As the year came to a close, a number of games were on the NBA schedule for the 2018 season. Here are the five stars from the recent games in the NBA on December 31.
James Harden - Houston Rockets
Harden has now put himself in sole possession of an NBA record with eight straight games consisting of at least 35 points and five assists. Monday night's performance was a triple-double of 43 points 10 rebounds and 13 assists in a win!
THE BEARD IS IN A LEAGUE OF HIS OWN!
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) January 1, 2019
🏀 43 PTS
➡️ 13 AST
💪 10 REB
👋 2 STL
Vote @JHarden13 into the All-Star Game ➡️ https://t.co/T7tMLLQ28e pic.twitter.com/iRLSBmONlJ
Russell Westbrook - Oklahoma City Thunder
If it isn't PG13 leading the way for OKC, it's Mr. Westbrook doing his thing. For the New Year's Eve edition, Westbrook had a triple-double consisting of 32 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists.
👀 the top plays from @russwest44's 10th triple-double of the season! #ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/73QJFEbjF2
— NBA (@NBA) January 1, 2019
Stephen Curry - Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors are still the team to beat in the league and that's thanks to their All-Star performers. On Monday night it was Steph with 34 points. Curry also cooked up nine rebounds and four assists in the win over Phoenix.
🔥 @StephenCurry30 pours in 34 PTS to spark the @warriors road W vs. PHX! #DubNation pic.twitter.com/Jt6bAEj5js
— NBA (@NBA) January 1, 2019