Joel Embiid - Philadelphia 76ers
Saturday's NBA slate featured the Sixers hosting the impressive Detroit Pistons in Philadelphia. Thanks to a nice double-double of 39 points and 17 rebounds from Joel Embiid, the Sixers took the game 109-99.
Joel Embiid puts up 39 PTS (21 in Q2) to lead the @sixers over DET at home! #HereTheyCome pic.twitter.com/rv2zwMSDSb
— NBA (@NBA) November 4, 2018
Trae Young - Atlanta Hawks
While Embiid is in contention for the NBA MVP Award, Trae Young is easily a top contender for NBA Rookie of the Year. On Saturday night, Young scored 24 points, dished out 15 assists, and grabbed six boards in a 123-118 win over Chicago.
Trae Young puts up 24 PTS & a career-high 15 AST to give the @ATLHawks the home victory! #TrueToAtlanta pic.twitter.com/EiqW0aKcqC
— NBA (@NBA) November 4, 2018
LaMarcus Aldridge - San Antonio Spurs
While some fans and analysts may have been writing off San Antonio after Kawhi Leonard left, they've quietly gone 6-2. That's thanks to stars DeMar DeRozan and LaMarcus Aldridge. On Saturday, Aldridge grabbed 12 rebounds to go with his 22-points effort in a 109-95 win over New Orleans.
The @spurs win their fourth straight game behind DeMar DeRozan's 26 PTS & LaMarcus Aldridge's 22 PTS/12 REB! #GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/vdvfySuo7O
— NBA (@NBA) November 4, 2018