The past week featured more bursts of high-octane performances. As usual, the NBA delivered with electric nights, surprise explosions, and stars doing star things.
Former Duke teammates Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel led the way among the rookies, while unexpected 40-pieces from Jarrett Allen and Dillon Brooks stole headlines. Nikola Jokic returned from a month-long absence like nothing changed, Mikal Bridges redeemed a rough stretch with a huge second half, and while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander did what he always does, Cason Wallace added his own statement with a season-high night.
January 27
- Luka Doncic – 46 points, 12 assists vs. CHI
- Donovan Mitchell – 45 points, 5 3PM vs. ORL
January 28
- Paul George – 32 points, 9 3PM vs. MIL
January 29
- Victor Wembanyama – 28 points, 16 rebounds, 5 blocks vs. HOU
- Mikal Bridges – 30 points (24 in the 2nd half) vs. TOR
January 30
- Cooper Flagg – 49 points, 10 rebounds vs. CHA
- Dillon Brooks – 40 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists vs. DEN
- Kon Knueppel – 34 points, 8 3PM vs. DAL
January 31
- Desmond Bane – 32 points, 7 3PM, 11/15 FGs vs. TOR
- Nikola Jokic – 31 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists vs. LAC
February 1
- Joel Embiid – 40 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 blocks vs. NOP
- Andrew Nembhard – 26 points, 10 assists vs. ATL
- Ayo Dosunmu – 29 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists vs. MIA
February 2
- Jarrett Allen – 40 points, 17 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 4 blocks vs. POR
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – 34 points, 13 assists, 11/16 FGs vs. DEN
- Cason Wallace – 27 points vs. DEN
