{"id":13394,"date":"2025-01-17T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=13394"},"modified":"2025-01-17T08:24:32","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T07:24:32","slug":"nba-daily-recap-january-16-2025-clippers-take-back-to-back-blowout-wins-kings-continue-to-rise-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/nba-daily-recap-january-16-2025-clippers-take-back-to-back-blowout-wins-kings-continue-to-rise-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA Daily Recap, January 16, 2025: Clippers take back-to-back blowout wins, Kings continue to rise and more"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Thursday&rsquo;s <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> slate was a bit lighter than usual with only five games on the schedule, but the action on the court still had plenty of excitement. From Shai Gilgeous-Alexander&rsquo;s scoring explosion to Devin Booker&rsquo;s all-round show, there was plenty to talk about. Here&rsquo;s a quick summary of Thursday&rsquo;s action.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Indiana Pacers 111 &ndash; 100 Detroit Pistons<\/h2><p>Myles Turner had a huge game, scoring 28 points to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 111-100 win over the Detroit Pistons. Turner also grabbed eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Tyrese Haliburton chipped in with 17 points and eight assists.<\/p><p>For the Pistons, Tim Hardaway Jr. led the way with 25 points. Cade Cunningham added 20 points and nine assists, and Jalen Duren recorded a big double-double with 17 points and 17 rebounds, but it wasn&rsquo;t enough to stop the Pacers from getting the win.<\/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=\"PACERS at PISTONS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | January 16, 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4FbSCs4yYDA?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\">Phoenix Suns 130 &ndash; 123 Washington Wizards<\/h2><p>Devin Booker scored 37 points and Kevin Durant added 23, helping the Phoenix Suns beat the Washington Wizards 130-123. <\/p><p>For Washington, Kyshawn George was impressive, setting a career-high with 24 points, including six 3-pointers. Jordan Poole added 18 points, and rookie Alexandre Sarr scored 16. Despite a strong 40-point fourth quarter from the Wizards, they couldn&rsquo;t avoid their eighth straight defeat.<\/p><p>Also Read:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/shai-gilgeous-alexander-reaches-new-high-as-thunder-gets-even-with-a-blowout-win-over-cavaliers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reaches new high as Thunder gets even with a blowout win over Cavaliers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/nba-superstar-lebron-james-forced-to-evacuate-his-house-amid-l-a-wildfires\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>NBA Superstar LeBron James forced to evacuate his house amid L.A. wildfires !<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/kawhi-leonard-led-clippers-set-new-win-margin-record-with-blowout-win-over-nets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Kawhi Leonard-led Clippers set new win-margin record with blowout win over Nets<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><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=\"Devin Booker Drops 37 PTS In Washington | January 16, 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FVAOwa-fDnQ?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\">Oklahoma City Thunder 134 &ndash; 114 Cleveland Cavaliers<\/h2><p>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a scoring marathon against the Eastern Conference leaders, scoring 40 points in under 30 minutes, as Oklahoma City Thunder complete revenge with a 134-114 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. <\/p><p>Gilgeous-Alexander also added eight assists. Cleveland&rsquo;s Donovan Mitchell, on the other hand, had an off night, scoring just 8 points. Darius Garland was the top scorer for the Cavs, contributing 20 points, 2 rebounds, and nine assists in the loss. <\/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=\"SGA Goes OFF In Rematch vs Cavs - 40 PTS | January 16, 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NY-7uQMUW90?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 118 &ndash; 89 Portland Trail Blazers<\/h2><p>The LA Clippers cruised to a 118-89 win over the Portland Trail Blazers, making history with back-to-back wins by more than 25 points. Norman Powell led the Clippers with 23 points, and James Harden contributed 19.<\/p><p>The Clippers (23-17) had set a <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/kawhi-leonard-led-clippers-set-new-win-margin-record-with-blowout-win-over-nets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>new team record with a blowout win over the Brooklyn Nets<\/a> on Wednesday night and they continued the offensive onslaught against the Blazers (13-27). <\/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=\"CLIPPERS at TRAIL BLAZERS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | January 16, 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Pvns98roH4w?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\">Sacramento Kings 132 &ndash; 127 Houston Rockets<\/h2><p>DeMar DeRozan scored 31 points, and Malik Monk added 28 points and nine assists to lead the Sacramento Kings to a 132-127 win over the Houston Rockets.<\/p><p>Houston got strong performances from Jalen Green (28 points) and Alperen Sengun (21 points), but they couldn&rsquo;t catch up to Sacramento who now have an 8-2 record under new coach Doug Christie .<\/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=\"DeMar DeRozan &amp; Malik Monk Combine For 59 PTS vs The Rockets | January 16, 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" 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