James Harden scores career-high 50 points in win against Nuggets

James Harden poured in a career-high 50 points during Houston's 118-108 home victory over Denver on Thursday, becoming the fifth player to top the 50-point mark this season.

The three-time All-Star shooting guard eclipsed his previous career-high of 46 points, set on Feb. 20, 2013, against the Thunder.

Harden joins Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (57 and 55), Warriors guards Klay Thompson (52) and Stephen Curry (51), and Timberwolves guard Mo Williams (52) as the only players to score 50 or more points in a game this season.