![James Harden put up 47 points in a Rockets win on Monday (Dec. 17). [Image via NBA/YouTube screencap]](https://staticr1.blastingcdn.com/media/photogallery/2018/12/18/660x290/b_502x220x82/james-harden-put-up-47-points-in-a-rockets-win-on-monday-dec-17-image-via-nbayoutube-screencap_2166739.jpg "James Harden put up 47 points in a Rockets win on Monday (Dec. 17). [Image via NBA/YouTube screencap]")
James Harden - Houston Rockets
Harden recently posted an impressive 50-point triple-double. On Monday, he had 47 points, and while not a triple-double, had six rebounds along with five assists in a Rockets' win over the Utah Jazz.
James Harden erupts for 47 PTS after tallying two consecutive triple-doubles! #Rockets pic.twitter.com/cFeK5s7a9I
— NBA (@NBA) December 18, 2018
Damian Lillard - Portland Trail Blazers
Damian Lillard and Tobias Harris battled it out in Los Angeles with both players getting 39 points in the game. Lillard also got the win as his Trail Blazers were victorious 131-127. By the way, 22 of those 39 that Lillard scored came in just the third quarter.
Damian Lillard goes off for 22 PTS in the 3rd quarter! #RipCity#NBA League Pass:https://t.co/cYXnbWzIYB pic.twitter.com/r2FAUWB4Va
— NBA (@NBA) December 18, 2018
Devin Booker - Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns have been among the basement dwellers of the NBA this season, but also had a stretch where Devin Booker was hurt. He's back now and put up 38 points, seven rebounds, and two assists in New York. That helped the Suns defeat the Knicks 128-110 on the road. Don't look now, but Phoenix is on a three-game win streak.
Devin Booker ties a season-high 38 PTS in the @Suns 3rd straight victory! #TimeToRise pic.twitter.com/bRXWybuXMf
— NBA (@NBA) December 18, 2018
Giannis Antetokounmpo - Milwaukee Bucks
The Greek Freak and the Bucks are right near the top of the Eastern Conference after another win. This time it was at Detroit, and Antetokounmpo had 32 points, 12 rebounds, and five assists in the win.
Giannis Antetokounmpo spins and does what he does best 💪 pic.twitter.com/UPZjpfXwfK
— Def Pen Hoops (@DefPenHoops) December 18, 2018
LaMarcus Aldridge - San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio is hanging in there with a record just above .500 this season. On Monday, LaMarcus Aldridge's 20 points, 10 rebounds, and two assists helped lead the way to a 123-96 home victory over the Sixers.
DeMar DeRozan & LaMarcus Aldridge score 20 PTS apiece in the @spurs victory! #GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/jKUoQ7E79y
— NBA (@NBA) December 18, 2018
