![Russell Westbrook added another triple-double to his list on Thursday (Feb. 14). [Image via NBA/YouTube]](https://staticr1.blastingcdn.com/media/photogallery/2019/2/15/660x290/b_502x220x82/russell-westbrook-added-another-triple-double-to-his-list-on-thursday-feb-14-image-via-nbayoutube_2206093.jpg "Russell Westbrook added another triple-double to his list on Thursday (Feb. 14). [Image via NBA/YouTube]")
There were just a handful of games to be played before teams took off for the All-Star break. Among the teams in action on Thursday night were the Atlanta Hawks, New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Charlotte Hornets. Here are the five players who came up with big performances on Thursday.
Russell Westbrook - Oklahoma City Thunder
Westbrook achieved yet another triple-double, but unfortunately in a losing effort. However, it was also a 40-point triple-double. The former NBA MVP finished the game with 44 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists in a 131-122 loss to New Orleans.
#RussellWestbrook (44 PTS, 14 REB, 11 AST) scores a season-high en route to recording his ELEVENTH STRAIGHT triple-double for the @okcthunder! #ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/l6ZLxexaOz
— NBA (@NBA) February 15, 2019
Julius Randle - New Orleans Pelicans
On the winning side, Randle was amongst the stars of the night for the Pelicans. He finished with 33 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists in the team's win.
Julius Randle showed up BIG in the @PelicansNBA win over OKC! 👏
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 15, 2019
📊: 33 PTS | 11 REB | 6 AST#DoItBig pic.twitter.com/1La3VNDOnH
Nikola Vucevic - Orlando Magic
Orlando recorded a dominant 127-89 victory over the visiting Hornets on Thursday. Vucevic powered them with a full stat line of 17 points, 11 rebounds, four assists, a block, and a steal.
👏 @TFlight31 (21 PTS) & @NikolaVucevic (17 PTS, 11 REB) lead the way in the @OrlandoMagic's 5th consecutive W! #PureMagic pic.twitter.com/mTwiiPxYjq
— NBA (@NBA) February 15, 2019
Dennis Smith Jr. - New York Knicks
The sophomore point guard has a new home in NYC. On Thursday night, he helped get his new team a win with 19 points, seven assists, and two rebounds.
👀 @Dennis1SmithJr records 19 PTS, 7 AST to steer the @nyknicks by ATL on the road! #NewYorkForever pic.twitter.com/flQEmKds7J
— NBA (@NBA) February 15, 2019
Jrue Holiday - New Orleans Pelicans
Holiday helped out in the 133-122 win over OKC, as he put in 32 points on 12-for-27 shooting. The Pelicans point guard also had seven assists, five rebounds, three blocks, and two steals in the victory.
Jrue Holiday uses the half spin and comes back to his left!#DoItBig 9#ThunderUp 13
— NBA (@NBA) February 15, 2019
📺: @NBAonTNT pic.twitter.com/5jsTCgxbb3
