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With Thanksgiving just around the corner, NBA players and their teams are preparing for feasts, family, and fun. On Tuesday night, four games were on the slate for the NBA, and there were some noteworthy performances. Here are five players who stood out in victories for their teams.
Damian Lillard - Portland Trail Blazers
The Blazers improved to 12-5 on Tuesday night thanks to their star backcourt. McCollum had 31 points while Lillard put up an impressive stat line of 29 points, eight assists, and six rebounds. That helped Portland defeat the Knicks, 118-114.
Dame steal & dunk to end the half.
— Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) November 21, 2018
*Italian chef kiss* pic.twitter.com/cttWPS7Nhz
John Wall - Washington Wizards
Recent headlines have suggested trades are on the way for the Wizards. That includes Wall, who still can ball like the best of them. He put up 30 points, dished out eight assists, and grabbed four rebounds. He also had two steals and two blocks to fill up his stat line in a 125-118 win over the Clippers.
🔹 24-point comeback win
— NBA (@NBA) November 21, 2018
🔹 Combine for 57 PTS
John Wall (30 PTS, 8 AST) & Bradley Beal (27 PTS, 7 AST) propel the @WashWizards to the home victory! #DCFamily pic.twitter.com/FZD7Liz7ZZ
Bradley Beal - Washington Wizards
Beal has also been mentioned in recent trade rumor headlines. However, he continues to show his value as a member of the Wizards. Tuesday night's stats included 27 points on 8-for-17 shooting along with seven assists and three rebounds. Will Beal be the first All-Star player traded as Washington tries to rebuild?
The Wizards overcame a 24-point deficit to top the visiting Clippers, yet clouds still hover over the struggling franchise.
— Post Sports (@PostSports) November 21, 2018
“We still have a lot of stuff to fix. It’s one game,” Bradley Beal said. “I’m still not happy.” https://t.co/T09gvYRtsk
D'Angelo Russell - Brooklyn Nets
Brooklyn's D'Angelo Russell was in the house, in Miami, on Tuesday night. The former No. 2 draft pick led the way for the Nets with 20 points, nine rebounds, six assists, and four steals. That helped the Nets defeat the Heat 104-92 and Brooklyn improved to 8-10 for the season.
No matter where you go, @Dloading is in your passing lane pic.twitter.com/Co04enkxq6
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) November 21, 2018
Kawhi Leonard - Toronto Raptors
In Tuesday's Raptors vs. Magic game, both sides struggled offensively. However, Leonard led Toronto with 18 points on 8-of-16 shooting. The former NBA Finals MVP also grabbed six rebounds, gave two assists, and had a steal as his team picked up a much-needed two-point win on the road.
Kawhi Leonard scores 18 PTS as the @Raptors improve to 14-4 on the season! #WeTheNorth pic.twitter.com/rnSsi8YZW5
— NBA (@NBA) November 21, 2018
