Karl Malone led the NBA in Points in 1997-98 with 56.
That is 6 more points than second-place Shaquille O'Neal.
| Rk | Player | Team | Date | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karl Malone | UTA | 1998-04-07 | 56 |
| 2 | Shaquille O'Neal | LAL | 1998-04-02 | 50 |
| 3 | Tracy Murray | WAS | 1998-02-10 | 50 |
| 4 | Antoine Walker | BOS | 1998-01-07 | 49 |
| 5 | Michael Jordan | CHI | 1997-11-21 | 49 |
| 6 | Michael Jordan | CHI | 1997-12-27 | 47 |
| 7 | Michael Jordan | CHI | 1998-01-18 | 45 |
| 8 | Michael Jordan | CHI | 1998-06-14 | 45 |
| 9 | Latrell Sprewell | GSW | 1997-10-31 | 45 |
| 10 | Michael Jordan | CHI | 1998-04-18 | 44 |
| 11 | Michael Jordan | CHI | 1998-01-02 | 44 |
| 12 | Michael Jordan | CHI | 1998-01-09 | 44 |
| 13 | Karl Malone | UTA | 1998-04-14 | 44 |
| 14 | Shaquille O'Neal | LAL | 1998-02-13 | 44 |
| 15 | Antoine Walker | BOS | 1998-04-08 | 43 |