Elgin Baylor had the most Points in a game in 1960-61 with 71.
That is 4 more points than second-place Wilt Chamberlain.
| Rk | Player | Team | Date | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EB Elgin Baylor![]() | LAL | 1960-11-15 | 71 |
| 2 | WC Wilt Chamberlain![]() | PHW | 1961-03-09 | 67 |
| 3 | WC Wilt Chamberlain![]() | PHW | 1961-02-25 | 58 |
| 4 | EB Elgin Baylor![]() | LAL | 1961-02-16 | 57 |
| 5 | BP Bob Pettit![]() | STL | 1961-02-18 | 57 |
| 6 | EB Elgin Baylor![]() | LAL | 1961-01-24 | 56 |
| 7 | WC Wilt Chamberlain![]() | PHW | 1961-01-02 | 56 |
| 8 | WC Wilt Chamberlain![]() | PHW | 1961-01-05 | 56 |
| 9 | WC Wilt Chamberlain![]() | PHW | 1961-01-21 | 56 |
| 10 | WC Wilt Chamberlain![]() | PHW | 1961-03-01 | 56 |
| 11 | WC Wilt Chamberlain![]() | PHW | 1961-02-05 | 55 |
| 12 | EB Elgin Baylor![]() | LAL | 1960-11-20 | 52 |
| 13 | WC Wilt Chamberlain![]() | PHW | 1961-02-03 | 52 |
| 14 | EB Elgin Baylor![]() | LAL | 1960-11-25 | 51 |
| 15 | PA Paul Arizin![]() | PHW | 1961-02-17 | 49 |