In an overtime game versus the Los Angeles Lakers on December 17, 2006
at the Staples Center, he scored a career high 60 points and added 8
rebounds and 8 assists to lead the Wizards over the Lakers 147-141.
Arenas now holds the Wizards' franchise record for most points scored
in a game by an individual. The previous record was held by Earl Monroe
with 56 points, achieved in 1968 which was also an overtime game
against the Lakers. His 16 points in the extra period also set an NBA
record for most points in one overtime period, surpassing Earl Boykins'
record by one point.
