{"id":13956,"date":"2025-01-20T09:49:25","date_gmt":"2025-01-20T08:49:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=13956"},"modified":"2025-01-20T09:49:26","modified_gmt":"2025-01-20T08:49:26","slug":"nba-on-mlk-day-2025-history-top-records-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/nba-on-mlk-day-2025-history-top-records-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA on MLK Day 2025: History, top records, and more"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/nba\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>NBA<\/a> will honour the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King with its 39th edition of the NBA on MLK Day. The 23rd MLK Day will see the Grizzlies host an <a href=\"http:\/\/MLK%20Day%202025:%20Schedule%20of%20NBA%20games,%20start%20time,%20FREE%20live%20streaming%20details%20and%20more\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>MLK Day 2025<\/a> matchup in Memphis, where Dr. King was assassinated on the night of April 4, 1968.&nbsp;<\/p><p>The NBA hosts games every MLK Day, a tradition which began in 1986. However, there was an exception in the 1998-99 season, which didn&rsquo;t begin until February 5. Since the beginning, there have been a total of 367 NBA games played on MLK day, with eight games scheduled for 2025.&nbsp;<\/p><p>The NBA on MLK Day 2025 events will begin with the Dallas Mavericks locking horns with the Charlotte Hornets on NBA TV. It will be followed by a TNT-hosted doubleheader with a special pregame coverage.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Here are some standout performances and records from the past editions of MLK Day games:&nbsp;<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Most Points Scored<\/strong><\/h2><p>Damian Lillard holds the record for the most points ever scored during the 2020 MLK Day when he dropped 61 points in the Portland Trail Blazers&rsquo; 129-124 win over the Golden State Warriors in 2020.&nbsp;<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Player<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Match Up<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Points<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>FGM&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>3PM<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>FTM<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Damian Lillard<\/td><td>POR vs. GSW<\/td><td>1\/20\/20<\/td><td>61<\/td><td>17<\/td><td>11<\/td><td>16<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kemba Walker<\/td><td>CHA vs UTA<\/td><td>1\/18\/16<\/td><td>52<\/td><td>16<\/td><td>6<\/td><td>14<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jayson Tatum<\/td><td>BOS @CHA<\/td><td>1\/16\/23<\/td><td>51<\/td><td>15<\/td><td>7<\/td><td>14<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gilbert Arenas<\/td><td>WAS vs UTA<\/td><td>1\/15\/07<\/td><td>51<\/td><td>14<\/td><td>7<\/td><td>16<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>LeBron James<\/td><td>LAL vs HOU<\/td><td>1\/16\/23<\/td><td>48<\/td><td>16<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>11<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Devin Booker<\/td><td>PHX @SAS<\/td><td>1\/17\/22<\/td><td>48<\/td><td>18<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Blake Griffin<\/td><td>LAC vs IND<\/td><td>1\/17\/11\/<\/td><td>47<\/td><td>19<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>9<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Michael Jordan<\/td><td>CHI @ WAS<\/td><td>1\/15\/96<\/td><td>46<\/td><td>16<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>11<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>James Harden&nbsp;<\/td><td>HOU vs IND<\/td><td>1\/19\/15<\/td><td>45<\/td><td>12<\/td><td>7<\/td><td>14<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dominique Wilkins<\/td><td>ALT @ NYK<\/td><td>1\/18\/88<\/td><td>45<\/td><td>16<\/td><td>0<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most Points Scored (Team)&nbsp;<\/h2><p>The Golden State Warriors have the record for the most points scored by a team on MLK Day. They achieved the feat during the match-up against the Seattle SuperSonics in 1989, where they put up a total of 146 points. Below given are the top six totals scored by a team on an MLK Day.&nbsp;<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Team<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Match Up<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Points<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Opp Points<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Golden State Warriors<\/td><td>GSW vs. SEA<\/td><td>1\/16\/89<\/td><td>146<\/td><td>117<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Indiana Pacers<\/td><td>IND vs. GSW<\/td><td>1\/15\/90<\/td><td>144<\/td><td>105<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>LA Lakers<\/td><td>LAL vs HOU<\/td><td>1\/16\/23<\/td><td>140<\/td><td>132<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>LA Clippers<\/td><td>LAC vs HOU<\/td><td>1\/18\/16<\/td><td>140<\/td><td>132<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>LA Clippers<\/td><td>LAC vs IND<\/td><td>1\/17\/22<\/td><td>139<\/td><td>133<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Boston Celtics<\/td><td>BOS vs LAL<\/td><td>1\/20\/20<\/td><td>139<\/td><td>107<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Most Games Played<\/strong> (Team)<\/h2><p>The NBA has played on all MLK Days since 1986, except 1998-99 season, and amongst all teams, the New York Knicks have played the highest number of games. The Knicks top the list with a total of 38 games so far, and they will extend their streak as they lock horns with the Atlanta Hawks in another exciting clash for the MLK Day 2025.&nbsp;<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Most Games Won (Team)<\/strong><\/h2><p>As of 2024, the New York Knicks and the Atlanta Hawks share the record for the most games won in NBA&rsquo;s MLK Day history. They have won 23 games each since the first MLK Day celebration.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/stephen-curry-injury-warriors-superstars-tweaked-ankle-raises-concern-ahead-of-mlk-day-showdown-against-celtics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Stephen Curry Injury: Warriors superstar&rsquo;s tweaked ankle raises concern ahead of MLK Day showdown against Celtics<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/draymond-green-injury-update\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Draymond Green Injury: Warriors star exits game against Wizards with calf tightness<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/brandon-miller-injury-update-hornets-rising-star-out-indefinitely\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Brandon Miller Injury Update: Hornets&rsquo; rising star out indefinitely<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Major Wins in MLK Games<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Match Ups<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Scoreline<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Golden State Warriors-Seattle SuperSonics<\/td><td>1\/16\/1989<\/td><td>146-117<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Indiana Pacers-Golden State Warriors<\/td><td>1\/15\/1990<\/td><td>144-105<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Miami Heat-Minnesota Timberwolves<\/td><td>1\/20\/1992<\/td><td>121-105<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chicago Bulls-Philadelphia 76ers<\/td><td>1\/17\/1994<\/td><td>121-91<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Utah Jazz-Cleveland Cavaliers<\/td><td>1\/20\/1997<\/td><td>94-74<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Charlotte Hornets-New York Knicks<\/td><td>1\/21\/2002<\/td><td>111-68<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sacramento Kings-LA Clippers<\/td><td>1\/19\/2004<\/td><td>125-100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>San Antonio Spurs-Washington Wizards<\/td><td>1\/17\/2005<\/td><td>101-73<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Washington Wizards-Philadelphia 76ers<\/td><td>1\/16\/2006<\/td><td>104-76<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Minnesota Timberwolves-Philadelphia 76ers<\/td><td>1\/18\/2010<\/td><td>124-93<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Boston Celtics-Dallas Mavericks<\/td><td>1\/18\/2010<\/td><td>124-93<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Brooklyn Nets-Sacramento Kings<\/td><td>1\/21\/2019<\/td><td>123-94<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Philadelphia 76ers-Houston Rockets<\/td><td>1\/21\/2019<\/td><td>121-93<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Boston Celtics-LA Lakers<\/td><td>1\/20\/2020<\/td><td>139-107<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>San Antonio Spurs-Portland Trail Blazers<\/td><td>1\/18\/2021<\/td><td>123-95<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Memphis Grizzlies-Phoenix Suns<\/td><td>1\/16\/2023<\/td><td>136-106<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<div 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