Andrew Nembhard produced 27 factors and 11 assists to guide the Indiana Pacers to a 117-114 highway win over the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder on Friday in a rematch of final season’s NBA Finals.
Nembhard was one in every of three Pacers with 20 or extra factors as his facet snapped a three-game dropping streak. Jarace Walker added 26 and Pascal Siakam 21 because the Pacers improved to 3-19 on the highway.
The Thunder fell for simply the second time in 9 video games regardless of getting 47 factors from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Chet Holmgren added 25 factors and 13 rebounds for the group.
The Pacers led by 10 with simply over two minutes remaining earlier than Gilgeous-Alexander sparked a 9-0 run. Isaiah Joe missed a possible game-tying 3-point try with three seconds remaining.
Nuggets 102, Bucks 100
Julian Strawther scored 20 factors to guide Denver Nuggets, down many key gamers, to a win over Milwaukee Bucks.
Tim Hardaway Jr. added 17 factors for the Nuggets, who prevailed regardless of enjoying with out Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Cameron Johnson, Jonas Valanciunas, Christian Braun and Peyton Watson. In addition they misplaced Aaron Gordon (hamstring pressure) after the primary half.
The Bucks misplaced Giannis Antetokounmpo within the remaining minute of the sport as a result of a proper calf damage that he believes will hold him out for a minimum of a month. He completed with 22 factors, 13 rebounds and 7 assists. Kyle Kuzma missed half-court heave on the buzzer.
Hawks 110, Suns 103
Jalen Johnson scored 12 of his 23 factors within the fourth quarter to assist Atlanta Hawks beat visiting Phoenix Suns, which misplaced Devin Booker to an ankle damage.
The Hawks scored the ultimate eight factors of the sport to win their second straight and finish the Suns’ three-game successful streak. Johnson matched his profession excessive with 18 rebounds for his thirtieth double-double and added 9 assists. Atlanta’s Onyeka Okongwu scored 25 factors and CJ McCollum added 21.
The suns wer led by Booker with 31, however he didn’t play within the remaining quarter after hurting his proper ankle late within the third interval. Grayson Allen and Collin Gillespie every scored 16 for the Suns.
Celtics 130, Nets 126 (2OT)
Payton Pritchard scored 32 factors and located rookie Amari Williams for the go- forward basket with 3:30 left in double time beyond regulation as Boston Celtics outlasted host Brooklyn Nets.
The Celtics misplaced a 10-point lead within the remaining 3:06 of regulation and overcame a five-point deficit within the remaining 7.9 seconds of time beyond regulation when rookie Hugo Gonzalez hit a nook 3 with four-tenths of a second left. The Celtics by no means trailed after Pritchard encountered a number of defenders and noticed Williams minimize to the ring. Guarded by Ziaire Williams, Williams transformed the troublesome basket and completed off a 3-point play to snap a 120-120 tie for his solely factors of a sport that noticed 22 lead adjustments and 13 ties.
Pritchard’s large night time was aided by Jaylen Brown’s fifth profession triple-double (27 factors, 12 assists and 10 rebounds). Hauser added 19 and mixed with Pritchard to internet 11 of Boston’s 22 made 3-pointers. Michael Porter Jr. scored 30 factors for the Nets.
Cavaliers 123, Kings 118
Donovan Mitchell had 33 factors and eight assists and Evan Mobley collected a season-high-tying 29 factors plus 13 rebounds and 7 assists as Cleveland Cavaliers beat visiting Sacramento Kings.
Jaylon Tyson added 17 factors and Jarrett Allen had 15 factors and 9 rebounds for the Cavaliers, who’ve received 9 of their previous 13 video games.
Domantas Sabonis paced the Kings with 24 factors, 16 rebounds and 6 assists in 31 minutes off the bench. Dennis Schroder scored 21 factors and DeMar DeRozan had 20 factors for the Kings, who’ve misplaced 4 straight and are 3-18 on the highway.
Rockets 111, Pistons 104
Kevin Durant poured in 32 factors and visiting Houston Rockets cooled off Detroit Pistons.
Alperen Sengun had 19 factors and 5 assists, whereas Reed Sheppard equipped 18 factors off the bench. Amen Thompson had 15 factors, 9 rebounds and 7 assists whereas Jabari Smith Jr. added 11 factors with 10 rebounds.
Jalen Duren had 18 factors and 7 rebounds, whereas Isaiah Stewart scored 16 factors however the Pistons’ four-game successful streak was snapped. Ronald Holland II had 13 factors and Ausar Thompson, Amen’s brother, chipped in 12 with eight rebounds. All-Star starter Cade Cunningham, who sat out towards New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday as a result of an sickness and a left hip contusion, was held to 12 factors with six turnovers.
Raptors 110, Path Blazers 98
Sandro Mamukelashvili scored 22 factors and Immanuel Quickley recorded 20 factors, eight rebounds and 7 assists to assist Toronto Raptors notch a victory over host Portland Path Blazers.
Brandon Ingram scored 20 factors and grabbed seven rebounds whereas Scottie Barnes scored 11 of his 15 factors within the remaining quarter and picked up 9 boards because the Raptors received their third straight sport.
Jrue Vacation recorded 21 factors and 7 assists and Shaedon Sharpe added 21 factors and 7 rebounds for the Path Blazers, who had a four-game successful streak halted. Portland standout Deni Avdija sat out with a decrease again pressure. He has missed 4 of Portland’s final six video games.
Pelicans 133, Grizzlies 127
Saddiq Bey scored 19 of his season-high 36 factors within the fourth quarter to guide visiting New Orleans Pelicans to a victory over Memphis Grizzlies.
The Pelicans, who had misplaced 14 of their earlier 16 video games (and three straight), received on the highway for simply the fourth time. Trey Murphy III added 32 factors and Zion Williamson contributed 24 factors and 11 rebounds for the Pelicans, who had misplaced six consecutive video games to the Grizzlies.
Jaren Jackson Jr. paced the Grizzles with 26 factors and 12 rebounds and Jock Landale added 24 factors and 11 boards. Cam Spencer additionally contributed a double-double with 21 factors and 11 assists. GG Jackson completed with 15 factors.
Printed on Jan 24, 2026