![Anthony Davis had another monster performance for his team on Friday (Nov. 16). [Image via NBA/YouTube]](https://staticr1.blastingcdn.com/media/photogallery/2018/11/17/660x290/b_502x220x82/anthony-davis-had-another-monster-performance-for-his-team-on-friday-nov-16-image-via-nbayoutube_2145859.jpg "Anthony Davis had another monster performance for his team on Friday (Nov. 16). [Image via NBA/YouTube]")
The NBA featured some powerful performances on Friday (Nov. 16) including two impressive double-doubles. There was also Jimmy Butler's home debut for Philly, as well as wins by teams trying to get back to the .500 level. Here are five of the best performances from the NBA schedule Friday.
Anthony Davis - New Orleans Pelicans
Davis continues to make his first half of the season case for NBA MVP. Last night it was a monstrous performance of just 43 points, 17 rebounds, and five assists in a home win over New York. As the big man continues to play big, the NBA MVP seems to be within his sights.
Anthony Davis stuffs the stat sheet with 43 PTS, 17 REB, 5 AST in the @PelicansNBA win at home over NYK! #DoItBig pic.twitter.com/DZU46cRuf8
— NBA (@NBA) November 17, 2018
Kyrie Irving - Boston Celtics
What a game, and what a performance by Kyrie! This game featured two of the Eastern Conference top contenders doing battle into overtime. Kyrie ended up with 43 points and 11 assists, making for two 43-point double-doubles on the night. Even better, Kyrie's Celtics picked up the statement win on their home court.
Kyrie Irving goes off for 43 PTS (18-26 FGM), 11 AST to power the @celtics to victory in overtime at TD Garden! #CUsRise pic.twitter.com/1oKK0dJwdy
— NBA (@NBA) November 17, 2018
