We had seven games of NBA action tonight with a host of nail-biting finishes.
Here's a recap of today's top storylines:
- Malcolm Brogdon made a big impact in his return from injury, leading the Pacers to a comeback win over the 76ers
- Shai Gilgious-Alexander put up numbers against the Wolves, recording his first career triple-double
- LeBron James and the Lakers extend their win streak to nine games with victory against his former team, the Cleveland Cavaliers
Catch up on the scores, stats, highlights and top performers from today's games below:
New Orleans Pelicans 117, Detroit Pistons 110 (OT)
Jahlil Okafor had a monster game of 25 points and 14 rebounds to lead the Pelicans over the Pistons in overtime.
GROWN MAN mentality 🧠 @JahlilOkafor x #WontBowDown pic.twitter.com/XLEbmYQoOw
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) January 14, 2020
Indiana Pacers 101, Detroit Pistons 95
Another double-double for Domantas Sabonis with 10 points and 16 rebounds.
Only players with 30+ double-doubles this season
— StatMuse (@statmuse) January 14, 2020
34 — Giannis Antetokounmpo
32 — Andre Drummond
31 — Domantas Sabonis pic.twitter.com/H1POdabrhl
Boston Celtics 113, Chicago Bulls 101
Jayson Tatum had a team-high 21 points in the win, but he also had two massive blocks off the glass.
Jayson Tatum, rim protector pic.twitter.com/6HUmLb1Z7x
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) January 14, 2020
Oklahoma City Thunder 117, Minnesota Timberwolves 104
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes NBA history becoming the youngest player to ever record a 20-point, 20-rebound, 10-assist triple-double.
👏 @shaiglalex notches his 1st career triple-double with 20 PTS, a career-high 20 REB, and 10 AST in the @okcthunder win! #ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/YAAzMl9bul
— NBA (@NBA) January 14, 2020
Portland Trail Blazers 115, Charlotte Hornets 112
Carmelo Anthony was making winning plays and Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum combined for 57 points in a close win.
MELO HUSTLES FOR THE SAVE pic.twitter.com/8UpY5pSaU7
— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) January 14, 2020
Orlando Magic 114, Sacramento Kings 112
Aaron Gordon comes up clutch to earn the win for the Magic!
Fournier finds Aaron Gordon for the game-winning 3-point play!
— NBA (@NBA) January 14, 2020
Final:@OrlandoMagic 114@SacramentoKings 112 pic.twitter.com/NF9gjxdLgm
Los Angeles Lakers 128, Cleveland Cavaliers 99
LeBron James scores 14 of his game-high 31 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Lakers to their ninth win in a row!
LBJ gets it back from DG! 💥@cavs 56@Lakers 61
— NBA (@NBA) January 14, 2020
📱💻: https://t.co/lZZApswzuX pic.twitter.com/LoVyO9WLoe
