![Houston's James Harden is on fire lately with his scoring and leads the NBA with points per game average. - [NBA / YouTube screencap]](https://staticr1.blastingcdn.com/media/photogallery/2019/1/24/660x290/b_502x220x82/houstons-james-harden-is-on-fire-lately-with-his-scoring-and-leads-the-nba-with-points-per-game-average-image-via-nbayoutube-screencap_2189819.jpg "Houston's James Harden is on fire lately with his scoring and leads the NBA with points per game average. - [NBA / YouTube screencap]")
When it comes to the No. 1 scoring leader, compared to the rest of the bunch, it's not a close race right now. However, all five of these NBA scoring leaders are known for putting up big points and helping their teams win games. Below are the top five scorers, before January 23 games for the 2018-19 NBA season.
James Harden - Houston Rockets
To say James Harden has been putting on a stretch of impressive performances is an understatement. As of one night ago, Harden scored at least 30 points in a game for his 20th in a row. He currently leads the league with an average of 35.7 points per game, which is better than the No. 2 scorer by over six points a game.
.@JHarden13 continued his 🔥 streak of 20 straight games with 30+ points at last night's matchup against Philly. pic.twitter.com/uzg8xl7g9P
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) January 22, 2019
Anthony Davis - New Orleans Pelicans
The Pelicans' big man has been out due to injury lately, but is still second overall in scoring. Back in November, he put up 43 points and 17 rebounds in a game seen in the highlight clip below. Davis is averaging 29.3 points per game, right now.
Stephen Curry - Golden State Warriors
A pair of Golden State Warriors fill up the No. 3 and No. 4 spots on the scoring list. Coming in third is two-time NBA MVP Stephen Curry. The Warriors guard is averaging 29.3 points per game, just like Davis.
Kevin Durant - Golden State Warriors
KD is a two-time NBA finals MVP and looking for a third championship this postseason. Right now, he helps Curry and Thompson lead the way for Golden State. KD is averaging 28 points per game this season, so far.
Kawhi Leonard - Toronto Raptors
Toronto has seen the benefits of making a deal to take Kawhi Leonard out of San Antonio. He's giving them 27.6 points per game this season. That, along with his teammates' help, has the Raptors in the top two teams in the Eastern Conference.
