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NBA roundup: Bucks stop Kings’ 7-game winning streak

Wed Jan 15 1:39am ET
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Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard combined for 25 points during a 47-point first quarter that propelled the Milwaukee Bucks to a 130-115 win over the visiting Kings on Tuesday night, snapping Sacramento's seven-game winning streak.

Antetokounmpo finished with a game-high 33 points and Lillard totaled 24 for the Bucks, who rebounded from a 34-point loss against the New York Knicks on Sunday to earn their fourth win in the past five games. Antetokounmpo completed a triple-double with a game-high 13 assists and 11 rebounds.

DeMar DeRozan had a team-high 28 points and De'Aaron Fox recorded a 20-point, 11-rebound double-double for the Kings, who lost for just the second time in nine games since Doug Christie took over as interim coach after Mike Brown was fired.

Domantas Sabonis just missed a triple-double with 16 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists.

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Hawks 122, Suns 117

Trae Young scored a season-high 43 points for Atlanta, which ended Phoenix's three-game winning streak and beat the Suns for the 11th straight time in Atlanta.

Young made 13 of 31 field goals, giving him 3,556 baskets for his career and pushing him past Al Horford for 10th most in franchise history. He was 6-for-12 on 3-pointers and 11 of 14 on free throws to go along with five assists. Atlanta also got 22 points and a career-high 21 rebounds from Onyeka Okongwu and 19 points from fellow reserve Garrison Mathews, who made five 3-pointers.

Phoenix was led by Devin Booker's 35 points and Kevin Durant's 31 points, nine rebounds and six assists.

Thunder 118, 76ers 102

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points on 12-of-15 shooting to guide visiting Oklahoma City over short-handed Philadelphia.

Gilgeous-Alexander also dished out nine assists, joining Isaiah Hartenstein (nine points, 16 rebounds) in barely missing a double-double. Jalen Williams contributed 24 points for the Thunder, while Cason Wallace notched 18 points.

Justin Edwards (25 points) and Jeff Dowtin Jr. (18) set new career highs for Philadelphia, which played without eight of its top 10 players in terms of minutes per game. Joel Embiid (foot), Tyrese Maxey (hand) and Paul George (ankle) were among the absent Sixers as the team lost for the sixth time in eight games. Guerschon Yabusele chipped in 17 points and seven rebounds.

Cavaliers 127, Pacers 117

Donovan Mitchell scored 27 of his game-high 35 points in the first half, helping Cleveland end host Indiana's six-game winning streak.

Darius Garland added 24 points and seven assists, while Evan Mobley had 22 points and 13 rebounds for Cleveland, which avenged a 15-point home loss to the Pacers on Sunday. Jarrett Allen chipped in 16 points and nine rebounds, and Max Strus had 13 points off the bench.

Pascal Siakam led Indiana with 23 points, followed by 19 from Bennedict Mathurin and Myles Turner's 17. Jarace Walker scored 11, while Andrew Nembhard, Obi Toppin and T.J. McConnell each had 10 for the Pacers. Nembhard added nine assists.

Nuggets 118, Mavericks 99

Jamal Murray scored a season-high 45 points on 18-of-26 shooting as Denver won at Dallas to finish off a two-game sweep.

Michael Porter Jr. added 13 points and six rebounds for Denver, which has won four straight games and eight of its past 10. Nikola Jokic added 10 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists for his 16th triple-double of the season.

Dallas star Kyrie Irving (back) returned from a five-game absence and scored 11 points in 30 minutes. His rust showed as he shot just 4 of 18. Daniel Gafford scored 13 points and Naji Marshall put up 11 as the Mavericks fell for the seventh time in nine games and lost big man Dereck Lively II to a sprained right ankle.

Pelicans 119, Bulls 113

Trey Murphy III scored a game-high 32 points and Zion Williamson added 21 points and nine assists to lift visiting New Orleans to a victory against Chicago.

New Orleans outscored Chicago 33-27 in the fourth quarter to close a 2-1 road trip. Dejounte Murray (15 points) and Jose Alvarado (12) also scored in double figures for New Orleans, with Alvarado putting up all of his points in the fourth quarter.

The Bulls used a 10-1 run to draw within four points with 33.4 seconds to go before the Pelicans sealed the game at the free-throw line. Zach LaVine paced Chicago with 25 points, Nikola Vucevic posted 22 points and a season-high 15 rebounds and Josh Giddey had seven points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists.

Nets 132, Trail Blazers 114

Brooklyn withstood a career-best 39 points from host Portland's Scoot Henderson to snap a five-game losing streak.

Cameron Johnson, who entered the game with an ankle injury, scored 24 points for Brooklyn. Noah Clowney and Keon Johnson had 20 each.

Henderson, who also dished six assists, connected on 13 of 18 shots from the floor and 8 of 10 from 3-point range. Fellow second-year Blazer Toumani Camara also chalked up a career-high 23 points, and Shaedon Sharpe added 21.

Player Notes
Keyonte George Wed Jan 15 8:30am

Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (heel) looks to be on the cusp of returning to the lineup, as he has picked up a questionable tag ahead of Wednesday's game against Charlotte. He has sat out five contests in a row, and George was previously ruled out immediately due to inflammation in his left heel. The young guard can frustrate fantasy managers with his inconsistency, but he's had a decent campaign overall. While logging 31.5 minutes per game, George has posted 15.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 5.7 assists. He might be one of only two regular starters in the lineup on Wednesday, so George should receive extra usage on the offensive end.

John Collins Wed Jan 15 8:20am

Utah Jazz forward/center John Collins (hip) is not ready to rejoin the action on Wednesday against Charlotte. He will skip a sixth straight game for hip injury management purposes. Kyle Filipowski and Micah Potter receive additional work with Collins out. Potter started on Sunday against Brooklyn, but Filipowski was the better performer, which has been the case throughout the campaign. Filipowski finished Sunday's 112-111 overtime win with 12 points, five rebounds, two assists, and one steal. He faces a tricky matchup on Wednesday, as the Hornets have the seventh-best rebounding rate among all teams, despite holding the third-worst record in the league.

Lauri Markkanen Wed Jan 15 8:10am

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (back) will miss a second consecutive game on Wednesday against Charlotte. The 2023 All-Star has joined several teammates on the shelf with lower back spasms. Markkanen's absence gives Cody Williams and Brice Sensabaugh additional playing time. Williams has struggled to make use of the extra opportunities, but Sensabaugh has put people on notice lately. The 21-year-old has averaged 25.7 points and 3.7 rebounds over his past three appearances, firing in 55.6 percent of his three-point attempts. Sensabaugh slowed down a bit in the last game against Brooklyn, but on paper, he has a great opportunity to hit top gear again on Wednesday, as the Hornets allow the seventh-most three-point attempts in the league.

Jordan Clarkson Wed Jan 15 8:00am

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (foot) will not rejoin the lineup for Wednesday's clash against Charlotte. The veteran scorer was recently diagnosed with a torn left plantar fascia, and the injury will keep him sidelined for a sixth consecutive game. On Jan. 6, it was announced that Clarkson was scheduled to be re-evaluated in two weeks, so fantasy managers can expect news on his condition and potential return early next week. The Jazz have experienced several backcourt injuries lately, giving Isaiah Collier and Svi Mykhailiuk chances to shine. Collier produced a game-high 23 points in Sunday's 112-111 overtime win against Brooklyn, while Mykhailiuk provided 16 points on 4-for-7 shooting from deep.

Anthony Davis Wed Jan 15 7:50am

Los Angeles Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis (foot) is listed as probable for Wednesday's tilt against Miami. He's been battling left plantar fasciitis throughout the campaign and continues to deal with the foot issue, but Davis has been surprisingly durable in 2024-25. The 31-year-old star has skipped only two games, averaging 25.9 points, 11.9 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.1 blocks, and 1.3 steals. Davis does it all for the Lakers, and another big performance is expected from him on Wednesday. He had a bad time in this season's first meeting with the Heat, finishing a blowout loss on Dec. 4 with eight points and seven rebounds on 3-for-14 shooting.

Dorian Finney-Smith Wed Jan 15 7:50am

Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith (personal) will likely skip Wednesday's matchup against Miami, as the team lists him as doubtful for the game. He is tending to a personal matter and might miss his first contest since becoming a Laker. After arriving from Brooklyn, Finney-Smith has notched 6.8 points and 3.2 assists in 23.7 minutes across six games. He's a good addition to the Lakers rotation but no longer has much fantasy value. If Finney-Smith misses Wednesday's game, other Lakers bench players like Cam Reddish and Dalton Knecht will likely cover his minutes.

LeBron James Wed Jan 15 7:40am

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot) is probable for Wednesday's matchup against Miami. James remains on the injury report with left foot injury management but is fully expected to play. The Lakers have had a couple of games postponed due to the California wildfires, meaning James has had some additional rest time lately. He has taken the court just twice since the start of last week. This should help him be at his best in Wednesday's special matchup against his former team. The NBA's all-time leading scorer went for 29 points, five rebounds, and eight assists on 12-for-18 shooting in this season's first meeting with the Heat.

Scoot Henderson Wed Jan 15 1:00am

Portland's G Scoot Henderson scored 39 points on 13-of-18 shooting in a 114-132 loss to the Nets on Tuesday, Jan. 14. Henderson is owned in only 45.5% leagues.

Jamal Murray Wed Jan 15 1:00am

Nuggets' G Jamal Murray scored 45 points on 18-of-26 shooting in a 118-99 win over Dallas on Tuesday, Jan. 14.

Nikola Jokic Wed Jan 15 1:00am

Denver Nuggets' C Nikola Jokic recorded a triple-double, finishing with 10 points, 10 assists and 14 rebounds in a 118-99 win over Dallas on Tuesday, Jan. 14.

Giannis Antetokounmpo Wed Jan 15 1:00am

Milwaukee Bucks' F Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded a triple-double, finishing with 33 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds in a 130-115 win over the Kings on Tuesday, Jan. 14.

Trae Young Wed Jan 15 1:00am

Hawks' G Trae Young scored 43 points on 13-of-31 shooting in a 122-117 win over the Suns on Tuesday, Jan. 14.

Bam Adebayo Tue Jan 14 9:50pm

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (back) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Lakers. The 27-year-old missed his first game of the season on Monday versus the Clippers. As a result, Kevin Love got the start. However, it was Kel'el Ware (probable) who took advantage, with the rookie finishing the night with 19 points, 13 rebounds, one steal, and one block while draining all three attempts from downtown. If Adebayo misses another game, Ware will see plenty of attention from DFS managers, assuming he's cleared to suit up. But if Ware is also ruled out, the Heat may go small, meaning Love and Nikola Jovic may split time at the five.

Joel Embiid Tue Jan 14 9:40pm

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (foot) didn't play in Tuesday's loss to OKC. However, it appears he has a chance of returning for Wednesday's game against the Knicks, with head coach Nick Nurse labeling the multi-time All-Star as "day-to-day." Embiid, who hasn't been as productive this season, has appeared in only 13 of Philly's 38 games during the 2024-25 campaign, most recently missing five games because of a foot sprain. With Andre Drummond (toe) uncertain for Wednesday's meeting with New York, Guerschon Yabusele, amassing 17 points, seven rebounds, and four assists on Tuesday night, could find himself back in the middle if Embiid remains sidelined.

Cameron Johnson Tue Jan 14 8:10pm

Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (ankle) has been upgraded to available ahead of Tuesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Johnson will make his return to the court after missing each of the last five games due to a right ankle sprain. His return is a welcoming sight with Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) heading to the sideline on Tuesday. Johnson figures to return to his normal role in the rotation which is usually around 32 minutes. Before going down, Johnson posted back-to-back games with 20-plus points, so hopefully he didn't lose any momentum with the time off. Fantasy managers can get him back in their lineups on Tuesday.

Ben Simmons Tue Jan 14 8:00pm

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (back) is available ahead of Tuesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Simmons has been cleared to play after being plagued by some lingering issues this season. The 28-year-old has looked fairly decent over his last two games. Fellow guard D'Angelo Russell (shin) is also active, so we'll see how the Nets use the two playmaking guards. Simmons isn't an ideal fantasy option, but his defense and passing do offer some help in category formats. He figures to play his normal workload during Tuesday's game.

Nicolas Claxton Tue Jan 14 7:50pm

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Claxton was listed as questionable coming into this game, but will ultimately sit out due to a right hamstring The severity of the issue is unknown, so Claxton will at least miss one game due to this issue. Noah Clowney figures to take over as the starting center on Tuesday. Clowney finished with five rebounds and zero points in 32 minutes during his last game. He figures to see around the same amount of playing time, but he isn't an ideal streaming option after his dud last time out.

Nikola Jokic Tue Jan 14 7:50pm

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (illness) will play on Tuesday against Dallas. The 29-year-old missed a few games recently due to an illness. Fortunately, he's been on the floor for Denver's previous two contests, combining for 54 points, 30 boards, 24 assists, and seven steals. With that in mind, Jokic has a favorable outlook versus Dallas on Tuesday night, considering he has averaged 29.7 points, 17.7 rebounds, and 11.3 assists in three meetings with the Mavs during the 2024-25 campaign.

D'Angelo Russell Tue Jan 14 7:50pm

Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell (shin) has been upgraded to available ahead of Tuesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Russell is back in the mix after missing each of the last four games due to a shin contusion. Before this, Russell was in a bit of a slump with 11 points or less in three of his last four games. It doesn't seem like the move to Brooklyn as helped his scoring, but he does seem to be getting more assists as one of the primary playmakers. Fantasy managers who have Russell rostered can get him back in their lineups on Tuesday.

Aaron Gordon Tue Jan 14 7:50pm

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (calf) will play in Tuesday's rematch versus the Mavericks. The veteran returned for Sunday's game between both squads after missing nine games because of a calf strain, his second stint on the shelf because of the issue this season. He was decent in his first game back, accumulating 13 points, six boards, and one block. However, Gordon logged only 18 minutes, so he's hard to trust for production, especially since he may not play more than that on Tuesday evening.


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