The Closest Scoring Race in NBA History - In 1978, after David Thompson scored 73 PTS (28-38 FG), George Gervin needed 58 to win the scoring title. Later that night, Gervin finished with a career-high 63 and edged out Thompson for the scoring title, 27.22

NBA Career Scoring Leaders By Age 18-42 years old video by HoopsHype

NBA LUKA 338 ppg 83 apg REAVES 234 ppg 56 apg LEBRON 207 ppg 70 apg No trio has EVER averaged 20 PPG and 5 APG for a full season

27 years ago April 10 1999 the Chicago Bulls scored 49 points in an NBA game Its the fewest points by a team in a single game in the shot clock era

40 years ago April 20 1986 Michael Jordan scored 63 points against the Celtics A still standing playoff record

VJ Edgecombe hits the 76ers' 18th triple of the night with 3 minutes remaining in regulation

7 years ago Jamal Crawford scored 51 points off the bench in Dirks farewell game Crawford is the oldest player to score 50 points in a game