27th October 2023
(last updated on October 8, 2025)
The NBA has come a long way from its early stages where a team’s offense was usually built around its big men. While the perimeter-oriented game has been a part of NBA offenses for a long time, it has never been as important as in today’s game. Most offenses in the modern NBA are designed to exploit the two most efficient shots in basketball- the layup/dunk and the three-point shot. So, it shouldn’t surprise anyone that some of the best three-point shooters of all time play in the modern NBA. Today we are going to look at a list of players who have made the most three-point shots in an NBA game.
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11th October 2023
(last updated on October 8, 2025)
In the world of professional basketball, the NBA has witnessed some truly electrifying performances over the years. One of the most awe-inspiring records is the number of points scored by a single player in a quarter. These sensational bursts of scoring not only elevate the player’s status but also leave fans in absolute astonishment. Join us as we take a closer look at the elite group of NBA players who have etched their names in history by lighting up the scoreboard in a single quarter like never before.
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4th October 2023
(last updated on October 7, 2025)
Small forwards play a pivotal role in the NBA, balancing offense and defense with versatility. They are often tasked with guarding the opponent’s best wing scorer while contributing points, rebounds, and assists on the offensive end. Their ability to shoot, drive, and create opportunities makes them essential in modern basketball, bridging the gap between guards and big men. Small forwards are the glue that holds a team together, making them indispensable in the pursuit of success on the NBA hardwood. So, today let’s have a look at the greatest small forwards of all time.
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3rd October 2023
(last updated on October 7, 2025)
Among basketball fans, few metrics are as hallowed as scoring. A player’s points are often the first stat examined when looking at overall performance in a single game. Surely many modern fans of the game will be able to tell their grandchildren where they were when LeBron James broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time career scoring record. One single-game scoring milestone that is always guaranteed to make headlines is the 50-point game. The 50-burger. The 50-piece.
Today, we will be examining NBA records related to 50-point games by listing the top 10 players with the most 50-point games in NBA history. We’ll also dig into other 50-point related records like finding out who has the most 50-point games in a season in NBA history and the most 50-point games in NBA playoff history.
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