The top scorers in NBA history on Christmas Day

Christmas Day is a special date for the NBA, where the league's biggest stars shine under the spotlight. Since 1947, when the New York Knicks defeated the Providence Steamrollers in the first Christmas game, the best players have delivered great performances on this day. The tradition has continued uninterrupted, except in strike years, becoming a showcase for the most prominent teams and figures.

Throughout the decades, the most iconic names in basketball have left their mark on Christmas. From legends like Oscar Robertson and Wilt Chamberlain to contemporary superstars like LeBron James and Kevin Durant, this list of top scorers shows how this day always brings out the best of NBA talent. Below, we review the 25 players with the most points accumulated in Christmas games with Michael Jordan far behind:

1. LeBron James
Points: 476 in 18 games (26.4 ppg)
Highest scoring game: 39 points against Brooklyn Nets in 2021

2. Kobe Bryant
Points: 395 in 16 games (24.6 ppg)
Highest scoring game: 42 points against Miami Heat in 2004

3. Oscar Robertson
Points: 377 in 12 games (31.4 ppg)
Highest scoring game: 40 points against Los Angeles Lakers in 1961

4. Kevin Durant
Points: 315 in 11 games (28.6 ppg)
Highest scoring game: 44 points against Denver Nuggets in 2010

5. Dwyane Wade
Points: 314 in 13 games (24.1 ppg)
Highest scoring game: 40 points against Los Angeles Lakers in 2006

6. Shaquille O’Neal
Points: 272 in 13 games (20.9 ppg)
Highest scoring game: 32 points against San Antonio Spurs in 1999

7. Russell Westbrook
Points: 254 in 11 games (23.0 ppg)
Highest scoring game: 34 points against San Antonio Spurs in 2014

8. James Harden
Points: 244 in 9 games (27.1 ppg)
Highest scoring game: 41 points against Oklahoma City Thunder in 2018

9. Dolph Schayes
Points: 239 in 13 games (18.3 ppg)
Highest scoring game: 33 points against New York Knicks in 1957

10. Walt Bellamy
Points: 237 in 9 games (26.3 ppg)
Highest scoring game: 40 points against Buffalo Braves in 1971

11. Richie Guerin
Points: 232 in 9 games (25.7 ppg)
Highest scoring game: 40 points against Philadelphia Warriors in 1961

12. Dick Van Arsdale
Points: 232 in 12 games (19.3 ppg)
Highest scoring game: 32 points against Atlanta Hawks in 1970 and Chicago Bulls in 1972

13. Bob Cousy
Points: 223 in 11 games (20.2 ppg)
Highest scoring game: 35 points against Milwaukee Hawks in 1954

14. Walt Frazier
Points: 204 in 11 games (18.5 ppg)
Highest scoring game: 36 points against Golden State Warriors in 1971

15. Earl Monroe
Points: 204 in 13 games (15.6 ppg)
Highest scoring game: 29 points against Philadelphia 76ers in 1974

16. Carmelo Anthony
Points: 203 in 7 games (29.0 ppg)
Highest scoring game: 37 points against Boston Celtics in 2011

17. Jerry West
Points: 193 in 6 games (32.1 ppg)
Highest scoring game: 47 points against New York Knicks in 1963

18. Hal Greer
Points: 192 in 9 games (21.3 ppg)
Highest scoring game: 34 points against New York Knicks in 1968

19. Wilt Chamberlain
Points: 190 in 6 games (31.6 ppg)
Highest scoring game: 59 points against New York Knicks in 1961

20. Bill Sharman
Points: 190 in 10 games (19.0 ppg)
Highest scoring game: 25 points against New York Knicks in 1952

21. Dick Barnett
Points: 187 in 11 games (17.0 ppg)
Highest scoring game: 27 points against Philadelphia Warriors in 1959

22. Willis Reed
Points: 174 in 8 games (21.7 ppg)
Highest scoring game: 33 points against Detroit Pistons in 1969

23. Wayne Embry
Points: 174 in 10 games (17.4 ppg)
Highest scoring game: 35 points against Los Angeles Lakers in 1961

24. Jack Twyman
Points: 171 in 9 games (19.0 ppg)
Highest scoring game: 29 points against St. Louis Hawks in 1958

25. Michael Jordan
Points: 170 in 6 games (28.3 ppg)
Highest scoring game: 42 points against New York Knicks in 1992

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