![James Harden went off for 42 points in a Rockets' win over the Celtics on Sunday (Mar. 3). [Image via NBA/YouTube screenshot]](https://staticr1.blastingcdn.com/media/photogallery/2019/3/4/660x290/b_502x220x82/james-harden-went-off-for-42-points-in-a-rockets-win-over-the-celtics-on-sunday-mar-3-image-via-nbayoutube-screenshot_2218643.jpg "James Harden went off for 42 points in a Rockets' win over the Celtics on Sunday (Mar. 3). [Image via NBA/YouTube screenshot]")
James Harden - Houston Rockets
It's become a regular occurrence for "The Beard" to be the top player on pretty much any night the Rockets play. That was the case with Sunday afternoon's game in Boston as Harden scored 42 points, grabbed seven rebounds, dished out four assists, and had two steals in a 115-104 win.
🚀 @JHarden13 propels the @HoustonRockets to their 5th consecutive victory with 42 PTS (6 3PM)! #Rockets pic.twitter.com/msF8e0JEN6
— NBA (@NBA) March 3, 2019
Jusuf Nurkic - Portland Trail Blazers
It was a first half battle between the Hornets' Jeremy Lamb and Blazers' Jusuf Nurkic. In the end, Nurkic finished with a double-double of 26 points and 15 rebounds as well as the 118-108 victory.
Jusuf Nurkic (16 PTS, 7 REB, 4 AST) and Jeremy Lamb (20 PTS, 4-4 3PM) pace their respective squads in the 1st half! #RipCity 56#Hornets30 50
— NBA (@NBA) March 3, 2019
💻📱: https://t.co/yTkITWsvb6 pic.twitter.com/U3czcVxv8d
Alex Len - Atlanta Hawks
The latest meeting between the Hawks and Bulls in Chicago didn't go to four overtimes. However, the Hawks got revenge for losing in that previous contest. Alex Len led Atlanta with his performance of 28 points, nine rebounds, two assists, and two blocks.
💪 @alexlen puts up a season-high 28 PTS, 5 3PM in the @ATLHawks road W! #TrueToAtlanta pic.twitter.com/ySp4r4cgBj
— NBA (@NBA) March 4, 2019
Danilo Gallinari - Los Angeles Clippers
Danilo Gallinari and the Clippers aren't making it easy for the Lakers to catch them right now. On Sunday, they defeated the NY Knicks 128-107. Gallinari recorded 20 points on 8-for-15 shooting. He also snatched seven rebounds and dished out four assists in the win.
.@gallinari8888 been cookin'.
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) March 3, 2019
📊 15 PTS | 5 REB | 3 AST pic.twitter.com/wlhDmgB5mr
Blake Griffin - Detroit Pistons
The NBA All-Star led the Pistons on Sunday as he scored 27 points on 9-for-21 shooting. Griffin also grabbed seven boards and gave out an assist in the Pistons' 112-107 overtime victory over the Raptors.
Behind 27 PTS from @blakegriffin23, the @DetroitPistons outlast Toronto in OT! #DetroitBasketball pic.twitter.com/M3iIiAPG5R
— NBA (@NBA) March 4, 2019
