NBA: Current players with the most 50 point games

#1 James Harden (12)

James Harden is a scoring machine

James Harden has been on an absolute scoring tear ever since his trade to the Houston Rockets. He averages 28.4 points per game in his 7 seasons with the Rockets.

The reigning MVP finished as the NBA scoring champion last season and is well on his way to repeat that feat in this season. He is averaging a career-high 34.2 points per game for the season. He has averaged 41.2 points per game over the course of the past 17 games. Harden has already dropped three 50 plus games this season. He is the only player in NBA history with four 50-point triple-doubles.

James Harden's best performance came in a historic night against the Orlando Magic. He became the first player to drop a 60-point triple-double. He scored 60 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and dished out 11 assists for the match and the Rockets emerged with a 114-107 victory.

James Harden is blessed with one of the best offensive skill set in today's NBA. He has mastered the art of drawing fouls and hitting the step back threes. James Harden looks set to continue his scoring run and we might witness more 50 point games from him this season.