![Kawhi Leonard put up 37 in a Raptors win on Friday night. [Image via ESPN/YouTube Screencap]](https://staticr1.blastingcdn.com/media/photogallery/2018/12/22/660x290/b_502x220x82/kawhi-leonard-put-up-37-in-a-raptors-win-on-friday-night-image-via-espnyoutube-screencap_2169235.jpg "Kawhi Leonard put up 37 in a Raptors win on Friday night. [Image via ESPN/YouTube Screencap]")
With 10 games on the hoops slate, a number of players and teams got to work. Among those picking up wins were the Lakers, Kings, Raptors, Bucks, and Bulls. Here are five players who stood out in the wins.
Kawhi Leonard - Toronto Raptors
Leonard matched a career-high on Friday with 37 points. The Raptors star also had six rebounds, an assist, and a steal in the 126-110 win over the Cavs.
🏀 @kawhileonard goes 12-16 from the field and ties his season-high with 37 PTS in the @Raptors win! #WeTheNorth pic.twitter.com/jzt94Lc18q
— NBA (@NBA) December 22, 2018
LeBron James - Los Angeles Lakers
The Lakers are rolling at their home court with six straight wins. Friday's came at the expense of the New Orleans Pelicans as LeBron James recorded a triple-double. The NBA superstar had 22 points, 14 assists, and 12 rebounds in the victory.
👑 @KingJames tallies his 3rd triple-double of the season (22 PTS, 14 AST, 12 REB) in the @Lakers 6th straight home win! #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/vENIaH501g
— NBA (@NBA) December 22, 2018
Lauri Markannen - Chicago Bulls
The Bulls and their fans are happy to have Markannen back in the lineup as he's a difference maker. On Friday night, the big man had one nasty dunk as part of his 32 points, six rebounds, and three assists in the Bulls' victory.
Lauri Markkanen had his season high in points tonight, and it included a poster dunk that was absolutely filthy: pic.twitter.com/GLmIeuuSpw
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) December 22, 2018
Giannis Antetokounmpo - Milwaukee Bucks
The Greek Freak continues to play like an MVP candidate with each Bucks' win. Friday came at Boston as Giannis scored 30 points, grabbed eight boards, gave out five assists, and blocked three shots in the victory.
💪 @Giannis_An34 leads the @Bucks to the road win in Boston with 30 PTS (8-13 FGM), 8 REB, 5 AST! #FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/HoymTagduf
— NBA (@NBA) December 22, 2018
Buddy Hield - Sacramento Kings
In Sacramento, Buddy Hield helped his Kings fend off the Grizzlies, 102-99. Hield scored 28 points on 9-for-24 shooting grabbed eight boards, had an assist, and a steal in the win.
☔️ @buddyhield plays clutch down the stretch, scoring 16 4th quarter PTS to propel the @SacramentoKings at home! #SacramentoProud pic.twitter.com/IUJzLjUulj
— NBA (@NBA) December 22, 2018
