60 Years Ago Today, Wilt Chamberlain Began His 7-Game Streak Of 50+ Point Games
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60 Years Ago Today, Wilt Chamberlain Began His 7-Game Streak Of 50+ Point Games
Wilt Chamberlain was the most dominant player in the NBA during his time in the league. He made his presence felt — grabbing 20 rebounds a game, dropping 50 points on a regular, even 100 once, blocking shots, and tallying double-double and triple-double records.
Just like the freak of natures of the modern NBA in the likes of LeBron James and Shaquille O’Neal, Wilt was also one heck of a freak of nature who maximized his size and strength, allowing him to dominate the game.
Many of Wilt’s endless records seem unbreakable; 100 points in one game, a 50.4 point per game average over an entire season, and many, many more. Other than the two mentioned, another insane record began 60 years ago today – his record streak of seven consecutive games in which he scored 50 points or more.
On This Date: In 1961, Wilt Chamberlain dropped 50 points, starting a seven-game streak of consecutive 50-point games … still an NBA record pic.twitter.com/rNMmfUj1tW
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