Despite only five games on the schedule, Friday's slate was loaded with matchups between potential playoff contenders.
- The shorthanded Heat looked to stay afloat in Philly
- The LaMelo Ball show continued as the Hornets attempted to handle the struggling Raptors
- With the dust still settling on the James Harden trade, the Spurs will wanted to take advantage of a new look Rockets starting five
- Curry vs. Jokic
- Malcolm Brogdon is one of the most underrated guards in the league. Could he outplay Dame?
Catch up with all the scores, reaction and highlights right here!
Miami Heat 108, Philadelphia 76ers 125
Ben Simmons recorded a triple-double as the Sixers handled the shorthanded Miami Heat.
Shake Milton led all scorers with 31 points for Philadelphia, while Duncan Robinson had 22 on 4-for-8 shooting for Miami.
Lob & jam.@TyreseMaxey → @BenSimmons25 pic.twitter.com/9AIluvrwkX
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) January 15, 2021
Charlotte Hornets 108, Toronto Raptors 111
The Raptors picked up a desperately needed win, hanging on to win despite only scoring 12 points in the fourth.
14 points and 11 assists for LaMelo Ball wasn't enough, as 25 points and 10 boards for Chris Boucher proved ciritcal for Toronto.
More dunks for your headtop. pic.twitter.com/lKUUMT5I3o
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) January 15, 2021
Houston Rockets 109, San Antonio Spurs 105
Christian Wood (27) and Sterling Brown (23) combine for 50 points to lead the Rockets to an upset win in San Antonio.
DeMar DeRozan missed an opportunity to tie the game at the buzzer but his mid-range shot rimmed out.
Christian Wood doing it all tonight! pic.twitter.com/ht434JRvZg
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) January 15, 2021
Golden State Warriors 104, Denver Nuggets 114
Another triple-double for Nikola Jokic was enough to help the Nuggets hold off Golden State. Jokic finished with 23 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists, while a red-hot Steph Curry poured in 35 points to go with 11 rebounds and four assists.
James Wiseman with the HUGE dunk early in the second half!
JAMES WISEMAN OVER THE TOP! 😱#NBARooks x #DubNation
— NBA (@NBA) January 15, 2021
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Indiana Pacers 111, Portland Trail Blazers 87
A big night for Malcolm Brogdon led to a blow out win for the Pacers, with the guard registering 25 points. Domantas Sabonis continued his big start, finishing with 23 points and 15 rebounds.
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— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) January 15, 2021
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Terrible news for Jusuf Nurkic, who will not return with a serious wrist injury.
Jusuf Nurkić (right wrist fracture) will not return.
— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) January 15, 2021
Top fantasy performers
Ben Simmons - 10 points, 10 rebounds, 12 assists
P.J Washington - 20 points, 11 rebounds, two blocks
Chris Boucher - 25 points, 10 rebounds, two blocks, 8-for-12 FG
Christian Wood - 27 points, 15 rebounds, three blocks
Steph Curry - 35 points, 11 rebounds, 14-for-23 FG
Nikola Jokic - 23 points, 14 rebounds, 10 assists
Domantas Sabonis - 23 points, 15 rebounds, five assists, two steals
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