Zach LaVine - Chicago Bulls
The Bulls are cooking lately thanks to Lauri Markkanen and Zach LaVine. On Saturday, they fueled a 126-116 home victory over the visiting Celtics. LaVine had a career-high 42 points in the win in addition to six rebounds and four assists.
Zach LaVine: 42 PTS
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 24, 2019
Lauri Markkanen: 35 PTS
Both career-highs in 126-116 win over the Celtics. pic.twitter.com/mzRZ6gZwDN
D'Angelo Russell - Brooklyn Nets
The Brooklyn Nets appear to be playoff bound so far and that's thanks in large part to All-Star D'Angelo Russell. Saturday night's performance included 40 points as he helped the team defeat the Hornets, 117-115.
D'Angelo Russell celebrated his birthday with 40 PTS and a win! 🎉#WeGoHard pic.twitter.com/7MPAuQ8rkc
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 24, 2019
Giannis Antetokounmpo - Milwaukee Bucks
When there's a Bucks' win, there's usually a strong performance from Greek Freak. That was the case on Saturday as Giannis had 27 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists in a big 140-128 win over Minnesota.
The best plays from the best player in the league on the best team in the league:
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) February 24, 2019
27 PTS | 10 REB | 7 AST | 2 BLK | 56% FG #FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/NmNhliQcpT