![Tim Hardaway Jr. came up big in his team's opening night win in NYC. [Image via MSG Networks/YouTube]](https://staticr1.blastingcdn.com/media/photogallery/2018/10/19/660x290/b_502x220x82/tim-hardaway-jr-came-up-big-in-his-teams-opening-night-win-in-nyc-image-via-msg-networksyoutube_2123941.jpg "Tim Hardaway Jr. came up big in his team's opening night win in NYC. [Image via MSG Networks/YouTube]")
The NBA is back again and teams are in the early stages of the hustle towards elite status. On Wednesday, October 17th, a number of games took place from the regular schedule. These five NBA players were the ones who had the biggest performances to help their teams get victories Wednesday night!
Andre Drummond - Detroit Pistons
It was a successful opening night for the Pistons thanks to Blake Griffin, Reggie Jackson, and Andre Drummond. The Detroit trio combined for 69 points in the win. Drummond had 24 of them along with a whopping 20 boards!
.@AndreDrummond is the first #Pistons player to put up a 20-20 in a season opener.
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) October 18, 2018
He's our Player of the Game presented by @Jeep. #DetroitBasketball pic.twitter.com/DpM3kBdmBi
Anthony Davis - New Orleans Pelicans
Anthony Davis already proclaimed himself as the best player in the league. His performance on Wednesday could be early evidence of an MVP-worthy season. Davis came up with 32 points, 16 rebounds, and eight assists in a convincing 131-112 road win over Houston.
.@AntDavis23 starting the season right. 😤
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) October 18, 2018
32 p | 16 r | 8 a | 3 b #doitBIG pic.twitter.com/KKPLkRUSoR
