It was a busy night in the NBA with 10 games and a very big injury.
Let's get into it.
NBA scores for Friday, Jan. 26
All times Eastern
- Charlotte Hornets 121, Atlanta Hawks 110 (box score)
- Cleveland Cavaliers 115, Indiana Pacers 108 (box score)
- Utah Jazz 97, Toronto Raptors 93 (box score)
- Los Angeles Lakers 108, Chicago Bulls 100 (box score)
- Los Angeles Clippers 109, Memphis Grizzlies 100 (box score)
- Milwaukee Bucks 116, Brooklyn Nets 91 (box score)
- New Orleans Pelicans 115, Houston Rockets 113 (box score)
- Portland Trail Blazers 107, Dallas Mavericks 93 (box score)
- Philadelphia 76ers 97, San Antonio Spurs 78 (box score)
- New York Knicks 107, Phoenix Suns 85 (box score)
Cavs bounce back despite LeBron's 'quadruple-double'
The Cavaliers didn't always look pretty, but they managed to finally get a win against a solid team. They led for most of the fourth quarter against the Pacers and, despite some late game drama, managed to escape with a victory over the pesky Pacers. They even managed to survive LeBron James having a "quadruple-double" with 10 turnovers (but he did have 26 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists). For the Cavaliers, a win is a win at this point.
#LeBronJames just posted his 8th triple-double of the season with 24PTS, 10REB and 11AST.#AllForOne pic.twitter.com/nKKKHhogEE
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) January 27, 2018
Cousins leaves early with injury
DeMarcus Cousins had to leave the Pelicans' comeback victory over the Rockets an injury. He had to be helped off the floor with an Achilles injury. and the fear is it could be severe.
DeMarcus Cousins is helped off the court after sustaining an apparent left leg injury. pic.twitter.com/c3wdNCo4JA
— ESPN (@espn) January 27, 2018
Cavs honor LeBron's 30K
LeBron James wasn't able to reach 30,000 career points at home so Cleveland gave him the honor in his first home game back.
The @cavs celebrate #LeBronJames reaching 30K! #AllForOne pic.twitter.com/tUKdj8rIln
— NBA (@NBA) January 27, 2018
Giannis Antetokounmpo hammers home a dunk
Giannis Antetokounmpo was apparently not happy about Jason Kidd being fired. He might have released some of that frustration on this dunk.
#GiannisAntetokounmpo WITH AUTHORITY! #FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/NyoX8v2Q1Q
— NBA (@NBA) January 27, 2018
LeBron James throws down a reverse dunk
LeBron James showed some style on this dunk when he brought out the reverse on a fast break.
Another look at that jam. 👀 pic.twitter.com/qxf6eSBfBG
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) January 27, 2018
Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 41
Giannis Antetkounmpo was unstoppable for the Bucks in a 41-point effort against the Nets.
The best of The Greek Freak in tonight's WIN!!
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) January 27, 2018
41 PTS | 13 REB | 7 AST | 2 STL | 2 BLK pic.twitter.com/lPpabROmsw
Kemba Walker goes clutch, saves the Hornets
The Hornets were down to the Hawks and needed a bucket. Kemba Walker came through for them in a big way, including this pull-up, 3-point jumper to put them up four.
KEMBAAAAAA!! 🔥#ATLatCHA #BuzzCity pic.twitter.com/JkWuLgvfFr
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) January 27, 2018
Lillard stays cluch
Damian Lillard showed his clutch gene when he scored 14 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter to lead Portland to a win.
Closers close.
— Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) January 27, 2018
NBA All-Star @Dame_Lillard scored 14 (4-5) of his game-high 29 points in the fourth! pic.twitter.com/7EeHmbi6uR
Marc Gasol has fourth career triple-double
Marc Gasol earned his fourth career triple-double tonight. It's hard to believe that he's only had four of these in his very long career.
#TripleDoubleAlert for Marc Gasol!
— NBA (@NBA) January 27, 2018
He has 13 PTS, 11 REB, 10 AST for his 1st triple-double of the season!#GrindCity pic.twitter.com/yz1nWBK58N
Derrick Favors goes baseline for the slam
Derrick Favors threw down a monstrous dunk after driving baseline. Everybody beware this man when he gets near the rim.
🗣 "Power slam down the baseline!" #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/wJAUREyNjt
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 27, 2018
Lou Williams drops 40 and 10
Lou Williams scored had 40 points and 10 assists continuing what has been a phenomenal season for him.
Final📊
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) January 27, 2018
Lou: 40p/2r/10a/4s/1b
Miloš: 18p/1r/4a
DJ: 15p/9r/1a/1s
Blake: 14p/8r/5a/2s
🎂 Trezz: 10p/5r/1s/1b
Tyrone: 4p/4r/3a
Wes: 3p/5r/6s/3b
Sin: 3p/1r/1s/1b
Sam: 2p/1r
📸 https://t.co/gWLIgkHc8D
🎥 https://t.co/5BtY72jrqo#ItTakesEverything pic.twitter.com/1Tacohzg5K
Anthony Davis rejects James Harden at the rim
Anthony Davis got a nice block on James Harden at the rim. Even the best players need to remember to keep an eye out for his long arms.
.@antdavis23 is having a block party tonight! #DoItBig pic.twitter.com/qZfl7107qR
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) January 27, 2018
Chris Paul drives the floor and stares his man down
Chris Paul drove the length of the floor and dominated his defender. After he completed the play he stared his man down.
Chris Paul goes the length of the floor and powers his way to the bucket!#Rockets look to mount their comeback in the 4th. @PelicansNBA lead 90-80.
— NBA (@NBA) January 27, 2018
📺: @ESPNNBA pic.twitter.com/ZoWxjgOrsl
Ed Davis puts Dirk on a poster
Ed Davis needs to learn to respect his elders. How dare he put Dirk Nowitzki on this poster. For shame.
DO NOT GET IN ED'S WAY. pic.twitter.com/yuqMKlL4gV
— Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) January 27, 2018
And-Ones
- Willie Cauley-Stein is day to day after banging knees Thursday.
- Tyler Lydon will miss four months due to knee surgery.
- Marcus Smart will miss two weeks following a hand injury.
- Dwyane Wade did not play for personal reasons.
- Evan Turner was out for personal reasons.
- Kevin Durant is probable for Saturday against Boston.
- Tyler Johnson is questionable for Saturday against Charlotte.