Most Rebounds in an NBA Game

On November 24, 1960, Wilt Chamberlain walked into Boston Garden and delivered the greatest rebounding performance the NBA has ever seen: 55 rebounds against Bill Russell and the Boston Celtics. This episode takes you inside that night, quarter by quarter, breaking down how Wilt finished with 34 points, 55 boards, and played all 48 minutes in a 132–129 classic.You’ll get context on the 1960–61 Philadelphia Warriors and dynasty-era Celtics, why rebounding numbers were so wild in that era, and how this one game helped cement Wilt’s reputation as the most dominant big man in league history. We also explore Wilt’s path from Philly high school legend to Harlem Globetrotters star, to territorial pick of the Warriors, and how his record-shattering rookie year set the stage for this performance.If you love NBA history, old-school rivalries, and stories that feel larger than life, this deep dive into Wilt’s 55-rebound masterpiece is for you. Stick around to the end for thoughts on why this record is essentially unbreakable in the modern game and what it tells us about greatness, endurance, and legacy in sports.#wiltchamberlain #nbaHistory #basketballhistory #billrussell #bostonceltics #philadelphiawarriors #nbalegends #sportsdocumentary #sportshistory #nbastatsListen now! 👉 DailySportsHistory.com 📲 Follow for more daily sports history insights! Email: [email protected]: YouTube.com/@dailysportshistoryTwitter: twitter.com/dailysportshisFacebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551687917253&mibextid=ZbWKwLBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dailysportshistory.bsky.socialInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dailysportshis/profilecard/?igsh=OWl1MzIyYndqOGU2Threadshttps://www.threads.net/@dailysportshis

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