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Who has the most 50 point games in NBA history?

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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.

Wilt Chamberlain (Lakers Nation)

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.

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Take a look at the leaderboard for most 50-point games in NBA history below:

Player50-point games
1.Wilt Chamberlain118
2.Michael Jordan31
3.Kobe Bryant25
4.James Harden23
5.Elgin Baylor17
6.Rick Barry14
7.LeBron James12
Damian Lillard12
9.Allen Iverson11
10.Kareem Abdul-Jabbar10

Most 50 Point Games Among Active Players

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.

James Harden (Getty)

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:

Player50-Point Games
1.James Harden23
T2.LeBron James12
T2.Damian Lillard12
4.Stephen Curry10
5.Kevin Durant6
T6.Bradley Beal5
T6.Russell Westbrook5
T8.Carmelo Anthony4
T8.Anthony Davis4
T8.Kyrie Irving4

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Shivam Khatwani

Writer by the day, dreamer by the night.

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