Saturday night's NBA action featured some dazzling performances. That included several 40-point games from star players, an NBA history-tying performance, a triple-double, and a return to form for one Warriors star. Here are the five standout players from Saturday (Dec. 29).
Jamal Murray - Denver Nuggets
Murray was scorching hot on Saturday night as he scored 46 points against Phoenix. Murray also had 46 points, eight assists, and six rebounds in the 122-118 win.
Jamal Murray dropped 46 PTS on the Suns 🏹 pic.twitter.com/MHb6Ejl7gC
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 30, 2018
Giannis Antetounmkpo - Milwaukee Bucks
On Saturday, Greek Freak notched his third triple-double of the season, and it was in a win. Antetounmkpo recorded 31 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists to defeat the visiting Brooklyn Nets.
💪 @Giannis_An34 (31 PTS, 10 REB, 10 AST) tallies his 3rd triple-double of the season in the @Bucks home win! #FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/QLxmbPMqYc
— NBA (@NBA) December 30, 2018
James Harden - Houston Rockets
James Harden has now tied Oscar Robertson for the longest streak with 35 points and five assists at seven games. Saturday night's saw Harden score 41 points, grab nine rebounds, and dish out six assists to defeat the Pelicans in New Orleans.
🔥 @JHarden13 (41 PTS, 9 REB, 6 AST) records his 7th straight game with 35+ points in the @HoustonRockets road W! #Rockets pic.twitter.com/xLNJyfacu4
— NBA (@NBA) December 30, 2018