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Mikal Bridges scored 23 points and Jalen Brunson added 21, fueling the visiting New York Knicks to their season-best seventh straight win, a 132-101 romp over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday.
Bridges made 8 of 10 shots from the floor to pace the Knicks to their 11th straight win over the Wizards.
Karl-Anthony Towns collected 19 points and 15 rebounds and OG Anunoby also put up 19 points for New York, which had seven players reach double digits in scoring. The Knicks' Landry Shamet continued his sizzling shooting from the perimeter by making four 3-pointers to highlight his 14-point performance.
Washington rookie Will Riley scored 17 points off the bench and Bub Carrington sank three 3-pointers to highlight his 14-point performance. Khris Middleton scored 12 points and Marvin Bagley III and Alex Sarr added 11 apiece for the Wizards.
Celtics 110, Mavericks 100
Jaylen Brown posted 33 points and 11 rebounds as Boston extended its winning streak to three with a victory over host Dallas.
Boston's bench was productive with Payton Pritchard contributing 26 points and seven assists, and Luka Garza scoring 16 points, including 4-of-4 on 3-point attempts.
Cooper Flagg scored 36 points with nine rebounds and six assists -- his third straight game with 30 or more points -- for Dallas, which lost its fifth consecutive game. The Mavericks' next highest scorer was Caleb Martin with 13 points.
Pistons 124, Nuggets 121
Cade Cunningham had 29 points and 10 assists as host Detroit held off Denver.
Duncan Robinson scored 20 points and Jalen Duren supplied 19 points and 13 rebounds in a game the Pistons never trailed. Detroit was coming off a 53-point victory over Brooklyn on Sunday, the largest margin in franchise history. Tobias Harris contributed 11 points and six rebounds, including a key 3-pointer late.
Jamal Murray led Denver with 32 points and eight assists. Nikola Jokic had 24 points and 15 rebounds, while Peyton Watson had 17 points and Julian Strawther added 15.
Jazz 131, Pacers 122
Lauri Markkanen scored 27 points and Brice Sensabaugh added 20 as Utah beat Indiana in a matchup of short-handed teams at Indianapolis.
The Jazz snapped a season-worst six-game losing streak by shooting 56.8% from the field and 44.8% (13 of 29) from 3-point range. All seven players who took the floor for Utah scored in double figures, including Isaiah Collier, who had 17 points and a career-high 22 assists.
Jarace Walker and Quenton Jackson led the Pacers with 24 points apiece. Indiana played without Bennedict Mathurin (rest), Aaron Nesmith (hand), Andrew Nembhard (back), T.J. McConnell (knee) and Pascal Siakam (rest) on the second night of a back-to-back.
Lakers 125, Nets 109
LeBron James collected 25 points and seven assists as Los Angeles seized control early in the finale of an eight-game road trip and cruised to victory over host Brooklyn.
James made 10 of 16 shots, including a pair of thunderous dunks in the first half. Luka Doncic added 24 points on 8 of 18 shooting and sat for the fourth quarter after playing 29 minutes. Doncic also handed out five assists and grabbed six rebounds.
Michael Porter Jr. led the Nets with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Porter missed all nine 3-point tries and was 7 of 18 overall.
Bucks 131, Bulls 115
Kyle Kuzma scored 31 and grabbed 10 boards to lead Milwaukee to a dominant victory over visiting Chicago.
Ryan Rollins added 21 along with 10 assists for Milwaukee, which snapped a five-game losing skid. AJ Green added 17 while Myles Turner, Pete Nance and Gary Trent Jr. each scored 15.
Matas Buzelis scored a team-high 22 points for Chicago, which fell for the fifth time in its last six games. Coby White recorded 21 points and 10 rebounds. Ayo Dosunmu and Patrick Williams each added 17 points.
Hawks 127, Heat 115
Jalen Johnson posted 29 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists as Atlanta won at Miami.
It was Johnson's ninth triple-double of the season, second most in the NBA. The Hawks, who broke a two-game losing streak, also got 26 points off the bench from CJ McCollum.
Miami was led by Jaime Jaquez Jr., who had a team-high 21 points off the bench. The Heat were without Andrew Wiggins (hamstring), while Norman Powell (personal reasons) and Tyler Herro (ribs) remained sidelined.
Thunder 128, Magic 92
Isaiah Hartenstein had his first career triple-double and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 20 points as Oklahoma City blew out visiting Orlando.
Hartenstein had 12 points, 10 rebounds and a career-high 10 assists, securing the triple-double when he picked up an assist on Isaiah Joe's 3-pointer five minutes into the fourth quarter. Joe came off the bench for a game-high 22 points, tying a season high, while Luguentz Dort scored 18 and Chet Holmgren had 16 points and 10 rebounds.
Jalen Suggs led Orlando with 20 points, going 7 of 11 from the field. Paolo Banchero had 17.
San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan (quadriceps) won't play on Wednesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 22-year-old is battling a left quadriceps strain. Even when healthy, the Spurs haven't used Sochan much since the start of December, and he doesn't appear to have a future in San Antonio. In previous seasons, Sochan has shown good all-around ability, so his career could get a restart elsewhere. Sochan has been linked to the Phoenix Suns and New York Knicks since his camp reportedly received the green light to speak with teams about finding him a new home.
Chicago Bulls point guard Mike Conley isn't expected to remain in the Windy City past the trade deadline, NBA insider Chris Haynes reports. The Minnesota Timberwolves traded Conley to the Bulls on Tuesday in a three-team trade, but he won't suit up for the club. According to Haynes, Conley will be targeted by a team that needs depth at the point guard position. Conley's fantasy trajectory is unlikely to change with his move elsewhere. He is averaging career-low numbers across the board in 2025-26, notching 4.4 points and 2.9 assists per game.
Cleveland Cavaliers guards Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis will be available for Wednesday's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. The Cavalliers haven't included them on the injury report. The two were traded to Cleveland by the Sacramento Kings over the weekend and will make their Cavaliers debuts. Schroder and Ellis will continue as backups in Ohio, though they could have larger roles on Wednesday, depending on James Harden's (personal) status. Even as a reserve, Schroder could offer decent fantasy value, but Ellis shouldn't be on fantasy radars.
Sacramento Kings forward De'Andre Hunter is poised to make his team debut on Wednesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. The team has not included him on the injury report, signaling that Hunter is ready to play after arriving from Cleveland on Sunday. Hunter is projected to slot into the starting lineup, which will boost his fantasy stock. He began the year as a starter with the Cavaliers but was moved to the bench in mid-December. As a starter, Hunter has tallied 15.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game this season. Keegan Murray (ankle) is likely to bump Hunter to the bench when he returns to the lineup, but that won't happen for at least two more weeks.
New York Knicks guard/forward Josh Hart (ankle) left Tuesday's blowout win over the Washington Wizards in the third period, Phillip Martinez of SNY reports. He exited midway through the third quarter with a left ankle sprain. Hart notched four points, seven rebounds, and seven assists in 22 minutes as a starter. The Knicks also lost Mohamed Diawara (ankle) in Tuesday's game. Luckily, both players were "moving well" postgame, so the duo likely won't miss much time. However, it's unclear whether they will be ready to play on Wednesday against the Denver Nuggets. Mitchell Robinson (ankle) didn't feature against the Wizards and could be back in the lineup as a starter if Hart can't play. Landry Shamet, who tallied 14 points on 4-for-6 three-point shooting Tuesday night, is also an option to start.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James won't be on the move as the trade deadline approaches this week. Sources have told ESPN that James expects to stay with the Lakers through the season, though his plans beyond the 2025-26 campaign remain unknown. James turned 41 in December, and the Lakers must start looking ahead. Yet the four-time MVP still appears to have plenty of gas left in the tank. James is averaging 22.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, 6.6 assists, and 1.2 steals in 32.0 minutes per game. While his three-point efficiency has dropped to 32.2 percent, he is still making over half of his shots from the field (50.9 percent).
Thunder's C Isaiah Hartenstein recorded a triple-double, finishing with 12 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds in a 128-92 win over the Magic on Tuesday, Feb. 3.
Hawks' F Jalen Johnson recorded a triple-double, finishing with 29 points, 11 assists and 11 rebounds in a 127-115 win over Miami on Tuesday, Feb. 3.
Los Angeles Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. (knee) is set to suit up on Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks after the team removed him from the injury report. The former dunk champion has missed a month with a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his right knee. Health issues have limited Jones Jr. to 17 appearances this season, but he's done well when active. Across 24.2 minutes per game, Jones Jr. has notched 10.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks. On Wednesday, Jones Jr.'s workload may be limited due to his lengthy absence.
Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Santi Aldama (knee) is at risk of missing a fifth consecutive game, as the team has listed him as questionable for Wednesday's meeting with the Sacramento Kings. The Spanish big man is managing a knee injury. Memphis could really use Aldama on Wednesday after trading away Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jock Landale. When healthy, Aldama has put up solid numbers, averaging 14.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game.
Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (toe) has been upgraded to doubtful on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's encounter with the Sacramento Kings. The second-generation NBA player has been sidelined for the entire campaign so far after undergoing toe surgery in October. Recently, Pippen Jr. had a G League stint with the Grizzlies' affiliate for practice, and he appears to be nearing his season debut. After the team traded away key players, Pippen Jr. may have a big role to play for Memphis over the final stretch of the season. Last campaign, the 25-year-old averaged 9.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 1.3 steals per game.
Sacramento Kings point guard Russell Westbrook (foot) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Wednesday's matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies. The former MVP has shaken off foot soreness, which cost him three games. Although Westbrook has been productive with the Kings this season, he has struggled against the Grizzlies. In two games in the matchup, the veteran star has averaged 7.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 5.5 assists, with 25.0 percent shooting from the field.
Sacramento Kings forward/center Domantas Sabonis (back) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The Lithuanian star has missed a couple of games due to lower back soreness. He appears to be nearing a return after participating in Tuesday's practice. Whether Sabonis plays against Memphis may not depend solely on his health, as the three-time All-Star has been linked with a move away from the team, and Sacramento might decide to protect its asset. Maxime Raynaud and Dylan Cardwell have been sharing center duties during Sabonis' absence.
Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden has been traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for guard Darius Garland and a second-round pick. His trade request came as a surprise to many on Monday night, and the connection to Cleveland started immediately. The 36-year-old will join Donovan Mitchell in the Cavaliers' backcourt. Harden is scoring 25.4 points per game this season, his highest mark since the 2019-2020 season. With Mitchell already averaging 28.8 points per game, there may be a question about how the ball will be shared, but ultimately, Harden should benefit positively from an assist perspective with intriguing weapons around him.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland has been traded to the Los Angeles Clippers, along with a second-round pick, in exchange for guard James Harden. Garland's name popped up in rumors over the weekend after the Cavaliers acquired Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis from the Sacramento Kings. The connection to the Clippers happened late Monday night when news of Harden's trade request came to light. Garland is averaging 18.8 PPG and 6.9 APG. He should be able to fill the facilitator role well in Los Angeles, though Clippers fans may need to wait to see him debut. He's dealing with a toe injury that's forced him to miss the last nine games for Cleveland. With his return still undetermined, Los Angeles may not see Garland suit up until after the All-Star break.
Boston Celtics point guard Payton Pritchard will come off the bench for the first time this season on Tuesday against the Dallas Mavericks. Baylor Scheierman will start in his place. Boston has lost scoring from the second unit after trading Anfernee Simons to Chicago, and Pritchard will help to fill that gap. Last season, he was one of the most productive bench players in the league. Scheierman has produced 8.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game in his previous four starts this season.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Amir Coffey will make his first start of the season on Tuesday against the Chicago Bulls. He will take Bobby Portis' (hip) spot in the starting lineup. This could be the first of back-to-back starts for Coffey, as Milwaukee also plays on Wednesday night against the New Orleans Pelicans, and it's unclear whether Portis can rejoin the lineup. Across his previous 67 career starts, Coffey has averaged 12.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.2 assists.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Alex Caruso (adductor) will return to action on Tuesday against the Orlando Magic. The two-time NBA champion has been dealing with a right adductor strain, missing six games. Caruso has averaged 1.4 steals per game this season, while contributing 6.1 points in 18.2 minutes on the offensive end. Oklahoma City begins a back-to-back on Tuesday, so Caruso may only see limited action against Orlando, especially after being out for two weeks.
Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center Chet Holmgren (back) will play in Tuesday's matchup with the Orlando Magic. Holmgren had a questionable tag on the initial injury report due to lower back spasms, but he has been upgraded to available. The talented big man has been quiet for a pair of contests after his double-double streak ended on three games. Across his last 10 appearances, Holmgren has averaged 16.3 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 2.9 blocks.
Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (illness) will play on Tuesday night against the Orlando Magic. The team has upgraded Hartenstein's status from questionable to available. He will make his third appearance since returning from a calf injury. In his first couple of games back in the lineup, Hartenstein has averaged 9.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 3.0 assists in 20.0 minutes. With Hartenstein in the lineup on Tuesday, it appears unlikely he will suit up for Wednesday's tilt against the San Antonio Spurs, which should grant Jaylin Williams increased playing time.
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