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NBA: Ranking The 50 point games Of The 2016-17 Season

By James Polazzon

Dec 30, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) shouts after making a basket during the second half against the Miami Heat at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) shouts after making a basket during the second half against the Miami Heat at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /
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7. Anthony Davis, New Orleans Pelicans

50 points on 17/34 (50%) shooting in a loss against the Nuggets on October 26, 2016

It’s not Anthony Davis’ fault the Pelicans still lost despite his incredible performance. However, it does mean that his performance didn’t contribute to a win.

This isn’t the primary reason that Davis is ranked at number 7 – the main reasons are his 50 percent field goal percentage (2nd lowest in group) and the fact that his scoring total is also the lowest of anyone in the group.

Davis also missed both his three-point attempts and, as noted previously, the Pelicans still lost.

The fact that Davis’ performance may not be up to par with some greater performances doesn’t take away from the fact that Davis was spectacular nevertheless in this game and was the first player to score 50 this season, starting off this record-tying scoring season.

So, from all basketball fans with love, thank you Anthony Davis.

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