Fifty years ago today, Philadelphia center Wilt Chamberlain scored 78 points in a triple-overtime loss to the Los Angeles  Lakers, 151-147. It was the third most points scored in a game by one player in NBA history (Kobe Bryant is second with 81 points in a game, Chamberlain is first with 100).(John G. Zimmerman/SI)
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