Stephen Curry - Golden State Warriors
Golden State picked up a close road win 127-123 on Saturday thanks to Curry. The former two-time MVP dropped 42 on the Kings in Sacramento while also getting five rebounds and two assists. That game also included an NBA single-game record for three-pointers which Steph was part of.
Nikola Jokic - Denver Nuggets
Denver was able to swat away the Hornets in a 123-110 road victory to improve to 26-11 for the season. Jokic had a big double-double with 39 points and 12 rebounds. He also tallied six assists, three steals, and a block in the win.
Season-high 39 PTS. 12 REB. 6 AST
— NBA (@NBA) January 6, 2019
Nikola Jokic leads the @nuggets to their 10th straight home victory! #MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/SLzZHJZauB
Jusuf Nurkic - Portland Trail Blazers
James Harden couldn't will the Rockets to a road win at Portland with his 38 points. Instead, Jusuf Nurkic recorded 25 points and 15 rebounds as the Blazers won 110-101 at home.
Jusuf Nurkic scored 25 PTS with 15 REB and the @trailblazers improved to 23-17 on the season! #RipCity pic.twitter.com/nPxVAAcUGt
— NBA (@NBA) January 6, 2019
Kawhi Leonard - Toronto Raptors
In a battle of Eastern Conference heavyweights, the Raptors were able to top the Bucks in Milwaukee, 123-116. Kawhi Leonard came up with 30 points, six rebounds, and six assists in the win.
Giannis Antetokounmpo put up 43 PTS, 18 REB but Kawhi Leonard dropped 30 PTS as the Toronto Raptors grabbed the 123-116 W in an Eastern Conference battle 🦖🦌
— NBA UK (@NBAUK) January 6, 2019
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Ben Simmons - Philadelphia 76ers
Simmons isn't usually a top performer for the Sixers due to Joel Embiid having a monster season again. However, Saturday's game saw Simmons record a triple-double of 20 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists to lead the Sixers to a 106-100 win over Dallas.
20 PTS. 14 REB. 11 AST.
— NBA (@NBA) January 6, 2019
Ben Simmons records his 6th triple-double of the season (18th career) as the @sixers improve to 17-3 at home! #HereTheyCome pic.twitter.com/xUjOwK3y28