Michael Jordan led the NBA in Points in 1996-97 with 55.
That is 4 more points than second-place Michael Jordan.
| Rk | Player | Team | Date | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Jordan | CHI | 1997-04-27 | 55 |
| 2 | Michael Jordan | CHI | 1997-01-21 | 51 |
| 3 | Allen Iverson | PHI | 1997-04-12 | 50 |
| 4 | Michael Jordan | CHI | 1996-11-06 | 50 |
| 5 | Glen Rice | CHH | 1997-03-06 | 48 |
| 6 | Hakeem Olajuwon | HOU | 1997-01-30 | 48 |
| 7 | Scottie Pippen | CHI | 1997-02-18 | 47 |
| 8 | Shaquille O'Neal | LAL | 1997-04-25 | 46 |
| 9 | Latrell Sprewell | GSW | 1997-01-21 | 46 |
| 10 | Hakeem Olajuwon | HOU | 1997-03-29 | 45 |
| 11 | Michael Jordan | CHI | 1997-02-02 | 45 |
| 12 | Tim Hardaway | MIA | 1997-03-07 | 45 |
| 13 | Michael Jordan | CHI | 1996-12-28 | 45 |
| 14 | Allen Iverson | PHI | 1997-04-07 | 44 |
| 15 | Glenn Robinson | MIL | 1996-12-07 | 44 |