O'Neal says Chamberlain's 100-point game will never be broken

Bam's 83-point night sits third on all-time list

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

What happened: Shaquille O'Neal weighed in on Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point single-game record. He said the mark will stand permanently in the modern game.

Why it matters: The 100-point barrier remains the league's most distant scoring record through the 2026-27 preseason. Even historic outbursts have fallen well short, including Bam Adebayo's 83-point night as only the third 80-point game.

By the numbers: Chamberlain: 100 points, single-game record. Adebayo: 83 points, third 80-point game in league history.

What to watch: Watch whether high-volume scorers push past 70 points early in the 2026-27 season.

Sources

Yahoo Sports 2026-10-07T20:29:34.412678+00:00

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