Top players ordered by Points per game
NBA is a professional basketball competition. This page lists the top players by points per game in the 2017-2018 season, ranked from highest to lowest.
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| # | Player | Team | Points per game |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
SG/SF, 1989, 6'5″ - 1.96m
|
HOUSTON ROCKETS | 30.4 |
| 2 |
PF/C, 1993, 6'10″ - 2.08m
|
NEW ORLEANS PELICANS | 28.1 |
| 3 |
SF/PF, 1984, 6'9″ - 2.06m
|
CLEVELAND CAVALIERS | 27.5 |
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James Harden leads NBA with 30.4 points per game in the 2017-2018 season.
Anthony Davis is ranked second with 28.1 points per game in the 2017-2018 season.
Rankings refresh as official box scores come in from each league. Last update for NBA 2017-2018: June 3, 2026.
Players are ranked by points per game across the NBA 2017-2018 season. To avoid skew from players with limited minutes, only players who appeared in at least 30% of the season leader's games are included.
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