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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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5. James Harden, Houston Rockets

53 points on 14/26 (53.8%) shooting in a win against the Knicks on December 31, 2016

In terms of a game performance, James Harden undoubtedly had the best game of the group and most likely anyone in the NBA this season. He tacked on 16 rebounds and 17 assists to his already impressive 53 points.

In terms of a scoring performance, The Beard ranks a modest fifth as he shot better from the field than only two other players in the group (Davis and Westbrook).

He also tied John Wall with 42 minutes to reach his final points total, behind only Russell Westbrook’s 45.

Harden is going to have to settle for top five on this list. It’s too bad – if we were ranking the best performances of the season so far, Harden would undoubtedly be number one.

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