Published 13:06 IST, January 12th 2021
NBA scores: Wizards bag first home win, Raptors lose as Siakam misses another game-winner
NBA Scores: On Monday, the Portland Trail Blazers, Milwaukee Bucks, Charlotte Hornets, Washington Wizards, Memphis Grizzlies and Atlanta Hawks bagged wins.
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This week, the NBA started their day on Monday (Tuesday IST), with two more postponed games – Dallas Mavericks-New Orleans Pelicans and Boston Celtics-Chicago Bulls. However, with teams like Toronto Raptors and Milwaukee Bucks playing, the league still managed to deliver an action-packed schedule. The Wizards – who had their first home win – went back with an injured Russell Westbrook.
NBA scores: Bucks bag massive 121-99 victory as Giannis returns
The Bucks – who had Giannis Antetokpunmpo back after a one-game absence – registered a 121-99 victory over the Orlando Magic. "At the end of the day, I had five fouls, but I was just trying to play the game, go downhill and get my teammates involved," Giannis said after his 22 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists game. Both Khris Middleton and Bobby Portis added 20 points.
The Magic – struggling after Markelle Fultz's season-ending knee injury – had Nikola Vucevic post 28 points and 13 rebounds. Aaron Gordon added 21 points and 8 assists. The Magic have now lost three games in a row.
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NBA results: Wizards beat Suns 128-107
Bradley Beal scored 34 points against the Phoenix Suns, putting an end to the Wizards' three-game losing streak. While the team now have their first home win of the season, the team will be without Russell Westbrook without a week. "I was a little beat up," Beal said after the game – having dropped 61 and 41 in his last two games.
Devin Booker scored team-high 33 points, while Mikal Bridges and Chris Paul added 14 points each. "We didn't play our basketball," Booker said, adding that they played a brand of basketball "they play", which did not work for them. The Wizards never trailed during the game, limiting the Suns to 4-of-27 from the three-point range.
NBA highlights: Raptors vs Trail Blazers
In what was a nail-biting encounter, CJ McCollum scored 30 points – lifting the Trail Blazers to their 112-111 with a go-ahead jumper. Damian Lillard followed with 23 points, while Carmelo Anthony scored 22 points off the bench. The team overcame a 17-point trail, bagging their sixth win of the season.
On the other hand, Pascal Siakam recorded his first career triple-double with 22 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists. However, he missed a potential game-winning shot, even picking up his fifth foul with just over six minutes remaining. The Raptors and Siakam dominated the first half, limiting the Trail Blazers to 36% from the field in the first quarter.
Other NBA results on Monday (Tuesday IST)
- Memphis Grizzlies top Cleveland Cavaliers 101-91
- Charlotte Hornets edge past the New York Knicks 109-88
- Atlanta Hawks beat 76ers in a 112-94 encounter
- Sacramento Kings prevail 127-122 over Indiana Pacers
NBA live stream details
US fans can stream the game via YouTube TV, Sling TV, fuboTV or an AT&T TV NOW subscription, which offer NBA TV in their plan. Local broadcasts are also available in the USA. The live broadcast in India will not be available on Sony Six & Sony Six HD channels this season, neither would the live streaming be on FanCode. Fans in India will have to buy the NBA League Pass (NBA App or site) to watch live games.
(Image credits: AP, Milwaukee Bucks Instagram)
Updated 13:06 IST, January 12th 2021