NBA games with 50 or more points this season: The 2025-26 updated list, featuring players from Nikola Jokic to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

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NBA 50-point games this season: Updated list for 2025-26, from Nikola Jokic to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander image

TL;DR

  • Nikola Jokic scored a career-high 55 points against the Clippers in November.
  • Lauri Markkanen achieved 51 points for the Utah Jazz versus the Phoenix Suns.
  • Austin Reaves also scored 51 points for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Kings.
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 55 points in a double-overtime win against the Pacers.
  • Aaron Gordon scored 50 points against the Golden State Warriors in October.

Throughout the extensive NBA schedule, there are instances where athletes showcase their peak abilities, and scoring 50 points in a game is certainly one such achievement.

Achieving 50 points is a significant career achievement for the majority of athletes, though some have surpassed this total multiple times throughout their playing days. Although elite players are usually the ones to hit the 50-point threshold, supporting players can also have exceptional performances as they strive to advance in their professional careers.

Therefore, 50-point games are special moments for both players and fans during the regular season. Here's a look at all the players who have scored 50 in a game so far in 2025-26.

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Jokic leads Nuggets Nov 12

Nikola Jokic

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  • Opponent: at Los Angeles Clippers, Intuit Dome
  • Result: Nuggets 130, Clippers 116
  • Stat line: 55 points, 18-23 FGM-FGA, 5-6 3PM-3PA, 14-16 FTM-FTA

Nikola Jokic achieved a career-high 55 points in November against the Clippers, marking his fourth game with 50 or more points. The Denver Nuggets standout demonstrated versatility in his scoring, sinking 15 points from beyond the arc and another 14 from the charity stripe.

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Lauri Markkanen, Jazz (October 27, 2025)

Lauri Markkanen

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  • Opponent: vs. Phoenix Suns, Delta Center
  • Result: Jazz 138, Suns 134
  • Stat line: 51 points, 14-32 FGM-FGA, 6-13 3PM-3PA, 17-17 FTM-FTA

Lauri Markkanen achieved a remarkable 51-point performance in a Utah Jazz home victory over the Suns, marking him as the fourth player to reach the 50-point milestone in the past week. Despite a less efficient shooting night from the field, Markkanen demonstrated perfection at the free-throw line and sank a total of six three-pointers.

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Austin Reaves, Lakers (October 26, 2025)

Austin Reaves

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  • Opponent: at Sacramento Kings, Golden 1 Center
  • Result: Lakers 127, Kings 120
  • Stat line: 51 points, 12-22 FGM-FGA, 6-10 3PM-3PA, 21-22 FTM-FTA

Austin Reaves scored a personal best of 51 points for the Los Angeles Lakers versus the Kings earlier in the season, with a significant portion of his scoring originating from the charity stripe. He accumulated 21 points solely from free throws, in addition to sinking six three-pointers to contribute to his overall tally.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder (October 23, 2025)

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

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  • Opponent: at Indiana Pacers, Gainbridge Fieldhouse
  • Result: Thunder 141, Pacers 135
  • Stat line: 55 points, 15-31 FGM-FGA, 2-7 3PM-3PA, 23-26 FTM-FTA

The Oklahoma City Thunder faced the Pacers in an NBA Finals rematch in the second game of the season, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander carried them to a double-overtime win. Of his 55 points, SGA scored 23 at the free throw line while making just two three-pointers in the game.

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Gordon, Nuggets Oct 2025

Aaron Gordon

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  • Opponent: at Golden State Warriors, Chase Center
  • Result: Warriors 137, Nuggets 131
  • Stat line: 50 points, 17-21 FGM-FGA, 10-11 3PM-3PA, 6-6 FTM-FTA

During the same evening as SGA's 50-point performance, Aaron Gordon also achieved a 50-point game away from home versus the Warriors. The forward was particularly effective from beyond the arc, netting 30 points via three-pointers in the defeat to Golden State.

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