Stephen Curry (Golden State PG)- Dropped 36 points, six rebounds and five assists in a 98-80 win over the Phoenix Suns. Curry caught fire from deep, knocking down seven 3-pointers in the win (14-24 FG). It was his first 30-point game in a little over a week, but he continues to fill up the rest of the stat sheet, and is averaging 7.8 assists and 2.1 steals a game for the season.
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee SG/SF)- Scored a career-high 29 points on 11-16 shooting in the Bucks' loss to the Pelicans. The "Greek Freak" as he is known, had one of his best games this season, grabbing five rebounds and dishing out four assists in the process. Nights like these show fans the true potential of what could be a future all-star or even MVP in Antetokounmpo.
Anthony Davis (New Orleans PF/C)- Tied a carer-high with 43 points in a 114-103 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Davis was an absolute beast on both ends of the floor Monday night, grabbing 10 rebounds, dishing out six assists and blocking two shots in the much-needed win for the Pelicans. He is scoring almost 34 points a game while pulling down almost 12 rebounds a game in the four contests since coming back from his shoulder injury.
Jeff Teague (Atlanta PG)- Recorded a double-double of 18 points and 13 assists in a 130-105 win over the Sacramento Kings. Teague shot 7 of 11 from the field, and the 13 assists were as many as he had tallied in his last three games combined. The Hawks were firing on all cylinders Monday night, as they hit 20 3-pointers in the win over the Kings. Play of the Night
Giannis Antetokounmpo showcased his footwork and amazing athleticism by spinning in the lane and slamming home a dunk during Monday nights' game versus the Pelicans.
Rajon Rondo (Dallas PG)- Scored 29 points in a 119-101 win over the Boston Celtics. Rondo was playing his first game in Boston since being traded, and shined, hitting 12 of 19 field goals, as well as grabbing six rebounds. He also received a heart-warming video tribute from the Celtics, as he was the last remaining player from their 2008 championship roster before he was traded.
Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City SF)- Dropped 34 points and eight rebounds in a 109-102 win over the Washington Wizards. Durant was on his game versus one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference, as he hit four 3-pointers, and more importantly, several key shots down the stretch to down the team that plays in his hometown. Barring any other freak injuries, KD should be set to have another season like his MVP one last year.
Jeff Teague (Atlanta PG)- Tallied 26 points and eight assists in a 98-92 win against the Utah Jazz. Teague was efficient on both sides of the ball Friday, as he hit 9 of 17 shot attempts and did not commit and single turnover. He has scored over 20 points in three consecutive games for the Hawks.
Draymond Green (Golden State SF/PF)- Recorded a triple-double of 16 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds in a 126-105 win over the Toronto Raptors. Green, who has been playing exquisitely in all areas this season, had yet another strong performance, as he hit 6 of his 12 shot attempts while recording two steals and two blocks. The young forward continues to shine, and putting up his first triple-double of his career is just another step in the right direction.
Stephen Curry (Golden State PG)- Posted a double-double of 32 points and 12 assists in the Warriors' win over the Raptors on Friday. Curry made 10 of his 18 field goal attempts, including five 3-pointers, and did not turn the ball over once. His play continues to be top-notch, and the Warriors are looking like a legitimate title-contending team.
Elfrid Payton (Orlando PG)- Flirted with a triple-double Friday, scoring 16 points, dishing out 10 assists and grabbing nine rebounds in a 100-98 loss to the Brooklyn Nets. It was Payton's most complete game of his career, as he went toe-to-toe with Deron Williams and Jarrett Jack for most of the game, and showcased his talents on both ends of the court.
Play of the Night
Rajon Rondo shined in his return to Boston, scoring 29 points in the Mavericks' win.
Jeff Teague (Atlanta PG)- Scored a season-high 28 points on 9-15 shooting, in a 99-89 win over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. Teague also chipped in six assists, two steals and two blocks in what was one of his best games of the year.
Nikola Mirotic (Chicago PF)- Tallied 24 points and 11 rebounds in Chicago's 105-87 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. Mirotic played extra minutes when Taj Gibson, who was starting in place of an injured Pau Gasol, left the game with an ankle injury. He hit 7 of 14 shots from the field, including four 3-pointers in the game.
John Wall (Washington PG)- Broke out of his shooting slump, scoring 28 points on 12-20 shooting in a 91-78 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers Friday night. Wall filled up the stat sheet besides scoring, recording seven assists, six rebounds and four steals in the statement win over LeBron James and company.
Zach Randolph (Memphis PF)- Posted a double-double of 16 points and 16 rebounds in a 117-100 win over the Boston Celtics. It was just another day at the office for Randolph who seems to put up double-doubles on pretty much a nightly basis for the Grizzlies.
Dallas Mavericks- The Mavs dominated the Lakers on Friday, winning by a score of 140-106. Dallas had eight players in double figures, with Dirk Nowitzki scoring 23 points, while Monta Ellis scored 20 points and had 10 assists. As a team, the Mavericks shot 62% from the field and 51% from three-point range.
Who Was Not
Trey Bruke (Utah Jazz PG)- Scored only two points on 1-8 shooting in a 101-88 loss to the Golden State Warriors. Burke has had trouble scoring the ball this year, averaging a little under 10 points a game on 32% shooting from the field.
Ryan Anderson (New Orleans PF)- Scored only 10 points on 2-11 shooting in a 117-97 loss to the Denver Nuggets Friday night. It marked the second time all season the Anderson failed to record a 3-pointer in a game.
Nick Young (Los Angeles SG/SF)- Shot 2-7 from the field, tallying only five points in a 140-106 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. Young cooled off after scoring 16 or more points in his first two games of the season (missed first 10 games due to hand injury).
LeBron James (Cleveland SF/PF)-Posted a strong stat line (32 pts, 11 reb, 9 ast) in a 118-111 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. James had his best game this season, and should continue to get himself more and more acclimated with his teammates as the season progresses.
Anthony Davis (New Orleans PF/C)- Had a monster game with 27 points, 14 rebounds, four steals and four assists in a 118-111 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Davis's game continues to improve, and he is one of the most talented players in the NBA.
Ryan Anderson (New Orleans PF)- Scored 32 points and made 8 three-pointers in New Orleans loss to Cleveland. Anderson played an overall strong game (11-19 FG, 5 reb)
Kawhi Leonard (San Antonio SF)- Leonard had a monster game Monday, recording a double-double (26 pts, 10 reb) in an 89-85 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. The reigning NBA Finals MVP also chipped in three steals and three assists in what was his best game of the season to date.
Donald Sloan (Indiana PG)- Scored only two points on 1-9 shooting in 29 minutes of action Monday in a 97-96 win over the Utah Jazz.
Jamal Crawford (Los Angeles Clippers' SG)- Scored only 10 points on 3-13 shooting in an 89-85 loss to the San Antonio Spurs.
Jeff Teague (Atlanta PG)- Failed to hit a shot (0-3 FG), scoring only three points and recording three turnovers in a 91-85 win over the New York Knicks.
Rajon Rondo (Celtics PG)- Posted his first triple-double of the season (13 pts, 15 ast and 10 reb) in a 110-107 loss to the Toronto Raptors. There will be many nights like this for Rondo, as his teammates will not offer much help, especially on the defensive end.
Kyle Lowry (Raptors PG)- Scored a game-high 35 points (12-17 FG) in a 110-107 win over the Boston Celtics. In a battle of talented point guards, Lowry came away the victor in a high-scoring affair.
Ricky Rubio (Timberwolves PG)- Flirted with a triple-double (14 pts, 12 ast, 8 reb) in a 98-91 win over the Brooklyn Nets.
John Wall (Wizards PG)- Dominated the Indiana Pacers in a 96-94 overtime win Wednesday night. Wall scored 31 points (11-21 FG), recorded 10 assists and grabbed six rebounds, and looked to be in control the whole night.
Tim Duncan (Spurs PF)- Scored 17 points, pulled down 13 rebounds and blocked six shots in a 94-92 win over the Atlanta Hawks.
Mike Conley (Grizzlies PG)- Scored 24 points, dished out 11 assists and committed only one turnover in a 102-91 win over the Phoenix Suns.
DeMarcus Couins (Kings PF/C)- Abused the Denver Nuggets' front court, scoring 30 points (10-14 FG) and grabbed 11 rebounds in a 131-109 win Wednesday night.
Who Was Not C.J. Miles (Pacers SG/SF)- Scored only six points on 2-13 shooting from the field in a 96-94 loss to the Washington Wizards.
Goran Dragic (Suns PG)- Shot 3-9 from the field and scored only six points in a 102-91 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.
Jeff Teague (Hawks PG)- Struggled from the field (5 points on 2-8 FG), and recorded five turnovers in a 94-92 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Teague still managed to put up seven assists, so it wasn't a completely terrible night on his part.
