Across NBA history, only a select group of players have turned 50-point scoring into a repeatable skill. From modern perimeter stars to dominant big men of earlier eras, each name on this list reached the milestone in a distinct way. Using StatMuse data, here are the top 15 players with the most 50-point games, ranked from 15 to 1.
5. Devin Booker – 8
Booker’s eight 50-point games show how complete his scoring package has become. In those outings, he averages 56.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 5.4 assists while shooting over 61 percent from the field and more than 51 percent from three. He plays nearly 39 minutes per game in these performances, maintaining efficiency even with a heavy offensive workload.
14. Joel Embiid – 8
Embiid’s eight 50-point nights highlight his interior dominance. He averages 54.4 points, 13.5 rebounds, and 4.9 assists, powered by frequent trips to the line; about 15 made free throws per game at close to 90 percent. His scoring typically comes on roughly 19 field-goal attempts, demonstrating the damage he inflicts through strength, positioning, and foul pressure.
13. Kevin Durant – 9
Durant’s nine 50-point games reflect his blend of volume and efficiency. Across those performances, he averages 52 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 5.6 assists while attempting more than 30 shots per game and still shooting around 57 percent from the floor and nearly 89 percent at the line. His production remains steady across all scoring levels.
12. Giannis Antetokounmpo – 9
Antetokounmpo’s nine 50-point outings rely heavily on force in the paint. He averages 54.2 points, 14 rebounds, and 4.8 assists with nearly 19 made field goals per game. His relentless driving game leads to repeated contact and finishing opportunities, along with free-throw attempts, which he converts at a rate of roughly 80 percent.
11. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar – 10
Abdul-Jabbar produced ten 50-point games, averaging 52.1 points and 12.7 rebounds while playing more than 52 minutes per game. His efficiency stood out, over 64 percent from the field, mainly through the skyhook. These performances also included multiple blocks per game, enhancing his scoring output with rim protection.
10. Allen Iverson – 11
Iverson’s 11 fifty-point games came with high usage and constant pressure on defenses. He averaged 52.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 5.5 assists while taking nearly 34 shots per game. He also drew about 16 free-throw attempts and logged more than 45 minutes per contest, driving his team’s offense possession after possession.
9. Stephen Curry – 13
Curry’s 13 games of 50 or more are driven by long-range volume and precision. He averages 53.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 5.5 assists with nearly 10 made threes on more than 16 attempts per game. Despite the perimeter-heavy approach, he still shoots over 62 percent from the field in these performances.
8. Rick Barry – 14
Barry’s 14 fifty-point outings feature a combination of scoring variety and all-around production. He averaged 53.1 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 6.1 assists, backed by steady trips to the line. Over 11 made free throws per game using his trademark underhand technique. His impact extended well beyond points.
7. LeBron James – 14
James’ 14 50-point games show his ability to pair scoring with full-floor involvement. He averages 53.1 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 7.1 assists while shooting about 60 percent from the field and 56 percent from three. These games come with more than 42 minutes played, reflecting his workload across multiple roles.
6. Damian Lillard – 15
Lillard’s 15 fifty-point games are shaped by deep shooting and precision from the line. He averages 55.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 7.4 assists, with nearly eight made threes per game at more than 53 percent from long range. His free-throw shooting in these performances, above 94 percent, adds another layer of efficiency.
5. Elgin Baylor – 17
Baylor’s 17 50-point games show his dual scoring and rebounding presence. He averaged 54.7 points and 18.6 rebounds, producing high-usage offensive bursts while maintaining strong work on the glass. His playmaking numbers also contributed to the value in these high-scoring performances.
4. James Harden – 23
Harden’s 23 fifty-point games reflect his blend of perimeter shooting, foul drawing, and playmaking. He averages 54.7 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 8.3 assists, along with six to seven made three-pointers per game. His ability to generate offense through step-backs and free-throw volume defined these outings.
3. Kobe Bryant – 25
Bryant’s 25 50-point outings show his capacity for sustained volume scoring. He averaged 55.1 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 3.4 assists while attempting around 35 shots per game. Even with the shot volume, he maintained efficiency, over 53 percent from the field and 45 percent from three.
2. Michael Jordan – 31
Jordan’s 31 fifty-point games demonstrate efficient scoring, combined with a notable defensive impact. He averaged 54.1 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 4.5 assists while shooting over 60 percent from the field. These showings also included an average of 3.4 steals, highlighting his two-way presence.
1. Wilt Chamberlain – 118
Chamberlain’s 118 50-point games remain unmatched in scale. He averaged 57.4 points and 26.3 rebounds while playing more than 56 minutes per game. His scoring volume, rebounding dominance, and workload create a record that stands far apart from the rest of the field.
When Scoring Turns Into History
Putting up 50 points in the NBA is never easy. And doing it repeatedly across decades, eras, and stylistic shifts defines true scorers. From Wilt’s inside-power dominance to Curry’s three-point brilliance and Lillard’s clutch bombs, this list links generations through one shared badge: elite scoring. When you see a 50-point night today, you’re seeing history in motion.