Answer:
Here are the top 10 highest point totals from one player in one game in NBA history:
1. Wilt Chamberlain, Phi.March 2, 1962 vs. New York: 100
2. Kobe Bryant, L.A. LakersJan. 22, 2006 vs. Toronto: 81
3. Wilt Chamberlain, Phi.Dec. 8, 1961 (3OT) vs. L.A. Lakers: 78
4. Wilt Chamberlain, Phi.Jan. 13, 1962 vs. Chicago: 73
5.Wilt Chamberlain, S.F.Nov. 16, 1962 vs. New York: 73
6.David Thompson, Den.April 9, 1978 vs. Detroit: 73
7. Wilt Chamberlain, S.F.Nov. 3, 1962 vs. L.A. Lakers: 72
8. Elgin Baylor, L.A. LakersNov. 15, 1960 vs. New York: 71
9. David Robinson, S.A.April 24, 1994 vs. L.A. Clippers: 71
10. Wilt Chamberlain, S.F.March 10, 1963 vs. Syracuse: 70