Sunday's NBA action featured a marquee matchup with the Lakers versus Sixers, as well as a close game between Portland and Dallas. Here's a look at five basketball stars who had top-notch performances in Sunday's games.
Kevin Durant - Golden State Warriors
Durant will be teaming up with LeBron in this coming Sunday's All-Star Game. It's clear why he was the top pick for the game too. On Sunday, he put in 39 points for the Warriors as well as six rebounds and four assists in a 120-118 win over Miami.
Kevin Durant was clutch down the stretch to bring the @warriors back to defeat the Heat! 😯
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 11, 2019
📊: 39 PTS | 6 REB | 4 AST#DubNation pic.twitter.com/ADObq2M0UG
Joel Embiid - Philadelphia 76ers
In Sunday's showdown with LeBron and the Lakers, big man Joel Embiid really stepped up again. He scored 37 points but also brought in 14 rebounds and three assists. That helped Philly collect a 143-120 win at home.
A double-double from Joel Embiid (37 PTS, 14 REB) leads @sixers to home win! #HereTheyCome pic.twitter.com/iZK2gCnLAT
— NBA (@NBA) February 11, 2019
Marvin Bagley - Sacramento Kings
Marvin Bagley III is starting to show his skills on the pro courts. The Kings' rookie scored 32 points, collected seven rebounds, and an assist. That helped Sacramento defeat the Suns, 117-104 on Sunday.
Marvin Bagley dropped 32 PTS and put on a show vs. the Suns 🍿 pic.twitter.com/bMyLRAw8mV
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 11, 2019