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Nigel Hayes-Davis now holds the EuroLeague's all-time single-game scoring record at 50 points. Shane Larkin is second with 49 points and then five players were able to post 41 points each.

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On Friday night, European basketball fans witnessed history as Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul forward Nigel Hayes-Davis achieved a tremendous feat, scoring 50 points in a EuroLeague game. The performance not only secured a victory for his team but also improved the all-time single-game scoring record.

Shane Larkin

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This scoring effort follows notable scoring outbursts in the NBA earlier this season. Players like Luka Doncic and Joel Embiid showcased their scoring prowess with impressive totals of 73 and 70 points, respectively. Now, with Hayes-Davis' historic performance, the EuroLeague boasts its own standout star.

To celebrate Hayes-Davis' scoring heroics, BasketNews provides the list of greatest individual scoring performances in EuroLeague history since 2000.

Nigel-Hayes Davis

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Hayes-Davis made history in Fenerbahce's commanding 103-68 victory over ALBA Berlin. By scoring a phenomenal 50 points, he surpassed Shane Larkin's previous record of 49 points.

The night began on a high note for Hayes-Davis, as he established a new milestone for Fenerbahce by tallying 18 points in the first quarter alone, a feat no Fenerbahce player had achieved before. Heading into halftime, the 29-year-old forward had already accumulated 21 points.

As the game progressed into the second half, Hayes-Davis continued his scoring onslaught, notching an additional 15 points in the third quarter, bringing his total to 36 points by the end of the quarter.

Despite Fenerbahce holding a significant lead, Hayes-Davis remained on the court, determined to make history. His relentless effort paid off as he added another 14 points in the final quarter, ultimately reaching the milestone.

Hayes-Davis converted 9 of 11 shots from within the two-point range, drained 9 three-pointers out of 16 attempts from beyond the arc, and capitalized on 5 of 7 free-throw attempts.

Shane Larkin

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Tyrese Rice

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1,582 days stood between Larkin netting 49 in Anadolu Efes' 104-75 win against FC Bayern Munich on November 29, 2019, and Hayes-Davis doing so on March 29, 2024. Almost four and a half years.

Larkin's impressive final stat line then included shooting 5-for-7 from two-point range, 10-for-12 from beyond the arc, and 9-for-10 from the free-throw line, resulting in a total of 49 points.

Alongside his scoring prowess, Larkin contributed 5 assists, 2 rebounds, and 1 steal for a PIR of 53.

"I really don't know what to say right now," Larkin said after the final buzzer at that time. "Tonight was one of those nights where you make your first couple of shots and the rim looks like the ocean. I'm just really grateful for this moment. This is truly a blessing, for sure."

Tyrese Rice

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On December 6, 2019, Tyrese Rice showcased his own scoring capabilities with a career-high 41 points, leading Panathinaikos Athens to a 99-93 overtime victory against Olympiacos Piraeus.

Rice's performance saw him converting 8 threes out of 16 attempts, 5 two-pointers out of 7 tries, and a perfect 7-for-7 from the free-throw line. This stellar showing marked a landmark for Rice, whose previous career-best stood at 26 points.

Rice's 41-point outburst was not only a personal achievement but also the best scoring performance in a game between the Greek rivals in the last 30 years.

Despite his stellar performance on the court, Rice surprised many by announcing his decision to retire at the end of the season, despite being just 33 years old.

Alphonso Ford

During his rookie EuroLeague season in 2000-01, Ford arranged a superb performance against Tau Ceramica, pouring in 41 points. Despite tremendous efforts, his team, Peristeri, fell short, losing 79-81 to the Spanish squad.

On that memorable night, Ford shot 9-of-19 from inside the arc, 3-of-4 from beyond the three-point line, and 14-of-15 from the free-throw line.

Ford's scoring dominance did not go unnoticed. He clinched the league's scoring title in both the 2000-01 and 2001-02 seasons. He also achieved double-digit scoring in every EuroLeague game he played.

Best individual scoring performances in EuroLeague history:

Player Team Points Season Nigel Hayes-Davis Fenerbahce 50 2023-24 Shane Larkin Anadolu Efes 49 2019-20 Tyrese Rice Panathinaikos 41 2019-20 Bobby Brown Montepaschi Siena 41 2012-13 Alphonso Ford Peristeri 41 2000-01 Carlton Myers Fortitudo Bologna 41 2000-01 Kaspars Kambala Efes Pilsen 41 2002-03 Vlado Scepanovic Partizan 40 2001-02 Arvydas Macijauskas Tau Ceramica 40 2003-04 Marc Salyer Chorale Roanne 40 2007-08 Shane Larkin Anadolu Efes 40 2019-20 Dzanan Musa Real Madrid 40 2023-24 Like what we are doing? Support us by becoming BN+ member.