Basketball in 1950
To begin the 1949-50 season, following a three year battle for fans and players, the Basketball Association of America (BAA) agreed to absorb the rival National Basketball League (NBL), creating the new National Basketball Association (NBA).
James Harden made a three pointer with 1 second left in overtime to lift the Rockets to a 135-134 victory over the Warriors. James Harden recorded his 5th triple-double of the season (40th of his career) with 44 points (career-high 10 made 3pt FGs, 5th straight 40+ point game), 10 rebounds and 15 assists (11th 40+ point, 10+ rebound & 15+ assist triple-double in NBA history). Harden extends his NBA record streak of games with at least 35+ points and 5+ assists to 9, while setting the NBA record for consecutive games with 5+ made 3pt FGs at 8.
Which players owned the night? Catch up on all the top individual performances around the league in the Top Performers series.
Subscribe to the NBA:
F i l t e r & S o r t Filter & Sort
I sincerely appreciate the research work, and the information being shared. It is important and interesting history.