NBA roundup: Pacers halt Cavaliers' 12-game win streak
Mon Jan 13 1:38am ET
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Despite losing Tyrese Haliburton due to hamstring tightness, the Indiana Pacers used balanced offense and stifling defense to end the host Cleveland Cavaliers' 12-game winning streak with a 108-93 decision on Sunday.
Andrew Nembhard led the way with 19 points, Pascal Siakam added 18 points and nine rebounds, and Myles Turner recorded 15 points and 10 boards for Indiana.
The Pacers were down 13 points coming out of halftime and did not have Haliburton for the second half. But Indiana became the first opponent to hold the high-scoring Cavaliers to fewer than 101 points this season.
The Pacers held the Cavaliers' leading scorers Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland to 19 and 20 points, respectively. Evan Mobley had 16 points and Jarrett Allen had 11, the only other Cavaliers to score more than seven.
Jazz 112, Nets 111 (OT)
Rookie Isaiah Collier hit a game-winning shot to cap a career night while leading short-handed Utah to an overtime victory over Brooklyn in Salt Lake City.
Collier, the 29th pick of the 2024 draft, scored a career-high 23 points on 9-of-16 shooting to go with seven rebounds and seven assists. Collin Sexton added 21 points and Brice Sensabaugh and Svi Mykhailiuk each scored 16 as Utah snapped a nine-game home losing streak in dramatic fashion.
Tosan Evbuomwan finished with a career-high 22 points to lead the Nets, who overcame a 13-point fourth-quarter deficit to force overtime. Nic Claxton added 14 points and 12 rebounds, while Ben Simmons totaled 14 points, nine assists and six boards in the Nets' fifth straight loss.
Celtics 120, Pelicans 119
Jayson Tatum scored a game-high 38 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as Boston fended off visiting New Orleans.
Kristaps Porzingis added 19 points and 11 rebounds for the Celtics, who had lost two of their previous three games. Boston also received 16 points, eight rebounds and seven assists from Jaylen Brown.
Trey Murphy returned after missing three games with an ankle injury to score 30 points for the Pelicans.
Knicks 140, Bucks 106
Jalen Brunson scored 44 points in a little under 29 minutes and survived an injury scare for host New York, which rolled to a win over Milwaukee.
Brunson scored 23 points in the first quarter and had 32 points when he appeared to hurt his right shoulder with 9:42 left in the third and the Knicks leading 85-65. He later returned and helped the Knicks put the game away. Karl-Anthony Towns (30 points, 18 rebounds) and Josh Hart (11 points, 11 rebounds) each posted double-doubles.
Giannis Antetokounmpo (24 points, 13 rebounds) had another double-double for the Bucks, who had their three-game winning streak snapped. Antetokounmpo has a double-double in 27 of 31 games this season.
Kings 124, Bulls 119
De'Aaron Fox had 26 points and nine rebounds and Domantas Sabonis added 22 points, 15 rebounds and eight assists to help visiting Sacramento extend its season-long winning streak to seven games by beating Chicago.
DeMar DeRozan added 21 points against his former team while Malik Monk (18 points) and Keegan Murray (14) followed in double figures for the Kings. The teams combined for 28 lead changes against just 16 turnovers. The biggest edge belonged to the Bulls at eight points.
The Bulls' Zach LaVine led all scorers with 36 points to go with 10 rebounds. He has scored at least 30 points in a career-best six straight games.
Suns 120, Hornets 113
Devin Booker had 30 points and eight assists and Kevin Durant recorded 27 points, eight rebounds and five assists to help Phoenix rally for a victory over visiting Charlotte.
Bradley Beal added 15 points and six assists and Phoenix scored the game's final nine points to post a third straight victory for the first time in more than two months. Grayson Allen scored 13 points in 13-plus minutes in the first half before sitting out the second with left knee soreness. Ryan Dunn scored 11 points and Oso Ighodaro had 10.
LaMelo Ball had 25 points, 11 assists, six rebounds and three steals for the Hornets, who have lost 19 of their past 21 games. Mark Williams had a season-best 24 points and 16 rebounds.
Nuggets 112, Mavericks 101
Nikola Jokic had 19 points, 18 rebounds and nine assists, Russell Westbrook finished with 21 points and 10 rebounds and visiting Denver used a big fourth quarter to rally past short-handed Dallas.
Denver outscored the Mavericks 33-12 in the final 12 minutes to take a 2-1 advantage in the season series, which resumes Tuesday in Dallas.
The Mavericks played again without leading scorers Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving and are 2-3 without the duo. Klay Thompson scored 25 points, Spencer Dinwiddie and Naji Marshall had 16 each and Dereck Lively II contributed 14 points and eight assists for Dallas.
Thunder 136, Wizards 95
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 27 points to lead seven players in double figures, and visiting Oklahoma City handed NBA-worst Washington its sixth straight loss.
Aaron Wiggins scored 23 points off the bench, Jalen Williams added 17, Cason Wallace had 14 and Luguentz Dort chipped in 11 for the Thunder, who led by as many as 44 and won their second straight since having their 15-game winning streak snapped. Gilgeous-Alexander scored his 10,000th career point in the third quarter and rested for the entire fourth period.
Corey Kispert led Washington with 17 points off the bench, while Jordan Poole scored 13 points but committed six of the Wizards' 18 turnovers. Jonas Valanciunas added 11 points and eight rebounds, and Alex Sarr and Bilal Coulibaly had 10 points apiece.
Magic 104, 76ers 99
Jonathan Isaac came off the bench to record his first double-double in over five years, helping Orlando beat visiting Philadelphia.
Isaac tallied season-highs of 20 points -- including 13 in the fourth quarter -- and 11 rebounds for his first double-double since Dec. 15, 2019. Cole Anthony scored 27 points on 11-of-17 shooting while Paolo Banchero bundled 20 points with eight rebounds and six assists for Orlando.
Tyrese Maxey led Philadelphia with 29 points but shot just 7-of-19 from the floor. Paul George added 25 points along with 10 rebounds and six assists. Joel Embiid missed his fourth straight game for the 76ers with a foot injury.
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (foot) is probable heading into Monday's matchup with the Spurs. The unfortunate situation in Los Angeles surrounding the wildfires has resulted in the team postponing their last two contests. However, despite not playing a game in nearly a week, the multi-time All-Star remains on the injury report because of a foot issue. That likely won't change anytime soon, although fantasy managers are used to it at this point. James continues to play well, averaging 23.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 7.7 assists while shooting 38.6% from behind the arc. Yet, he struggled offensively in two meetings with the Spurs during the 2024-25 campaign, logging only 15.5 points per contest, so he may not be the most practical DFS option, considering his rostering cost.
Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (lower leg) is listed as doubtful for Monday's game against Memphis. The 23-year-old hasn't played since Dec. 14 and is not expected to return to the lineup on Monday as Eason continues to manage a left lower leg injury. Cam Whitmore and Jae'Sean Tate have enjoyed expanded roles during Eason's absence. As a talented scorer, Whitmore has more fantasy appeal, but he tends to blow hot and cold.
Utah Jazz forward/center Kyle Filipowski (ankle) is good to go for Sunday's contest against Brooklyn. He was initially regarded as questionable for the game due to an ankle sprain. Utah won't have many big bodies in the lineup on Sunday, so the stage is set for Filipowski to enjoy a productive outing. However, his recent form hasn't been promising. Filipowski has averaged 4.8 points and 6.2 rebounds with below 40 percent shooting this month. In Saturday's matchup against Phoenix, he settled for only four points and two rebounds on 2-for-8 shooting in 22 minutes.
Utah Jazz forward Brice Sensabaugh (conditioning) will end a three-game absence on Sunday against Brooklyn. At the start of the week, he was knocked out of the lineup by an illness, but Sensabaugh has worked his way back into game shape ahead of Sunday's action. We should see plenty of him in the game as well, considering the Jazz will be short-handed for the contest, missing seven players, including four regular starters. Sensabaugh exploded for 61 points across two games before exiting the lineup, but the shooting he demonstrated in these contests -- including a 12-for-17 effort from three-point range -- is unsustainable.
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (back) will not play on Sunday against Brooklyn. He will miss the second leg of a back-to-back due to back spasms. Markkanen's absence means Collin Sexton will be the only regular starter available for the contest. Players such as Cody Williams and Svi Mykhailiuk will have expanded roles on Sunday, while veteran playmaker Patty Mills looks set to remain in the rotation. Following Sunday night, Utah will be off until Wednesday, which should help the team get back some bodies.
Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (ankle) will miss a fifth straight game on Monday against Toronto. The 22-year-old is recovering from an ankle sprain and is wearing a walking boot. He's seven days into a projected three-week recovery period, so the Warriors will have to be without him for quite some time. Luckily for the team, Andrew Wiggins (personal) has returned to the fold. The Warriors bench, featuring Buddy Hield, Kyle Anderson, and Moses Moody, will also help compensate for Kuminga's loss.
Golden State Warriors guard/forward Gary Payton II (calf) has been listed as out for Monday's clash against Toronto. Following Sunday's practice, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr labeled Payton II as questionable, but it looks like he still needs some time to work himself into game shape. The defensive specialist has missed nine games due to a calf strain. Payton II's next chance to return will come on Wednesday against Minnesota.
Golden State Warriors shooting guard Brandin Podziemski (abdomen) will miss an eighth consecutive game on Monday against Toronto. Podziemski is making progress and can run at full speed, but he stated on Sunday that he isn't yet nearing a return. Buddy Hield, Lindy Waters III, and Moses Moody have additional playing opportunities with Podziemski out. Pat Spencer, who impressed with a 17-point outing on Friday against Indiana, might also find himself more involved going forward.
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (shoulder) finished with 44 points in Sunday's win over the Milwaukee Bucks. He added six assists, five rebounds, and one steal. The 28-year-old briefly exited the contest after suffering a right shoulder injury, although he was able to return to lead the Knicks to an impressive victory. Fortunately, it doesn't sound as the injury is anything serious, with head coach Tom Thibodeau reporting Brunson suffered a "stinger." With that in mind, he'll likely appear on the injury report heading into Monday's meeting with the Detroit Pistons. If Brunson doesn't suit up for that one, Cameron Payne, scoring 18 points on Sunday, and Miles McBride could see an increase in fantasy contributions.
Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green (back) is expected to return to the lineup on Monday against Toronto. The veteran missed Friday's game against Indiana due to a back issue. He is officially listed as questionable on the injury report ahead of Monday's action. However, ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk has reported that Warriors head coach Steve Kerr expects to have Green available after he practiced on Sunday. Kyle Anderson logged his third start of the season on Friday in Green's absence. He hasn't been valuable for fantasy managers as a bench piece.
Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (personal) has rejoined the team and will play on Monday against Toronto. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr confirmed the news after Wiggins practiced on Sunday. Wiggins struggled in his last outing, producing nine points on 4-for-10 shooting against Miami, so having some time off might have even benefited him. Matchups against his hometown team have always gone well for Wiggins, who has averaged 20.9 points for his career against the Raptors. He has notched more points only against Sacramento.
Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (knee) has not been listed on the injury report for Monday's game against Toronto. He sat out the second leg of a back-to-back on Friday versus Indiana because of bilateral knee injury management. However, Curry practiced on Sunday and will be ready to return to action against the Raptors. The Warriors superstar struggled in his last outing, finishing Thursday's 107-104 victory against Detroit with 17 points on 2-for-14 shooting from deep, but Curry still averages 26.0 points for the month.
Orlando Magic guard/forward Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (knee) will not play against Philadelphia on Sunday. A knee issue limited Caldwell-Pope to 11 minutes in Friday's matchup against Milwaukee. Still, he appeared to be on track to play on Sunday when the team listed him as probable on the initial injury report. However, the veteran has been ruled out for the contest ahead of tip-off. Caleb Houstan will fill in for Caldwell-Pope in the starting lineup. Houstan recently enjoyed a four-game stint as a starter but didn't offer much fantasy-wise. He averaged 7.3 points and 1.8 rebounds across 24.5 minutes in that role.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (foot, face) will not return to action in Sunday's matchup against Orlando. He will miss a fourth consecutive game after being initially regarded as questionable for the contest. Philadelphia will also be without Andre Drummond (toe), meaning Guerschon Yabusele is set for another busy outing. Adem Bona will serve as the backup center. Yabusele was quiet in the last game against New Orleans, but he has averaged a solid 10.8 points and 6.3 rebounds for the month.
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Caleb Martin (groin) will not suit up for Sunday's contest against Orlando. He was a late addition to the injury report and has been ruled out due to a sore right groin. Eric Gordon will move to the starting unit as Martin's replacement. The veteran sharpshooter has had a tough campaign but recently netted 15 points with four makes from downtown in another spot start. However, it might be tough for Gordon to replicate the performance on Sunday, as the Magic allow the fewest three-point attempts per game in the league.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against Indiana. This comes as no surprise after Cleveland listed Jerome as doubtful on the initial injury report. Jerome's absence should slightly boost Sam Merrill and Caris LeVert from a fantasy perspective, while Craig Porter Jr. might break back into the rotation as an additional ball-handler. Jerome's first chance to return will come on Tuesday when Cleveland will square off against the Pacers in a rematch.
Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (rest) will not be in the lineup on Sunday against Brooklyn. Following a 31-minute outing against Phoenix on Saturday, the Jazz are resting the seven-foot giant. John Collins (hip) also remains out of the lineup, and several other frontcourt pieces are questionable for the contest. This could lead to Drew Eubanks and Micah Potter featuring heavily in the rotation. On paper, it's a good matchup for Utah's healthy big men, as Brooklyn allows the sixth-most fantasy points to opposing centers.
New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (elbow, shin) will be active against Boston on Sunday. Murray is dealing with a couple of health issues right now, but he has been upgraded from questionable to available. The 28-year-old will have a significant role in slowing down Boston's backcourt, and Murray should also have a major part to play on the offensive end. He has averaged 17.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, 8.0 assists, and 2.0 steals across six January appearances.
Utah Jazz forward/center John Collins (hip) remains out on Sunday versus the Nets. The 27-year-old has played in only one of Utah's previous 10 games. But he's listed as out due to injury management purposes, so it appears he's nearing a return. Fantasy managers have enjoyed Collins' production this season, with the veteran averaging 17.9 points, his highest mark since the 2019-20 campaign. In the meantime, Brice Sensabaugh (illness) and Kyle Filipowski (ankle) could see more minutes. But if neither of those players get on the floor, Micah Potter may get a few extra minutes of action, although not enough to warrant fantasy consideration.
Phoenix Suns forward Royce O'Neale (ankle) is expected to play on Sunday night against the Hornets. The veteran, who has averaged a career-high 10.5 points this season, missed the Suns' previous six games because of a sprained ankle. While O'Neale will likely get on the floor, he could have trouble doing anything meaningful for fantasy managers, considering Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal are healthy and active.
