Rockets star Harden matches Chamberlain with historic performances
Houston Rockets star James Harden did something that has not been done in the NBA since 1962.
The reigning MVP dropped 58 points in the Rockets’ 145-142 overtime loss to the Brooklyn Nets in Houston, giving him back-to-back games with at least 55 points.
He scored 57 against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday.
Harden is the first player to score at least 55 points in back-to-back games since Wilt Chamberlain did it in 1962, according to Stats By STATS.
The 29-year-old also added 10 rebounds and six assists.
58 POINTS FOR @JHarden13!#Rockets 142 | Nets 135
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— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) January 17, 2019
In December 2017, Harden became the first player since Kobe Bryant to score 50 points in back-to-back games. Bryant accomplished the feat in March 2007. He did it four games in a row.
Harden has now scored at least 30 points in a record 18 straight games. He has scored at least 40 points in 11 of those games and 50 points three times.
