#3 James Harden, December 13, 2018

Stat line: 50 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists and 2 steals on 53.8 % shooting

The Houston Rockets got off to a rough start (11-14) during the 2018-19 NBA season. After scoring 29 points in the victory against the Portland Trail Blazers, Harden was once again the center of attraction as he posted a 50-point triple double against the visiting Los Angeles Lakers to lead the Rockets to their second straight win.
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Harden had 19 points in the first half and the Rockets walked into the halftime with a 6-point lead. In the second half, it was the defending MVP's show as he exploded for 17 points in the final quarter and helped the Rockets get the 126-111 win.
Even though Kyle Kuzma and LeBron James combined for 53 points for the Lakers, Harden was just too good that night and posted triple-double with 50 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists.
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