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Monday, January 12

DeMar DeRozan Paces Kings with 32 Points, Extends 20-Point Streak

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DeMar DeRozan led the Sacramento Kings with 32 points (14-19 FG, 4-5 FT), six assists, three steals, and two rebounds in 37 minutes during Monday's 124-112 win over the Lakers. This marked his fourth 30-point game this season and extended his 20-plus-point streak to four games, his longest of the season. He also recorded six assists for the second consecutive game and tallied a team-best three steals, showcasing an extremely efficient outing in the back-to-back set.

James Harden Climbs to 9th on NBA All-Time Scoring List, Passes Shaq

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Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden has officially surpassed Shaquille O'Neal to claim the ninth spot on the NBA's all-time scoring list. This significant career milestone further solidifies Harden's legacy as one of the league's most prolific scorers.

Kyle Lowry Receives Ovation in Potential Final Toronto Appearance

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Philadelphia 76ers guard Kyle Lowry, 39, a six-time All-Star and former Raptor, was met with a warm ovation when he entered the game for the final 1:57 of Monday's 115-102 win against Toronto. This emotional moment could mark his final appearance in the city where he famously led the Raptors to the 2019 NBA championship, acknowledging his significant legacy with the franchise.

Flagg Shakes Off Ankle Scare for 27-Point, All-Around Performance

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Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg briefly exited Monday's game against the Nets with a left ankle injury but quickly returned, missing less than four minutes. He then delivered a stellar performance in the 113-105 win, recording 27 points (10-17 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, five assists, three steals, and one block in 35 minutes. This marked a strong bounce-back outing for Flagg, who led the team in scoring and achieved his sixth game this season with at least 25 points, five rebounds, and five assists, also tying a season-high in steals.

Porter Returns from Rest Day with 28 Points, Catches Fire from Three

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Michael Porter returned to action Monday against the Mavericks after a rest day, delivering a strong offensive performance despite the 113-105 loss. He tallied 28 points (9-17 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, and one steal in 33 minutes. Porter notably caught fire from beyond the arc, hitting six threes after going 0-for-9 in his prior game. While he fell just shy of a double-double, he did commit a team-high six turnovers. The Nets are managing his workload cautiously amid trade deadline interest.

Payton Pritchard Scores 23 Points, Bounces Back in Celtics Loss

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Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard bounced back from a poor shooting performance, leading the team with 23 points (10-22 FG, 3-7 3Pt), four rebounds, eight assists, and two steals over 37 minutes in Monday's 98-96 loss to Indiana. Stepping up without Jaylen Brown (back), Pritchard found his rhythm from beyond the arc and reached the 20-point threshold for the third time in his last five games, though it wasn't enough for a Celtics victory.

Pascal Siakam Hits Game-Winner, Leads Pacers with 21 Points

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Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam powered his team to a 98-96 victory over the Celtics on Monday, sinking the game-winning shot with 6.8 seconds remaining. He finished with 21 points (10-15 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, six assists, one block, and two steals over 34 minutes. Siakam's six assists marked his highest total since November 19, and coach Rick Carlisle praised his 'discipline, patience, everything, really, really big time.'

Brandon Ingram Double-Doubles in Return from Thumb Sprain

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Toronto Raptors guard Brandon Ingram returned to action Monday after missing two games with a right thumb sprain, notching 17 points (5-15 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 7-7 FT), 10 rebounds, and seven assists in 34 minutes against the 76ers. Despite struggling with efficiency, Ingram secured his first double-double of the season with a game- and season-high in rebounds, and matched his season-high in assists, making his presence felt in the 115-102 loss.

Tyrese Maxey Explodes for 33 Points in 76ers Victory

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Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey amassed a game-high 33 points (10-16 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 7-7 FT), four rebounds, two assists, and one steal across 35 minutes in Monday's 115-102 win over the Raptors. Maxey caught fire early, scoring 18 points in the first quarter, and has now reached the 30-point threshold in 19 of his 36 regular-season appearances. He also torched the nets from beyond the arc, a significant improvement from his 2-for-7 performance on Sunday.

Rui Hachimura Returns, Will Come Off Bench

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Rui Hachimura is set to return to action for the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday against the Kings after recovering from a calf injury. He will be deployed off the bench as the team eases him back into play, with coach JJ Redick indicating a minutes restriction will be in place. Jake LaRavia will start in Hachimura's absence. Hachimura's last game was on December 28th.

Kawhi Leonard Cleared to Play, On Minutes Restriction

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Kawhi Leonard has been cleared to play in Monday's game against the Hornets, though he will be limited to approximately 30 minutes due to a lingering right ankle sprain. Leonard has been available for games since late November. In January, he has averaged 28.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.7 steals, and 1.0 blocks over six games.

Evan Mobley Posts Strong All-Around Performance

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Evan Mobley delivered a strong all-around performance in Monday's 123-112 loss to the Jazz, recording 15 points on 6-of-11 shooting, nine rebounds, eight assists, two steals, and three blocks in 34 minutes. He shot efficiently from the field and contributed across multiple statistical categories. Mobley fell just one rebound shy of a double-double and continues his defensive impact, having blocked at least one shot in eight of his last nine games.

Keyonte George Scores 32, Nears Double-Double

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Keyonte George bounced back with a dominant 32-point performance in the Utah Jazz's 123-112 victory over the Cavaliers on Monday. He shot 8-of-16 from the field, including 4-of-8 from three-point range, and went 12-of-12 from the free-throw line. George also contributed nine assists, five rebounds, and one steal in 34 minutes. This marks his first 30-point game this month, and he has recorded at least nine assists for the third time in January, averaging 19.5 points and 7.5 assists for the month.

Miles Bridges Cleared to Play Against Clippers

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Miles Bridges has been cleared to play in Monday's game against the Clippers, despite dealing with right knee soreness. He is not expected to face any limitations. In his previous game on Saturday against Utah, Bridges scored 15 points on 5-of-6 shooting.

Jerami Grant Doubtful for Tuesday's Warriors Game with Achilles Tendonitis

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Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant is doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Warriors due to left Achilles tendonitis. This marks his likely 14th consecutive missed contest. However, the team views it as a positive sign that he wasn't ruled out a day early. If Grant is ultimately sidelined, Sidy Cissoko is expected to see an increased role. His status for Tuesday will be a game-time decision.

Deni Avdija Ruled Out for Tuesday's Game Against Warriors with Back Injury

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Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Warriors due to a back injury. Avdija exited Sunday's game against the Knicks early and will miss at least one additional contest. With Jrue Holiday expected to remain on a minutes restriction, Caleb Love is anticipated to take on an increased role in the backcourt for Tuesday's matchup.

Zaccharie Risacher Questionable for Tuesday's Game with Knee Inflammation

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Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Lakers due to left knee inflammation. This upgrade to questionable status suggests he is nearing a return after missing Atlanta's last two contests. His availability for Tuesday will be determined following his participation in shootaround and pre-game warmups.

P.J. Washington Ruled Out Monday, Expected to Return in One Week

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Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Nets, marking his fourth consecutive absence due to a sprained right ankle. However, he has resumed on-court activities, and head coach Jason Kidd is hopeful he could return in about a week, potentially making him available for the January 19th game against the Knicks.

Joel Embiid Cleared to Play Monday Against Toronto Raptors

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Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is available for Monday's game against the Toronto Raptors. He had missed the previous game for maintenance and was listed as questionable due to left knee soreness and adductor soreness. Embiid will suit up, having averaged 26.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.0 blocks in 32.8 minutes over his five appearances this month.

Paul George Cleared to Play Monday After Knee Soreness

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Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has been cleared to play Monday night against the Toronto Raptors. He was previously listed as questionable and was held out of Sunday's game due to left knee soreness. George has averaged 15.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.2 blocks over his last five games, and his return is a boost for the team.