Can you name every NBA player to score 50 points in a game during 2022-23 season?

By | January 30, 2023

The high-scoring performances around the NBA this season have been on another level, with Luka Doncic following Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 50-piece on Sunday night with one of his own on Monday. 

The Mavericks guard now has four 50-point games this season, continuing what’s been a historic season so far. Not only is overall scoring the highest its been in over 50 years, the league is setting an all-time mark for offensive efficiency.

At the midway point of last season, only four players had 50-point games.

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Doncic is one of five players this season with multiple 50-point games, with his four leading the league and is among a group of 12 players to cross the 50-point mark this season.

Not only does that number dwarf last season’s mark at this same point, it is BY FAR the most ever around the halfway point.

Before scrolling down, can you name all 12 players?

50-point games this season

OK, we’ll give you a hint. Here are some players who have NOT dropped 50… yet!

  • Kevin Durant
  • LeBron James
  • James Harden
  • Ja Morant
  • Lauri Markkanen (who did score 49!)

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Needless to say, that just means there will surely be more names to add to our list below.

Now that you’ve had ample time to guess, here is the complete list of 50-point games so far this season in chronological order.

50-Point Games in 2022-23
Date Player Points Opponent Result
Nov. 13 Joel Embiid 59 Jazz Win
Nov. 13 Darius Garland 51 Wolves Loss
Nov. 16 Stephen Curry 50 Suns Loss
Nov. 30 Devin Booker 51 Bulls Win
Dec. 4 Anthony Davis 55 Wizards Win
Dec. 11 Joel Embiid (2) 53 Hornets Win
Dec. 17 Devin Booker (2) 58 Pelicans Win
Dec. 21 Pascal Siakam 52 Knicks Win
Dec. 23 Luka Doncic 50 Rockets Win
Dec. 27 Luka Doncic (2) 60 Knicks Win
Dec. 31 Luka Doncic (3) 51 Spurs Win
Jan. 2 Klay Thompson 54 Hawks Win
Jan. 2 Donovan Mitchell 71 Bulls Win
Jan. 3 Giannis Antetokounmpo  55 Wizards Win
Jan. 12 Damian Lillard 50 Cavaliers Loss
Jan. 16 Jayson Tatum 51 Hornets Win
Jan. 25 Damian Lillard (2) 60 Jazz Win
Jan. 29 Giannis Antetokoumpo (2) 50 Pelicans Win
Jan. 31 Luka Doncic (4) 53 Pistons Win 

And there you have it. The 50-burger club for the 2022-23 season. Who is your best bet to join the club next?

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