1997-98 NBA Regular Season: Points Per Game Leaders

Information about which players led the NBA with more points per game in the 1997-1998 Regular Season, including leaders, average, totals and games played.

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Points Per Game

28.7 ppg
Michael Jordan
(Chicago Bulls)

Who averaged the most points in the 1997-98 NBA Regular Season?

Playing for the Chicago Bulls, Michael Jordan led the NBA with an average of 28.7 points in 82 games.

Note: * NBA minimums for Points Per Game Leaders this season: 70 games or 1400 points.

Points Per Game Leaders -
TOP 50

1997-98 Regular Season

Points
Rk
Player
(Team)
Per Game Total Gms
1
(Bulls)
28.7 2,357 82
2
(Lakers)
28.3 1,699 60
3
(Jazz)
27.0 2,190 81
4
(Kings)
23.2 1,623 70
5
(Celtics)
22.4 1,840 82
6
(Grizzlies)
22.3 1,829 82
7
(Hornets)
22.3 1,826 82
8
(76ers)
22.0 1,758 80
9
(Wizards)
21.9 1,555 71
10
(Spurs)
21.6 1,574 73
Rk
Player
(Team)
Per Game Total Gms
11
(Mavericks)
21.5 1,763 82
12
(Pistons)
21.1 1,712 81
13
(Spurs)
21.1 1,731 82
14
(Hawks)
20.1 1,464 73
15
(Trail Blazers)
19.7 1,458 74
16
(Nets)
19.6 1,471 75
17
(Bucks)
19.5 1,602 82
18
(Pacers)
19.5 1,578 81
19
(Supersonics)
19.2 1,574 82
20
(Supersonics)
19.2 1,571 82
Rk
Player
(Team)
Per Game Total Gms
21
(Heat)
18.9 1,528 81
22
(Timberwolves)
18.5 1,518 82
23
(Knicks)
18.4 1,509 82
24
(Rockets)
18.4 1,287 70
25
(Cavaliers)
18.0 1,442 80
26
(Wizards)
17.8 1,349 76
27
(Kings)
17.7 1,401 79
28
(Timberwolves)
17.7 1,450 82
29
(2 teams)
17.3 1,225 71
30
(Nets)
17.2 1,328 77
Rk
Player
(Team)
Per Game Total Gms
31
(Lakers)
16.9 1,349 80
32
(Pacers)
16.7 1,216 73
33
(Raptors)
16.5 1,287 78
34
(Grizzlies)
16.3 1,207 74
35
(Pistons)
16.2 1,261 78
36
(Rockets)
16.1 1,305 81
37
(Trail Blazers)
16.0 1,167 73
38
(2 teams)
15.8 1,249 79
39
(Supersonics)
15.8 1,232 78
40
(2 teams)
15.7 1,242 79
Rk
Player
(Team)
Per Game Total Gms
41
(Knicks)
15.5 1,087 70
42
(Lakers)
15.4 1,220 79
(Clippers)
15.4 1,220 79
44
(Warriors)
15.4 1,123 73
45
(Celtics)
15.3 1,221 80
46
(Suns)
15.1 1,225 81
47
(Clippers)
15.1 1,149 76
48
(Wizards)
15.1 1,238 82
49
(Nuggets)
14.7 1,089 74
50
(Cavaliers)
14.7 1,204 82