NBA highlights, results: Top 5 players for January 12 winning teams

Karl-Anthony Towns powered Minnesota to a win over New Orleans on Saturday (Jan. 12). [Image via NBA/YouTube]
Karl-Anthony Towns powered Minnesota to a win over New Orleans on Saturday (Jan. 12). [Image via NBA/YouTube]

These five NBA players brought noteworthy efforts to help their teams get wins on Saturday.

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Karl-Anthony Towns - Minnesota Timberwolves

In Minnesota, KAT was ready to dominate. He'd win the battle with big man Anthony Davis by tallying 27 points and a career-high 27 rebounds in a Timberwolves' win.

2

Blake Griffin - Detroit Pistons

Griffin didn't get quite as many rebounds as Towns, but he scored a lot of points on Saturday in LA. Blake finished with 44 points against his former team while also getting eight rebounds, five assists, and a victory. Talk about a great day in the life of Blake Griffin.

3

Donovan Mitchell - Utah Jazz

In Utah, it was Donovan Mitchell putting on the show. He recorded 34 points, six rebounds, and six assists in a 110-102 Jazz victory over Chicago.

4

Russell Westbrook - Oklahoma City Thunder

Just last week, there was a double OT thriller involving the Thunder vs. Spurs. Westbrook had a big night there in a loss. On Saturday, the teams met in OKC. Westbrook had a big night again, as he got 24 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists with the win.

5

Aaron Gordon - Orlando Magic

Gordon has taken a backseat at times to his All-Star-worthy teammate Nikola Vucevic. On Saturday, Gordon was back in the driver's seat with 28 points and 12 rebounds to help Orlando defeat the Celtics.

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