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WASHINGTON, DC \u2013\u00a0 JANUARY 9: Derik Queen #22 of the New Orleans Pelicans dunks the ball during the game against the Washington Wizards. The Pelicans\u2019 youth stars in Friday\u2019s win.<\/p>\n
Friday\u2019s Top Performers\u2b50\u2b50<\/p>\n
Trey Murphy III: 35 points (13-24 FG, 7-16 3PM), eight rebounds, four assists, four steals
\nJalen Johnson: 29 points (12-18 FG), nine rebounds, six assists, one steal, one block
\nPayton Pritchard: 27 points (12-19 FG), five rebounds, eight assists, one turnover, one block
\nStephen Curry: 27 points (10-21 FG, 6-12 3PM), 10 assists, one steal, two blocks
\nDerik Queen: 14 points (7-13 FG), 16 rebounds, 12 assists, two blocks
\nDyson Daniels: 17 points (8-14 FG), 11 rebounds, 10 assists, four steals<\/p>\n
Headlines from Friday\u2019s Slate\u2b07\ufe0f\u2b07\ufe0f<\/p>\n
Boston\u2019s 2nd ranked offense takes down Toronto\u2019s 4th ranked defense. Jaylen Brown and Payton Pritchard lead the way
\nDerik Queen notches a triple-double as New Orleans beats Washington 128-107
\nDyson Daniels posts a triple-double and Atlanta uses a 30-9 run in the 2nd half to pull away from Denver, securing a 110-87 victory.
\nPortland wins another thriller versus Houston \u2014 getting back-to-back tight wins over the Rockets after emerging victorious at the buzzer Wednesday. The Trail Blazers have now won 5 straight games.
\nThe Bucks and Lakers go down to the wire. Luka Don\u010di\u0107 fouls out on Milwaukee\u2019s game-winning free throws, while Giannis Antetokounmpo made two huge defensive plays on LeBron James in the two minutes to catalyze the victory.<\/p>\n
Jaylen Brown & Payton Pritchard keep hooping.
The Celtics keep winning. <\/p>\n
Pritchard: 27 PTS | 5 REB | 8 AST
Brown: 25 PTS | 8 REB | 7 AST <\/p>\n
That’s 9 wins in 11 games for Boston \u2618\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/yShJnYLvR5<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n DERIK QUEEN TRIPLE DOUBLE TONIGHT: <\/p>\n 14 POINTS \u2014 New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) January 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Winning Numbers \ud83d\udcca pic.twitter.com\/rB46jsg67l<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) January 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n DENI AVDIJA ICES THE WIN WITH HUSTLE \ud83d\ude24<\/p>\n DIVES FOR THE LOOSE BALL AFTER PORTLAND GETS THE STOP! pic.twitter.com\/VbvZYHshI3<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 12:53 PM \/ January 9, 2026<\/p>\n Bucks escape victorious, 105-101<\/p>\n Milwaukee and Los Angeles went back-and-forth down the stretch, with Myles Turner and Jake LaRavia exchanging clutch threes in the final minute, but it was Giannis Antetokounmpo\u2019s defense that sealed the Bucks\u2019 victory.<\/p>\n Antetokounmpo was remarkably efficient offensively (21 points, 9-11 FG), while Kevin Porter Jr. (22 points, 7-14 FG) stepped up as Milwaukee\u2019s leading scorer.<\/p>\n LeBron James and Luka Don\u010di\u0107 combined for 50 points, 18 rebounds, 19 assists and just six turnovers, but the duo combined for 18 of 46 shooting.<\/p>\n GIANNIS COMES IN CLUTCH IN THE FINAL SECONDS\u203c\ufe0f<\/p>\n The Bucks survive the Lakers. pic.twitter.com\/Uk5U6e1HQz<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) January 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n GIANNIS WITH THE CLUTCH BLOCK ON LEBRON. pic.twitter.com\/yHLi5TIvy9<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) January 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 12:39 PM \/ January 9, 2026<\/p>\n LeBron James fresh for the close, Lakers try to complete comeback<\/p>\n LeBron James with an incredible sequence \ud83d\udc51<\/p>\n Gets the backcourt steal. Lakers have their first lead since the 2nd quarter! Watch here: https:\/\/t.co\/LETo0bPndk<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/8liEU601IH<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 12:22 PM \/ January 9, 2026<\/p>\n Houston and Portland battling down the stretch<\/p>\n Tons of big plays being made. Portland up 109-105 with 14 seconds remaining.<\/p>\n SO NICE U GET TO SEE IT TWICE pic.twitter.com\/DOgsO00cJj<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) January 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Oh my Amen Thompson \ud83d\ude33<\/p>\n Charges baseline for the emphatic jam!<\/p>\n HOU-POR going down to the wire on NBA League Pass. pic.twitter.com\/cy4tFVBoCj<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/t.co\/y82iZqR6ml<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/XE1y7kpzmz<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) January 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Toumani Camara\ud83e\udd2f\ud83e\udd2f<\/p>\n TOUMANI WHAT DID I JUST WATCH. pic.twitter.com\/gU30c8ObL1<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) January 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 11:59 PM \/ January 9, 2026<\/p>\n Legendary HORSE shot<\/p>\n Brandin Podziemski (four points, four rebounds) will remember this one.<\/p>\n His circus shot deflates Sacramento as Golden State has now expanded their lead to 109-88. Stephen Curry has game highs with 27 points (10-20 FG, 6-11 3PM) and 10 assists while committing just two turnovers.<\/p>\n How did Podz get this to fall??? \ud83e\udd2f<\/p>\n Falling out of bounds on the baseline. Warriors leading the Kings on NBA League Pass! pic.twitter.com\/eOXnkaPEZr<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 11:44 PM \/ January 9, 2026<\/p>\n Durant passes Chamberlain in career scoring<\/p>\n Kevin Durant continues climbing the record books \u2014 moving into 7th on the NBA\u2019s all-time scoring list Friday.<\/p>\n He has a team-high 20 points (7-11 FG) as Houston leads Portland 81-74 with four minutes remaining in Q3.<\/p>\n HISTORY for KD \ud83d\udc4f@NBA<\/a> | @KDTrey5<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/IUJ8rwFdtV<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/PPYS2wpajo<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) January 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n RAINING THREES IN THE 3RD \ud83c\udf27\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/WoXsasC06m<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) January 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 11:31 PM \/ January 9, 2026<\/p>\n Dillon Brooks booms, Grayson Allen clutch, Suns win<\/p>\n Phoenix leads the league in clutch time efficiency and lived up to that reputation Friday, earning a 112-107 win at home against the Knicks.<\/p>\n Brooks\u2019 tough-shot making was on display, drilling multiple contested threes as part of his 27 points (8-15 FG, 5-9 3PM, 6-6 FT) on the night. He also had seven rebounds and five assists. Devin Booker led the team in both categories, posting 31 points (10-23 FG) and eight assists.<\/p>\n New York and Phoenix delivered nearly identical team shooting slashes, but 17 turnovers for the Knicks versus just nine for the Suns made the difference. Grayson Allen generated the most critical turnover of them all, getting a key deflection and then knocking the ball off Mikal Bridges as both were along the sideline in the final minute.<\/p>\n Bridges struggled to the tune of 11 points (4-10 FG), while Jalen Brunson posted a team-high 27 points (9-19 FG).<\/p>\n DEVIN BOOKER’S 12TH 30+ POINT GAME OF THE SEASON \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n \u2b50\ufe0f Send him to All-Star: https:\/\/t.co\/95ae3qCtq9<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/xHrxgQElbv<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Phoenix Suns (@Suns) January 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n MOOD \ud83d\udde3\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/HbfqXiroxK<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Phoenix Suns (@Suns) January 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 11:00 PM \/ January 9, 2026<\/p>\n Luka Don\u010di\u0107 x LeBron James<\/p>\n The Lakers\u2019 star duo gets on the board early!<\/p>\n Los Angeles and Milwaukee are tied at 24 each in the final seconds of the first quarter on NBATV.<\/p>\n In a star-studded affair, AJ Green leads all scorers with eight points (3-4 FG) thus far.<\/p>\n More Luka to LeBron touchdown passes \ud83e\udd2f<\/p>\n Bucks\/Lakers is underway on NBA TV & NBA League Pass! pic.twitter.com\/KtpZyqNO7p<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 10:45 PM \/ January 9, 2026<\/p>\n Unsung heroes propel OKC<\/p>\n Kenrich Williams made critical plays on both ends, which combined with timely And-1s to help Oklahoma City overcome a 10-point deficit in the final four minutes of Friday\u2019s 117-116 win over Memphis.<\/p>\n On the final possession, Grizzlies rookie Cedric Coward got clamped by Alex Caruso, with Williams denying Cam Spencer coming to receive a handoff. Oklahoma City gets the win on a night both teams were without superstar point guards. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (ankle) was unavailable, while Ja Morant missed his fourth straight game with a calf injury.<\/p>\n Jalen Williams finished with a game-high 26 points (9-18 FG, 8-10 FT) along with 10 assists and five rebounds. Second-year guard Ajay Mitchell continues profiling as a sleeper around the league and a blossoming player in a depth role. He posted 23 points (9-18 FG) and six assists.<\/p>\n Jaron Jackson had a team-high 23 points (9-14 FG). Coward finished with 13 points (3-9 FG). GG Jackson played with conviction offensively, finishing with 18 points (7-12 FG).<\/p>\n WHAT A GAME ON NBA TV! https:\/\/t.co\/Ge1i5njHcb<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA TV (@NBATV) January 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 10:19 PM \/ January 9, 2026<\/p>\n Clippers\u2019 stars shine in win\u2b50\u2b50<\/p>\n Los Angeles 121, Brooklyn 105<\/p>\n In a wire-to-wire victory for the Clippers, connecting on 58.3% of 24 3PA made the difference as a pristine 59.2\/48.3\/89.5% shooting slash as a team was too much efficient multi-level scoring for Brooklyn\u2019s offense to keep up with.<\/p>\n James Harden gets his revenge game victory, while third-year wing Jordan Miller (21 points, 9-13 FG) posted the second 20-point game of his career \u2014 falling one point shy of his career high.<\/p>\n James Harden & Kawhi Leonard starred in the Clippers’ 8th win in 10 games \ud83c\udf1f<\/p>\n Harden: 31 PTS | 4 REB | 6 AST | 2 BLK \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 9:49 PM \/ January 9, 2026<\/p>\n Gritty affair, Philadelphia wins 103-91<\/p>\n Philadelphia notched a 52-42 victory in the rebounding battle, while only committing 12 turnovers vs. Orlando\u2019s 18 on a night when both teams struggled from the field offensively.<\/p>\n Anthony Black was Orlando\u2019s most efficient scorer (21 points, 7-12 FG, 4-4 FT), while Tyrese Maxey led the way for Philadelphia (29 points, 10-22 FG).<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfc0 FRIDAY’S FINAL SCORES \ud83c\udfc0<\/p>\n Tyrese Maxey leads the @sixers<\/a> to the defensive battle win in Orlando! <\/p>\n Joel Embiid: 22 PTS, 9 REB \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 9:30 PM \/ January 9, 2026<\/p>\n Aaron Gordon looking sharp<\/p>\n Playing in his first back-to-back since mid-November after returning from injury, Gordon and the Nuggets are in a tight battle with Atlanta at the end of Q1.<\/p>\n Hawks 30, Nuggets 28<\/p>\n Nickeil Alexander-Walker leads all scorers with eight points (3-6 FG).<\/p>\n AG step-back three with ease \ud83d\ude2e\u200d\ud83d\udca8 pic.twitter.com\/X4cy3SYatF<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) January 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 9:15 PM \/ January 9, 2026<\/p>\n Dunks everywhere\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f<\/p>\n John Collins joins the party! It\u2019s a dunk-fest around the Association.<\/p>\n The Clippers are in control with a 84-68 lead over Brooklyn, as John Collins helps set the tone with a vicious slam. James Harden leads all scorer s with 29 points (9-12 FG, 8-8 FT), while no other player on either side exceeds 13.<\/p>\n THROW IT DOWN, JOHN COLLINS\u203c\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/GlzIhd7VZ9<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 LA Clippers (@LAClippers) January 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 9:05 PM \/ January 9, 2026<\/p>\n JAYLEN BROWN\ud83d\udcaa\ud83d\udcaa<\/p>\n Jaylen Brown down the lane!<\/p>\n Boston leads 112-103 with 5 minutes remaining in Q4. Brown has 21 points (5-14 FG, 10-10 FT) while Payton Pritchard leads all scorers with an efficient 23 points (10-16 FG). Each have seven assists.<\/p>\n Immanuel Quickley has a double-double with 17 points and 12 assists for the Raptors. RJ Barrett represents Toronto\u2019s leading scorer (19 points, 6-15 FG), although he\u2019s now dealing with a fresh ankle sprain.<\/p>\n JAYLEN BROWN POSTER SLAM \ud83d\udca5\ud83d\udca5<\/p>\n Throws it down with AUTHORITY!<\/p>\n Tap to watch: https:\/\/t.co\/qb99oiDyq1<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/hEfr2nzbx4<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 8:49 PM \/ January 9, 2026<\/p>\n Tyrese Maxey cooking\u2668\ufe0f\u2668\ufe0f<\/p>\n Maxey has a game-high 26 points (9-20 FG, 2-7 3PM), helping Philadelphia overcome 3-22 3P shooting as a team to possess a 83-79 lead at the end of Q3.<\/p>\n Fortunately for Philadelphia, Orlando is merely 4-22 from beyond the arc!<\/p>\n HANDLES. \ud83d\udc40 pic.twitter.com\/KH34yeZ3M3<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) January 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Tyrese Maxey flashes the SMOOTH handles \ud83d\ude2e\u200d\ud83d\udca8<\/p>\n He’s got 14 of his 26 PTS in the 3Q as PHI leads! pic.twitter.com\/cJFEJTgIAe<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 8:36 PM \/ January 9, 2026<\/p>\n Another night in the office for James Harden<\/p>\n Harden is dancing with the rock and hot from beyond the arc en route to 22 points (7-10 FG, 2-3 3PM, 6-6 FT) as the Clippers are up 63-47 at halftime over Brooklyn.<\/p>\n Harden represents the game\u2019s only double-digit scorer. The Clippers have amassed a biggest lead of 22 points, while leading for the entirety of Friday\u2019s contest thus far.<\/p>\n Make that 2\ufe0f\u20e32\ufe0f\u20e3 points for @JHarden13<\/a> at the half!! pic.twitter.com\/9nfhcuButy<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 LA Clippers (@LAClippers) January 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n UNO FOR THREEEEE!! \ud83d\udc4c pic.twitter.com\/c9PusmWNvo<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 LA Clippers (@LAClippers) January 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 8:07 PM \/ January 9, 2026<\/p>\n Philly ball movement\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n Philadelphia gets the ball around the horn leading to a dunk on this possession, but they trail Orlando 52-47 in the final seconds of the first quarter.<\/p>\n Desmond Bane leads all scores with 14 points (6-14 FG), although Anthony Black (12 points, 4-6 FG) and Wendell Carter (10 points, 5-8 FG) have been efficient in joining him in double figures for the Magic.<\/p>\n Tyrese Maxey (10 points, 3-12 FG) is the only 76er with double-digit points.<\/p>\n look out below \ud83d\udc40 pic.twitter.com\/kid7oMgoOU<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) January 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 7:51 PM \/ January 9, 2026<\/p>\n Collin Murray-Boyles poster\ud83d\udc40\ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n Rookies popping around the Association\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n Murray-Boyles turns defense to offense with assistance from a nice lob by Ja\u2019Kobe Walter.<\/p>\n GIVE US ALL THE ANGLES \ud83e\udd29 https:\/\/t.co\/Vj6EQPqPYw<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/MUCsw5Nfax<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) January 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 7:35 PM \/ January 9, 2026<\/p>\n Great play, great challenge<\/p>\n Put it on his rookie highlight reel!<\/p>\n Hugo Gonzales hustles in transition defense for an all-ball chasedown block.<\/p>\n Joe Mazzulla gets the 19-year-old rewarded with a clean block after taking the play to review.<\/p>\n Boston leads Toronto 37-30 at the end of Q1. Sam Hauser represents the only double-digit scorer, fueled by some hot shooting (12 points, 4-5 3PM).<\/p>\n Hugo Gonz\u00e1lez my GOODNESS\u2026<\/p>\n Textbook chase down stuff \ud83d\udd90\ufe0f\ud83d\udeab<\/p>\n Tap to watch: https:\/\/t.co\/qb99oiD0At<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/gk93bd88gy<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 7:23 PM \/ January 9, 2026<\/p>\n Fears and Queen connect<\/p>\n Jeremiah Fears navigates the hedging double-team to set Derik Queen up with a dunk.<\/p>\n The Pelicans lead the Wizards 25-17 with four minutes remaining in Q1. Zion Williamson leads all scorers with nine points (4-4 FG).<\/p>\n got that rook connection pic.twitter.com\/ACprkGlnoJ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) January 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Z AND 1 pic.twitter.com\/ZVSWCzvfDZ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) January 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 6:46 PM \/ January 9, 2026<\/p>\n Tyrese Maxey \u2014 A man of the People<\/p>\n when you ask @TyreseMaxey<\/a> what his pregame playlist is you might just get a listen for yourself \ud83c\udfb6 pic.twitter.com\/6d6aW1hV6K<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) January 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 6:20 PM \/ January 9, 2026<\/p>\n Trae Young in the house<\/p>\n Trae Young with the Washington Wizards. The 27-year-old won\u2019t suit up while dealing with a quad injury, but his time as a Wizard is officially underway.<\/p>\n Friday night lights \ud83e\udd29#ForTheDistrict<\/a> | @MichelobULTRA<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/r6HZigvCzP<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) January 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n
16 REBOUNDS
12 ASSISTS
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Finishes the layup over the defense.<\/p>\n
OVER the backboard. <\/p>\n
Kawhi: 26 PTS | 5 REB | 5 AST | 3 STL | 4 3PM pic.twitter.com\/IP6BO4jLlB<\/a><\/p>\n
Paul George: 18 PTS, 9 REB, 3 STL, 2 BLK pic.twitter.com\/dqnJp1Tzwq<\/a><\/p>\n