25.01.2024
Houston Rockets 131 - 137 Portland Trail Blazers
In a thrilling overtime game, Anfernee Simons scored 33 points and Jerami Grant added 21 as the Portland Trail Blazers rallied to beat the Houston Rockets 137-131. Malcolm Brogdon had 19 points and Deandre Ayton added 18 points and 17 rebounds for the Trail Blazers, while Alperen Sengun led the Rockets with 30 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists. Grant forced overtime with a buzzer-beating 3-pointer and Portland opened the extra session with a 9-2 run to secure the victory. The Rockets, who missed guard Jabari Smith Jr. due to injury, have now lost two straight games.
Detroit Pistons 113 - 106 Charlotte Hornets
In a thrilling game, the Detroit Pistons rallied to a 113-106 win over the Charlotte Hornets with Bojan Bogdanovic scoring 34 points and Jalen Duren contributing 14 points and eight rebounds. Despite LaMelo Ball's return from injury, the Hornets struggled in the fourth quarter, scoring only 14 points. The Pistons snapped a three-game losing streak and won for the third time in 41 games, showing strong poise and execution in closing out the game. Additionally, Monte Morris made an impact in his season debut for Detroit. The Hornets will look to bounce back against the Houston Rockets, while the Pistons will host the Washington Wizards in their next games.
San Antonio Spurs 114 - 140 Oklahoma City Thunder
The Thunder overcame a strong performance from San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama to win their fourth straight game with a final score of 140-114. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 32 points and 10 assists, while Chet Holmgren added 17 points and nine rebounds. Wembanyama finished with 24 points and 12 rebounds for the Spurs, who struggled from beyond the arc and with turnovers. The matchup between the two top Rookie of the Year contenders provided excitement, but ultimately the Thunder's balanced attack and strong shooting sealed the victory. Oklahoma City shot 56% from the field and had six players in double figures. The Thunder will face New Orleans next, while the Spurs will host Portland.
Dallas Mavericks 109 - 132 Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns extended their winning streak to seven games, beating the Dallas Mavericks 132-109 behind Devin Booker's 46 points. The game was filled with chippy moments and technical fouls, but the Suns outscored the Mavericks 43-20 in the third quarter to pull away for the victory. Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 34 points and eight rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Suns' offensive firepower. The game also featured multiple ejections, including a fan who was thrown out after Doncic complained about a comment made towards him. Despite missing Kyrie Irving, the Mavericks couldn't keep up with the hot shooting of the Suns. Phoenix will now head to Indiana for their next game, while Dallas will travel to Atlanta.
Milwaukee Bucks 126 - 116 Cleveland Cavaliers
ANTETOKOUNMPO GETS TRIPLE-DOUBLE AS BUCKS BEAT CAVS 126-116 IN 1ST GAME SINCE GRIFFIN WAS FIRED. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks to victory with 35 points, 18 rebounds, and 10 assists, snapping the Cleveland Cavaliers' eight-game winning streak. The emotional game came after the dismissal of coach Adrian Griffin, with assistant Joe Prunty stepping in and negotiations underway to bring in Doc Rivers. Despite the Cavaliers' efforts, the Bucks were able to secure the win, with Khris Middleton adding 24 points. The Cavaliers, missing Tristan Thompson due to suspension, will face the Bucks again on Friday in Milwaukee.
Golden State Warriors 134 - 112 Atlanta Hawks
The Golden State Warriors returned to action after the death of assistant coach Dejan Milojević and beat the Atlanta Hawks 134-112, with emotional pregame ceremonies honoring Milojević. Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson scored 25 and 24 points, respectively, leading the team to victory. The Warriors paid tribute to Milojević with a special jersey placement on the coaching chairs and a standing ovation from the sellout crowd. This win marked the Warriors' 400th regular-season victory together for Curry, Thompson, and Draymond Green, as they now prepare to host the Kings in a back-to-back game.
Miami Heat 96 - 105 Memphis Grizzlies
In a surprising turn of events, the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies managed to hand the Miami Heat their fourth straight loss with a final score of 105-96. Despite being without key players due to injuries, the Grizzlies were able to dominate the game with Vince Williams Jr. scoring a career-high 25 points and GG Jackson adding 17 off the bench. Terry Rozier's debut with the Heat was spoiled as he struggled shooting 3-for-11 and Memphis led for the entire second half. Miami's Bam Adebayo put up an impressive performance with 15 points, 15 rebounds, six assists, and six blocks, but it wasn't enough as the Grizzlies sealed the victory with a 7-0 run in the final minutes. Memphis will next host Orlando, while Miami will face Boston in their upcoming games.
Washington Wizards 107 - 118 Minnesota Timberwolves
In a game where Anthony Edwards scored a career-high 38 points, the Minnesota Timberwolves returned to form by beating the Washington Wizards 118-107. Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 27 points and Rudy Gobert added 19 points and 16 rebounds. The Wizards, led by Deni Avdija's 24 points, dropped their fifth straight game. Despite struggling in the first half, the Wolves pulled away in the second half with their size advantage, forcing 21 turnovers and scoring 32 points off them. Minnesota's defense played a crucial role in the win, improving to 1-2 this season without Mike Conley. The Timberwolves will face the Brooklyn Nets next, while the Wizards will host the Utah Jazz.