NBA active players ranked in the ranking of over 50 points in a single game! James is one Durant behind Harden

In the NBA league, scoring more than 50 points in a single game has always been regarded as an important indicator for measuring the player's personal scoring ability. Here is a complete ranking of 50+ points in a single game for active NBA players, with data covering all regular season and playoff games.

Harden

Data ranking: Data description: Includes playoff statistics

1. James Harden (USA)

Current team: Houston Rockets

50+Score games: 24 games

Total number of appearances: 1,324 games

Efficiency ratio: 1.81%

2. Damian Lillard, United States)

Current team: Portland Trail Blazers

50+ Score games: 17 games

Total number of appearances: 968 games

Efficiency ratio: 1.76%

Lillard

3. Stephen Curry (USA)

Current team: Golden State Warriors

50+ Score games: 16 games

Total number of appearances: 1,181 games

Efficiency ratio: 1.35%

4. LeBron James, United States)

Current team: Cleveland Cavaliers

50+Score games: 15 games

Total number of appearances: 1,854 games

Efficiency ratio: 0.81%

James

5. Giannis Antetokounmpo (Greece)

Current team: Milwaukee Bucks

50+Score games: 10 games

Total number of appearances: 943 games

Efficiency ratio: 1.06%

6. Kevin Durant, United States)

Current team: Oklahoma City Thunder

50+ Score games: 10 games

Total number of appearances: 1,293 games

Efficiency ratio: 0.77%

Durant (second from left)

7. Joel Embiid (Cameroon)

Current team: Philadelphia 76ers

50+ Score games: 9 games

Total number of appearances: 511 games

Efficiency ratio: 1.76%

8. Devin Booker, United States)

Current team: Phoenix Suns

50+Score games: 8 games

Total number of appearances: 720 games

Efficiency ratio: 1.11%

9. Luka Dončić, Slovenia)

Current team: Dallas Mavericks

50+Score games: 7 games

Total number of appearances: 505 games

Efficiency ratio: 1.39%

Dončić

10. Jayson Tatum, United States)

Current team: Boston Celtics

50+ Score games: 7 games

Total number of appearances: 706 games

Efficiency ratio: 0.99%

Data statistics

Total players: 10 active players US players: 7 International players: 3 (1 in Greece, 1 in Cameroon, 1 in Slovenia) Highest number of scores: 24 games (James Harden) Highest efficiency ratio: 1.81% (James Harden) Maximum total number of appearances: 1,854 games (LeBron James)

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Data analysis summary

Score efficiency analysis: James Harden not only leads the 50+ scoring games, but also ranks first with 1.81% efficiency ratio, proving his undisputed scoring position in today's league. It is worth noting that although Joel Embiid's total appearances are relatively few, his efficiency ratio of 1.76% is tied for second with Lillard, showing his amazing scoring explosive potential.

Rise of international players: 30% of the list are international players, among which Luka Doncic, as one of the youngest players, has reached 7 games with a relatively few appearances, with an efficiency ratio of 1.39% heralding huge future potential.

Trade-off between experience and explosive power: Although LeBron James has the largest total number of appearances, his relatively low efficiency ratio (0.81%) reflects his characteristics of paying more attention to team basketball and comprehensive performance.

Alternating trends between old and new: There are both experienced veterans and potential new stars on the list, indicating that the NBA's scoring pattern will undergo interesting changes in the next few years.

Data as of: July 13, 2025