NBA 2018-19: Top 3 Performers on January 3rd, 2019

Guard James Harden
Guard James Harden

#3 DeMar DeRozan vs Toronto Raptors

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DeMar DeRozan posted his first career triple-double
DeMar DeRozan posted his first career triple-double

Stat line: 21 points, 14 rebounds, 11 assists, and 2 steals on 46.6 % shooting

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On a night when Kawhi Leonard returned to San Antonio after getting traded to the Toronto Raptors, it was DeMar DeRozan who stole the spotlight and led the Spurs to an 18-point victory over the Raptors.

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At 7:53 mark in the first quarter, DeRozan slammed one home off an inbound pass by White to send a statement. He closed out the second quarter with a tough layup for an and-1 and the Spurs went into halftime with a comfortable 67-51 lead.

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DeRozan who had 19 points in the first half only had 2 points in the second half but made an impact by dishing out assists and collecting rebounds. With 21 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists, DeRozan posted his first career triple-double in the NBA.

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