Porter becomes youngest player to record 50-point, 10-assist game
Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. became the youngest player in NBA history to record a 50-point, 10-assist game during Thursday's 143-136 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.
At just 20 years and 360 days old, Porter eclipsed LeBron James' previous record by more than two years, according to Basketball-Reference.
Youngest players to record a 50-point, 10-assist game
| Player | Age |
|---|---|
| Kevin Porter Jr. | 20 years 360 days |
| LeBron James | 23 years 66 days |
| Jerry West | 23 years 241 days |
| Stephon Marbury | 23 years 359 days |
| LeBron James | 24 years 36 days |
Porter finished with 50 points on 16-of-26 shooting, 11 assists, five rebounds, and a career-high nine 3-pointers in the victory.
🚀 50 PTS (career high)
— NBA (@NBA) April 30, 2021
🚀 11 AST
🚀 9 3PM (career high)
🚀 @HoustonRockets W@Kevinporterjr had himself a night! pic.twitter.com/l0kMbPNNuJ
"After I saw the third three go down, I knew it was going to be a special night," Porter said postgame, per ESPN. "It was all up to me. I just stayed aggressive, and it was a good night."
Porter, who was playing in his first game since being fined $50,000 for violating the league's health and safety protocols after attending a Miami club, joined James, Devin Booker, and Brandon Jennings as the only players to score 50 points before turning 21.
The Rockets snapped a five-game losing streak with the victory.