Rockets star Harden matches Chamberlain with historic performances

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Los Angeles, January 17: 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.

Top 3 plays - Harden and Dinwiddie deliver from range, Brown bullies doubleteam

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.

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.

Story first published: Thursday, January 17, 2019, 14:47 [IST]

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Rockets star Harden matches Chamberlain with historic performances

James Harden's incredible form continued in the NBA as he posted a 58-point game in a Houston Rockets loss.