The NBA was back with a vengeance on Sunday as a number of games took place on the hardwood. There weren't any 60-point performances, but a 40 and 50-point game weren't too bad! Here's a look at five of the best performances from players on the Sunday, November 18 NBA schedule.
LeBron James - Los Angeles Lakers
While Saturday night saw Kemba Walker achieve an impressive 60-point performance, LeBron James gave fans an encore on Sunday. "King James" scored 51 points to go with eight rebounds and three assists.
🎥 LeBron dropped 51 points tonight in Miami to go along with his 8 boards and 3 helpers #LakersWin pic.twitter.com/cSlaHlBICc
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) November 19, 2018
Damian Lillard - Portland Trail Blazers
Portland remains among the top contenders in the West, thanks to Damian Lillard. On Sunday, the All-Star guard put up 40 points, grabbed six rebounds, and dished out five assists in a 119-109 win over the Wizards.
Whew this man is good. pic.twitter.com/P5B8ibsd6P
— Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) November 19, 2018
Nikola Vucevic - Orlando Magic
Orlando's big man came up just an assist shy of the triple-double on Sunday. The Magic center recorded 28 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists in a 131-117 win against the Knicks. That makes three wins in a row for Orlando!
Nikola Vucevic posts a season-high 36 PTS, along with 16 REB as the @OrlandoMagic protect home court! #PureMagic pic.twitter.com/phJhpDcFhS
— NBA (@NBA) November 18, 2018
LaMarcus Aldridge - San Antonio Spurs
The Spurs moved to 8-7 on Sunday behind a nice double-double from Aldridge. San Antonio's big man All-Star scored 24 points and hauled in 18 boards in a 104-92 win over the defending champion Golden State Warriors.
LaMarcus Aldridge came up big for the @spurs in their win over Golden State!
— NBA TV (@NBATV) November 19, 2018
📊: 24 PTS | 18 REB pic.twitter.com/O8EBliMnfC
Marc Gasol - Memphis Grizzlies
The Grizzlies have been a quiet success story early in the season. On Sunday, they picked up their tenth win of the season behind 26 points, 13 boards, and three assists from Marc Gasol!
Marc Gasol filled the stat sheet while leading the @memgrizz to the big win in Minnesota! 💪
— NBA TV (@NBATV) November 18, 2018
📊: 26 PTS | 13 REB | 3 BLK#GrindCity pic.twitter.com/YK9wrZ0Rl0