A total of nine games hit the hardwood for the NBA schedule on Monday (Nov. 19). Among the winners were Kemba Walker and the Hornets, Joel Embiid and the Sixers, as well as the "Greek Freak" and the Milwaukee Bucks. Here are five excellent player performances from Monday night's winning teams.
Kemba Walker - Charlotte Hornets
Walker came back stronger after his 60-point performance a few nights ago. This time around he only had a mere 43 points but picked up the win with his team against the Boston Celtics. Walker also had five assists and four rebounds.
Kemba Walker is the first player to follow up a 60-point game with a 40-point game since Kobe Bryant in 2006-07 💪 pic.twitter.com/XzmgzpVc1G
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) November 20, 2018
Joel Embiid - Philadelphia 76ers
Embiid is one of several big men making an early case for the NBA MVP Award. On Monday night, he put up 33 points and grabbed 17 rebounds in a win against the Phoenix Suns.
Joel Embiid (33 PTS, 17 REB, W) & Devin Booker (37 PTS, 8 ASTS) stuff the stat sheet in Philadelphia! pic.twitter.com/zT9yGWSboM
— NBA (@NBA) November 20, 2018
Julius Randle - New Orleans Pelicans
Most nights it's Anthony Davis putting his name on the top players list. However, Julius Randle achieved an impressive triple-double. The former Lakers big had 21 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 140-126 win.
Julius Randle messed around and got a triple-double tonight in the @PelicansNBA win! 💪
— NBA TV (@NBATV) November 20, 2018
📊: 21 PTS | 14 REB | 10 AST pic.twitter.com/LrNhCNllp0
Giannis Antetokounmpo - Milwaukee Bucks
Just another Monday at the office for "Greek Freak" as he put up a double-double. Giannis scored 29 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, and dished out six assists in a Bucks' win over the Nuggets, 104-98.
Mean Muggin, Giannis😠 #NBA #BucksCounty #Bucks #Milwaukee pic.twitter.com/v6II3UCbiU
— Second Deck Sports (@2nddecksports) November 20, 2018
Mike Conley - Memphis Grizzlies
Mike Conley led the way in Memphis on Monday with 28 points, seven assists, and five rebounds. That helped them defeat the visiting Dallas Mavericks and win their fifth-straight game.
Mike Conley scores a game-high 28 PTS in Memphis, guiding the @memgrizz to their 5th straight win! #GrindCity pic.twitter.com/pO0kcIhFiz
— NBA (@NBA) November 20, 2018