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James Harden Shatters Franchise Record with 55 Points!

11/23/2025

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Summary

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James Harden of the Los Angeles Clippers scored a franchise-record 55 points in a 131-116 win on November 22, 2025.
It was Harden's 25th career 50-point game, tying him with Kobe Bryant for third-most in NBA history.
He shot 17-of-26 from the field, 10-of-16 from three, and added seven assists.
The victory snapped a three-game skid and lifted the Clippers to 5-11 this season.

History

Historical Context

Kobe Bryant's 81-point game against the Toronto Raptors on January 22, 2006, ranks as the second-highest scoring performance in NBA history, following Wilt Chamberlain's 100 points. Selected 13th overall in the 1996 NBA draft, Bryant became a Lakers icon, leading the team to five championships and earning numerous accolades, including the 2008 MVP award, showcasing the evolution of scoring talent in basketball.

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Story summary

James Harden of the Los Angeles Clippers scored a franchise-record 55 points in a 131-116 win on November 22, 2025.
It was Harden's 25th career 50-point game, tying him with Kobe Bryant for third-most in NBA history.
He shot 17-of-26 from the field, 10-of-16 from three, and added seven assists.
The victory snapped a three-game skid and lifted the Clippers to 5-11 this season.

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