Ranking of 50+ games for active players: Harden ranked first 24 times, Curry Lillard James ranked behind

US media Basketball Forever threw out a list, instantly detonating the entire network: James Harden firmly sat on the throne with an astonishing 24 50+ games, Stephen Curry and Damian Lillard tied for second place 15 times each, and LeBron James, a historical legend, ranked fourth with only 14 times! What's even more exciting is that Basketball Forever directly said: "Among the active players, only these four players have double-digit games in 50+ games!" As soon as this data came out, the fan circle was furious: Is Harden's lead really so unbreakable? Why are Curry and Lillard tied? As an evergreen in the league, James lost to his juniors as the scoring champion? Don't worry, let's dig deeper and uncover the stories of adrenaline surging behind this - from the Rockets to the Warriors, from key finals to team sacrifice, every 50+ game with blood and fire hidden legends, get ready to welcome this visual feast!

Let's talk about the overall pattern of this list first. It is not just a string of cold numbers, but the ultimate touchstone for the scoring ability of active players. What does 50+ games mean? Simply put, players score at least 50 points in a single game, which is comparable to the peak performance of personal heroism in the NBA. All those who can be done many times in history are talented scoring madmen. Basketball Forever's data this time focuses on current stars. Harden, Curry, Lillard and James became the only four tough characters who broke through the 10 mark. This itself highlights the fierce competition in modern basketball - think about it, in that era, he scored 118 times by himself, 50+, which is a miracle! But today, the rules are stricter and the defense is fierce, and there are very few players who can enter double digits, which shows how extraordinary these four people are. More importantly, this list reflects a cruel reality: the explosive power of scoring is becoming a watershed for dividing the star level. Harden not only leads the 24 times, but also leaves the second place for nearly 10 times. This gap is so big that it makes people breathe! Curry and Lillard are tied for more drama. The two have different styles but the same end. James ranks fourth, which directly challenged the common sense of fans - why did this historical scoring champion with a total score of 40,000 in his career fall in the 50+ times? Let’s take a look at the reasons behind it.

Focus on Harden's 24-time 50+ times. This guy is simply a nuclear weapon that can be divided into boundaries. Every eruption is as shocking as a volcano eruption. Looking back on his golden years with the Rockets, Harden transformed into a "bearded magician". With one step back three-pointer and a ghost breakthrough, he tore his opponent's defense to pieces - in 2018 against the Magic, he scored 60 points and 10 rebounds and 11 assists, the first 60+ triple-double in history. At that moment, the cheers at the Houston Arena almost overturned the roof! What's even more amazing is that in 2019, Harden scored 61 points in overtime, and was as cold as ice at the critical moment, which made Mr. Popovich shake his head and smile bitterly. These classic battles not only show his personal talent, but also expose the tragic script of "one person to carry the whole team" during the Rockets period: the team's tactics are built around him, and Harden often stands up when his teammates are in a downturn and rides alone to save the master. This explosive power of scoring comes from his control of rhythm and unlimited firepower - he averaged 20+ shots per game, with a three-point shooting percentage of over 35%, and his data is dazzlingly gorgeous. But don't think it's just luck. Behind Harden's 24 times is hard practice day after day: in the gym in the morning and in the late night shooting and extra practice, he forced himself into a scoring machine. Compared with other active stars, Kevin Durant has 50+ times, but the total number is only 9 times but has not double-digit numbers; Antetokounmpo has even fewer, only 7 times, and Harden's lead is simply an insurmountable gap!

Then look at Curry and Lillard, the pair of "15-time clubs", the two have the same numbers, but the stories are completely different, and they are a scoring competition between the East and West Coasts. Curry, the soul of the Golden State Warriors, his 50+ games were like a three-pointer rain pouring down, making his opponent feel cool. In the epic overtime game against the Thunder in 2016, Curry scored 46 points, then scored 51 points against the Wizards, making 11 of 16 three-pointers, and the shouts of the "MVP" in the stadium were deafening! Curry relies on unsolved running position and lightning strikes. The Warriors' "Death Five Small" system gives him unlimited space, allowing him to transform into a "Cute God Assassin", breaking the record by average three-point shooting. In contrast, Lillard, the cold-blooded killer of the Portland Trail Blazers, his 50+ came from desperate counterattacks. For example, in the 2020 rematch against the Mavericks, Lillard scored 61 points, including a very long three-pointer. The post-match sentence "Dame Time" became the golden sentence of the NBA. Lillard's style is more hardcore: breakthroughs are like blades, and the key ball is as stable as a rock. He often rides alone to save the master when the team is behind. The spirit of "My life is not by heaven" makes the fans' blood rush. The two tied for second place, not only relying on talent, but also on psychological quality - Curry still outputs steadily under the pressure of the playoffs, while Lillard has staged the scene of "noon has arrived" many times. But there is a small controversy here: 4 out of Curry's 15 times came from the outbreak after 2021, while Lillard had 3 50+ times in a single season in 2019. Which of the two lasted for more? The data is not lying, Curry is more efficient (the real shooting percentage is more than 65% per game per game), while Lillard relies more on high shooting (more than 25 times per game). This silent contest made the list spark.

Finally, let’s talk about LeBron James’ 14 times 50+. This number looks a bit heartbreaking at first glance - the dignified historical scoring champion and four-time MVP, why is it the fourth place? But don't rush to draw conclusions, there is a profound reversal of basketball philosophy hidden here. James' 50+ games were mostly concentrated in the early Cavaliers and Heat periods, such as the 56 points against the Raptors in 2005, or the 61 points against the Bobcats (now Hornets) in 2014. At that time, he was young and energetic, flying in the sky and hiding everything.. But as she grew older, James transformed into an "all-round commander". During the Lakers' period, he paid more attention to teamwork. It became the norm for double assists per game, and sacrificing his personal score for victory. For example, in 2023, he could have scored 50 points against the Warriors, but chose to pass the ball to help his teammates secure the victory - this selflessness slowed down his growth of 50+ times. Compared with Harden's 24 times, James lost 10 times, but behind it is the horror of efficiency: the team's winning rate is over 85% when James is 50+, while Harden is about 70%, indicating that James' outbreak is even more "deadly". Don’t forget that James’ total career score exceeded 40,000, relying on lasting output rather than a single-game burst, which is like a marathon player vs. sprinter. Data evidence: James averages 27 points per game, but the 50+ frequency is only 1.5 times per 100 games, while Harden has more than 3 times per 100 games. This difference highlights the two sides of basketball: personal hero vs team wisdom. James' ranking has become the biggest highlight of the list - it reminds us that greatness depends not only on high scores, but also on leadership.

To summarize, this 50+ game list is not only a competition of numbers, but also a rhapsody of the soul of basketball. Harden reached the top 24 times, proving the dominance of the scoring machine; Curry and Lillard tied for 15 times, interpreting gorgeous chapters with different styles; James ranked fourth in 14 times, but used the team to top the legend. These four people wrote the most brilliant scoring epic in their current service with their passion, but the true meaning of basketball is beyond the individual - it is about passion, sacrifice and eternal pursuit. In the future, who can challenge Harden's throne? Doncic has made his mark (now 8 times 50+), and Tatum is also rising (6 times), and perhaps the new star will rewrite history.

What do you think, fans? Is Harden's explosive power more charming, or is James's all-around greater? Which one is more worthy of second place, Curry or Lillard?