Harden gets 50-point triple-double in win vs. Lakers
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Houston Rockets superstar James Harden finished with 50 points, 10 boards, and 11 assists in a 126-111 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
It's the fourth 50-point triple-double of Harden's career, surpassing Russell Westbrook for most in NBA history.
Harden managed to hit the half century mark on 26 shots and hit 18 of 19 free throws.
| Player | Date | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin Baylor | 12/13/61 | 52 | 25 | 10 |
| 2/13/63 | 50 | 15 | 11 | |
| Richie Guerin | 2/25/62 | 50 | 11 | 13 |
| Wilt Chamberlain | 2/13/63 | 51 | 29 | 11 |
| 3/18/68 | 53 | 32 | 14 | |
| Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | 1/19/75 | 50 | 15 | 11 |
| Russell Westbrook | 10/28/16 | 51 | 13 | 10 |
| 3/29/17 | 57 | 13 | 11 | |
| 4/9/17 | 50 | 16 | 10 | |
| James Harden | 12/31/16 | 53 | 16 | 17 |
| 1/27/17 | 51 | 13 | 13 | |
| 1/30/18 | 60 | 10 | 11 | |
| 12/13/18 | 50 | 10 | 11 |
The reigning MVP remains the lone player with a 60-point triple-double.
It's Harden's second 50-point game of the regular season, raising the league total to nine through two months. He previously scored a season-high 54 points in an overtime loss to the Washington Wizards.
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