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NBA scores, news, stats and highlights from a busy 14-game slate on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day saw 28 of 30 teams in the NBA hit the court and there was no shortage of entertainment.

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Here are the big storylines from today's games

  • Kemba Walker picked up his first career win against LeBron James (1-28) in the Celtics' big win over the Lakers
  • The Miami Heat remain the kings of overtime, making it 7-0 on the season
  • OKC pulled off yet another huge fourth-quarter comeback - this time against the Rockets
  • Damian Lillard entered the history books with a career-high 61-point performance - the most ever scored on MLK Day

Catch up on the biggest moments from all 14 games on MLK Day below:

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Washington Wizards 106, Detroit Pistons 100 — Final

Bradley Beal led the Wizards with 29 points and six dimes in the win.

Toronto Raptors 122,  Atlanta Hawks 117 — Final

Norm Powell scores 17 of his team-high 27 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Raptors ot their fourth-straight win. 

Phildelphia 76ers 117, Brooklyn Nets 111 — Final

Ben Simmons was a man on a mission in Brooklyn, recording the first 30-point triple-double if his career.


Orlando Magic 106, Charlotte Hornets 83 — Final

Evan Fournier top scores with 26 for the Magic as they hand the Hornets their seventh straight loss.

New York Knicks 106, Cleveland Cavaliers 86 — Final

Six Knicks score in double figures as they use a strong second half to win big in Cleveland.

Miami Heat 118, Sacramento Kings 113 — Final [OT]

The Miami Heat needed an overtime period but they improve their league-best home record to 19-1.

Bam Adebayo forces overtime in a tight contest:

James Johnson seals the win with the clutch block:

New Orleans Pelicans 126, Memphis Grizzlies 116 — Final

A big game from Jrue Holiday  helps the Pelicans snap the Grizzlies' seven-game win streak. 

Oklahoma City Thunder 112, Houston Rockets 107 — Final

Russell Westbrook records a 32-point, 12-assist, 11-rebound triple-double but the OKC Thunder get the last laugh, coming back from 17 down for the win.

James Harden had 29 but the Thunder had three players score 23 or more - Chris Paul (28), Danilo Gallinari (25), and Dennis Schroder (23).

Milwaukee Bucks 111, Chicago Bulls 98 — Final

Giannis records his fourth triple-double of the season, pushing the Bucks' win streak to seven.

Boston Celtics 139, Los Angeles Lakers 107 — Final

The 32-point victory is the C's largest against the Lakers in a regular season game since 1963.

Denver Nuggets 107, Minnesota Timbewolves 100 — Final

In just 30 minutes on court, Michael Porter Jr. filled it up to lead the Nuggets to victory on the road!

San Antonio Spurs 120, Phoenix Suns 118 — Final

Bryn Forbes lit up from three, knocking down a career-high 8 three-pointers on his way to 24 points, while Derrick White added 25 points and seven assists off the bench as the Spurs hung on to win a thriller.

Utah Jazz 118, Indiana Pacers 88 — Final

The Jazz bring up win #30 of the season, behind 25 points from Donovan Mitchell and  20 points and 14 rebounds from Rudy Gobert.

Portland Trail Blazers 129, Golden State Warriors 124 — Final

What a performance from Damian Lillard!

The Blazers point guard poured in a career-high 61 points, the most ever on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Lillard knocked down a career-high 11 three-pointers, adding 10 rebounds and seven assists.

 

Carlan Gay

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Carlan Gay is an assistant managing editor at The Sporting News with a focus on the NFL, NBA, College & global sports. Carlan is also a play-by-play announcer for FIBA calling games on the international level since 2017.

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