NBA's Top 5 player performances for January 31 games

Joel Embiid helped the Sixers snap the Warriors 11-game winning streak. [Image via Philadelphia 76ers/YouTube screencap]

These five NBA players gave noteworthy performances to help their teams win on Thursday.

by Matthew Couden

reviewed by Jane Flowers

February 1, 2019 at 10:52 PM

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Joel Embiid - Philadelphia 76ers

The Sixers' Joel Embiid is an All-Star starter and rightfully so. On Thursday, he recorded a double-double of 26 points and 20 rebounds to help Philly defeat the Golden State Warriors.

Joel Embiid (26 PTS, 20 REB) feasted at Oracle! 💪#HereTheyCome pic.twitter.com/qF3lBk96J8
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) February 1, 2019

Andre Drummond - Detroit Pistons

Another player who is racking up double-doubles is the Pistons' Andre Drummond. He had 24 points and 20 rebounds in Detroit's home victory against the Dallas Mavs.

💪 @AndreDrummond patrols the paint with 24 PTS, 20 REB in the @DetroitPistons victory! #DetroitBasketball pic.twitter.com/WizTnG6A7X
— NBA (@NBA) February 1, 2019

LeBron James - Los Angeles Lakers

King James finally returned for the Lakers and immediately made his presence felt. LeBron tallied a near triple-double of 24 points, 14 rebounds, and nine assists to help his team top the Clippers on Thursday.

👑 @KingJames puts up 24 PTS, 14 REB, 9 AST, leading the @Lakers to victory in his return to action! #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/tNQvfJD7xl
— NBA (@NBA) February 1, 2019

Terrence Ross - Orlando Magic

While Nikola Vucevic is an All-Star and Aaron Gordon gets plenty of attention, don't overlook Terrence Ross. The guard hit five three-pointers as part of his season-high 30 points in Thursday's victory over the Pacers.

Terrence Ross poured in a season-high 30 PTS (5 3PM) in the Orlando Magic W over Indiana! 🔮#PureMagic | @TFlight31 | @OrlandoMagic pic.twitter.com/BXoo03P3jj
— NBA UK (@NBAUK) February 1, 2019

Derrick White - San Antonio Spurs

Another unsung hero is the San Antonio Spurs' Derrick White. He poured in a team-high 26 points to help the Spurs defeat the Nets on Thursday night.

Derrick White (26 PTS) was hot to lead the @spurs to victory over the Nets! 🔥#GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/JkiscrQLqG
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 1, 2019

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