The NBA returned to action for regular season games as of Thursday (Feb. 22). It was a night that featured some comeback wins and close victories as well. Among the winning teams were the Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia 76ers, and Los Angeles Lakers. Here are five players who gave noteworthy performances for the night.
Stephen Curry - Golden State Warriors
"Chef Curry" helped the Warriors get things cooking in a comeback win against the Kings. Curry scored 36 points (including 10 three-pointers), had seven assists, and gave out six rebounds in a 125-123 home victory.
☔️ @StephenCurry30 (36 PTS, 10 3PM, 7 AST) hits 10+ threes for the fifth time this season, fueling the @warriors home win over Sacramento! #DubNation pic.twitter.com/NfA5jacTfU
— NBA (@NBA) February 22, 2019
LeBron James - Los Angeles Lakers
In Los Angeles, King James also helped his Lakers squad improved to a .500 record with a big comeback. The Lakers star had 29 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists to help defeat the Houston Rockets, 111-106.
👑 @KingJames' 29 PTS, 11 REB, 6 AST sparks the @Lakers 19-point comeback win vs. Houston! #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/61lnVtt4jl
— NBA (@NBA) February 22, 2019