The Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast officially begins our series looking at 50-point games with a look back at the days when 50-point games were a rarity! Before Wilt Chamberlain made it common-place, they use to be rare, there used to be seasons where they didn’t happen at all. I know, hard to believe.
In this episode, we discuss the first 50+ point games in NBA history, the early dominance of George Mikan, “Jumpin” Joe Fulks, Bob Cousy’s 50+ in the playoffs, Neil Johnston and many more.
We also delve into the strange disappearance of 50-point games in the early shot clock era, the return with guys like Bob Pettit and George Yardley.
Lastly, we discuss the explosion of 50+ point games beginning in 1959 thanks to stars like Elgin Baylor, Jack Twyman, Richie Guerin and the man who will totally transform the league and 50-point games as we know them: Wilt Chamberlain.
Throughout the show we sprinkle in fun facts and stats about the history of 50-point games in the era, compare 50-point games in the pre-Wilt era to what we’re seeing today as well as interesting notes on team Win-Loss records in 50-point games, opponents teams liked scoring 50 on and much more.
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