The 15 Best Single-Game NBA Regular Season Performances Since 1983

12. Carmelo Anthony, 1/24/2014

Like it has so many times before, Madison Square Garden played home to a big-time scoring night. This time, though, it was a member of the home team lighting it up. That player was Carmelo Anthony, who scored 62 points in nearly 39 minutes at just over the halfway point of the 2013-14 season.

Up against the Charlotte Bobcats, Melo hoisted 35 shots and made 23, including six threes, for a true shooting of 78.7%. His perfect night from the line (10 for 10) also helped him to an offensive rating of 166 points per 100 possessions on 49.5% of the New York Knicks' possessions.

Anthony complimented his scoring with 13 rebounds, grabbing 41.4% of available defensive rebounds while on the court. His production made for a Game Score of 50.6 and a Knicks 125-96 victory.