![Kawhi Leonard went off for 45 points in a Raptors win on Tuesday (Jan. 1). [Image via Bleacher Report/YouTube screencap]](https://staticr1.blastingcdncf.com/media/photogallery/2019/1/2/660x290/b_502x220x82/kawhi-leonard-went-off-for-45-points-in-a-raptors-win-on-tuesday-jan-1-image-via-bleacher-reportyoutube-screencap_2173725.jpg "Kawhi Leonard went off for 45 points in a Raptors win on Tuesday (Jan. 1). [Image via Bleacher Report/YouTube screencap]")
It's a brand new year and the NBA didn't take a day off to celebrate. Five games were still on the slate, meaning 10 teams were in action for Tuesday (January 1). In one game Toronto held off Utah for a close victory. Here are the five players who had the biggest impacts in this NBA game.
Kawhi Leonard - Toronto Raptors
Tuesday night's matchup in Toronto saw Leonard go off for 45 points. The former NBA Finals MVP was 16-for-22 and also collected six rebounds during his night of work. That helped the Raptors win 122-116.
🖐️ @kawhileonard erupts for a career-high 45 PTS (16-22 FGM) in the @Raptors home win! #WeTheNorth pic.twitter.com/hpkuyIPVLE
— NBA (@NBA) January 2, 2019
Pascal Siakam - Toronto Raptors
There weren't too many double-digit scorers for the home team, but Siakam had the only double-double for the Raptors. He finished with a new career-high of 28 points and also got 10 rebounds.
Pascal Siakam finished with a CAREER-HIGH 2️⃣8️⃣ POINTS in the @Raptors WIN! 🔥 #WeTheNorth pic.twitter.com/TYtGAakxa0
— NBA Canada (@NBACanada) January 2, 2019
Norman Powell - Toronto Raptors
Powell was the third and final Raptors player with double-digit points. He came off the bench to score 14 points on 6-for-11 shooting, grabbed three boards, gave an assist, and blocked two shots.
🗣️ N👌🏽RMAN pic.twitter.com/jRv1gDOYNF
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) January 2, 2019
Jae Crowder - Utah Jazz
The former Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavs star was the biggest performer of the night for Utah. Crowder emerged off the bench to lead his team with 30 points in the loss.
📹| A career night for @CJC9BOSS 😈
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 2, 2019
⭐️: https://t.co/gmF7Pfy9af pic.twitter.com/4f5DCjNwgf
Derrick Favors - Utah Jazz
Also chipping in for the Jazz was starter Derrick Favors. He finished 8-for-12 from the field for 21 points, grabbed nine rebounds, and blocked two shots.
Derrick with 1️⃣7️⃣ pic.twitter.com/17qKVJlAEW
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 2, 2019
