![The Rockets' James Harden helped lead his team to victory on Tuesday (Dec. 11). [Image via NBA/YouTube screencap]](https://staticr1.blastingcdn.com/media/photogallery/2018/12/12/660x290/b_502x220x82/the-rockets-james-harden-helped-lead-his-team-to-victory-on-tuesday-dec-11-image-via-nbayoutube-screencap_2163053.jpg "The Rockets' James Harden helped lead his team to victory on Tuesday (Dec. 11). [Image via NBA/YouTube screencap]")
There were just three games on the hoops schedule on Tuesday (Dec. 11), but plenty of great action. Here are five of the players who gave their best efforts in winning or losing efforts.
James Harden - Houston Rockets
James Harden shot 10-for-21 to get 29 points on Tuesday night. He'd also give out four assists, recorded a steal and a rebound in the effort. The reigning NBA MVP helped lead his team to the 111-104 victory at home.
James Harden (29 PTS) & Damian Lillard (34 PTS) duel in Houston, as the @HoustonRockets come away victorious! #Rockets pic.twitter.com/UBndhbSJAX
— NBA (@NBA) December 12, 2018
Serge Ibaka - Toronto Raptors
In a battle between two of the league's better teams so far, the Raptors came away with a 123-99 win. Big man Serge Ibaka was a key part of that with his 25 points, nine rebounds, two assists, and three blocks.
Serge Ibaka guides the @Raptors to victory in LA with a game-high 25 PTS, 9 REB, 3 BLK! #WeTheNorth pic.twitter.com/MFc9na3Fkr
— NBA (@NBA) December 12, 2018
Kyle Lowry - Toronto Raptors
Kyle Lowry was generous as always as he dished out seven assists to teammates in the Raptors' win. Lowry also shot 8-for-13 and had 21 points, but filled the stat sheet with five rebounds, a steal, and a block.
Solid bounce back performance from Kyle Lowry as the Raptors dominate the Clippers. 🏀 pic.twitter.com/JLbSnhz6QA
— theScore (@theScore) December 12, 2018
Bryn Forbes - San Antonio Spurs
Forbes has been in the league for two years out of Michigan State, and stepped up on Tuesday. The former Spartans star scored a team-high 24 points, grabbed 11 rebounds, and dished out three assists to lead the Spurs to a 111-86 win over Phoenix.
Bryn Forbes tallies a season-high 24 PTS (5-5 3PM) to help the @spurs win at home! #GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/8DYp2KCfa7
— NBA (@NBA) December 12, 2018
Damian Lillard - Portland Trail Blazers
The Trail Blazers' Lillard was on the losing side in the Portland vs. Houston game. However, he kept his team in it scoring 34 points on the night. Lillard also finished with a couple of assists and rebounds in his effort.
Damian Lillard (15) & CJ McCollum (14) combine for 29 PTS in the 1st half!#RipCity 54#Rockets 51
— NBA (@NBA) December 12, 2018
James Harden: 10 PTS, 3 AST
Eric Gordon: 8 PTS, 4-7 FGM
📺: @NBATV pic.twitter.com/xGgUECHezi
