![James Harden's 48 points on Saturday helped Houston defeat the Lakers in overtime. [Image via Bleacher Report/YouTube screencap]](https://staticr1.blastingcdn.com/media/photogallery/2019/1/20/660x290/b_502x220x82/james-hardens-48-points-on-saturday-helped-houston-defeat-the-lakers-in-overtime-image-via-bleacher-reportyoutube-screencap_2186739.jpg "James Harden's 48 points on Saturday helped Houston defeat the Lakers in overtime. [Image via Bleacher Report/YouTube screencap]")
James Harden - Houston Rockets
It's no surprise to see Harden topping the list again, as he's continuing to put up amazing performances. His team was down as much as 21 to the Lakers on Saturday but came back to win, thanks to Harden. The reigning MVP finished with 48 points, 8 rebounds, and six assists in a 138-134 overtime win.
🚀 @JHarden13 puts up 48 PTS, 8 3PM to lead the @HoustonRockets 21-point comeback OT win! #Rockets
— NBA (@NBA) January 20, 2019
The Beard has scored 30+ points in 19 consecutive games. Only Wilt Chamberlain has had a longer streak of such games. (4 times) pic.twitter.com/bsNhekb56v
Buddy Hield - Sacramento Kings
Several players had the game-winning buckets as part of their performances on Saturday. That included Buddy Hield whose jumper helped Sacramento edge the Pistons 103-101 in Detroit. Hield tallied 35 points, nine rebounds, and three assists.
Buddy Hield pours in 35 PTS, 7 3PM and the game-winning jumper to power the @SacramentoKings road win!#SacramentoProud 103#DetroitBasketball 101
— NBA (@NBA) January 20, 2019
De'Aaron Fox: 14 PTS, 10 AST, 6 REB
Marvin Bagley III: 14 PTS
Blake Griffin: 38 PTS pic.twitter.com/5ZkzLDboiA
Kyrie Irving - Boston Celtics
The Celtics were also able to win their game on the road thanks to Kyrie Irving. He scored 32 points including two on a play where he lost his footing, regained composure, and still got the one-handed shot in. Irving also had five assists and three rebounds in a 113-105 win.
👏 @KyrieIrving tallies 32 PTS (5 3PM), 5 AST, and guides the @celtics to victory in Atlanta! #CUsRise pic.twitter.com/z8ubf71tsY
— NBA (@NBA) January 20, 2019
