The Scariest NBA Teams and Players to Ever Play on Halloween

With the NBA season in full flow, Halloween is now about to cast its annual spell. Sure, the holiday brings haunted houses, horror flicks, and ghost stories—but for die-hard hoops fans, the most terrifying tales unfold under the bright lights of the NBA court.

With that eerie thought in mind, my client has brewed up new research to reveal the "Scariest (Best) NBA Teams/Players on Halloween." Digging into historical NBA data from when records began, the Casino Guru US have unearthed unearthed which franchises/players have haunted opponents most on October 31—tracking both wins and points per game to see who dominates the spooky scoreboard.

From the fear of facing a prime Michael Jordan and his unstoppable ’90s Chicago Bulls to the nightmare of trying to contain LeBron James in full beast mode with the Lakers, some players know the real fright night begins when the players step over the white line.

So, which teams/players are the true court-side monsters, ready to send chills down their rivals’ spines? And which players are out there handing out more tricks than treats?

The NBA’s Scariest Teams on Halloween — Best Records on October 31st

When Halloween hits, some NBA franchises seem to channel supernatural energy. Looking at winning percentages on October 31st, a few teams stand out as true Halloween powerhouses.

The Boston Celtics top the spooky standings with a dominant 80% win rate across 20 games, proving that even on Halloween, Boston’s tradition of excellence doesn’t miss a beat. The 76ers are due to play the Celtics on Halloween this year- can Joel Embiid and co upset the odds and topple the sinister Celtics?

Just behind them, the Timberwolves surprise with a strong 75% record, showing that Minnesota can bring the fright when it counts. The Heat, Bucks, and Spurs all share a fiery 71% win rate, rounding out the elite "haunted five."

Teams like the Lakers (70%) and Mavericks (69%) make up the "Halloween Contenders" — dangerous but not invincible. The Thunder, Warriors, and Raptors form the mid-tier with win rates between 56–61%, capable of delivering scares but occasionally caught off guard.

As the list descends, the magic fades — teams like the Nets, Jazz, and 76ers hover just above 50%, while the Grizzlies, Hornets, and Pacers sit exactly at .500, true trick-or-treat squads.

At the bottom of the top 20 lurks the Rockets (47%), Nuggets (46%), and Suns (45%), franchises that haven’t quite found their Halloween groove.

Frightening Fact #1

The Washington Wizards still hold the record for the highest margin of victory by an NBA team on Halloween (a 45-point win over the Celtics in 2002). The Chicago Bulls trail the wizards in 2nd place with a 42-point win in 2006.

Scariest NBA Players on Halloween — Best Records on October 31st

When Halloween night rolls around, some NBA stars seem to take the "spooky season" personally — delivering monster performances that haunt opposing defenses. Based on career averages for games played on October 31st, here are the players who’ve proven the most terrifying under the bright lights.

Leading the pack is Devin Booker, averaging a frightening 36.0 points per game, showing that when it’s Halloween, the Suns’ star turns into a scoring specter. Not far behind, Jerry West, the ‘logo’ himself, averaged 35.0 PPG, proving legends never die.

Brandon Roy follows with a chilling 34.0 PPG, while Warriors sharpshooter Stephen Curry clocks in at 33.3 PPG, ensuring defenders have nightmares long after the final buzzer. Rounding out the top five, Adrian Dantley’s 31.8 PPG cements his place among Halloween’s elite scorers.

Frightening Fact #2

NBA superstar, Stephen Curry, currently holds the record for the highest points per game on Halloween with a monster 53 points in 2015.