Players with more than 25 points in a single quarter at least 3 times since the 1996-97 season: Curry leads the list 8 times, Harden joins the list today

November 23, NBA regular season news, the Clippers defeated the Hornets 131-116 in an away game. Harden played 35 minutes in this campaign, shooting 17 of 26, 10 of 16 three-pointers, 55 points, 3 rebounds, 7 assists and 1 steal, including 27 points in the first quarter.

After this game, Harden has scored at least 25 points in a quarter three times in his career.

Since the 1996-97 season, there have been only 7 players who have scored 25+ points in a single quarter at least 3 times. Curry (8 times), Booker (6 times), Kobe (4 times), Embiid (4 times), Lillard (4 times), Klay (3 times), and Harden (3 times).

Note: The NBA has started counting single quarter data since the 1996-97 season