Most points through the first 20 games of an NBA season, among active players

players with the most points through their first 20 games of a season, regular season, since 1946-47, any team. reset

Include: players with fewer than 20 games of a season

Wilt Chamberlain’s record is safe for now. The closest active player, Luka Dončić, would need 65 a game over his next 10 games.

Most points through the first 20 games of an NBA season, among active players

#	Player and seasons	Value
1	Wilt Chamberlain (1962-63 SFW)1962-63	1,045
›	Luka Dončić (2026-27 LAL)2026-2710 of 20 games of a season	393
›	Victor Wembanyama (2026-27 SAS)2026-2711 of 20 games of a season	331
›	Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2026-27 OKC)2026-2711 of 20 games of a season	325
›	Tyrese Maxey (2026-27 PHI)2026-2712 of 20 games of a season	320
›	Giannis Antetokounmpo (2026-27 MIA)2026-2711 of 20 games of a season	305
›	Darius Acuff Jr. (2026-27 SAC)2026-2711 of 20 games of a season	288
›	Austin Reaves (2026-27 LAL)2026-2711 of 20 games of a season	278
›	Stephen Curry (2026-27 GSW)2026-279 of 20 games of a season	275
›	Jayson Tatum (2026-27 BOS)2026-2710 of 20 games of a season	265