![The Wizards' Bradley Beal achieved a 40-point triple-double to help his team win in triple-overtime. [Image via ESPN/YouTube screencap]](https://staticr1.blastingcdn.com/media/photogallery/2018/12/23/660x290/b_502x220x82/the-wizards-bradley-beal-achieved-a-40-point-triple-double-to-help-his-team-win-in-triple-overtime-image-via-espnyoutube-screencap_2169677.jpg "The Wizards' Bradley Beal achieved a 40-point triple-double to help his team win in triple-overtime. [Image via ESPN/YouTube screencap]")
It was a busy night in the NBA including an Eastern Conference showdown, a triple-overtime thriller in DC, and multiple 40-point games. Here are five of the most impressive player performances from Saturday (Dec. 22).
Bradley Beal - Washington Wizards
Last night's Suns and Wizards game in DC went into triple overtime with the two teams battling hard for a win. With John Wall out due to an illness, Bradley Beal stepped up and delivered. Beal had a 40-point triple-double which also included 15 assists and 11 rebounds in the win!
4️⃣0️⃣ points
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) December 23, 2018
1️⃣5️⃣ assists
1️⃣1️⃣ rebounds@RealDealBeal23 went OFF against Phoenix and recorded his FIRST career triple-double 🔥🐼#WizSuns | #DCFamily pic.twitter.com/BaHzaBLapK
Paul George - Oklahoma City Thunder
There was another 40-point scorer in the NBA last night, without overtime needed. Oklahoma City's Paul George tallied 43 points as well as 14 rebounds and six assists, as his Thunder edged the Jazz 107-106.
🔥 @Yg_Trece (43 PTS, 14 REB, 6 AST, 5 STL) pours in 43 PTS for the 2nd straight game to push the @okcthunder past UTA on the road! #ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/BzmN8YkWus
— NBA (@NBA) December 23, 2018
James Harden - Houston Rockets
The Rockets' James Harden nearly reached 40 points, but 39 is still nice. Harden also gave out 10 assists and grabbed four rebounds in a 108-101 win over the Spurs.
James Harden (39 PTS, 10 AST, 7 3PM) was in MVP form tonight! 🔥#Rockets pic.twitter.com/KG3XfAKWDX
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 23, 2018
Kevin Durant - Golden State Warriors
Over in the Bay area, Kevin Durant put together a nice performance as well. The former NBA MVP scored 29 points on 9-for-18 shooting, grabbed 12 rebounds, and dished out eight assists as the Warriors topped the Mavericks 120-116.
☔️ @KDTrey5 leads the @warriors to victory against DAL with 29 PTS, 12 REB, 8 AST! #DubNation pic.twitter.com/wqTH2ItXjK
— NBA (@NBA) December 23, 2018
Ben Simmons - Philadelphia 76ers
Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons each had double-doubles to help the Sixers defeat the visiting Raptors. However, Simmons had the near triple-double as he recorded 26 points on 11-for-13 shooting, grabbed 12 rebounds, and handed out eight assists to teammates.
💪 @BenSimmons25 (26 PTS, 12 REB, 8 AST), @JoelEmbiid (27 PTS, 11 REB) combine for 53 points in the @sixers 16th home win of the season! #HereTheyCome pic.twitter.com/cAA1bGxSCi
— NBA (@NBA) December 23, 2018
