On Saturday (January 19), the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Philadelphia 76ers, 117-115. Five players had standout performances in the latest NBA matchup.
Paul George - Oklahoma City Thunder
PG13 seemed quiet for OKC lately, but not in Saturday's game. He led all Thunder players with 31 points. He also tallied six rebounds, five assists, and three steals. George had the biggest play of the game, with a four-point play late, to help his team secure the win.
Paul George did it all to lead the @okcthunder to victory in Philly! ⚡️
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 19, 2019
📊: 31 PTS, 6 REB, 5 AST, 3 STL pic.twitter.com/qZd0L5A47i
Russell Westbrook - Oklahoma City Thunder
Westbrook stepped up, once again, as a sidekick for Paul George in this one. He recorded a double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds, while also dishing out six assists in the OKC victory.
Russell Westbrook breaks free in #PhantomCam! #ThunderUp
— NBA (@NBA) January 19, 2019
WATCH the 2nd half NOW on #NBAonABC pic.twitter.com/n3wq5E3UJ9
Ben Simmons - Philadelphia 76ers
Simmons came up just shy of a triple-double, but he'd probably have preferred to get the win here too. The former No. 1 pick scored 20 points, collected 15 rebounds, and gave out nine assists to teammates in the losing effort.
Ben Simmons puts up 9 PTS, 9 REB, 4 AST for the @sixers in half #1! #HereTheyCome pic.twitter.com/O8mIRBhVw3
— NBA (@NBA) January 19, 2019