Pete Maravich: Top 5 Single Game Performances
Pete Maravich's Top 5 Single Game Performances
#1st - Game Score: 55.5, 02/25/1977, vs. NYK
On February 25, 1977, in a thrilling NBA game, the Utah Jazz faced the New York Knicks on their home court. The final score saw the Jazz emerge victorious with a commanding 124-107 win. However, the true standout of the match was none other than Pete Maravich. Demonstrating his exceptional skills, Maravich showcased a career-best performance, scoring a staggering 68 points. Remarkably, this remains the highest scoring game of his professional career. Alongside his scoring prowess, Maravich contributed 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks. Impressively, he committed no turnovers throughout the game. With an impressive shooting percentage of 60%, Maravich made 26 field goals out of 43 attempts, along with sinking 16 free throws out of 19. Furthermore, he secured 1 offensive rebound and 5 defensive rebounds. It is worth noting that Maravich accrued 6 personal fouls in the game. As the final buzzer sounded, Maravich's exceptional performance and the resulting game score of 55.5 etched this stunning display into his career's record books.
#2nd - Game Score: 53.8, 11/28/1973, vs. ATL
On November 28, 1973, the Atlanta Hawks hosted the LA Clippers in an NBA game that showcased Pete Maravich's exceptional abilities. Maravich displayed great scoring prowess, tallying an impressive 42 points, making 12 field goals out of an undisclosed number of attempts, and sinking all 18 of his free throws. His performance was not limited to scoring alone, as he also contributed with 10 assists. This outstanding showing earned Maravich a game score of 53.8, ranking second best in his career. Despite his absence from the rebounding, stealing, blocking, and turnover categories, Maravich's offensive impact was undeniable, solidifying his position as a formidable force on the court.
#3rd - Game Score: 45.4, 10/20/1972, vs. HOU
On October 20, 1972, the Houston Rockets hosted the Atlanta Hawks in a game that showcased the remarkable skills of Pete Maravich. With a final score of 120 to 108 in favor of the Rockets, Maravich stood out with an impressive performance. Scoring 39 points, Maravich showcased his shooting prowess throughout the game. Although his contributions in other categories were not recorded, his undeniable talent on the court was evident. This game, with a game score of 45.4, stands as the third-highest in Maravich's illustrious career. This remarkable performance highlights Maravich's ability to not only score points but also elevate his team's performance.
#4th - Game Score: 43.3, 03/18/1977, vs. PHX
In a remarkable display of skill and finesse, Pete Maravich delivered an outstanding performance on March 18, 1977, when the Phoenix Suns faced off against the Utah Jazz at their home court. With an impressive tally of 51 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 5 steals, and 2 blocks, Maravich showcased his immense talent and proved to be a valuable asset for his team. Flawlessly executing 21 field goals out of 34 attempts and sinking 9 free throws out of 10, his offensive prowess was undeniable. In addition, Maravich demonstrated his tenacity on the defensive end, securing 1 offensive rebound, 5 defensive rebounds, and committing only 3 personal fouls. Notably, this game score of 43.3 ranks 4th in Pete Maravich's illustrious career, dexterously etching his name in the annals of NBA history.
#5th - Game Score: 41.4, 12/29/1973, vs. ATL
On December 29, 1973, the Atlanta Hawks clashed with the Houston Rockets on their home court in a thrilling NBA showdown. Despite a valiant effort, the Hawks fell short with a final score of 114 to 117. The standout performance of the game belonged to Pete Maravich, who showcased his scoring prowess by contributing an impressive 37 points. While Maravich did not register any rebounds, assists, steals, blocks, or turnovers, his shooting accuracy was noteworthy with 15 successful field goals out of an undisclosed number attempted. Additionally, he sank 7 of 11 free throws. This exceptional performance earned Maravich the 5th highest game score, reaching 41.4, in his illustrious career.
