The 2020-21 NBA season rolled on with a nine-game slate on Tuesday
We have you covered with the latest news, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers below.
Orlando Magic 103, Cleveland Cavaliers 83
Aaron Gordon records his first double-double of the season with 24 points and 11 rebounds while Nikola Vucevic stuffs the stat sheet with 23 points, eight rebounds, three blocks, two assists, and two steals as the Magic handed the Cavaliers their third loss in the last four games.
Have a night, @Double0AG.
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) January 5, 2021
A.G. has matched his career high with 𝟔 threes in a game. pic.twitter.com/vA5PMulULM
Orlando opened the game up in the third quarter, outscoring Cleveland 38-18. For the Cavaliers, Collin Sexton top-scored with 24 while Cedi Osman contributed across the board with 18 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists.
Dante Exum's tough injury luck continues. The Aussie exited the game early with a reported right calf strain.
Dante Exum suffered a R calf strain and will not return tonight.
— Joe Gabriele (@CavsJoeG) January 5, 2021
Philadelphia 76ers 118, Charlotte Hornets 101
The 76ers improve to a league-best 6-1!
Seven players score in double figures for Philadelphia led by Tobias Harris' 22. Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons contribute across the board as the team handed the Hornets their third straight loss.
GAME HIGHLIGHTS
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) January 5, 2021
Charlotte Hornets | 01.04.21
🎥 presented by @PALottery pic.twitter.com/5lKrPA7OkK
New York Knicks 113, Atlanta Hawks 108
After starting the season 0-2, the Knicks win their fourth in the last five games by defeating the Hawks in Atlanta.
Never let up. That’s not what we do 😤
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) January 5, 2021
Julius: 28 PTS | 17 REBS | 9 AST
RJ: 26 PTS | 10 REBS | 5 AST
EP: 14 PTS
Quickley, Kev & Austin off the bench: 30 PTS (6-9 3PT FG) pic.twitter.com/Gpz3cllvmv
Yet again, Julius Randle is the team's biggest contributor with 28 points, 17 rebounds, and nine assists. RJ Barrett chipped in with 25 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists of his own.
Before tonight’s performances by Julius Randle and RJ Barrett, the last Knicks duo to each post at least 25 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in a game was Lonnie Shelton and Bob McAdoo at Milwaukee on Dec. 16, 1977.
— NY_KnicksPR (@NY_KnicksPR) January 5, 2021
For the Hawks, Trae Young was the top performer with 31 points and 14 assists but that couldn't stop the Hawks from dropping to the third loss in their last four games.
Miami Heat 118, Oklahoma City Thunder 90
The Heat open up this game by outscoring the Thunder 65-40 over the middle two quarters.
Bam Adebayo tops the scoring charts with 20 as the Heat shoot 46-of-81 (56.8%) shooting from the field and continue the trend, early in this season, to bounce back from a loss with a win.
Gotta feel bad for the rim here pic.twitter.com/rv2ex2aA77
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) January 5, 2021
Boston Celtics 126, Toronto Raptors 114
Jayson Tatum scores a season-high 40 (11-19 FGs; 5-8 3Ps) as the Celtics comfortably beat the Raptors in Boston.
☘️ @jaytatum0 pours in 40 PTS to guide the @celtics W! #BleedGreen pic.twitter.com/8OKZXS0V5T
— NBA (@NBA) January 5, 2021
Rookie Payton Pritchard continues to impress by recording 23 points (8-13 FGs) and eight assists in 32 minutes. For the Raptors, who now fall to 1-5, Fred VanVleet erupted for 35 (13-20 FGs) but he didn't receive enough help to make this game a contest.
Dallas Mavericks 113, Houston Rockets 100
Luka Doncic creates up another piece of history!
Luka Doncic is the 4th fastest player in NBA history to reach 1,000 points, 1,000 rebounds and 1,000 assists (games played). pic.twitter.com/9NfeNZSbdU
— NBA (@NBA) January 5, 2021
He finishes with 33 points, 16 rebounds, and 11 assists in a win over the Houston Rockets. He tallies his 26th career triple-double.
Luka posts triple-double in W! ✨@luka7doncic tallies 33 PTS, 16 REB, 11 AST for the @dallasmavs vs. Houston! #MFFL pic.twitter.com/VSIlJJ9SJx
— NBA (@NBA) January 5, 2021
Milwaukee Bucks 125, Detroit Pistons 115
Reigning two-time MVP finished with a season-high 43 points as the Bucks won their eighth straight game over the Pistons, who now fall to 1-6.
The best of tonight's WIN over Detroit in 84 seconds!!#FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/HRpl0Dspit
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) January 5, 2021
Indiana Pacers 118, New Orleans Pelicans 116 [OT]
Brogdon (21 points, 11 assists, 7 rebounds) and Sabonis (19 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists) stuff the stat sheet as the Pacers edge out the Pelicans in overtime.
Brogdon FTW! 👀 pic.twitter.com/cbgeAUHb2j
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 5, 2021
For the Pelicans, all starters score in double figures led by 31 by Brandon Ingram and a double-double of 24-10 from Zion Williamson.
👀 the TOP PLAYS down the stretch as the @Pacers outlasted New Orleans in an OT thriller! pic.twitter.com/dCJNWgkNEJ
— NBA (@NBA) January 5, 2021
Golden State Warriors 137, Sacramento Kings 106
Curry and Warriors win their fourth game in the last five to improve to 4-3, their first time being above .500. The former 2-time MVP led the way with a near triple-double, less than 24 hours after dropping his career-high of 62.
.@StephenCurry30 stuffs the stat sheet in 3 quarters as the @warriors go to 4-3! #DubNation
— NBA (@NBA) January 5, 2021
30 PTS | 9 REB | 8 AST pic.twitter.com/NUmUJIl3Qn
Top fantasy performers
Nikola Vucevic: 23 PTS (9-16 FGs), 8 REBS, 3 BLKS, 2 ASTS, 2 STLS
Julius Randle: 28 PTS (11-19 FGs), 17 REBS, 9 ASTS
RJ Barrett: 26 PTS, 11 REBS, 5 ASTS, 2 STLS
Jayson Tatum: 40 PTS (11-19 FGs), 6 REBS, 2 ASTS, 2 BLKS
Fred VanVleet: 35 PTS (13-20 FGs), 8 REBS, 3 ASTS, 2 STLS
Luka Doncic: 33 PTS, 16 REBS, 11 ASTS
Giannis Antetokounmpo: 43 PTS (17-24 FGs), 9 REBS, 4 ASTS
Malcolm Brogdon: 21 PTS, 11 ASTS, 7 REBS, 3 STLS
Domantas Sabonis: 19 PTS (9-16 FGs), 11 REBS, 7 ASTS, 2 BLKS
Stephen Curry: 30 PTS, 9 REBS, 8 ASTS
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