Joel Embiid - Philadelphia 76ers
The Sixers are making their playoff push and Joel Embiid is putting in work. On Thursday the big man had 39 points and also grabbed 13 rebounds. He also had a bit of a helping hand in the win with six assists.
.@joelembiid scores 39 points, grabs 13 boards and records 6 assists in the win over Brooklyn! #HereTheyCome pic.twitter.com/FIYJf0u31Y
— * - Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) March 29, 2019
Khris Middleton - Milwaukee Bucks
Khris Middleton and Greek Freak had nearly identical stat lines in the Bucks' win on Thursday. However, Middleton scored five more points. He'd finish with 39 points, nine rebounds, and five assists. 24 of Middleton's points came in the second half to lead Milwaukee to the win!
Khris Middleton put up 24 PTS in the second half to lead the @Bucks tonight!
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 29, 2019
📊: 39 PTS (season-high) | 9 REB#FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/po7NOQ33Ea
Julius Randle - New Orleans Pelicans
With Anthony Davis seeming to be a non-factor in the Pelicans' long term plans, Julius Randle is starting to look like the team's new star. On Thursday, he tallied 34 points, 11 rebounds, and three assists to help New Orleans defeat the Sacramento Kings.
Watch Julius Randle's highlights from tonight's WIN! 🎥
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) March 29, 2019
34 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 assists 🔥 pic.twitter.com/COUdROQDCz
James Harden - Houston Rockets
NBA fans at the Toyota Center got a preview of a potential future playoff matchup. The Denver Nuggets were in town to play the Rockets. James Harden led the way for Houston's victory with 38 points, six rebounds, and six assists. He also moved into ninth-place on the NBA's All-Time three-pointers made list.
🚀 @JHarden13's 38 PTS, 6 REB & 6 AST leads the @HoustonRockets to the home win! #Rockets pic.twitter.com/eMmjQ1c8st
— NBA (@NBA) March 29, 2019
Goran Dragic - Miami Heat
It was a battle between international stars on Thursday with Luka Doncic and the Mavs visiting Goran Dragic and the Heat. Miami came up with the win thanks to Dragic's triple-double of 23 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists. He also had one sweet hustle play in the fourth to lead the surge to victory!
Goran Dragic with the incredible hustle for your Heads Up Play of the Day! pic.twitter.com/i2vfza5Z8K
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 29, 2019