Nightly Pulse: NBA news & highlights from Jan. 19

NBA Celebrates MLK Day with Exciting Matchups

The NBA celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a packed schedule of exciting matchups. Here are the top stories and highlights from Sunday’s games:

Top Stories:

The Milwaukee Bucks extended their winning streak to four games with a 123-109 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Giannis Antetokounmpo dominated with 34 points, 15 rebounds, and six assists. The 76ers, already missing Joel Embiid due to a knee injury, were also without Paul George.

The Sacramento Kings continued their impressive run since their coaching change, defeating the Washington Wizards 123-100. Domantas Sabonis led the way with 29 points, 18 rebounds, and four assists.

The Los Angeles Clippers won the Battle of Los Angeles, defeating the Lakers 116-102 for their fourth straight victory.

Top Performers:

Giannis Antetokounmpo: 34 points, 15 rebounds, and six assists
Tyrese Maxey: 37 points, six rebounds, and seven assists
Domantas Sabonis: 29 points, 18 rebounds, and four assists

Other Notable Games:

The Portland Trail Blazers beat the Chicago Bulls 113-102, with Scoot Henderson scoring 25 points and Deni Avdija adding 20 points and 12 rebounds.

The Denver Nuggets defeated the Orlando Magic 113-100, with Nikola Jokić leading the way with 25 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists.

The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Brooklyn Nets 127-101, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scoring 32 points and Josh Giddey adding 25 points and 10 rebounds.

The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 111-103, with Ja Morant scoring 30 points and Desmond Bane adding 25 points.

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