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Thursday, February 5

Luka Dončić exits Lakers game with left hamstring soreness, status uncertain.

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Luka Dončić exited Thursday's game against the 76ers in the second quarter due to left leg soreness, later clarified as left hamstring soreness, and did not return. The injury occurred on a stepback from the paint. Dončić finished with 10 points (3-10 FG), 4 rebounds, 2 assists, and 5 turnovers. Coach Redick confirmed Dončić felt hamstring soreness, and imaging will determine the severity. This comes at a sensitive time for the Lakers, as Dončić, who leads the NBA in scoring, faces potential absence after a mostly healthy season.

Rookie Kon Knueppel scores 24 points, fuels Hornets' eighth straight win.

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Rookie Kon Knueppel delivered a strong performance for the Charlotte Hornets, scoring 24 points to help secure a 109-99 victory over the Houston Rockets on Thursday night. This win extended the Hornets' impressive winning streak to eight games, marking the franchise's longest since the 1998-99 season, with Knueppel being a key contributor.

Brandon Miller scores 11 points, helps Hornets secure eighth straight win.

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Brandon Miller contributed 11 points to the Charlotte Hornets' 109-99 victory over the Houston Rockets, extending their winning streak to eight games. Miller scored the first five points of the fourth quarter, helping to extend the Hornets' lead to 96-75. He finished with 11 points despite sitting out the entire second quarter after accumulating three fouls in the first.

LaMelo Ball scores 20 points, helps Hornets extend winning streak to eight games.

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LaMelo Ball contributed 20 points to help the Charlotte Hornets secure a 109-99 victory over the Houston Rockets on Thursday night, extending their winning streak to eight games—the franchise's longest since 1998-99. Ball, alongside Sion James, hit consecutive 3-pointers in the third quarter to push the Hornets' lead, solidifying their dominant performance.

Collier records second straight double-double with 25 points, 11 assists, 7 rebounds.

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Isaiah Collier recorded his second consecutive double-double in Thursday's 121-119 loss to the Hawks, tallying 25 points (11-22 FG), seven rebounds, 11 assists, and three steals in a full 48 minutes of action. This marks his second straight game playing 48 minutes, showcasing his stamina and high usage. With Keyonte George (ankle) sidelined, Collier continues to see elite production, setting a new season high in rebounds during this outing and remaining aggressive throughout the game.

Cooper Flagg extends rookie record with fourth straight 30-point game, scores 32.

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Rookie No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg scored 32 points (14-27 FG) with six rebounds in the Mavericks' 135-123 loss to the Spurs, extending his NBA record for consecutive 30-point games by a teenager to four. Flagg, who had 10 points in the first half and 22 after halftime, joined an elite group of rookies with this scoring streak. Despite his efforts, which included cutting a 13-point deficit to one, the Mavericks lost their sixth straight game.

Jalen Green out for Thursday's game with hamstring and hip injuries.

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Jalen Green (hamstring, hip) is out for Thursday's game against the Warriors, marking his third consecutive absence and sixth in Phoenix's last seven contests. Injuries continue to plague Green in the 2025-26 season. The star guard is considered day-to-day ahead of Saturday's matchup with the 76ers. With Devin Booker (ankle) also injured, Collin Gillespie and Royce O'Neale are expected to see increased minutes.

Giannis remains with Bucks post-deadline; Lakers, Knicks, Heat eye offseason pursuit.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo will remain with the Milwaukee Bucks past Thursday's trade deadline, with team sources confirming no pressure to trade him. Antetokounmpo, currently sidelined by a right calf strain with no timetable for return, reacted by quoting, "Legends don't chase." While trade speculation is over for now, the Lakers plan a "hard push" to acquire him this offseason, though sources close to Antetokounmpo indicate the New York Knicks and Miami Heat are his preferred destinations.

Durant Puts Up 31 Points, 5 Steals in Rockets' Loss

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Kevin Durant recorded 31 points (11-21 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 6-8 FT), three rebounds, one assist, and five steals in 31 minutes during Thursday's 109-99 loss to Charlotte. Despite the Houston Rockets' defeat, Durant was a bright spot, keeping the team competitive. The 37-year-old showed solid shooting from beyond the arc, improving from a 4-for-16 clip in his previous three matchups. This performance marked his 19th game of 30 or more points through 47 appearances this season.

Jalen Suggs Records First Career Triple-Double with 15 Points, 11 Boards, 11 Assists

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Jalen Suggs achieved his first career triple-double in Thursday's 118-98 win over the Nets, finishing with 15 points (6-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt), 11 rebounds, 11 assists, four blocks, and three steals in just 29 minutes. He set a career high in blocks and became the first Orlando player since Elfrid Payton to record a triple-double in under 30 minutes. Suggs, who has been a top-50 player this season, also posted a team-best plus-24 differential. He is currently averaging 14.3 points, 5.2 assists, 4.0 rebounds, 1.9 triples, 1.8 steals, and 0.6 blocks per game.

Bane Bounces Back with 23 Points, Four Steals in Win Over Nets

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Desmond Bane rebounded from a low-scoring outing to deliver 23 points (7-14 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 8-9 FT), three rebounds, four assists, and four steals in 32 minutes during Thursday's 118-98 victory over the Nets. After being limited to just seven points in Tuesday's loss to the Thunder, Bane aggressively attacked the rim against Brooklyn's defense. He will aim to maintain this momentum in Saturday's favorable matchup against the Jazz.

Landale dominates Hawks debut with 26 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 blocks.

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Jock Landale made an immediate impact in his Atlanta Hawks debut Thursday against the Jazz, starting and recording a dominant double-double with 26 points (10-14 FG, 5-8 3Pt), 11 rebounds, five assists, and four blocks in 32 minutes during the 121-119 win. Landale, who was traded twice in a day from Memphis to Utah then Atlanta, led the Hawks in scoring, three-pointers, and blocks. He hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 45 seconds left. This performance comes after averaging 11.4 points and 7.2 rebounds in his last five starts with Memphis, filling in for the injured Onyeka Okongwu.

Traore Ties Career Highs with 21 Points, Seven Assists for Nets

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Nolan Traore tied his career highs in points and assists during Thursday's 118-98 loss to the Magic, finishing with 21 points (7-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds, seven assists, and one steal in 38 minutes. He became the first Nets rookie since MarShon Brooks in 2012 to record at least 20 points and seven assists in a game. Despite inconsistent play this season, Traore is expected to see ample opportunity in the second half of the season with the Nets holding a 13-36 record.

Will Riley Scores Career-High 20 Points Off Bench in Wizards Win

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Will Riley led the Wizards in scoring off the bench during Thursday's 126-117 win over the Pistons, posting a career-high 20 points (9-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt) along with six rebounds, five assists, and two steals in 29 minutes. Benefiting from a thin rotation due to recent trades, Riley made a strong case for continued involvement even when the team returns to full strength.

Cunningham Drops 30 Points in Return, Ends Double-Double Streak

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Cade Cunningham (wrist) was cleared to play Thursday against the Wizards after being questionable for right wrist injury management. He delivered a strong performance, scoring 30 points (10-21 FG, 10-13 FT) with eight rebounds, eight assists, and one block in 37 minutes during the 126-117 loss to Washington. While he struggled from beyond the arc (0-3 3Pt), this marked his first 30-point game since January 1. His three-game double-double streak concluded, but he showed strong all-around production after previously recording 29 points and 10 assists against the Nuggets.

Jalen Johnson Achieves Third Straight Triple-Double, Tenth of the Season

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Jalen Johnson delivered another spectacular performance in Thursday's 121-119 win over the Jazz, recording his third consecutive triple-double and tenth of the season. He finished with 22 points (9-19 FG, 4-5 FT), 16 rebounds, 15 assists (one shy of a season high), and two blocks in 39 minutes. Despite missing five three-pointers, Johnson's dominant play earned him his first All-Star game selection on Monday, validating his recent stretch of exceptional games.

Simons Shines with 22 Points, Six Triples in Bulls Starting Debut

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Anfernee Simons made his Chicago Bulls debut Thursday against the Raptors, immediately entering the starting lineup after being acquired from Boston. He capitalized on the opportunity, scoring 22 points (8-15 FG, 6-13 3Pt) with three assists, two rebounds, and one block in 32 minutes during the 123-107 loss. Simons, who averaged 16.9 points and 3.1 three-pointers in his final 10 Celtics games, connected on a game-high six triples. His role may adjust upon the return of Josh Giddey and Tre Jones, and with competition from Jaden Ivey and Collin Sexton.

Ingram Leads Raptors with 33 Points, Six Boards, Six Assists

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Brandon Ingram delivered an all-around performance in Thursday's 123-107 win over the Bulls, leading the Raptors with 33 points (12-20 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, six assists, and one block in 35 minutes. This marks his seventh 30-plus-point game of the season and his seventh outing with at least 20 points in his last nine games. Over this nine-game stretch, Ingram has averaged 24.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 2.4 threes, 0.9 steals, and 0.9 blocks per game.

Al Horford Reverts to Bench Role for Warriors Against Suns

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Al Horford will move back to a bench role for the Golden State Warriors' game against the Suns on Thursday. He had started in the team's last four games, during which he averaged 10.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.5 threes, 1.5 blocks, and 1.0 steals over 22.5 minutes per contest. De'Anthony Melton will take his spot in the starting lineup.

Andre Drummond Returns to Bench as Embiid is Cleared

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Andre Drummond will move back to a bench role for the Philadelphia 76ers' game against the Lakers on Thursday. He had started in Tuesday's 113-94 win over the Warriors, where he recorded 12 points, 12 rebounds, one assist, one block, and one steal in 29 minutes. Drummond was filling in for Joel Embiid (ankle/knee), who has now been cleared to play.