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Today in History: Wilt Chamberlain scores 100 points in historic game

3/2/2026

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On March 2, 1962, Wilt Chamberlain set an NBA record by scoring 100 points in a game for the Philadelphia Warriors against the New York Knicks, leading to a 169–147 victory. This remarkable achievement, which included five other league records, is celebrated as one of the greatest moments in basketball history.

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On March 2, 1962, Wilt Chamberlain set an NBA record by scoring 100 points in a game for the Philadelphia Warriors against the New York Knicks, leading to a 169–147 victory. This remarkable achievement, which included five other league records, is celebrated as one of the greatest moments in basketball history.