NBA Highlights, Results: Top 5 player performances for January 13 games

Stephen Curry dropped 48 points on Sunday (Jan. 13) in a road victory. - [ESPN / YouTube screencap]
Stephen Curry dropped 48 points on Sunday (Jan. 13) in a road victory. - [ESPN / YouTube screencap]

These five NBA stars put up noteworthy numbers to help their teams get victories on Sunday.

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It was another night of epic proportions for the NBA on Sunday (January 13). It included multiple players going off for big performances including 40-point games for more than a few players. In addition, there were some big double-doubles, near triple-doubles, and a double-overtime thriller in DC.

1

Stephen Curry - Golden State Warriors

Steph was having his way in Dallas, as he recorded a whopping 48 points in regulation. That included 11 three-pointers during the game, to help the Warriors top the Mavericks.

2

Kawhi Leonard - Toronto Raptors

In Washington, DC, it was Leonard and Bradley Beal battling it out in a double-overtime game. The Raptors got the 140-138 win, thanks to 41 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists from Mr. Leonard.

3

Nikola Jokic - Denver Nuggets

The Trail Blazers and Nuggets had a close battle in Denver on Sunday. However, it was big man Nikola Jokic with 40 points and 10 rebounds that led his team to a 116-113 win. Jokic nearly achieved a triple-double, with eight assists, as well.

4

Ben Simmons - Philadelphia 76ers

Ben Simmons was just one assist shy of an impressive triple-double. Even so, his 20 points, 22 rebounds, and nine assists, on the road, are quite impressive. The 76ers topped the Knicks, 108-105 in NYC.

5

Giannis Antetokounmpo - Milwaukee Bucks

Giannis is a stat sheet stuffer and he got a bit of everything in Milwaukee's win at Atlanta. The Greek Freak scored 33 points, grabbed six rebounds, dished out four assists, stole the ball three times, and blocked a shot.

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