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
LeBron James - Los Angeles Lakers
With a 114-110 win in Portland on Saturday, the Lakers are just one game below the .500 level. LeBron James is clearly the driving force and biggest factor for the team's success. On Saturday night fans saw James record 28 points, seven assists, and five boards.
28 PTS. 5 REB. 7 AST.
— NBA (@NBA) November 4, 2018
LeBron James leads the @Lakers to the 114-110 victory! #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/qNZehbioL2
Victor Oladipo - Indiana Pacers
Playing the role of hero for the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night was All-Star Victor Oladipo. He not only scored 24 points and 12 rebounds but his three-point shot with 3.4 seconds to go helped the Pacers top Boston 102-101. By the way, he did all that while battling bronchitis.
24 PTS. 12 REB. GAME-WINNER.
— NBA (@NBA) November 4, 2018
The @Pacers improve to 7-3 behind Victor Oladipo's impressive performance! pic.twitter.com/xfYp5SD69A