Michael Jordan had the most Points in a game in 1989-90 with 69.
That is 8 more points than second-place Karl Malone.
| Rk | Player | Team | Date | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MJ Michael Jordan![]() | CHI | 1990-03-28 | 69 |
| 2 | KM Karl Malone![]() | UTH | 1990-01-27 | 61 |
| 3 | TC Tom Chambers![]() | PHX | 1990-03-24 | 60 |
| 4 | TC Tom Chambers![]() | PHX | 1990-02-18 | 56 |
| 5 | MJ Michael Jordan![]() | CHI | 1989-11-03 | 54 |
| 6 | DE Dale Ellis![]() | SEA | 1989-11-09 | 53 |
| 7 | HO Hakeem Olajuwon![]() | HOU | 1990-04-19 | 52 |
| 8 | TC Terry Cummings![]() | SAN | 1990-01-31 | 52 |
| 9 | KM Karl Malone![]() | UTH | 1989-12-22 | 52 |
| 10 | MJ Michael Jordan![]() | CHI | 1989-12-20 | 52 |
| 11 | PE Patrick Ewing![]() | NYK | 1990-03-24 | 51 |
| 12 | LB Larry Bird![]() | BOS | 1989-11-10 | 50 |
| 13 | KM Karl Malone![]() | UTH | 1990-03-29 | 49 |
| 14 | TC Terry Catledge![]() | ORL | 1990-01-13 | 49 |
| 15 | MJ Michael Jordan![]() | CHI | 1990-02-14 | 49 |