NBA 2018-19: Scoring Leaders so far

The NBA season has been exciting up to this point. Teams are playing well and their star players are scoring on a high-level. In other words, the best of the best in the league are playing at the top of their game.

Every year, the NBA tracks the league leaders in stats. The NBA tracks stats such as points per game, rebounds per game, steals per game and more. For example, Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond is the league leader in rebounds. He averages 15.5 rebounds per game.

DeAndre Jordan of the Dallas Mavericks is second with an average of 13.9 rebounds. One of the most important stats is the points per game category. The top-five scorers of the NBA are crucial to their team. They are the ones who help lead to teams to victory. The current top-five scorers are an elite group. Here are the top-five scorers of the 2018-2019 season.

#5 Damian Lillard

Portland Trail Blazers v Washington Wizards

Damian Lillard is one of the top point guards in the league. He's helped the Trailblazers maintain a record of 17-13. The Trailblazers are the fifth seed of the Western Conference. Lillard is a part of the backcourt duo of the Trailblazers. Lillard and CJ McCollum make up one of the best but underrated backcourts of the league.

On Monday, Lillard scored 39 points against the L.A Clippers. Lillard currently averages 27.3 points per game. The Trailblazers' next game is on Wednesday against the Memphis Grizzlies. In their last game against the Grizzlies (on December 12th) Lillard scored 14 points. This was out of character for the Blazers guard. On Wednesday, Lillard will likely have a better performance. If he continues to play how he is playing, he'll remain in the top-five.

#4 LeBron James

LeBron James is one of the NBA's elite. James is one of the league leaders in points almost every year. This year is no exception. If anything, it would be surprising if James was not on the list. James averages 27.7 points per game. He's helped the Lakers maintain a record of 18-12. The Lakers are the fourth seed of the Western Conference. The Lakers are playing better after their slow start at the beginning of the season.

Since James joined the Lakers, he's made an impact. He gives the young Lakers the veteran presence they need. James scores (when necessary) but he also rebounds and dishes the ball. He averages 7.7 rebounds and 7.0 assists. James scores but he can do much more.

On Sunday, James scored 13 points in a loss against the Washington Wizards. It was an out-of-character game for James. But, he'll likely recover in the next game. The Lakers play the Brooklyn Nets later tonight. I expect James to do a bit more scoring.

#3 Anthony Davis

Anthony Davis continues to shine. Each year, he has a stellar year with little to no recognition. Now, he is putting the league on notice.

Anthony Davis is the star power forward for the New Orleans Pelicans. The Pelicans are 12th in the Western Conference with a record of 15-16. The Pelicans are towards the bottom of the West, but that does not hinder Davis's season.

He averages 28.0 points per game as well as 12.4 rebounds. He is third in points per game but he is also second in blocks per game. He averages 2.8 blocks per game.

In his last three games, Davis has scored a total of 112 points. Last Monday, Davis scored 41 points. Last Wednesday, he scored 41 points and grabbed 18 rebounds. On Sunday, he scored 27 points and grabbed 12 rebounds. Davis will keep up the momentum in the Pelicans' next game against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Davis improves almost every year. The 25-year old has a bright future ahead of him. He is also the subject of trade rumors. Teams such as the Lakers are rumored to be interested in Davis. While it is a possibility, nothing is certain. Until then, fans should enjoy Anthony Davis and how he's played so far.

#2 Kevin Durant

Kevin Durant is one of the best scorers in the NBA. He has the ability to score, unlike any other player. For a player of his height, he has a unique set of his skills. His abilities have (in a way) paved the way for players such as Giannis Antetkounmpo. It is no surprise that Durant is one of the top scorers this season.

Durant averages 28.8 points per game. He's helped the Warriors become the second seed of the Western Conference. The Warriors have a record of 21-10.

Durant scores on a consistent basis. In his last game, he scored 23 points on 7-of-15 shooting. In the game before that, he scored 33 points. He continues to score despite the Warriors receiving contributions from players such as Steph Curry or Klay Thompson.

While his future with the Warriors is up in the air, Durant continues to play well for them. He is another player involved with rumors. There are rumors he could leave the Warriors and go elsewhere. Regardless, he is playing and scoring at a high level.

#1 James Harden

James Harden is scoring at will. He leads the league in scoring with 31.5 points per game. On Monday, the NBA named him Western Conference Player of the Week. He averaged 37.0 points in three games. He also had two triple-doubles, including a 50-point one.

On Monday, Harden scored 47 points in a win against the Utah Jazz. In the previous game, Harden scored 32. He also had his 50-point triple-double last Thursday.

James Harden is another player with a unique ability to score. His performance has helped the Rockets improve their record. They are 15-14 and on the verge of the eighth seed. They've are also on a four-game winning streak. Harden is a big part of their success. Recently, he's shown how skilled he is offensively. If he continues to score at this rate, he'll on top.

The top-five scorers this season are all from the Western Conference. They've played well and helped their teams succeed. At this rate, each player will remain in the top-five. But, Harden will stay on top if he keeps scoring at this pace.