– MVP candiates shine tonight as LeBron James, James Harden and Russell Westbrook were all superb.

– The Cavs were without Kyrie Irving but managed to defeat the Hornets in Charlotte.

– LeBron James and Kevin Love were superb.

– LeBron started the game on fire as he hit 4 three pointers in the first quarter alone and had 17 points after one.

– The Cavs got brilliant contributions from rookie Kay Felder as well as Jordan McRae, who started in place of Irving.

– He had 20 points.

– Kemba Walker was also fantastic with 37 points.

– The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Kings.

– Balanced scoring was the key for the Grizzlies.

– Mike Conely with 22 points.

– Weird stat line for Marc Gasol with 2 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists in 20 minutes.

– The Bucks were superb against the Bulls.

– The Greek Freak continues to impress with 35 points and 7 blocks.

– Rookie Malcolm Brogdon also continues to impress as he registers his first career triple double of 15 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists.

– His future is very bright, and his feel for the game is fantastic.

– The Knicks and Rockets played out a fun one, but it was a historic night for James Harden.

– He dropped 53 points in a career high night.

– He also had a mind blowing triple double of 16 rebounds and 17 assists to go along with the 53.

– 17 assists matched his career high in that department also.

– He was unplayable. and became the first player in NBA history to have a 50 point game with 15 rebounds and 15 assists.

– The Jazz got a win against the Suns.

– Rudy Gobert and Gordon Hayward with 18 a piece.

– The Thunder trounced the depleted Clippers.

– Russell Westbrook had a triple double of 17 points, 12 rebounds and 14 assists.