NBA Players Who Scored The Most Points For The Golden State Warriors In A Single Game

• Wilt Chamberlain had some incredible scoring games with the Golden State Warriors

• Chamberlain was so good at scoring that Stephen Curry’s career high in points isn’t on this list

• Hall of Famers Rick Barry and Joe Fulks etched their names in Warriors history

The Warriors franchise has been around since 1946. They were the Philadelphia Warriors and San Francisco Warriors before becoming the Golden State Warriors in 1971.  

The Warriors have won seven championships in franchise history. Some of the greatest players in NBA history have played for the Warriors, so it’s not a surprise that the organization has been a part of many of the highest-scoring games of all time. 

From Wilt Chamberlain to Rick Barry, let’s take a look at the highest-scoring individual games in Warriors history.

20. Wilt Chamberlain – 62 Points (January 29, 1963)

The one and only Wilt Chamberlain scored 62 points on January 29, 1963, against the New York Knicks. The NBA legend shot 27-of-44 from the field and 8-of-17 from the free-throw line. 

Chamberlain finished with 62 points and 12 rebounds in 48 minutes. 

The San Francisco Warriors beat the Knicks by a final score of 123-103. 

19. Wilt Chamberlain – 62 Points (January 21, 1962)

Wilt Chamberlain scored 62 points on January 21, 1962, against the Syracuse Nationals. The Hall of Famer shot 25-of-42 from the field and 12-of-17 from the free-throw line. 

Chamberlain finished with 62 points and 23 rebounds in 53 minutes. 

The Philadelphia Warriors beat the Nationals by a final score of 139-132. 

18. Wilt Chamberlain – 62 Points (January 17, 1962)

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Wilt Chamberlain scored 62 points on January 17, 1962, against the St. Louis Hawks. The center shot 24-of-48 from the field and 14-of-20 from the free-throw line. 

Chamberlain finished with 62 points and 23 rebounds in 53 minutes.

The Philadelphia Warriors beat the Hawks by a final score of 136-130.

17. Wilt Chamberlain – 62 Points (January 14, 1962)

Wilt Chamberlain scored 62 points on January 14, 1962, against the Boston Celtics. The NBA icon shot 27-of-45 from the field and 8-of-11 from the free-throw line. 

Chamberlain finished with 62 points and 28 rebounds in 48 minutes.

The Philadelphia Warriors lost to the Celtics by a final score of 145-136.

16. Joe Fulks – 63 Points (February 10, 1949)

Hall of Famer Joe Fulks scored 63 points on February 10, 1949, against the Indianapolis Jets. 

The forward shot 27-of-56 from the field and 9-of-14 from the free-throw line.

The Philadelphia Warriors beat the Jets by a final score of 108-87. 

15. Wilt Chamberlain – 63 Points (November 26, 1964)

Wilt Chamberlain scored 63 points on November 26, 1964, against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 13-time All-Star shot 27-of-58 from the field and 9-of-20 from the free-throw line. 

Chamberlain finished with 63 points and 32 rebounds in 48 minutes.

The Warriors lost to the Sixers by a final score of 128-117. 

14. Wilt Chamberlain – 63 Points (December 14, 1962)

Wilt Chamberlain scored 63 points against the Los Angeles Lakers on December 14, 1962. The seven-time scoring champion shot 24-of-41 from the field and 15-of-20 from the free-throw line. 

Chamberlain finished with 63 points and 30 rebounds in 48 minutes.

The Warriors lost to the Lakers by a final score of 120-118. 

13. Rick Barry – 64 Points (March 26, 1974)

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Rick Barry scored a career-high 64 points on March 26, 1974, against the Portland Trail Blazers. He shot 30-of-45 from the field and 4-of-5 from the free-throw line. 

Barry finished with 64 points, 10 rebounds, nine assists, and five steals in 43 minutes. 

The Warriors beat the Blazers by a final score of 143-120. 

12. Wilt Chamberlain – 65 Points (February 27, 1962)

Wilt Chamberlain scored 65 points on February 27, 1962, against the St. Louis Hawks. The four-time MVP shot 25-of-43 from the field and 15-of-20 from the free-throw line. 

Chamberlain finished with 65 points and 23 rebounds in 48 minutes.

The Warriors beat the Hawks by a final score of 147-137.

11. Wilt Chamberlain – 65 Points (February 13, 1962)

Wilt Chamberlain scored 65 points on February 13, 1962, against the Cincinnati Royals. The 1960 Rookie of the Year shot 24-of-40 from the field and 17-of-30 from the free-throw line. 

Chamberlain finished with 65 points and 22 rebounds in 48 minutes.

The Warriors lost to the Royals by a final score of 152-132. 

10. Wilt Chamberlain – 67 Points (January 11, 1963)

Wilt Chamberlain scored 67 points on January 11, 1963, against the Los Angeles Lakers. The 11-time rebounding champion shot 28-of-47 from the field and 11-of-17 from the free-throw line. 

Chamberlain finished with 67 points and 25 rebounds in 48 minutes.

The Warriors lost to the Lakers by a final score of 134-129. 

9. Wilt Chamberlain – 67 Points (February 25, 1962)

Wilt Chamberlain scored 67 points on February 25, 1962, against the New York Knicks. The Big Dipper shot 25-38 from the field and 17-22 from the free-throw line. 

Chamberlain finished with 67 points and 21 rebounds in 48 minutes.

The Warriors lost to the Knicks by a final score of 149-135.

8. Wilt Chamberlain – 67 Points (February 17, 1962)

Wilt Chamberlain scored 67 points on February 17, 1962, against the St. Louis Hawks. The Load shot 26-of-44 from the field and 15-of-20 from the free-throw line. 

Chamberlain finished with 67 points and 28 rebounds in 48 minutes.

The Warriors lost to the Hawks by a final score of 128-121. 

7. Wilt Chamberlain – 67 Points (March 9, 1961)

Wilt Chamberlain scored 67 points on March 9, 1961, against the New York Knicks. He shot 27-of-37 from the field and 13-of-17 from the free-throw line. 

Chamberlain finished with 67 points and 31 rebounds in 48 minutes.

The Warriors beat the Knicks by a final score of 135-126. 

6. Wilt Chamberlain – 70 Points (March 10, 1963)

Wilt Chamberlain scored 70 points on March 10, 1963, against the Syracuse Nationals. He shot 27-of-38 from the field and 16-of-22 from the free-throw line. 

Chamberlain finished with 70 points and 18 rebounds in 48 minutes.

The Warriors lost to the Nationals by a final score of 163-148. 

5. Wilt Chamberlain – 72 Points (November 3, 1962)

Wilt Chamberlain scored 72 points against the Los Angeles Lakers on November 3, 1962. He shot 29-of-48 from the field and 14-of-18 from the free-throw line.

Chamberlain finished with 72 points and 18 rebounds in 48 minutes.

The Warriors lost to the Lakers by a final score of 127-115. 

4. Wilt Chamberlain – 73 Points (November 16, 1962)

Wilt Chamberlain scored 73 points on November 16, 1962, against the New York Knicks. He shot 29-of-43 from the field and 15-of-19 from the free-throw line.

Chamberlain finished with 73 points and 14 rebounds in 48 minutes.

The Warriors beat the Knicks by a final score of 127-111. 

3. Wilt Chamberlain – 73 Points (January 13, 1962)

Wilt Chamberlain scored 73 points on January 13, 1962, against the Chicago Packers. He shot 29-of-48 from the field and 15-of-25 from the free-throw line.

Chamberlain finished with 73 points and 36 rebounds in 48 minutes.

The Warriors beat the Packers by a final score of 135-117. 

2. Wilt Chamberlain – 78 Points (December 8, 1961)

Wilt Chamberlain scored 78 points against the Los Angeles Lakers on December 8, 1961. He shot 31-of-62 from the field and 16-of-31 from the free-throw line. 

Chamberlain finished with 78 points and 43 rebounds in 63 minutes.

The Warriors lost to the Lakers by a final score of 151-147.

 1. Wilt Chamberlain – 100 Points (March 2, 1962)

Wilt Chamberlain scored an NBA record 100 points on March 2, 1962, against the New York Knicks. He shot 36-of-63 from the field and 28-of-32 from the free-throw line.

Chamberlain finished with 100 points and 25 rebounds in 48 minutes.

The Warriors beat the Knicks by a final score of 169-147.