A six game slate kept things interesting on Friday night, with plenty of storylines to keep an eye on.
- Without Kemba Walker, did the Celtics keep rolling at home over the Hawks.
- A night after holding Toronto to just 76 points, the Heat were back at it in a Florida showdown with the Magic.
- Despite a slow start, the Blazers still find themselves in the playoff mix as they visited the shorthanded Wizards.
- Could Philadelphia halt their three game skid when they met the Rockets?
- Anthony Davis met his old frends in New Orleans for the second time.
Catch up on all the scores, news, highlights and reaction from another busy night in the NBA!
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Boston Celtics 109, Atlanta Hawks 106
Jaylen Brown's 24 points lead the Celtics past the Hawks, but it was Daniel Theis' defence on the final possession that sealed the victory.
DENIED. pic.twitter.com/AYVENmRdfu
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) January 4, 2020
Orlando Magic 105, Miami Heat 85
Terrence Ross drops 25 points off the bench while Nikola Vucevic posts a near-triple-double of 20 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists in the Magic's win over the Heat.
The runway is clear for @TerrenceRoss 🛫 pic.twitter.com/MSzQUnu0x4
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) January 4, 2020
Portland Trail Blazers 122, Washington Wizards 103
Damian Lillard drops 35 points as the Blazers route the Wizards.
Melo dime
— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) January 4, 2020
Dame dunk
Things we like to see! pic.twitter.com/NOGHB9qRY9
Houston Rockets 118, Philadelphia 76ers 108
Ben Simmons finishes with 29 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists, but it's not enough to overcome a monster triple-double from James Harden.
James Harden gets his 10th rebound and steps back to make it a 40-point triple-double on ESPN.
— NBA (@NBA) January 4, 2020
44 PTS | 10 REB | 11 AST@sixers 108@HoustonRockets 118 pic.twitter.com/GzWdVBALgR
Phoenix Suns 120, New York Knicks 112
Devin Booker scores a game-high 38 points on 14-for-27 shooting from the field in the win.
Just a friendly reminder to VOTE DEVIN because he is a walking bucket.https://t.co/KpG3uMNyCy | #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/TBuDJ8Kzd3
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) January 4, 2020
New Orleans Pelicans 113, Los Angeles Lakers 123
Anthony Davis poured in 46 points to go with 13 rebounds, while LeBron James had 17 points and 15 assists in the Lakers comfortable win.
Can’t stop The Brow 〰🔥 pic.twitter.com/zCcDETyjT0
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) January 4, 2020
