13.01.2024

San Antonio Spurs 135 - 99 Charlotte Hornets
Victor Wembanyama dominated with 26 points and 11 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs spoiled LaMelo Ball's return to the Charlotte Hornets with a 135-99 victory. Ball recorded 28 points in his first game back after a 20-game absence due to injury. The Spurs had strong performances from multiple players, including Doug McDermott, Jeremy Sochan, and Devin Vassell. The game featured a matchup between the top two picks in the NBA draft, but Brandon Miller left the game early due to injury. The Spurs now look ahead to a matchup against the Chicago Bulls, while the Hornets head to Miami for their next game.

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Chicago Bulls 131 - 140 Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors overcame a slow start from Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry to beat the Chicago Bulls 140-131, with Thompson scoring 30 points and Curry adding 27. The Warriors erased a 13-point halftime deficit and pulled away in the second half. DeMar DeRozan led the Bulls with 39 points, but the Warriors won the turnover battle 12-3. The game also saw a Ring of Honor ceremony for Bulls' franchise luminaries, but was marred by booing of former GM Jerry Krause. The Warriors play the Milwaukee Bucks next, while the Bulls face the San Antonio Spurs.

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Memphis Grizzlies 119 - 128 LA Clippers
In a high-scoring game, Paul George scored a season-high 37 points and Kawhi Leonard added 22 as the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 128-119. The Clippers shot 55% from the field, with Amir Coffey making all six of his attempts. Despite being without key players due to injuries, the Grizzlies fought hard, with Jaren Jackson Jr. and Xavier Tillman leading the way. The win marks the Clippers' eighth win in nine games, moving them into fourth place in the West. The Grizzlies, dealing with a slew of injuries, will look to regroup as they host the New York Knicks next.

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Utah Jazz 145 - 113 Toronto Raptors
The Utah Jazz dominated the Toronto Raptors with a 145-113 victory, led by Lauri Markkanen's 22 points and nine rebounds. The Jazz made 21 3-pointers and outscored the Raptors 58-32 in the paint. Toronto was led by Pascal Siakam with 27 points, but struggled to keep pace with Utah's offense. The win marked the Jazz's seventh straight home victory and moved them to .500 overall, while the Raptors lost their third consecutive game. Utah's strong ball movement and defensive effort led to a season-high 41 points in the third quarter. Kelly Olynyk had a team-high 10 rebounds off the bench for the Jazz.

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Minnesota Timberwolves 116 - 93 Portland Trail Blazers
The Minnesota Timberwolves cruised to a dominant 116-93 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers behind Rudy Gobert's 24 points and 17 rebounds, along with Karl-Anthony Towns' 23 points. Gobert and Towns combined to shoot 16 of 19 from the field, helping the Timberwolves shoot 55% as a team while holding the Trail Blazers to 39%. The win helped Minnesota reclaim the top spot in the Western Conference, as they ran into trouble recently with turnovers and offensive struggles. Portland, on the other hand, lost six of seven games during a tough seven-game road trip. The Timberwolves now look ahead to hosting the Los Angeles Clippers, while the Trail Blazers will return home to face the Phoenix Suns.

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Detroit Pistons 110 - 112 Houston Rockets
In a thrilling matchup, Fred VanVleet's hot second half led the Houston Rockets to a comeback victory over the struggling Detroit Pistons with a final score of 112-110. The Pistons, who are now 1-35 after a 28-game losing streak, played without their leading scorers but still put up a fight. VanVleet scored 17 points in the second half and finished with 20 points and 12 assists, while Alperen Sengun added 29 points for the Rockets. Despite a late push by the Pistons, including a game-tying 3-pointer by Isaiah Stewart, Jaden Ivey's potential game-winning shot rimmed out, leading to a heartbreaking loss for Detroit. The Pistons will look to bounce back against the Washington Wizards on Monday, while the Rockets will take on the Boston Celtics next.

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Miami Heat 99 - 96 Orlando Magic
In a rare low-scoring game, the Miami Heat topped the Orlando Magic 99-96 with a go-ahead basket from Bam Adebayo in the final seconds. Duncan Robinson led the Heat with 23 points while Adebayo finished with 21 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists. Paolo Banchero scored 25 points for the Magic, who struggled to capitalize on their opportunities late in the game. The win marked Miami's first sub-100-point victory of the season and improved their record to 8-0 against Southeast Division opponents. With key players sidelined due to injury, the Heat will look to continue their success against the Charlotte Hornets in their next game.

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Denver Nuggets 125 - 113 New Orleans Pelicans
In a game where Nikola Jokic recorded his 10th career triple-double against the New Orleans Pelicans, the Denver Nuggets emerged victorious with a 125-113 win. Jokic finished with 27 points, 14 assists, and 10 rebounds, continuing his impressive performance against New Orleans with 12 triple-doubles this season. Michael Porter added 20 points and 10 rebounds for the Nuggets, while Zion Williamson led the Pelicans with 30 points. Denver snapped New Orleans' seven-game road winning streak and will next face the Indiana Pacers at home.

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Philadelphia 76ers 112 - 93 Sacramento Kings
Tobias Harris scored 37 points as the Philadelphia 76ers, playing without Joel Embiid, Kelly Oubre Jr., and Robert Covington, routed the Sacramento Kings 112-93 to snap a three-game losing streak. Harris had his most points in a regular-season game in six seasons with the 76ers, while Tyrese Maxey added 21 points. Nicolas Batum contributed 14 points on perfect shooting, and Paul Reed and Mo Bamba were productive in the absence of Embiid. De’Aaron Fox led the Kings with 21 points. The Sixers pulled away with a 29-12 surge in the second quarter and never looked back. Next, the Kings visit the Milwaukee Bucks while the 76ers host the Houston Rockets.

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Atlanta Hawks 108 - 126 Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers overcame Tyrese Haliburton's absence and dominated the Atlanta Hawks with balanced scoring, shooting a season-high 67.1% from the field to win 126-108. Buddy Hield and Obi Toppin each scored 18 points, while Dejounte Murray led the Hawks with 29 points. The Pacers had eight players in double figures, with T.J. McConnell recording a season-high 14 assists. Despite missing Haliburton, the Pacers outscored the Hawks 76-48 in the paint and have now won nine of their last 10 games. With this victory, the Pacers continue their season dominance over the Hawks and improve to fourth in the Eastern Conference.

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