NBA Summary: January 10, 2025 – A Thrilling Night of Action Across the League
The NBA witnessed some high-energy matchups on January 10, with several key games featuring stellar performances across the league. SportsRation presents a recap of the results:
Pacers 108, Warriors 96
The Indiana Pacers triumphed over the Golden State Warriors with impressive double-doubles from Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam. Haliburton led with 25 points, 10 assists, and 3 steals, while Siakam added 25 points to help the Pacers secure the win. Buddy Hield contributed 17 points for the Warriors, but it was not enough to overcome the Pacers’ dominant performance.
Bucks 109, Magic 106
Giannis Antetokounmpo had a monster game, scoring 41 points, grabbing 14 rebounds, and contributing 3 steals in the Bucks’ narrow win over the Orlando Magic. Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 34 points and 7 rebounds, but Milwaukee held on in the final moments to snatch the victory.
Pelicans 123, 76ers 115
CJ McCollum’s 38-point performance guided the New Orleans Pelicans to a 123-115 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Tyrese Maxey impressed for Philly, posting 30 points, 6 rebounds, and 12 assists. Despite the strong effort from Maxey, the Pelicans’ high-scoring offense proved too much for the 76ers.
Kings 114, Celtics 97
Domantas Sabonis dominated the boards with 28 rebounds and added 23 points to help the Sacramento Kings take down the Boston Celtics. Jaylen Brown led Boston with 28 points, but Sacramento’s all-around performance sealed the victory, especially in the second half.
Thunder 126, Knicks 101
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was in top form, scoring 39 points in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 126-101 win over the New York Knicks. Karl-Anthony Towns had 23 points and 10 rebounds for New York, but the Thunder’s offensive firepower proved overwhelming.
Bulls 138, Wizards 105
The Chicago Bulls put on an offensive clinic, defeating the Washington Wizards 138-105. Zach LaVine played a pivotal role with his athleticism, while Nikola Vucevic finished with a double-double of 23 points, 13 rebounds, and 6 assists. Johnny Butler led the Wizards with 18 points, but Chicago’s efficiency was too much to handle.
Nuggets 124, Nets 105
Nikola Jokić recorded a spectacular triple-double with 35 points, 12 rebounds, and 15 assists to lead the Denver Nuggets past the Brooklyn Nets. Cameron Johnson led the Nets with 22 points, but Jokić’s all-around brilliance ensured the Nuggets came out on top in a commanding win.
It was a night filled with thrilling performances and exciting finishes across the NBA, with top players delivering when their teams needed it the most. Stay tuned for more action as the season progresses.
