![Stephen Curry scored the game-winning layup for the Warriors on Sunday (Dec. 23). [Image via NBA/YouTube screencap]](https://staticr1.blastingcdn.com/media/photogallery/2018/12/24/660x290/b_502x220x82/stephen-curry-scored-the-game-winning-layup-for-the-warriors-on-sunday-dec-23-image-via-nbayoutube-screencap_2169929.jpg "Stephen Curry scored the game-winning layup for the Warriors on Sunday (Dec. 23). [Image via NBA/YouTube screencap]")
There were a number of games on the NBA slate for Sunday, December 23. Several teams including the Warriors, Trail Blazers, Timberwolves, and Kings gave their fans some Christmas cheer. Here are the five standout players from Sunday's action.
Stephen Curry - Golden State Warriors
Curry's teammate Kevin Durant achieved a near triple-double in this one, but Curry led all players with 42 points including six three-pointers. His biggest shot was a layup with under a second remaining to give his team the close win!
☔️ @StephenCurry30 goes off for 42 PTS (6 3PM) and hits the game-winning lay-up to seal the @warriors victory at home! #DubNation pic.twitter.com/ysbFmeeHFe
— NBA (@NBA) December 24, 2018
Damian Lillard - Portland Trail Blazers
The Trail Blazers needed an extra session to knock off rookie Luka Doncic and the visiting Mavs. However, Lillard came to play as he scored 33 points and dished out seven assists in the Blazers' win!
Damian Lillard (33 PTS, 7 AST) led the way for the @trailblazers as they picked up the OT win! #RipCity pic.twitter.com/C3F9qWc0HY
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 24, 2018
Andrew Wiggins - Minnesota Timberwolves
In Oklahoma City, Andrew Wiggins scored 30 points on 11-for-20 shooting. He also grabbed six rebounds and gave out five assists to his teammates as the Timberwolves defeated the Thunder 114-112!
Andrew Wiggins stepped up for the @Timberwolves in their win over the Thunder!
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 24, 2018
📊: 30 PTS (season-high) | 6 REB | 5 AST#AllEyesNorth pic.twitter.com/02oeJsv6Bf
Willie Cauley-Stein - Sacramento Kings
On Sunday night, the Kings gave their fans a Christmas gift with a 19-point come-from-behind win over New Orleans. Big man Willie Cauley-Stein grabbed 17 rebounds in the win to go with his 22 points.
We asked Santa for 19-pt comeback wins.
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) December 24, 2018
All of the Sunday fun ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/pO8lvkQs3m
Jaren Jackson Jr. - Memphis Grizzlies
When it comes to the early Rookie of the Year candidates in the NBA, it's hard to ignore the Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson Jr. On Sunday, he helped his team defeat the Lakers in Los Angeles, 107-99. Jackson finished with 27 points, nine rebounds, and an assist.
Jaren Jackson Jr. hit a step-back three over LeBron to ice the game at Staples. ❄️#GrindCity pic.twitter.com/CJJ99dQgwq
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) December 24, 2018
