![Jamal Murray scored in bunches against the Phoenix Suns on Saturday (Dec. 29). [Image via NBA/YouTube screencap]](https://staticr1.blastingcdn.com/media/photogallery/2018/12/30/660x290/b_502x220x82/jamal-murray-scored-in-bunches-against-the-phoenix-suns-on-saturday-dec-29-image-via-nbayoutube-screencap_2172787.jpg "Jamal Murray scored in bunches against the Phoenix Suns on Saturday (Dec. 29). [Image via NBA/YouTube screencap]")
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
LaMarcus Aldridge - San Antonio Spurs
LaMarcus Aldridge keeps getting it done in San Antonio. The big man put up a season-high 38 points to help his squad defeat the visiting Los Angeles Clippers.
👏 @aldridge_12 puts up a season-high 38 PTS in @spurs victory in LA! #GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/aElu9D4KyS
— NBA (@NBA) December 30, 2018
Klay Thompson - Golden State Warriors
Don't call it a comeback, Klay's been here for years. He finally found his shooting ability again in Saturday night's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Klay's 32 points including four 3-pointers helped hold off a huge night from Damian Lillard and Portland.
The @warriors come away with the W as @KlayThompson (32 PTS, 4 3PM) and @Dame_Lillard (40 PTS, 6 3PM) duel in Portland! #DubNation pic.twitter.com/9OJnGIeQ8v
— NBA (@NBA) December 30, 2018
