear in at least 70 games (out of 82) or have at least 1,400 points.