On Saturday (Nov. 17), NBA fans saw some amazing performances. In particular, the Charlotte Hornets' Kemba Walker left his heart out on the court, scoring a new career-high. Unfortunately, he also had his heart broken on a game-winner by the Sixers' Jimmy Butler. There were also plenty of other star performances, so here are five of the best from Saturday's slate!
Kemba Walker - Charlotte Hornets
Walker is the heart and soul of the Hornets and that was especially true on Saturday. The All-Star guard had 60 points, seven rebounds, and four assists. It was a new career-high, but Kemba and the Hornets would fall 122-119 after a Jimmy Butler buzzer-beating three.
Jimmy Butler wins it for Philly... relive the @sixers & @hornets fantastic finish to their OT thriller in Charlotte! #HereTheyCome pic.twitter.com/SYQtq9XWN4
— NBA (@NBA) November 18, 2018
Anthony Davis - New Orleans Pelicans
It's becoming a nightly thing, but that's almost an expectation with this guy. On Saturday, Anthony Davis had 40 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists to lead the Pelicans to a 125-115 victory over the Denver Nuggets.
40 PTS | 8 REB | 8 AST
— NBA TV (@NBATV) November 18, 2018
Anthony Davis was UNSTOPPABLE tonight! 💪#DoItBIG pic.twitter.com/WPL2ZzlyTg
Joel Embiid - Philadelphia 76ers
Butler was tonight's hero in Charlotte, but Embiid put in work all night long too. The big man racked up 33 points, 11 rebounds, and three assists as the Sixers stole the overtime win against Kemba and the Hornets.
.@JoelEmbiid puts up another 30-10 game with 33 points and 11 rebounds vs Charlotte #HereTheyCome pic.twitter.com/kAidewlau9
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) November 18, 2018
Paul George - Oklahoma City Thunder
Russell who? In tonight's win by the Thunder over the Phoenix Suns, it was Paul George coming through. "PG13" had 32 points, 11 boards, and two assists in the 110-100 victory at Phoenix.
Paul George (32 PTS, 11 REB) did it all tonight for the @okcthunder! ⚡️#ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/WVx7hfl6w0
— NBA TV (@NBATV) November 18, 2018
James Harden - Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets are starting to turn the corner it seems. Reigning NBA MVP James Harden scored 34 points, dished out eight assists, and collected four rebounds in a 20-point win against the Sacramento Kings.
James Harden powers the @HoustonRockets to victory with 34 PTS and 8 AST! #Rockets pic.twitter.com/CnynByscos
— NBA (@NBA) November 18, 2018