DeMarcus Cousins (Sacramento PF/C)- Dropped 22 points and 10 rebounds in a 124-86 win over the New York Knicks. Cousins put together his 31st game with at least 20 points and 10 rebounds, which leads the NBA. He only took 10 shots (5-10 FG), but knocked down all 11 free throw attempts in the blowout win. It was a great performance for the all-star after he missed two games with an ankle injury.
Jeremy Lin (Los Angeles PG)- Tallied 23 points, eight assists and six rebounds in a 104-103 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. It was perhaps Lin's finest game in a Laker uniform, as he connected on 9 of 16 field goal attempts, including three 3-pointers. He is averaging 18 points and 5.5 assists per game since the all-star break ended, and is giving the Lakers a huge spark off of the bench heading into the final stretch of the season.
Rudy Gobert (Utah C)- Scored 17 points and pulled down a career-high 24 rebounds in a 93-82 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Gobert set a record for most rebounds grabbed against Memphis in a single game, and it was his third double-double in his last four games. With Enes Kanter out of the picture, Gobert figures to be the centerpiece that the Jazz will build around for the next few years.
Danilo Gallinari (Denver SF/PF)- Recorded a season-high 26 points and seven rebounds in a 106-95 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Gallinari has been dealing with injuries for most of the season, but finally appears to be healthy and contributing the way the Nuggets thought he would back in October. He is a threat from anywhere on the court, and can slash through the lane almost anytime he wants to with effectiveness.
Mirza Teletovic (Brooklyn PF)- Scored 26 points and pulled down 15 rebounds in a 95-93 overtime win against the San Antonio Spurs. Teletovic got h the start and didn't disappoint, showing his accuracy from 3-point range (Five 3's) in the win.
Danny Green (San Antonio SG)- Posted a double-double of 20 points and 10 rebounds in the Spurs' overtime win against the Nets. Green has been on a tear, especially on the defensive end, as he has
Andre Drummond (Detroit C)- Had a monster game of 27 points and 14 rebounds in a 109-102 loss to the Boston Celtics. Drummond also recorded four steals and five blocks, and continues to be one of the top big men in the game.
Kyle Lowry (Toronto PG)- Tallied a career-high 39 points on 13-22 shooting in a 123-104 win over the Utah Jazz. Lowry is having another stellar year, and is quietly one of the best point guards in the NBA. He is averaging 20.6 ppg, 6.8 apg and 4.9 rpg this season.
Jeremy Lin (Los Angeles PG)- Failed to hit any of his 10 shot attempts in a 11-95 loss to the Washington Wizards. Lin not only failed to score, but also committed four turnovers in his worst game of the season.
Brandon Jennings (Detroit PG)- Shot 0 for 11 from the field, scoring only one point in Detroit's loss to the Celtics on Wednesday night. Jennings was able to contribute in order categories though, dishing out 12 assists in the loss.
Play of the Night
Kemba Walker showcased his killer crossover once again, dropping Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic and then hitting the 3-pointer on Wednesday night. Walker finished with 23 points, five rebounds and four assists in a 102-95 loss to Chicago.
Who Was Hot Russell Westbrook (Oklahoma City PG)- Scored 32 points, dished out eight assists and grabbed seven rebounds in a 105-78 win over the New York Knicks. In his first game since breaking his right hand, Westbrook dominated the Knicks, hitting 12 of 17 shots, including three 3-pointers.
Andre Drummond (Detroit C)- Tallied a season-high 26 points and 20 rebounds in a 104-88 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Drummond has put up five double-doubles in his last six games, and is a lone bright spot in an otherwise struggling Pistons' team.
Joakim Noah (Chicago C)- Stuffed the stat sheet Friday with 15 points, 14 rebounds, six assists and six blocks in a 109-102 win over the Boston Celtics. Noah continues to be one of the best passing big men in the game, and is an invaluable member of the Bulls' team.
Mike Conley (Memphis PG)- Was one assist shy of a triple-double Friday, finishing with 21 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists in a 112-99 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Conley's run as one of the league's most underrated point guards continues, as he has helped Memphis post a 14-2 record, which is good for tops in the NBA.
Jeremy Lin (Los Angeles PG)- Posted a double-double of 18 points and 11 rebounds in a 120-119 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Lin shot 8 of 15 from the field, and recored four steals in the tough loss.
Mo Williams (Minnesota PG)- Torched the Lakers to the tune of 25 points and 11 assists in a 120-119 win on Friday night. Williams hit 8 of 13 shots from the field, including six 3-pointers, in what was his second straight double-double for the T-Wolves.
Austin Rivers (New Orleans PG/SG)- Failed to hit a shot, going 0-8 from the field in 100-91 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. It was Rivers' first start of the season, and a forgetful one to say the least.
DeMar DeRozan (Toronto SG/SF)- Missed all eight shots he took on Friday in a 106-102 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. DeRozan also injured his groin in the third quarter, and did not return to the game.
Play of the Night
Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook made a stellar return to the lineup Friday, and threw down a statement dunk in the first quarter against the New York Knicks.
