![Paul George's Wednesday night performance featured 47 points and the game winner. [Image via ESPN/YouTube screencap]](https://staticr1.blastingcdn.com/media/photogallery/2018/12/6/660x290/b_502x220x82/paul-georges-wednesday-night-performance-featured-47-points-and-the-game-winner-image-via-espnyoutube-screencap_2159339.jpg "Paul George's Wednesday night performance featured 47 points and the game winner. [Image via ESPN/YouTube screencap]")
There was no shortage of amazing performances around the NBA on Wednesday, December 5. Three different players tallied 42 points or more in winning efforts. In addition, "The Claw" continues to excel North of the Border, and KAT is getting it done for Minnesota. Here are the five best stars from Wednesday's games.
Paul George - Oklahoma City Thunder
PG13 had a rough start for the OKC Thunder in their outing against the Brooklyn Nets. By the time the game was over, he more than made up for that. Not only did he score the NBA's high point total for the night (47), he also grabbed 15 boards, and had OKC's game-winning shot.
The Thunder were down 18 after 3 quarters.
— ESPN (@espn) December 6, 2018
Paul George put the team on his back with 25 on 9/12 shooting in the 4th 💪 pic.twitter.com/aXyjQ4tfA3
Stephen Curry - Golden State Warriors
One of two superstars on the same evening to achieve 42 points was Stephen Curry. The Golden State Warriors are certainly happy to have their top player back on the court as Steph's 42 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists helped them defeat the Cavs.
Steph Curry fills up the stat sheet with 42 PTS, 9 3PM, 9 REB, 7 AST in the @warriors road win! #DubNation pic.twitter.com/JUpM8wBnuB
— NBA (@NBA) December 6, 2018
LeBron James - Los Angeles Lakers
It's not every night that two other players score just as much as LeBron ... or more. However, James won't be denied a spot on the top five. The King of LA was able to put together an impressive 20-point fourth quarter en route to 42 points in a Lakers' win!
LeBron James (42 PTS, 6 AST, 5 REB) heats up for 20 PTS in the 4th, helping
— NBA (@NBA) December 6, 2018
the @Lakers capture their 8th win in their last 9 home games! #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/KxVfNWLyVN
Kawhi Leonard - Toronto Raptors
There was another major scorers' duel going on North of the Border as Jimmy Butler and Kawhi Leonard battled for their teams. Butler had 38 points and 10 boards for the visiting Sixers. Kawhi finished with 36 points, nine rebounds, one assist, and the win for his Raptors.
Kawhi Leonard (36 PTS) & Jimmy Butler (38 PTS) duel in Toronto as the @Raptors pick up their 21st win of the season! pic.twitter.com/CyrH6u12B6
— NBA (@NBA) December 6, 2018
Karl-Anthony Towns - Minnesota Timberwolves
Towns is clearly an All-Star candidate once again based on his latest numbers in Minnesota. He led his Timberwolves team to a 121-104 victory over Charlotte thanks to 35 points, 12 rebounds, six blocks, and three assists.
Karl-Anthony Towns sparks the @Timberwolves victory over CHA with 35 PTS, 12 REB, 6 BLK! #AllEyesNorth pic.twitter.com/T5e9jhM90n
— NBA (@NBA) December 6, 2018
