{"id":13135,"date":"2025-01-16T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=13135"},"modified":"2025-01-16T08:50:34","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T07:50:34","slug":"nba-daily-recap-january-15-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/nba-daily-recap-january-15-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA Daily Recap, January 15, 2025: Raptors upset Celtics, Clippers thrashes Nets and more"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Wednesday night was packed with exciting <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/nba\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>NBA<\/a> matchups and standout performances. Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and Kawhi Leonard led their teams to win while injury-riddled teams like Nuggets, Mavericks struggled to get over the line. <\/p><p>Here&rsquo;s a look at what happened in NBA on January 15.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New York Knicks 125-119 Philadelphia 76ers (OT)<\/h2><p>Jalen Brunson scored 8 of his 38 points in overtime to lead the Knicks to a 125-119 win. Despite missing Karl-Anthony Towns, New York fought hard and held off Sixers&rsquo; one-man offense from Tyrese Maxey who scored 33 points. <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"KNICKS at SIXERS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | January 15, 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JR_RWtWQvnE?feature=oembed&amp;enablejsapi=1&amp;origin=https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Toronto Raptors 110-97 Boston Celtics<\/h2><p>R.J. Barrett scored 22 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists as Raptors pulled off back to back upsets with a 110-97 win over the Celtics. Scottie Barnes added 18 points, and Jakob Poeltl finished with 16 points and 11 rebounds. <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"CELTICS at RAPTORS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | January 15, 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uR7TGNrMZKs?feature=oembed&amp;enablejsapi=1&amp;origin=https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Memphis Grizzlies 129-115 San Antonio Spurs<\/h2><p>Ja Morant starred once again for Grizzlies who beat the Spurs 129-115. Morant scored 21 points and 12 assists, while Desmond Bane also chipped in with 21 points. <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"GRIZZLIES at SPURS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | January 15, 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dOmEcKiy4NM?feature=oembed&amp;enablejsapi=1&amp;origin=https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure><p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/watch-ja-morants-insane-poster-dunk-on-73-victor-wembanyama-doesnt-count\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>WATCH: Ja Morant&rsquo;s INSANE poster dunk on 7&rsquo;3&Prime; Victor Wembanyama doesn&rsquo;t count<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/full-nba-playoff-bracket-predictions-midway-into-2024-25-season\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Full NBA playoff bracket predictions midway into 2024-25 Season<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/luka-doncic-injury-update-nba-insider-provides-major-update-on-mavericks-stars-return\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Luka Doncic Injury Update: NBA insider provides major update on Mavericks star&rsquo;s return<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/lebron-james-honors-los-angeles-firefighters-with-a-heartwarming-gesture-during-lakers-vs-spurs-game\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>LeBron James honors Los Angeles firefighters with a heartwarming gesture during Lakers vs. Spurs game<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-prono\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-img\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"486\" src=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/e48da6fef5344aa5871b51fe32a9580a-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12908\"><\/a><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Milwaukee Bucks 122-93 Orlando Magic<\/h2><p>Damian Lillard scored 30 points, and Giannis Antetokounmpo added 26 points and 11 rebounds as the Bucks crushed the Magic 122-93. Khris Middleton and Bobby Portis each scored 14 points off the bench. This was Milwaukee&rsquo;s fifth win in last six games.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"MAGIC at BUCKS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | January 15, 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/C5xBlQ41kjU?feature=oembed&amp;enablejsapi=1&amp;origin=https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Orleans Pelicans 119-116 Dallas Mavericks<\/h2><p>The Pelicans beat an injury-riddled Mavericks 119-116 in a thriller. Dejounte Murray scored 30 points, and Trey Murphy III added 24 points and 10 rebounds. Daniel Gafford had 27 points for Dallas, but a key block by Murphy sealed the win for New Orleans.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"MAVERICKS at PELICANS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | January 15, 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lMuy-EH-Iq4?feature=oembed&amp;enablejsapi=1&amp;origin=https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Atlanta Hawks 110-94 Chicago Bulls<\/h2><p>Keaton Wallace scored a career-high 27 points as the Hawks beat the Bulls 110-94. Wallace made four 3-pointers and added six assists. <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"HAWKS at BULLS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | January 15, 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_vC5YSMGN8U?feature=oembed&amp;enablejsapi=1&amp;origin=https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Houston Rockets 128-108 Denver Nuggets<\/h2><p>Jalen Green scored 34 points as the Rockets won their fifth straight game, 128-108, over the Nuggets. Jamal Murray and Christian Braun each had 22 points for Denver, but the team had 18 turnovers which hurt them the most.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ROCKETS at NUGGETS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | January 15, 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6B4g_PWNmAg?feature=oembed&amp;enablejsapi=1&amp;origin=https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Charlotte Hornets 117-112 Utah Jazz<\/h2><p>Mark Williams had a career-high 31 points and 13 rebounds to help the Hornets beat the Jazz 117-112. LaMelo Ball added 27 points and 9 assists. Meanwhile, Keyonte George led Utah with 26 points.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"HORNETS at JAZZ | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | January 15, 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LlOz_LnETVg?feature=oembed&amp;enablejsapi=1&amp;origin=https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Golden State Warriors 116-115 Minnesota Timberwolves<\/h2><p>Stephen Curry scored 31 points and hit the game-winning 3-pointer with 47 seconds left as the Warriors held on to beat the Timberwolves 116-115. Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo scored 28 points each for Minnesota, but the Warriors got the win after nearly blowing a 24-point lead.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Final 3:07 CRAZY ENDING! &#128064; Timberwolves vs Warriors | January 15, 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1zPkC9B_a2g?feature=oembed&amp;enablejsapi=1&amp;origin=https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Los Angeles Clippers 126-67 Brooklyn Nets<\/h2><p>The Clippers made history with a 126-67 blowout of the Nets, marking their biggest win ever. Kawhi Leonard scored 23 points, and James Harden added 21. The 59-point loss was the worst in Nets&rsquo; history.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"NETS at CLIPPERS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | January 15, 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9NGphQ_DQLE?feature=oembed&amp;enablejsapi=1&amp;origin=https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Los Angeles Lakers 117-108 Miami Heat<\/h2><p>Anthony Davis and LeBron James each scored 22 points as the Lakers beat the Heat 117-108. Tyler Herro had 34 points for Miami, but it wasn&rsquo;t enough to stop Los Angeles from ending their three-game losing streak.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"HEAT at LAKERS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | January 15, 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cPW-oD-DTXU?feature=oembed&amp;enablejsapi=1&amp;origin=https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-post mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>11 games featured in Wednesday&#8217;s NBA action, with thrilling finishes, big upsets, and even a historic 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