![All-Star Stephen Curry helped the Warriors get a win over the Kings on Thursday (Feb. 21). [Image via NBA/YouTube screenshot]](https://staticr1.blastingcdn.com/media/photogallery/2019/2/22/660x290/b_502x220x82/all-star-stephen-curry-helped-the-warriors-get-a-win-over-the-kings-on-thursday-feb-21-image-via-nbayoutube-screenshot_2211945.jpg "All-Star Stephen Curry helped the Warriors get a win over the Kings on Thursday (Feb. 21). [Image via NBA/YouTube screenshot]")
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
Giannis Antetokounmpo - Milwaukee Bucks
The Greek Freak tallied 30 points to go with 13 rebounds and six assists on Thursday. That was a big help in his team's one-point win against the visiting Boston Celtics, 98-97.
🦌 @Giannis_An34 tallies 30 PTS, 13 REB, 6 AST to help the @Bucks beat Boston and improve to 44-14 on the season! #FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/fjqvLgzW4U
— NBA (@NBA) February 22, 2019
Jusuf Nurkic - Portland Trail Blazers
Jusuf Nurkic refers to himself on Twitter as the "Bosnian Beast." That beast of a player was unleashed on Thursday in a Blazers win over the Nets. Nurkic had a double-double of 27 points and 12 rebounds as well as three blocks in the win.
💪 @bosnianbeast27 propels the @trailblazers to victory at Barclays Center with 27 PTS, 12 REB, 3 BLK! #RipCity pic.twitter.com/1HxKPI2x9g
— NBA (@NBA) February 22, 2019
Tobias Harris - Philadelphia 76ers
With Joel Embiid out, the 76ers received key contributions from multiple stars including Ben Simmons and Tobias Harris. The former Clippers star led the team with 23 points and 11 rebounds in the game. Harris also collected one steal and swatted a shot to help his team get the 106-102 win.
.@tobias31 scores a team-high 23 points and collects 11 rebounds in the win over Miami! #HereTheyCome pic.twitter.com/aRN72PteuE
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) February 22, 2019
