![Damian Lillard led the Trail Blazers to victory on Wednesday (Jan. 30). [Image via ESPN/YouTube screencap]](https://staticr1.blastingcdn.com/media/photogallery/2019/1/31/660x290/b_502x220x82/damian-lillard-led-the-trail-blazers-to-victory-on-wednesday-jan-30-image-via-espnyoutube-screencap_2195543.jpg "Damian Lillard led the Trail Blazers to victory on Wednesday (Jan. 30). [Image via ESPN/YouTube screencap]")
On Wednesday (Jan. 30), the NBA featured a number of unsung heroes who gave noteworthy performances. Among the winning teams were the Boston Celtics, Chicago Bulls, and Minnesota Timberwolves. Here's a look at which players made an impact to help their teams get Ws.
Damian Lillard - Portland Trail Blazers
Lillard had the high points total of the night and a near triple-double in his team's win over Utah. He finished with 36 points and 11 assists, as well as two rebounds shy of the stat feat.
⌚️ @Dame_Lillard (36 PTS, 11 AST, 8 REB) stuffs the stat sheet in the @trailblazers win, putting up a near triple-double! #RipCity pic.twitter.com/YSPppwIrFG
— NBA (@NBA) January 31, 2019
Nikola Jokic - Denver Nuggets
While Lillard missed out on his triple-double, Nikola Jokic did not. The Nuggets' big man did it again, this time with 20 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists to help his team improve to 35-15.
Point Jokic at it again! 👀
— NBA (@NBA) January 31, 2019
💻📱: https://t.co/Bq24jKOTFm pic.twitter.com/1BLazroBTW
Jaylen Brown - Boston Celtics
Most nights, Celtics fans see Kyrie Irving with the top performance for the team. However, it was Jaylen Brown off the bench who scored 24 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the Celtics thumped the Hornets in Boston.
😮 Jaylen Brown BREAKS FREE! #CUsRise pic.twitter.com/ejcvK4LrAb
— NBA (@NBA) January 31, 2019
Jerryd Bayless - Minnesota Timberwolves
The Timberwolves took it to overtime against Memphis and won thanks to Karl-Anthony Towns. However, his teammate Jerryd Bayless was also a major part of the win. Bayless tallied 19 points, 12 assists, seven rebounds, and two steals in his 43 minutes on the court.
🏀 @jerrydbayless helps the @Timberwolves top MEM in OT with 19 PTS, 12 AST, 7 REB! #AllEyesNorth pic.twitter.com/6IImDHe0a2
— NBA (@NBA) January 31, 2019
Bobby Portis - Chicago Bulls
Just like the Celtics' Brown, Bobby Portis was another bench hero on Wednesday night. Portis came off the bench and played 24 minutes but contributed a team-high 26 points on 10-for-17 shooting. He also had four rebounds, two assists, and a block in the Bulls' 105-89 win over Miami.
Bobby Portis went off for 26 points off the bench tonight, 15 of those coming in the 4th quarter as the #Bulls took the W in Miami: pic.twitter.com/2Cd2dve516
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) January 31, 2019
