![The Miami Heat's Hassan Whiteside was one block shy of an impressive triple-double. - [Chris Smoove / YouTube screencap]](https://staticr1.blastingcdn.com/media/photogallery/2018/11/9/660x290/b_502x220x82/the-miami-heats-hassan-whiteside-was-one-block-shy-of-an-impressive-triple-double-image-via-chris-smooveyoutube_2139707.jpg "The Miami Heat's Hassan Whiteside was one block shy of an impressive triple-double. - [Chris Smoove / YouTube screencap]")
The NBA season is here with a vengeance, as some teams are looking downright difficult to handle. That includes the Toronto Raptors who have lost just one game so far. Meanwhile, other teams are fighting and clawing their way to be considered among the best eight in their conference. On Wednesday, November 7, fans saw some mighty performances on the hardwood including two-near triple-doubles and a variety of double-doubles.
Hassan Whiteside - Miami Heat
On a night where many stars had double-doubles, Whiteside achieved one of the most impressive lines. The Heat center scored 29 points, while also collecting 20 rebounds, in a 95-88 home win against the San Antonio Spurs, Wednesday night. What's even more impressive is that Whiteside fell one block short of a triple-double, after recording a game-high nine, compared to eight total, for the Spurs.
The only players since 1983-84 to have at least 29 PTS/20 REB/9 BLK in a single game:
— Frank Urbina (@FrankUrbina_) November 8, 2018
Hakeem Olajuwon (12/17/1989)
Hassan Whiteside (tonight)
Solid company there for Whiteside.pic.twitter.com/20ZMfB5pD9
Anthony Davis - New Orleans Pelicans
Another of the double-double performers in the top five was Anthony Davis. The New Orleans Pelicans star scored 32 points, grabbed 15 rebounds, and dished out seven assists. His Pelicans team is now 5-6,after a 107-98 win over the Chicago Bulls.
Anthony Davis puts up 32 PTS, 15 REB, 7 AST, 4 BLK in the @PelicansNBA W over CHI! #DoItBig pic.twitter.com/rpGQHtxjbS
— NBA (@NBA) November 8, 2018
LeBron James - Los Angeles Lakers
King James was just one assist shy of another career triple-double. More importantly for LeBron and the Lakers, it was their fifth win of the season. James recorded 24 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists to lead the way to victory.
LeBron James (24 PTS, 10 REB, 9 AST) & Derrick Rose (31 PTS, 5 AST, 7 3PM) duel in the @Lakers/@Timberwolves thriller in LA! #LakeShow #AllEyesNorth pic.twitter.com/vodjdEkxiE
— NBA (@NBA) November 8, 2018
Kawhi Leonard - Toronto Raptors
Small forward Kawhi Leonard continues to show his value for the Toronto Raptors. Wednesday night's performance included 25 points and 11 boards, as well as two assists. Leonard helped the Raptors improve to 11-1 on their season, with 114-105 victory over Sacramento.
Kawhi Leonard's game-high 25 PTS guide the @Raptors to their 11th victory of the season! #WeTheNorth pic.twitter.com/30oq2lpHFu
— NBA (@NBA) November 8, 2018
Andre Drummond - Detroit Pistons
Yet another big man in the top five, and yet another impressive double-double. Drummond led the Detroit Pistons to victory with his 23 points, 19 rebounds, and three steals. He's managed to collect 19 or more boards in three of his past four games too, so watch out!
🏀 FINAL SCORE THREAD 🏀
— NBA (@NBA) November 8, 2018
Andre Drummond posts 23 PTS, 19 REB to fuel the @DetroitPistons in ORL!#DetroitBasketball 103#PureMagic 96
Blake Griffin: 20 PTS, 5 REB
Evan Fournier: 27 PTS, 3 3PM pic.twitter.com/2HfV62Wk8S
