After only four games on Tuesday, the NBA was back with 10 games -- a full slate -- on Wednesday. We'll have all the scores and highlights from the night's action.
Here we go.
NBA scores for Wednesday, Jan. 17
All times Eastern
- Washington Wizards 109, Charlotte Hornets 133 (box score)
- Detroit Pistons 91, Toronto Raptors 96 (box score)
- San Antonio Spurs 100, Brooklyn Nets 95 (box score)
- New Orleans Pelicans 93, Atlanta Hawks 94 (box score)
- New York Knicks 99, Memphis Grizzlies 105 (box score)
- Los Angeles Lakers 90, Oklahoma City Thunder 114 (box score)
- Golden State Warriors 119, Chicago Bulls 112 (box score)
- Miami Heat 106, Milwaukee Bucks 101 (box score)
- Utah Jazz 120, Sacramento Kings 105 (box score)
- Denver Nuggets 104, Los Angeles Clippers 109. (box score)
Without Lonzo Ball, the Lakers are hopeless
Lonzo Ball missed his second successive game due to a knee injury, and that was not great for the Lakers because the difference between the games he's on the court vs. off is noticeable. The Lakers are now 1-8 in games he sits out, with the only victory coming on Oct. 13 against the Clippers -- the third game of the season. The Lakers have been in trouble without their rookie guard, and the Thunder had no issues with them in a 114-90 blowout.
Paul George from WAY beyond the arc!#ThunderUp lead 107-88 with 4:41 left in Q4.
— NBA (@NBA) January 18, 2018
📺: @ESPNNBA pic.twitter.com/V6ryImxrgN
Harden, CP3, Griffin escape punishment
Trevor Ariza and Gerald Green were the only two players punished for the locker room incident that took place following the Clippers' home victory against the Rockets. James Harden, Chris Paul, and Blake Griffin all had roles throughout the game that led to the spillover, but the NBA didn't feel it was necessary to punish them for a variety of reasons.
Rockets-Clippers fight: No penalties for Chris Paul, James Harden, Blake Griffin https://t.co/w0PS9F5MdH pic.twitter.com/NlPApl1JI8
— CBS Sports NBA (@CBSSportsNBA) January 18, 2018
Donovan Mitchell has another highlight dunk
Donovan Mitchell is starting to make a habit out of these incredible dunks.
Sit down. Be humble.#UTAatSAC pic.twitter.com/smbnA6sHqq
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 18, 2018
Lauri Markkanen blocks a shot off Curry's head
Lauri Markkanen blocked a shot from Stephen Curry and it bounced off Curry's head. Extra humiliating.
Lauri Markkanen block off Steph's head. loll pic.twitter.com/WHgWnGtoRE
— ⓂarcusD (@_MarcusD2_) January 18, 2018
Kent Bazemore's late jumper beats Pelicans
Kent Bazemore made the clutch winner -- over Anthony Davis -- to knock off the Pelicans in a big victory for Atlanta.
The Kent Bazemore jump shot that gave the @ATLHawks a 94-93 win over the @PelicansNBA!
— NBA (@NBA) January 18, 2018
Bazemore: 20 PTS
John Collins: 18 PTS
Schroder: 15 PTS, 13 AST
Boogie: 19 PTS, 14 REB, 7 AST pic.twitter.com/VJOiE7kPcv
Jordan Bell injured on dunk
Jordan Bell was injured on this dunk by Robin Lopez. X-Rays are currently negative and he's scheduled for an MRI on Thursday.
Kris Dunn has scary fall
Just a warning: This video can be hard to watch. Kris Dunn steals the ball and dunks it, but falls completely on his face.
A scary moment for Kris Dunn. pic.twitter.com/XCcrEqrq8r
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 18, 2018
Donovan Mitchell scores 34 points in a Jazz victory
Donovan Mitchell's big outing helps Utah handle Sacramento.
Donovan Mitchell scored 34 PTS on an efficient 14-19 shooting to help the @utahjazz top the @SacramentoKings 120-105!
— NBA (@NBA) January 18, 2018
Rodney Hood: 25 PTS, 8 REB
Willie Cauley-Stein: 26 PTS, 10 REB
Bogdan Bogdanovic: 25 PTS, 6 REB, 6 3PM#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/r6L49OJOE6
Kristaps Porzingis rejects the Grizzlies
Kristaps Porzingis reminded the Grizzlies of his presence inside with this block at the rim.
Kristaps Porzingis protects the paint for the @nyknicks!#Knicks pic.twitter.com/IwSEK8ohnI
— NBA (@NBA) January 18, 2018
Hornets set franchise scoring record
The Hornets set a franchise record for most points scored in a half. They missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer that would have given them 80.
Know Your Score for HALFTIME!@LendingTree x #BuzzCity pic.twitter.com/jglWXyiGhX
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) January 18, 2018
Howard blows the Wizards a kiss
Dwight Howard was selected by the Wizards to shoot free throws after Michael Carter-Williams was ejected. He made both of them and responded by blowing them a kiss.
This is absolutely amazing.
— Pettywise (@World_Wide_Wob) January 18, 2018
MCW unable to attempt free throws in blowout, so Scott Brooks chooses Dwight Howard and makes him come back onto court to shoot
Dwight drains both, does Cassell big balls dance, blows Brooks a kiss 💀#PettyWarz pic.twitter.com/qPhV6jdlVp
Milos Teodosic fakes the Nuggets out of their shoes
Milos Teodosic made everybody watching jump out of their shoes on this pump fake.
Hey, where yooouu going 🤔
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) January 18, 2018
📲: https://t.co/hyho6NrJp5
📺 #PrimeTicket pic.twitter.com/qguiFR1D97
Jarrett Allen throws down the hammer
Jarrett Allen got up and threw down a monstrous dunk against the Spurs.
L👀K OUT! pic.twitter.com/ohtMDZEKeO
— Brooklyn Nets 🏳️🌈 (@BrooklynNets) January 18, 2018
Chris McCullogh saves two points
Washington's Chris McCullough saved the Wizards two points with this emphatic chasedown block.
Chris McCullough sprints back on defense for the block!#DCFamily pic.twitter.com/fN68rg4gqL
— NBA (@NBA) January 18, 2018
Hornets get two 4-point plays
It's rare to see a single 4-point play, let alone two in the same quarter from the same team.
Kemba hits the rainbow 3 and gets fouled for the @hornets 2nd 4-point play!
— NBA (@NBA) January 18, 2018
CHA started the game 10 for 10 from the field. #BuzzCity pic.twitter.com/NHqjwvQUGl
John Collins rises for huge dunk
John Collins rose for a giant dunk against the Pelicans that will make them think twice about contesting at the rim.
John Collins shows off the bounce and hammers it home!#TrueToAtlanta #NBARooks pic.twitter.com/3C7xxgFQFx
— NBA (@NBA) January 18, 2018
And-Ones:
- Kyrie Irving did not practice on Wednesday and is questionable for the near future.
- The Rockets are planning for James Harden to return Thursday against the Timberwolves.
- Tyler Johnson sat out tonight's game.
- Lonzo Ball sat out tonight with a knee injury.
- Jamal Murray sat out tonight due to a concussion.
- Skal Labissiere sat out with a shoulder strain.
- Nets reportedly gain disabled player exception due to Jeremy Lin injury.
- Pelicans reportedly gain disabled player exception due to Alexis Ajinca injury.