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Nightly Pulse: NBA News & Highlights from Jan. 25

Follow along with the highlights, scores and reaction from tonight’s NBA games.

NBA.com Staff

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Indiana Pacers 136, San Antonio Spurs 98 (Final)
Minnesota Timberwolves 133, Denver Nuggets 104 (Final)
Boston Celtics 122, Dallas Mavericks 107 (Final)
Miami Heat 106, Brooklyn Nets 97 (Final)
Orlando Magic 121, Detroit Pistons 113 (Final)
Charlotte Hornets 123, New Orleans Pelicans 92 (Final)
Toronto Raptors 117, Atlanta Hawks 94 (Final)
Houston Rockets 135, Cleveland Cavaliers 131 (Final)
New York Knicks 143, Sacramento Kings 120 (Final)
Philadelphia 76ers 109, Chicago Bulls 97 (Final)
Memphis Grizzlies 125, Utah Jazz 103 (Final)
Los Angeles Lakers 118, Golden State Warriors 108 (Final)
Phoenix Suns 119, Washington Wizards 109 (Final)
Los Angeles Clippers 127, Milwaukee Bucks 117 (Final)

Top Storylines of the Night 👉📝

1. The Rockets complete sweep of the Cavaliers. Houston and Cleveland played twice this week, with the Rockets winning both close-fought battles. Amen Thompson recorded a triple-double, while Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun led the team with 26 points apiece. Houston is now second in the Western Conference.
2. The Pacers and Spurs split the France series. Indiana and San Antonio played two games in Paris this week and split those two matchups. After the Spurs snagged a 30-point win on Thursday, the Pacers bounced back today with a 38-point victory of their own.
3. The Knicks drop 143 points in a win over the Kings. Josh Hart recorded his sixth triple-double of the season while all five starters combined for 123 points in their 143-120 win.

🌟🌟 Top Performers of the Night 🌟🌟

1. Anthony Edwards had 34 points and nine assists in a win over the Denver Nuggets.
2. Paolo Banchero provided 32 points, nine rebounds and seven assists in a victory over the Detroit Pistons.
3. Josh Hart had 20 points, 18 rebounds and 11 assists in a win over the Sacramento Kings.
4. Domantas Sabonis collected 25 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists in a defeat against the New York Knicks,
5. Amen Thompson accumulated 23 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists in a road victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
6. Darius Garland generated 39 points, three rebounds and nine assists in a loss against the Houston Rockets.
7. Tyrese Maxey tallied 31 points, five rebounds and nine assists in a win against the Chicago Bulls.
8. Scottie Barnes totaled 24 points, 12 rebounds, seven assists, two steals and two blocks in a victory over the Atlanta Hawks.
9. Anthony Davis amassed 36 points, 13 rebounds, three assists and three steals in a win over the Golden State Warriors.
10. James Harden compiled 40 points, five rebounds and nine assists in a victory against the Milwaukee Bucks.
11. Damian Lillard produced 29 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in a loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.

Clippers Defeat Bucks, 127-117 🚢🍿 🎥📺🎞️🎬🚢

There were 17 ties and 14 lead changes in this game, but LA ripped off a 14-0 run in the second half to take command.

James Harden led LA with 40 points, five rebounds and nine assists.

Norman Powell provided 33 points, six rebounds and two blocks.

Giannis Antetokounmpo led Milwaukee with 36 points and 13 rebounds.

Damian Lillard tallied 29 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.

The Claw Showcases Some Smooth Moves 𓆆🕺𓆆

It’s so nice to see Kawhi Leonard back and fully healthy.

He rips off this beautiful behind-the-back dribble into a fancy reverse lay-up.

The Clippers lead the Bucks in the third quarter, 72-67.

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Milwaukee Bucks (League Pass, Live)

Bucks Lead Clippers at the Half, 59-58 🦌🦌

Tune in to see the final game of the night on League Pass. Should be a fun finish!

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Milwaukee Bucks (League Pass, Live)

Damian Lillard has 15 points, seven rebounds and five assists.

Giannis Antetokounmpo amassed 13 points, eight rebounds and two blocks.

Kawhi Leonard has 11 points, three rebounds and two assists.

James Harden tallied 12 points, three rebounds and four assists.

Suns Defeat Wizards, 119-109 🌞🌞🌞

Kevin Durant led the Suns with 29 points, five rebounds and four assists.

Nick Richards had 20 points and 19 rebounds in his home debut.

Kyle Kuzma led the Wizards with 30 points, 11 rebounds and four assists.

Jordan Poole provided 19 points, four rebounds, 10 assists and six steals.

Lakers Defeat Warriors, 118-108 🌟🎥🎞️🎬

Anthony Davis led LA with 36 points, 13 rebounds, three assists and three steals.

LeBron James had 25 points, five rebounds and 12 assists.

Austin Reaves accrued 16 points, five rebounds and seven assists.

Stephen Curry collected 13 points and nine assists but went scoreless in the second half.

Grizzlies Defeat Jazz, 125-103🐻🐻🐻

Memphis came into this matchup as a massive favorite, and they took care of business.

The Grizzlies rode a 36-17 third quarter to this blowout victory.

Jaren Jackson Jr led Memphis with 28 points, three rebounds, two assists and two blocks.

Desmond Bane had 17 points, eight rebounds and six assists.

Sixers Defeat Bulls, 109-97🔔🔔🔔

Tyrese Maxey led Philly with 31 points, five rebounds and nine assists.

Kelly Oubre had 22 points, 12 rebounds and three assists.

Zach LaVine led the Bulls with 25 points, eight rebounds and four assists.

Nikola Vucevic finished with 22 points, 12 rebounds, four assists and three blocks.

Rockets Defeat Cavs, 135-131 🚀🚀🚀

Amen Thompson recorded a triple-double, collecting 23 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists.

Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun scored 26 points apiece.

Darius Garland led Cleveland with 39 points, three rebounds and nine assists.

Donovan Mitchell had 33 points, four rebounds and seven assists.

Bilal Coulibaly Hammer 🔨🔨🔨

Coulibaly has one of the largest wingspans in the NBA, and it was on full display here.

Check out the Dunk Score

Phoenix leads Washington just before the half, 60-48.

Phoenix Suns vs. Washington Wizards (League Pass, Live)

Knicks Defeat Kings, 143-120🗽🏙️🍎🚕🍕

OG Anunoby led NY with 33 points, three rebounds and four assists.

Mikal Bridges had 27 points, five rebounds and seven assists.

Jalen Brunson amassed 25 points and 11 assists.

Josh Hart collected 20 points, 18 rebounds and 11 assists.

Karl-Anthony Towns rounded out the starters with 18 points and 15 rebounds.

Domantas Sabonis had a triple-double as well, finishing with 25 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists.

Raptors Defeat Hawks, 117-94 🦖🦖🦖

Scottie Barnes led Toronto with 24 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists.

Scottie Barnes had 23 points, eight rebounds and four assists.

Chris Boucher led the bench with 23 points.

Magic Defeat Pistons, 121-113 🧙🏻‍♀️🔮🪄

Franz Wagner led Orlando with 32 points, four rebounds and seven assists. He matched a Magic record by scoring 25 points in the fourth quarter.

Paolo Banchero provided 32 points, nine rebounds and seven assists.

Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 35 points, five rebounds and 11 assists.

Hornets Defeat Pelicans, 123-92 😎👌🔥

Charlotte outscored New Orleans by at least six points in all four quarters.

Zion Williamson led the Pels with 28 points and 11 rebounds.

LaMelo Ball led the Hornets with 25 points, five rebounds and seven assists.

Miles Bridges had 22 points, six rebounds and three assists.

Jalen Brunson 5,000 Career Points in  𝙽𝚈𝙲🗽

Brunson scored his 5,000th point as a Knick tonight, becoming the fastest player in NBA history to reach that threshold.

It took him 190 games to reach that number, beating Carmelo Anthony by one game!

New York leads that game, 86-76, in the third quarter.

New York Knicks vs. Sacramento Kings (League Pass, Live)

Heat Defeat Nets, 106-97🔥🥵🌡️

In Vince Carter’s jersey retirement night, Miami came in and spoiled the celebration for Brooklyn.

The Heat rode a 29-19 third quarter to their victory, out-rebounding Brooklyn, .

Tyler Herro led the way with 25 points and eight assists.

Bam Adebayo collected 17 points, 16 rebounds and four assists.

D’Angelo Russell and Keon Johnson led Brooklyn with 22 points apiece.

Quentin Grimes Dunk of the Season. Check out the 💥Dunk Score 

According to our Dunk Score, this was the best dunk of the season.

It registered a 118.2 on our scale, the highest we’ve seen this year!

See the amazing slam below!

Boston beat Dallas, 122-117.

Celtics Defeat Mavs, 122-107 🍀🍀🍀

Boston outscored Dallas in the second and third quarters, 71-47, to take command of this game.

The Celtics had all five starters score at least 17 points apiece.

Boston shot 20-of-52 from three-point range while committing just five turnovers.

Jayson Tatum led the way with 24 points, six rebounds and three assists.

Miles Bridges Monster Dunk 💥💥Check out the Dunk Score

Bridges has become one of the best dunkers in the NBA, and this slam shows why.

He has six points, three rebounds and three assists.

Charlotte leads New Orleans after the first quarter, 31-23.

Check out the Dunk Score

Quentin Grimes Poster Slam 👊👊 Check out the Dunk Score

Grimes is having a bounce-back season in Dallas, and he threw down the best dunk of his career here over Luke Kornet.

Grimes has 10 points, four rebounds and two assists.

Boston leads Dallas, 96-76, at the end of the third quarter.

Check out the Dunk Score 118.2!!!!

Dallas Mavericks vs. Boston Celtics (League Pass, Live)

Vince Carter’s Number Retired in Brooklyn 🤪1️⃣5️⃣

After having his number retired by the Toronto Raptors earlier in the year, Brooklyn gave him the same treatment here.

That shows just how special this guy was, with only 13 players in NBA history having their number retired by multiple franchises.

Vinsanity was an eight-time All-Star across his 22-year career and was recently inducted into the Hall-of-Fame.

Carter is widely regarded as the greatest dunker in NBA history.

Pacers Defeat Spurs in France, 136-98🇫🇷🥖🥨🥐 🗼

After San Antonio blew out Indiana in the first France matchup, the Pacers returned the favor here.

They rode a 38-12 fourth quarter to this lopsided scoreline, shooting 52 percent from the field in their victory.

Tyrese Haliburton led the way with 28 points, three rebounds and four assists.

Pascal Siakam provided 23 points, 11 rebounds, three assists and three blocks.

Andrew Nembhard had 15 points, eight rebounds, nine assists and three steals.

T’Wolves Defeat Nuggets, 133-104 🐺🐺🐺

These teams have developed a rivalry after the last two playoffs, but Minnesota was able to dominate Denver today.

They won all four individual quarters and maintained a double-digit lead for the closing 20 minutes.

Anthony Edwards led the way with 34 points and nine assists.

Julius Randle had 21 points, seven rebounds and seven assists.

Rudy Gobert finished with 14 points, 14 rebounds, five assists and four steals.

Top Storylines 👉📝

1. Clippers Host Bucks in nightcap. Los Angeles has been climbing up the standings over the last two months, posting an 11-7 record across their last 18 games. Milwaukee has been just as good, amassing a 23-9 record since a disastrous 2-8 start.
2. Rockets and Cavaliers have rematch. These teams played an epic game on Wednesday, with Houston prevailing, 109-108. It was no surprise it was so close, with Cleveland sitting first in the Eastern Conference and Houston ranked second in the Western Conference.
3. Warriors and Lakers renew rivalry. These Western Conference foes have been battling for years and it should be fun seeing Stephen Curry and LeBron James put on a show in Golden State.

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