NBA's Top 5 player performances for winning teams on January 4

Paul George scored 37 points in an Oklahoma City Thunder win on Friday (Jan. 4). - [NBA / YouTube screencap]
Paul George scored 37 points in an Oklahoma City Thunder win on Friday (Jan. 4). - [NBA / YouTube screencap]

These five NBA stars stepped up their games to help their teams win on Friday.

reviewed by Ryan C. Devault
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Paul George - Oklahoma City Thunder

With the Thunder on the road at Portland, it was PG13 coming through once again. George led OKC with 37 points, eight rebounds, and two assists to help the Thunder win, 111-109.

2

Victor Oladipo - Indiana Pacers

Oladipo had 36 points in his team's victory at Chicago, including the game-deciding three-pointer off glass. In addition, Victor tallied seven rebounds and four assists in the 119-116 victory over Chicago.

3

Karl-Anthony Towns - Minnesota Timberwolves

In Minnesota, the Timberwolves got a sweet double-double from Karl-Anthony Towns. The T-Wolves' big man scored 29 points and grabbed 15 rebounds in a comeback win against the Magic.

4

Hassan Whiteside - Miami Heat

The Miami Heat are hovering around the playoff region in the Eastern Conference, partly, in thanks, to their center, Hassan Whiteside. Last night's stats included 21 points, 18 rebounds, and a steal in the 115-109 home win against the Wizards.

5

D'Angelo Russell - Brooklyn Nets

It seems tough to imagine, that a season or so ago, the Los Angeles Lakers dealt Russell to the Brooklyn Nets so they would have room for Lonzo Ball as the future point guard. Now, Russell is doing his thing in Brooklyn, and doing it well. He scored 23 points, dished 10 assists, and had four rebounds, as his team beat the Grizzlies in Memphis.

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