Ramjack Media
13 January 2026
On this day in 1962, Wilt Chamberlain delivered one of the greatest performances in NBA history, scoring 73 points in a regulation win over the Chicago Packers. At the time, it was the most points ever scored in an NBA game without overtime, and it still ranks third all-time behind only his legendary 100-point game and Kobe Bryant’s 81. In this episode of Sports History Daily, we break down Wilt’s historic night, the dominance of his 1961–62 season, and the unbelievable records that still define his legacy more than 60 years later.
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