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Find out which player has the most 50 point games in the history of NBA
In the rich 75 year history of the NBA, many players have etched their names in the history books. From most points to most assists, the records go on and on. In this article, we will be taking a look at the player with most 50 point games in the league’s history.
When we talk about any scoring record in NBA, players like Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan always find a way to make their way into the conversation. It is no different in the particular scenario. When we ask the question of which NBA player has the most 50 point games in the NBA history, there is one player who is miles ahead of the rest.
Wilt Chamberlain sits at the top of the mountain with most 50 point games in NBA history and nobody seems to be touching him anytime soon. Chamberlain is dominating the leaderboard and scored 50 points in a record 118 games.
Yes you read that right, The Big Dipper scored 50 points or more in 118 games! Chamberlain played a total of 1045 games in the NBA and it is crazy to imagine that he scored 50 points or more in almost 10% of his games played. Michael Jordan sits on the second position with 31 games of scoring 50 points or more.
Take a look at the leaderboard for most 50-point games in NBA history below:
| Player | 50-point games | |
| 1. | Wilt Chamberlain | 118 |
| 2. | Michael Jordan | 31 |
| 3. | Kobe Bryant | 25 |
| 4. | James Harden | 23 |
| 5. | Elgin Baylor | 17 |
| 6. | Rick Barry | 14 |
| 7. | LeBron James | 12 |
| Damian Lillard | 12 | |
| 9. | Allen Iverson | 11 |
| 10. | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | 10 |
The list above was fairly dominated by the past players, with just three currently active players making it to the list. Just like the all time list, the most 50 point games among active players is also fairly secured by James Harden.
Brooklyn Nets player Harden has scored 50 points or more 23 times in his career and is the record holder amongst the active players. LeBron James is second with 12 games but Damian Lillard is there to share the spot with him. Take a look at the leaderboard for most 50-point games amongst active players below:
| Player | 50-Point Games | |
| 1. | James Harden | 23 |
| T2. | LeBron James | 12 |
| T2. | Damian Lillard | 12 |
| 4. | Stephen Curry | 10 |
| 5. | Kevin Durant | 6 |
| T6. | Bradley Beal | 5 |
| T6. | Russell Westbrook | 5 |
| T8. | Carmelo Anthony | 4 |
| T8. | Anthony Davis | 4 |
| T8. | Kyrie Irving | 4 |
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