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Point Basketball
Points in basketball are used to keep track of the score in a game. Points can be accumulated by making field goals (two or three points) or free throws (one point). If a player makes a field goal from within the three-point line, the player scores two points. If the player makes a field goal from beyond the three-point line, the player scores three points. The team that has recorded the most points at the end of a game is declared that game's winner.
NBA
Regular season
Playoffs
- Most career points, Playoffs: LeBron James (6,911)
- Highest career scoring average, Playoffs: Michael Jordan (33.4)
- Most points in one game, Playoffs: Michael Jordan (63, 4/20/1986 vs. Boston Celtics [2OT])
- Most points in one half, Playoffs: Sleepy Floyd (39, Golden State Warriors vs. L.A. Lakers)
- Most points in one quarter, Playoffs: Sleepy Floyd (29, Golden State Warriors vs. L.A. Lakers)
- Most points in one overtime period, Playoffs: Stephen Curry (17, 5/9/16 vs. Portland Trail Blazers)
- Most points in one game, Finals: Elgin Baylor (61, 4/14/1962 vs. Boston Celtics)
- Most points in one half, Finals: Michael Jordan (35, 6/3/1992 vs. Portland Trail Blazers)
U.S. college
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