![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
Jimmy Butler - Philadelphia 76ers
Butler seems to love playing in the City of Brotherly Love already. He's now teamed up with stars Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid. Friday night was his home debut and he was on fire, scoring 28 points to go with seven assists. Sixers win, 113-107 over the Jazz.
.@JimmyButler goes for 28 points and 7 assists in his home debut. #HereTheyCome pic.twitter.com/E6RFQBi8Ni
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) November 17, 2018
Tyreke Evans - Indiana Pacers
Evans is a former NBA Rookie of the Year who faded from memory for a bit, but his abilities are still clear. On Friday, he stepped up bigtime for the Indiana Pacers with a 23-point performance off the bench to lead his team past Miami.
Tyreke Evans (23 PTS) & Domantas Sabonis (15 PTS) spark the @Pacers win with a combined 38 PTS off the bench! #Pacers pic.twitter.com/BiWuOEpDcL
— NBA (@NBA) November 17, 2018
Giannis Antetokounmpo - Milwaukee Bucks
Greek Freak was overshadowed by some bigger performances, but he still came up with an impressive stat sheet filing performance. Freak had 23 points along with 13 boards, four assists, and three blocks. His Bucks are considered one of the best in the East as they keep on winning.
The best from the Greek Freak tonight:
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) November 17, 2018
23 PTS | 13 REB | 4 AST | 3 BLK pic.twitter.com/XiksLN3Tyn
