This past weekend of NBA G League action was packed with points. Three different players scored 40 or more. With many NBA teams in the thick of the playoff hunt, there may not be as many minutes for developing players and that’s where the minor league can serve as a crucial asset. As a result, a handful of NBA assignees received time to shine over the past few days and didn’t disappoint.

Meanwhile, a well-known NBA vet in Terrence Jones continues to play well, suggesting he still has what it takes to compete at the next level. Whether his team needs Batman or Robin, Two-Way Player Jordan Loyd answers the call for the Raptors 905 again and again.

Here’s a look at how Jones, Loyd, three NBA assignees and an NBA Call-Up made headlines this weekend.

Two Leading Men Entertain Audience on NBA TV: In a game featuring two of the strongest competitors in the NBA G League this season, Bucks assignee Christian Wood and five-year NBA vet Terrence Jones certainly rose up to the hype of playing on NBA TV. Jones led an early BayHawks charge. He exploded for a game-high 41 points, hitting five shots from downtown and dishing out 6 assists (two areas of budding improvement for the big man).

In a contest of “anything you can do, I can do better,” Wood was just a shade behind with 40 points of his own (also grabbing down a massive 20 rebounds), but he indeed did get the last laugh. Outscoring Erie by 10 points down the stretch in the fourth, Wisconsin pulled away with an exhilarating victory 119-115. This televised matinee undoubtedly lived up to its billing with two rising bigs strutting their stuff with a national TV audience watching.

Hartenstein Proving He’s Ready To Provide Rockets With Boost: Wood and Jones may have ignited viewers with their double-dose of 40+ point outings on Sunday, but one could argue that Rockets’ assignee Isaiah Hartenstein set the bar high with two rather grand outings of his own the day before. The big man outdid himself, setting a new career-high in points on two separate occasions. Following up a 32-point, 15-rebound game on Friday, he poured in 42 points and 21 rebounds on Saturday.

Still just 20 years old, he helped the RGV Vipers earn two victories, all while proving his versatility. Hartenstein muscled his way inside and backed down defenders to draw fouls and scoop up easy buckets. At the same, he wasn’t afraid to catch and shoot the ball from deep. His ability to convert from inside and out made it nearly impossible to stop him.

Loyd and Trent Jr. among those to shine on Twitch: Speaking of shining on various stages, Blazers assignee Gary Trent Jr. (playing for the Texas Legends) and Raptors Two-Way Player Jordan Loyd were both named Twitch Game MVPs after leading their teams to victory on Friday and Saturday, respectively.

Scoring 33 points and grabbing 4 steals, Trent Jr. continued to put an exclamation point on an impressive stint with Texas. He’s now averaging 31 points through four games, making the case for more minutes at the next level.

As far as Loyd is concerned, his array of contributions has been par for the course all season long. Once again playing alongside dominant scorer Chris Boucher, the combo-guard has had to find additional ways to leave his fingerprints on a given contest. On Saturday, he did just that, tallying his first triple-double of the season with 24 points, 17 rebounds, and 11 assists.

Both players were deservedly voted for by the fans and recognized for their efforts (Click here for upcoming games on Twitch).

Mitch Creek Makes A Unique NBA Debut: Last week, Long Island Nets guard Mitch Creek signed a 10-day contract with his club’s big league affiliate in Brooklyn. From learning about the news to finally stepping onto that NBA floor for the very first time, the Australian experienced a full range of emotions, from fighting back the tears, to beaming with joy after scoring his very first point at the next level on Friday. His chance to play may have come at an unexpected time, but it was a moment he won’t be soon to forget.

A point @CreekMitchell will remember for the rest of his life 🙌🙌🙌 pic.twitter.com/728La1C7Lv — Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) January 26, 2019