The New York Knicks are one of the best defensive teams in the league, and their offensive rating is even the 12th-best in the league. New York's identity is rooted in its defense, though, and the team isn't known for high scoring games.
Still, throughout the history of the NBA, there's been numerous occasions where teams have scored 150+ points, including the Knicks. When it comes to number of points teams have scored since being established, New York rounds out the top five.
What teams have scored the most points in NBA history?
The Golden State Warriors have scored the most points in NBA history at 637,877. The Warriors are followed by the Celtics (635,671) and Lakers (632,252). The Knicks have scored the fifth-most points in history with 615,184.
Which team has scored the most points in a single game this season?
The Celtics beat the Pacers, 155-104, on Nov. 1. Eight players scored in double figures for Boston, including all five starters. Jayson Tatum scored a game-high 30 points (9-of-15).
What's the most points the Knicks have scored in a single game?
On Dec. 11, 1959, the Knicks scored 152 points in a win over the Syracuse Nationals. New York has scored 151 points twice, once against Philadelphia on Feb. 13, 1970, and on Dec. 27, 2006, against Detroit.
What's the most points a Knicks player has scored in a single game?
Carmelo Anthony scored 62 points (23-of-35) on Jan. 24, 2014, in a 125-96 win over the Bobcats.
That time Melo dropped a career-high 62 points in The Garden 🔥🔥🔥
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Has any NBA team scored 200 points in a game?
No. The highest-scoring game in NBA history came on Dec. 13, 1983, when the Pistons beat the Nuggets in triple overtime, 186-184.
What's the biggest blowout in NBA history?
On Dec. 2, 2021, the Grizzlies beat the Thunder by 79 points, 152-73.