There were a number of close and not-so-close games on the schedule for Tuesday night. Among the winning teams were the Oklahoma City Thunder, Boston Celtics, Toronto Raptors, and the Indiana Pacers. Here are five players who stepped up to help their teams win on Tuesday (Feb. 5).
Paul George - Oklahoma City Thunder
George put up an impressive 39 points in a victory for the Thunder over the Magic on Tuesday night. It marked his fifth-straight game with 35 points or more, the longest streak of such games in Sonics/Thunder history. In addition, PG13 had eight rebounds and three steals to lead the way.
Paul George dominated in the @okcthunder win! ⚡️
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 6, 2019
📊: 39 PTS | 6 3PM | 8 REB | 3 STL#ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/JXe0xgp8jh
Tobias Harris - Los Angeles Clippers
The Clippers were losing in Charlotte, but thanks to Lou Williams and Tobias Harris, they came back for the win. Harris tallied seven rebounds with his 34 points which included the game-winning shot!
Tobias Harris (34 PTS, 7 REB) & Lou Williams (31 PTS, 6 AST) led the @LAClippers' comeback in Charlotte! 💪#ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/kt8opCleUY
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 6, 2019
Blake Griffin - Detroit Pistons
The Pistons' big men continue to put up big numbers to help Detroit get wins. All-Star Blake Griffin was able to lead the way to a win over the Knicks on Tuesday with 29 points, eight assists, and six rebounds.
He's put up numbers like this a lot this season.
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) February 6, 2019
Blake's our Player of the Game presented by @Jeep. #DetroitBasketball pic.twitter.com/Qd81OQdbbE
Mike Conley - Memphis Grizzlies
Trade rumors continue to swirl around the Grizzlies' top players Mike Conley and Marc Gasol. However, they seem to be shaking them off and performing well for Memphis. Conley posted 25 points and nine assists to help the Grizz defeat Timberwolves 108-106.
Mike Conley had a night in Memphis! 🔥
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 6, 2019
📊: 25 PTS | 9 AST#GrindCity pic.twitter.com/T55voJ9tX9
Serge Ibaka - Toronto Raptors
On Tuesday night, the Raptors' Serge Ibaka recorded a seventh-straight double-double in a 119-107 win over Philly. Ibaka finished with 20 points, 10 rebounds, and three assists handed out in the win.
.@sergeibaka Double-Double Streak: 7 Games pic.twitter.com/OpXR0JxzVN
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) February 6, 2019