![Kyle Kuzma helped lead the Lakers to an overtime victory against OKC on Thursday (Jan. 17). [Image via Bleacher Reporter/YouTube screencap]](https://staticr1.blastingcdn.com/media/photogallery/2019/1/19/660x290/b_502x220x82/kyle-kuzma-helped-lead-the-lakers-to-an-overtime-victory-against-okc-on-thursday-jan-17-image-via-bleacher-reporteryoutube-screencap_2185823.jpg "Kyle Kuzma helped lead the Lakers to an overtime victory against OKC on Thursday (Jan. 17). [Image via Bleacher Reporter/YouTube screencap]")
Kyle Kuzma - Los Angeles Lakers
Things looked rough for the Lakers when they learned they'd be without LeBron for a key road trip in the West. However, Kuzma stepped up to lead his team to victory in overtime, 138-128. The second-year star had 32 points, eight rebounds, and four assists against OKC.
🔥 @kylekuzma pours in 32 PTS, 7 3PM as the @Lakers come away victorious in OT at OKC! #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/UP8xladNiH
— NBA (@NBA) January 18, 2019
Joel Embiid - Philadelphia 76ers
The Sixers also picked up a road win on Thursday at the expense of the Indiana Pacers. Joel Embiid helped lead the way with his 22 points, 13 rebounds, and eight assists. The big man also recorded a steal and three blocks in the 120-96 win.
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— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) January 18, 2019
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Nikola Jokic - Denver Nuggets
Another double-double performance on Thursday came courtesy of Nikola Jokic. The Denver Nuggets star recorded 18 points and 11 assists along with eight rebounds in his team's win over the Chicago Bulls.
Nikola Jokic goes behind the back to score over Lauri Markkanen (via @nuggets) pic.twitter.com/bMxxyisszn
— The Render (@TheRenderNBA) January 18, 2019
Bradley Beal - Washington Wizards
Not all of the top performances came in traditional NBA cities on Thursday. The Wizards and Knicks played in a game over at O2 Arena in London, England. Bradley Beal came up with 26 points, nine rebounds, and four assists in the 101-100 win for his squad.
Bradley Beal (26 PTS) and Emmanuel Mudiay (25 PTS) duel in #NBALondon Game 2019 featuring the @nyknicks / @WashWizards! pic.twitter.com/wy7L1vZN07
— NBA (@NBA) January 18, 2019
Kemba Walker - Charlotte Hornets
The NBA All-Star Game takes place in Charlotte and it seems Kemba Walker will be there based on his performances this season. Kemba scored 22 points on Thursday and also had five assists and four rebounds as his team beat the Kings 114-95.
"He is one of the best that we have in our game." -Dell Curry
— FOX Sports: Hornets (@HornetsOnFSSE) January 18, 2019
-@KembaWalker beats the first half 🚨🚨🚨 to cap off an amazing second quarter for the @hornets!#BuzzCity | #SACatCHA | #Hornets30 pic.twitter.com/BxVRzNIMeR
