Bob Cousy led the NBA in Assists in 1960-61 with 21.
That is 1 more assists than second-place Guy Rodgers.
| Rk | Player | Team | Date | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bob Cousy | BOS | 1960-12-21 | 21 |
| 2 | Guy Rodgers | PHW | 1960-12-01 | 20 |
| 3 | Oscar Robertson | CIN | 1961-02-19 | 20 |
| 4 | Guy Rodgers | PHW | 1961-03-09 | 19 |
| 5 | Oscar Robertson | CIN | 1961-02-22 | 18 |
| 6 | Oscar Robertson | CIN | 1961-03-01 | 18 |
| 7 | Johnny McCarthy | STL | 1961-01-18 | 17 |
| 8 | Guy Rodgers | PHW | 1961-02-23 | 17 |
| 9 | Richie Guerin | NYK | 1960-12-20 | 17 |
| 10 | Guy Rodgers | PHW | 1960-12-18 | 16 |
| 11 | Guy Rodgers | PHW | 1961-02-17 | 16 |
| 12 | Oscar Robertson | CIN | 1961-01-12 | 16 |
| 13 | Lenny Wilkens | STL | 1961-02-26 | 16 |
| 14 | Oscar Robertson | CIN | 1960-12-07 | 15 |
| 15 | Gene Shue | DET | 1961-01-30 | 14 |