

Tue Jan 27 2:50am ET
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Luka Doncic scored 46 points and handed out 12 assists and LeBron James contributed 24 points as the Los Angeles Lakers earned a 129-118 win against host Chicago on Monday, ending the Bulls' four-game winning streak.
Rui Hachimura added 23 points and Marcus Smart had 12 for the Lakers, who won for the fourth time in five games. James shined in his most productive first half of the season, scoring 20 points on 9-for-15 shooting to spark the Lakers to a 69-56 lead at the break.
Chicago scored 24 of the first 36 points in the third quarter to whittle a 13-point halftime deficit to one. Nikola Vucevic swished a pair of free throws at the 6:42 mark to draw the Bulls within 81-80, but the Lakers quickly regrouped with an 8-0 run to retake control.
Coby White produced 23 points to pace Chicago. Ayo Dosunmu followed with 20 points while Vucevic notched 18 points and 11 rebounds.
Rockets 108, Grizzlies 99
Alperen Sengun and Kevin Durant tallied 33 points apiece to fuel Houston to a comeback victory at home over short-handed Memphis.
Sengun added nine rebounds and six assists to his ledger, and almost singlehandedly orchestrated the Rockets' fourth-quarter rally after the Grizzlies led by as many as 10 points in the third. He posted 12 points, five rebounds and four assists in the period, assisting on two key Durant 3-pointers, including one that gave Houston a nine-point lead with 1:32 left to put the game away.
Sengun shot 15 of 17 from the floor and missed just once inside the arc. Durant started 0 for 3 from deep before hitting 4 of 6 3-pointers to find his stride. Durant grabbed eight rebounds. Jaren Jackson Jr. and Santi Aldama totaled 17 points and seven rebounds each to pace Memphis, which counted Ja Morant and Zach Edey among its missing.
Celtics 102, Trail Blazers 94
Payton Pritchard scored a game-high 23 points and Jaylen Brown finished with 20 to lead Boston to a start-to-finish win over visiting Portland.
Brown had eight rebounds, four assists and four steals as the Celtics won for the third time in four games. Boston's Derrick White added 18 points, but he committed nine turnovers.
Jerami Grant (19 points) and Toumani Camara (18) were the Trail Blazers' leading scorers. Deni Avdija missed his second straight game due to a lower back strain.
Timberwolves 108, Warriors 83
Julius Randle scored 18 points and Minnesota pulled away in Minneapolis to split its two-game mini series with Golden State.
Bones Hyland added 17 points off the bench for Minnesota, which snapped a season-high five-game losing streak. Rudy Gobert posted 15 points and 17 rebounds, and Donte DiVincenzo scored 15 points on 5-of-9 3-point shooting while contributing eight assists.
Quinten Post scored 13 points to lead Golden State, which won 111-85 in Minneapolis on Sunday. The Timberwolves played without top scorer Anthony Edwards, who sat out because of what the team described as "right foot injury maintenance" but is likely to return Wednesday on the road against the Dallas Mavericks. Golden State played without Stephen Curry and Draymond Green on the second night of a back-to-back set of games. Both are also expected to play in the Warriors' next game on Wednesday.
Hawks 132, Pacers 116
C.J. McCollum came off the bench to lead three Atlanta players with 20-plus points and the Hawks came from behind to defeat visiting Indiana in an afternoon game.
McCollum scored 23, Dyson Daniels had 22 and Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 21 to pace Atlanta to its third consecutive victory. Atlanta has won both contests against the Pacers this season and has won four straight against Indiana.
Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 26 points and nine rebounds while Aaron Nesmith added 18 points and Andrew Nembhard handed out 13 assists.
Hornets 130, 76ers 93
Brandon Miller poured in 30 points and was one of eight Charlotte players in double figures as the Hornets blew out visiting Philadelphia.
Miller shot 9-for-11 from the field, making six 3-point baskets to lead the Hornets in scoring for the sixth game in a row. Ryan Kalkbrenner notched 13 points, followed by 12 points apiece from Moussa Diabate, Kon Knueppel and Josh Green. The Hornets benefitted from a 40-15 scoring advantage in the third quarter on the way to their third consecutive victory.
Kelly Oubre Jr. was the only 76ers starter in double figures with 17 points. The ex-Hornet shot 7-for-12 from the field. Jared McCain added 16 points and Quentin Grimes had 14.
Cavaliers 114, Magic 98
Donovan Mitchell scored 26 of his 45 points in the first half and Evan Mobley had 20 points and nine rebounds as Cleveland beat visiting Orlando, sweeping their home-and-home set.
Jaylon Tyson, named to the Rising Stars Game at All-Star weekend earlier in the day, had 14 points and nine rebounds, and Jarrett Allen scored nine for the Cavaliers. Cleveland won its fourth straight and is 11-4 since Dec. 29.
Paolo Banchero scored 15 points in the third quarter, finishing with a season-high 37 points and 10 rebounds for the Magic in their fourth consecutive loss. Desmond Bane had 19 points and Jalen Suggs dished out six assists. Orlando also received 14 points from Anthony Black and nine points, seven rebounds, two defensive three-second technicals and an unsportsmanlike technical from Wendell Carter Jr.
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (conditioning) is expected to rejoin the lineup on Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Clippers, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports. The team has officially listed Markkanen as questionable for the game. Markkanen has missed the past seven games due to illness. He will return at a good time, as Utah won't have Keyonte George (rest) in the lineup on Tuesday. His absence will put more of the ball in Markkanen's hands on the offensive end. Meanwhile, Svi Mykhailiuk will likely have to give up his spot in the first unit to the Finnish star.
Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (rest) won't be in action on Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. He will take the night off to rest as Utah kicks off a back-to-back. George is likely to return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Golden State Warriors. In George's absence, Isaiah Collier and Walter Clayton Jr. are in line for extra work, with one of them likely jumping into the starting unit. Collier is the more proven fantasy option, averaging 9.1 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 6.6 assists during his sophomore campaign.
Sacramento Kings guard/forward Zach LaVine (back) is considered questionable for Tuesday's tilt against the New York Knicks. He may have to skip a second straight game due to a sore lower back. LaVine's absence on Sunday against the Detroit Pistons resulted in Nique Clifford getting his fourth career start. The 23-year-old rookie had a good outing, scoring 15 points on 2-for-4 three-point shooting and grabbing three assists across 33 minutes of action. He will probably remain in the first unit if LaVine doesn't return against the Knicks. Additionally, LaVine's absence allows the rest of the group to make more plays offensively.
Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (ankle) is questionable to play on Tuesday against the New York Knicks. He's dealing with soreness in his right ankle, which could sideline him during what has been his best stretch of the season. Monk has posted 18.6 points and 3.2 assists per game over the past five contests. On Tuesday, Monk could make an even bigger impact if Zach LaVine (back) isn't in the lineup. At the same time, Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis would benefit from Monk's absence.
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) doesn't have a timetable for his return, head coach Doc Rivers said on Monday. The former MVP suffered a right calf strain on Friday night against the Denver Nuggets. After the game, Antetokounmpo said he expects to miss 4-6 weeks. The same injury sidelined Antetokounmpo for most of December, when he sat out eight games. Milwaukee also recently lost Kevin Porter Jr. (oblique), leaving the team without its two top scorers. The rest of the team must now step up offensively, while Bobby Portis and Kyle Kuzma are likely to see more playing time due to Antetokounmpo's absence.
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the Utah Jazz. Last week, he returned to the lineup from a three-game absence, but the two-time Finals MVP still isn't fully healthy. Still, Leonard has previously played despite his knee issue and a questionable tag, so there's a good chance he will suit up on Tuesday. After his most recent absence, Leonard has been limited to 25.5 minutes per game. Even with a lighter workload, he has made a significant impact, posting 26.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists. Kobe Sanders and Nicolas Batum are the candidates to replace Leonard in the starting unit if he can't play on Tuesday night.
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (ankle) won't be available this week, sitting out a second consecutive game on Tuesday against the Brooklyn Nets. On Sunday, the team announced that it plans to re-evaluate Booker in one week, meaning he will be unavailable for at least a few more games after Tuesday night. Phoenix lost its leader to an ankle injury during a game against the Atlanta Hawks last Friday. Grayson Allen moved back into the first unit for Sunday's matchup against the Miami Heat, bagging 18 points, six rebounds, and three assists. The veteran sniper has been hot recently, but he finished with a 1-for-11 record from behind the arc against Miami. Booker's absence also adds fantasy appeal to Collin Gillespie and Jordan Goodwin.
Los Angeles Lakers' G Luka Doncic recorded a double-double, scoring 46 points with 12 assists in a 129-118 win over Chicago on Monday, Jan. 26.
Cleveland's G Donovan Mitchell scored 45 points on 15-of-25 shooting in a 114-98 win over the Magic on Monday, Jan. 26.
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (foot) won't play in Monday's rematch with Golden State. He was on the court for Sunday's loss to the Warriors, amassing 32 points and 11 rebounds in 34 minutes. The 24-year-old has been battling a right foot injury, so the team is likely playing it safe, meaning he should be back on Wednesday in Dallas. With Edwards ruled out, Bones Hyland, averaging 11 points in three starts, is the favorite to replace him in the starting lineup.
Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic (illness) is doubtful heading into Tuesday's game against the Clippers. He's been making frequent appearances on the injury report because of an illness. However, the 31-year-old has been playing through it, amassing a triple-double in each of the last three contests. Unfortunately, it appears Nurkic won't be out there on Tuesday, meaning Kyle Filipowski, averaging 11.6 points and 7.2 rebounds in 15 starts this season, would be the favorite to replace him in the rotation.
Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (hamstring) is considered questionable to play on Tuesday against Brooklyn. The 23-Year-old has been battling a nagging right hamstring strain since training camp. Although he managed to suit up for the recent win over the 76ers, he experienced tightness in the hamstring in the loss to the Atlanta Hawks on January 23, limiting him to only four minutes of action. While there's a good chance he won't be available, the injury designation at least suggests things may not be as bad as initially feared. With that said, Green will likely come off the bench if he can get on the floor, so he won't be the safest fantasy option until he's back to full strength. If he isn't out there, Grayson Allen should continue to benefit, with the former Duke Blue Devil most recently amassing 18 points in Sunday's loss to Miami.
Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama (knee) will play on Monday versus the Houston Rockets after missing the last three games because of soreness. The Grizzlies are hurting, with Ja Morant (elbow), Zach Edey (ankle), and Jock Landale (personal), among others, all unavailable. As such, fantasy managers could see Aldama surpass his statistical averages of 14.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 3.0 assists despite a relatively challenging matchup on the horizon. That's also assuming he's healthy enough to log a full workload.
Chicago Bulls point guard Tre Jones (hamstring) won't play against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday. Jones is dealing with a left hamstring strain and is scheduled to be re-evaluated in two weeks. However, the 26-year-old was upgraded to doubtful ahead of tonight's contest before the Bulls made a final decision to hold him out. His next chance to suit up is Wednesday against the Pacers and he will likely be listed as doubtful before the matchup. Ayo Dosunmu and Kevin Huerter could see extra minutes on the floor while Jones is out of action.
Golden State Warriors forward/center Draymond Green (back) is listed as questionable against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. Green may be held out to rest during the back end of this back-to-back after logging 23 minutes and collecting just two points on Sunday against Minnesota. If the 35-year-old veteran is unable suit up, the team could have to deal with a depleted frontcourt as Al Horford (rest) is already sidelined. If that's the case, Quinten Post and Gui Santos will likely be relied upon to pick up the slack during this evening's clash.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Sam Merrill (hand) is unavailable for Monday's game against the Orlando Magic due to personal reasons. Merrill had already missed five consecutive contests due to a right-hand sprain and it is unclear if he has fully recovered from the injury. While the 29-year-old sharpshooter continues to sit out, Jaylon Tyson will continue to benefit fantasy-wise, as Darius Garland (toe) is still sidelined as well. Tyson has started five straight games and is averaging 20.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 3.2 three-pointers across 34.0 minutes per outing during that timeframe.
Golden State Warriors center Al Horford (rest) won't suit up against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. The 39-year-old big man doesn't play in back-to-back games and he will have the night off to rest after posting 10 points, five rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block across 23 minutes during a 111-85 win over Minnesota on Sunday. With Horford sidelined and Draymond Green (back) considered questionable, Buddy Hield and Quinten Post may take on extra minutes to help out a potentially light Warriors frontcourt.
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (knee) is considered questionable for Monday's matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Curry may sit out the second leg of a back-to-back this evening after he finished with 26 points, seven assists, two rebounds and four steals across 28 minutes during Sunday's 111-85 win over the Timberwolves. If the 37-year-old star guard sits out for maintenance due to lingering knee soreness, Brandin Podziemski could be a short-term option for fantasy managers for tonight's tilt.
Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Deni Avdija (back) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against Boston as he works through a lower-back strain that already cost him one contest. If Avdija sits again, Portland's wing rotation stays fluid. Sidy Cissoko logged 33 minutes on Friday but managed just three points with three rebounds, limiting his fantasy appeal to deep leagues. Caleb Love is the cleaner streamer after producing 11 points, four rebounds, and three assists in 29 minutes, while Rayan Rupert remains a minutes-based flier with inconsistent usage.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard/forward Sam Merrill (hand) is questionable for Monday's game against Orlando as he works through a right-hand sprain that has already sidelined him for five straight contests. If Merrill remains out, Jaylon Tyson continues to be the clear fantasy beneficiary, especially with Darius Garland (toe) still unavailable. Tyson has started five straight games and is averaging 20.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 3.2 three-pointers in 34.0 minutes during that span. Craig Porter Jr. and Tyrese Proctor are tough to trust, offering only matchup-based fantasy value.
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