![The Greek Freak was among the NBA's top performers for Wednesday (Feb. 13) games. [Image via NBA on ESPN/YouTube]](https://staticr1.blastingcdn.com/media/photogallery/2019/2/14/660x290/b_502x220x82/the-greek-freak-was-among-the-nbas-top-performers-for-wednesday-feb-13-games-image-via-nba-on-espnyoutube_2205407.jpg "The Greek Freak was among the NBA's top performers for Wednesday (Feb. 13) games. [Image via NBA on ESPN/YouTube]")
The NBA is headed to All-Star break, but before that, there were still games to be played. Here's a look at five players who gave noteworthy performances to help their teams win games on Thursday (Feb. 14).
Giannis Antetokounmpo - Milwaukee Bucks
He's headed to the All-Star Game as captain of Team Giannis and as the driving force of the best team in the East. On Wednesday, the Greek Freak tallied 33 points, 19 rebounds, and 11 assists, to help Milwaukee defeat Indiana.
💪 @Giannis_An34 notches his 5th triple-double of the season in the @Bucks W with 33 PTS, 19 REB, 11 AST! #FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/8K04r4ZH6U
— NBA (@NBA) February 14, 2019
Pascal Siakam - Toronto Raptors
The Raptors picked up a 129-120 win over the Wizards on Wednesday. It was the debut of Jeremy Lin but also a career-night for Pascal Siakam. He scored 44 points, a career-high, along with grabbing 10 rebounds and giving out two assists.
Pascal Siakam is having himself a night! 🔥🌶️ pic.twitter.com/loOQKuHRkJ
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) February 14, 2019
D'Angelo Russell - Brooklyn Nets
In fairness, he played three extra sessions, but D'Angelo Russell recorded a great stat line of 36 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists on Wednesday. That helped bring the Nets to a 148-139 win at Cleveland, and kept them above the .500 mark.
❄️ @Dloading (36 PTS, 8 AST, 7 REB) scores 14 points in triple overtime as the @BrooklynNets prevail in Cleveland! #WeGoHard pic.twitter.com/srJxXYcaxA
— NBA (@NBA) February 14, 2019
Otto Porter Jr. - Chicago Bulls
He moved from DC to Chicago and the transition is looking good so far. Porter Jr. recorded a career-high with 37 points on Wednesday night. In addition, he grabbed 10 rebounds and gave out two assists to help Chicago defeat Memphis.
Otto Porter Jr. shoots an efficient 16 of 20 from the field en route to scoring a career-high 37 PTS in the @chicagobulls win! #BullsNation pic.twitter.com/RvkjMyG46N
— NBA (@NBA) February 14, 2019
Nikola Jokic - Denver Nuggets
The Nuggets are among the best teams in the West thanks to Nikola Jokic. He notched a triple-double on Wednesday with 20 points, 18 rebounds, and 11 assists in the Nuggets' win over Sacramento.
Nikola Jokic (20 PTS, 18 REB, 11 AST) secures his 12th triple-double of the season and wins it late for the @nuggets at home! #MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/Df7CHy3Ppv
— NBA (@NBA) February 14, 2019
