Recap Roundups
January 21, 2025
New York 99, Brooklyn 95
Jalen Brunson was held to 17 points but delivered the go-ahead basket with 2:18 remaining for the visiting New York Knicks, who struggled on offense for most of the fourth quarter before making enough plays down the stretch in a 99-95 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday.
Portland 116, Miami 107
Anfernee Simons scored a game-high 24 points and Deandre Ayton added 22 points and 15 rebounds as the Portland Trail Blazers outran the host Miami Heat 116-107 on Tuesday night.
Toronto 109, Orlando 93
Scottie Barnes had 17 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists as the Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Orlando Magic 109-93 on Tuesday night.
Denver 144, Philadelphia 109
Nikola Jokic had 27 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists for his fourth straight triple-double and the host Denver Nuggets beat the reeling Philadelphia 76ers 144-109 on Tuesday night.
L.A. Lakers 111, Washington 88
Anthony Davis recorded 29 points, 16 rebounds, five assists and four blocked shots to help the Los Angeles Lakers post a 111-88 victory over the visiting Washington Wizards on Tuesday night.
Chicago 112, L.A. Clippers 99
Zach LaVine scored 35 points and Josh Giddey added 18 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists as the Chicago Bulls ended a season-worst five-game losing streak with a 112-99 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday in Inglewood, Calif.