The 2020-21 NBA season rolls on with an eight-game slate and plenty of action.
From the first game in Detroit to the final game of the schedule in San Francisco, we've got you covered with live score updates, news, stats, highlights and the day's top fantasy performers below.
Boston Celtics 122, Detroit Pistons 120
Jayson Tatum came up clutch for the Pistons burying the go-ahead bucket with 2.9 seconds remaining. He finished with 24 points, 12 assists, eight rebounds, and two blocks, while Jaylen Brown continued his strong start to the season with a game-high 31 points.
💥 Jayson Tatum rises up and drains the jumper for the W! #BleedGreen
— NBA Australia (@NBA_AU) January 3, 2021
📊 24 PTS | 12 AST | 8 REB | 2 BLK pic.twitter.com/6DMLahoB7Z
Washington Wizards 123, Brooklyn Nets 122
The Wizards hold on to grab their second win of the season, led by Bradley Beal (27 points), Russell Westbrook (24 points, 10 assists) and Thomas Bryant (21 points, 14 rebounds).
BEAL SETS UP BRYANT, WIZARDS ON TOP! 🚨@WashWizards 123@BrooklynNets 122
— NBA (@NBA) January 4, 2021
14.9 to play, BKN ball on NBA TV pic.twitter.com/PQnciaGfT3
Los Angeles Lakers 108, Memphis Grizzlies 94
LeBron James dominated the fourth quarter, scoring 13 of his 22 points in the final frame. He added 13 rebounds and eight assists on the night, leading six players in double figure scoring.
🎯 LBJ from the LOGO 🎯 pic.twitter.com/AMhD2OR7i6
— NBA (@NBA) January 4, 2021
Denver Nuggets 124, Minnesota Timberwolves 109
Jamal Murray scpres a season-high 36 points, while Nikola Jokic recorded his fourth triple-double of the season with 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 12 assists to lead the Nuggets victory.
🏹 Murray (28 PTS) was FEELING it in the 1st half. 🏹
— NBA (@NBA) January 4, 2021
📲💻: NBA League Pass pic.twitter.com/SGItH9mNqU
Utah Jazz 130, San Antonio Spurs 109
Bojan Bogdanovic buried six of the Jazz's 21 3-pointers on his way to a game-high 28 points.
20 for Bogey pic.twitter.com/JAQfxOYg8A
— utahjazz (@utahjazz) January 4, 2021
Dallas Mavericks 118, Chicago Bulls 108
Zach LaVine scored 21 of his game-high 39 points (14-25 FGs) as the Bulls improve to 3-4 for the season with a win over the Dallas Mavericks that suited up without Luka Doncic.
🔥 21 in the 1ST QUARTER for Zach LaVine! 🔥
— NBA (@NBA) January 4, 2021
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LA Clippers 112, Phoenix Suns 107
In a game they once led by 31, the Clippers pull this one out to improve to 5-2 - the rest record in the Conference.
A red-hot Paul George, who scored 39 points on 15-of-24 shooting from the field and 7-of-10 from long distance, led the scoring charts.
Back in the win column.
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) January 4, 2021
📼 @Honey Highlights from Phoenix. pic.twitter.com/SUYVnJIW8x
Golden State Warriors 137, Portland Trail Blazers 122
A career-high for Stephen Curry. The 62 including a career-high 17 made free-throws helps the Warriors defeat the Portland Trail Blazers.
Steph dropped a career-high 62 PTS against the Blazers! 😱 pic.twitter.com/hDgCewUruv
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 4, 2021
Top Fantasy performers
Jayson Tatum: 24 PTS, 12 ASTS, 8 REBS, 2 BLKS
Jaylen Brown: 31 PTS (13-16 FGs)
Kevin Durant: 28 PTS (8-15 FGs), 11 REBS, 7 ASTS
Kyrie Irving: 30 PTS (10-20 FGs), 10 ASTS, 5 REBS, 2 STLS, 2 BLKS
Bradley Beal: 27 PTS, 10 REBS, 5 ASTS, 2 BLKS, 1 STL
Russell Westbrook: 24 PTS, 10 ASTS, 5 REBS, 2 STLS
LeBron James: 22 PTS, 13 REBS, 8 ASTS
Nikola Jokic: 19 PTS (8-12 FGs), 12 REBS, 12 ASTS
Jamal Murray: 36 PTS (13-20 FGs), 5 REBS, 4 ASTS
Malik Beasley: 25 PTS (10-16 FGs), 7 REBS, 5 ASTS, 2 BLKS
Bojan Bogdanovic: 28 PTS (10-13 FGs), 3 ASTS
Donovan Mitchell: 22 PTS, 9 ASTS, 4 REBS
Zach LaVine: 39 PTS (14-25 FGs), 6 REBS, 5 ASTS, 3 STLS
Paul George: 39 PTS (15-24 FGs; 7-10 3PMs), 4 ASTS, 3 REBS, 2 STLS
Stephen Curry: 62 PTS (18-31 FGs; 8-16 3PMs; 17-18 FTs), 5 REBS, 4 ASTS
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