Wilt Chamberlain scored his legendary 100 points on March 2, 1962.

This historic NBA game saw the Philadelphia Warriors defeat the New York Knicks 169-147 at Hershey Sports Arena in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Chamberlain, playing as center, achieved this feat with 36 field goals out of 63 attempts and 28 free throws out of 32, setting multiple records including most field goals and free throws made in a game.

Game Snapshot

  • Date : Friday, March 2, 1962 – a neutral-site regular-season matchup due to poor attendance in Philadelphia.
  • Score : Warriors 169, Knicks 147 (combined 316 points, another record).
  • Chamberlain's Stats : 100 points, 25 rebounds; he played all 48 minutes.
  • No TV Coverage : Only radio broadcast and a local paper box score verified it, fueling later myths – but 2025 research unearthed audio proof from witnesses.

Why It Stands Unbroken

No player has topped 100; Kobe Bryant's 81 in 2006 is second. Chamberlain's era had faster pace (no shot clock adjustments) and weaker defenses, yet his 7'1" dominance made it possible – he averaged 50.4 points that season. Debates persist on forums: Was it "real" without video? Recent tapes confirm it.

Cultural Echoes

Marking 64 years in 2026, it's basketball's holy grail – celebrated in anniversaries like the 60th (2022) with French retrospectives. Witnesses recall Chamberlain's pre-game arcade fun and post-game casual drive home, downplaying the feat.

TL;DR : March 2, 1962 – 100 points, unbreakable legend.

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