NBA might be a league where majority of basketball fanatics are eager to watch emphatic and powerful defense or explicit chase down blocks or dagger shots from downtown. However, none of these would be possible without the sensational playmaking abilities of some players. Which at times go unrecognized. So, in this story we’ll just look at the most assists in a single NBA game by a player.
Scott Skiles dropped 30 assists whilst representing Orlando Magic in 1990, which till dates stands as the numero uno position in the list of most assists in a single NBA game by an individual.
Although Russell Westbrook and John Stockton are the arguable playmaking GOATs but it is Skiles who has secured the top spot.
Entire list of most assists in single NBA game
| 1. | Scott Skiles | 30 | 1990-12-30 | Orlando Magic |
| 2. | John Stockton | 28 | 1991-01-15 | Utah Jazz |
| 3. | John Stockton | 27 | 1989-12-19 | Utah Jazz |
| 4. | John Stockton | 26 | 1988-04-14 | Utah Jazz |
| 5. | Rajon Rondo | 25 | 2017-12-27 | New Orleans Pelicans |
| Jason Kidd | 25 | 1996-02-08 | Dallas Mavericks | |
| Kevin Johnson | 25 | 1994-04-06 | Phoenix Suns | |
| Nate McMillan | 25 | 1987-02-23 | Seattle Supersonics | |
| Isiah Thomas | 25 | 1985-02-13 | Detroit Pistons | |
| 10. | Russell Westbrook | 24 | 2021-05-03 | Washington Wizards |
| Russell Westbrook | 24 | 2019-01-10 | Oklahoma City Thunder | |
| Rajon Rondo | 24 | 2010-10-29 | Boston Celtics | |
| Ramon Sessions | 24 | 2008-04-14 | Milwaukee Bucks | |
| Magic Johnson | 24 | 1990-01-09 | Los Angeles Lakers | |
| Magic Johnson | 24 | 1989-11-17 | Los Angeles Lakers | |
| John Stockton | 24 | 1989-01-03 | Utah Jazz | |
| Isiah Thomas | 24 | 1985-02-07 | Detroit Pistons | |
| John Lucas | 24 | 1984-04-15 | San Antonio Spurs | |
| 19. | Rajon Rondo | 23 | 2011-01-05 | Boston Celtics |
| Jamaal Tinsley | 23 | 2001-11-22 | Indiana Pacers | |
| Nick Van Exel | 23 | 1997-01-05 | Los Angeles Lakers | |
| Mookie Blaylock | 23 | 1993-03-06 | Atlanta Hawks | |
| John Stockton | 23 | 1992-04-17 | Utah Jazz | |
| John Stockton | 23 | 1991-11-29 | Utah Jazz | |
| John Stockton | 23 | 1990-12-08 | Utah Jazz |
James Harden most recently dropped his best tally of 21 assists to lead the Philadelphia 76ers past the LA Clippers on Friday. The former MVP went onto equalize Wilt Chamberlain for the 76ers’ franchise record.
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