NBA Daily Rewind

## Eastern Conference Recap

**Sixers edge Rockets 128–122 in OT**
The Philadelphia 76ers survived a wild overtime battle, rallying past the Houston Rockets 128–122 at the Wells Fargo Center. Tyrese Maxey erupted for 36 points and dished out 10 assists, including six of his points in the extra session. Joel Embiid posted his first triple-double of the season with 32 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists, while Kelly Oubre Jr. added 26 points on 10-of-14 shooting. Houston’s Kevin Durant led all scorers with 36 points but committed eight turnovers. Amen Thompson chipped in 17 points and nine assists for the Rockets. Philadelphia took control in OT with a 5-0 run, capped by Embiid’s putback, and never trailed again ([espn.in](https://www.espn.in/nba/recap/_/gameId/401810483?utm_source=openai)).

**Nuggets hold off Bucks 102–100**
Short-handed Denver built a 23-point lead before hanging on for a 102–100 victory over the struggling Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Julian Strawther delivered a season-high 20 points, while Tim Hardaway Jr. added 17 and Jalen Pickett logged seven assists and 13 points. The Nuggets overcame the loss of Aaron Gordon at halftime (hamstring) and staved off a furious Milwaukee rally, making two late free throws to seal the win. Milwaukee cut the margin to one on a Ryan Rollins 3 with 5.4 seconds left but could not convert again. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 22 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists before exiting late with calf tightness. Denver improved to 31-15, while Milwaukee fell to 18-26 ([games.cbssports.com](https://www.games.cbssports.com/nba/gametracker/recap/NBA_20260123_DEN%40MIL/?utm_source=openai)).

**Bulls rally past Timberwolves 120–115**
The Chicago Bulls erased a 14-point first-half deficit and survived a late surge to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 120–115 in Minneapolis. Coby White scored 22 points, including a corner 3-pointer that kept the Bulls within one with 1:06 remaining. Josh Giddey provided a spark off the bench with 21 points, and Jalen Smith sank two clutch free throws in the final 11 seconds. Despite 30 points from Julius Randle, Minnesota’s turnover woes (season-high in late-game miscues) and foul trouble derailed its comeback. Anthony Edwards and Naz Reid each added 20 points for the Wolves, who have now lost four straight. Chicago improved to 22-22, while Minnesota dropped to 27-18 ([wral.com](https://www.wral.com/news/ap/a0529-bulls-rally-to-beat-timberwolves-120-115-extend-winning-streak-to-3-games/?utm_source=openai)).

**Hornets dominate Magic 124–97**
Charlotte jumped out to a 35-20 first-quarter lead and never looked back in a 124–97 rout of the Orlando Magic at the Amway Center. Brandon Miller led the Hornets with 20 points on 8-of-15 shooting, while LaMelo Ball, back in the starting lineup, chipped in 16 points, seven assists and six rebounds. Charlotte shot 54% from the field and forced 15 turnovers. Paolo Banchero paced Orlando with 23 points and seven rebounds in defeat. The blowout snaps a three-game losing streak for the Hornets ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/nba/game/_/gameId/401810482/hornets-magic)).

## Western Conference Recap

**Trail Blazers cruise past Heat 127–110**
Portland extended its winning streak to four games with a convincing 127–110 victory over Miami at Moda Center. Shaedon Sharpe poured in 27 points, including 24 in the second half, and added seven rebounds and four steals. The Trail Blazers connected on 20 three-pointers, led by Sharpe’s 5-of-9 performance from deep. Deni Avdija exited early with a back injury after scoring 20 points, and Jrue Holiday contributed 15. Bam Adebayo tallied 32 points and 10 rebounds for the Heat, who have now lost five in six on the road. Portland improved to 23-22, its best through 45 games since 2020-21 ([espn.in](https://www.espn.in/nba/recap/_/gameId/401810489?utm_source=openai)).

**Spurs top Jazz 126–109**
De’Aaron Fox scored 31 points (10-of-13 FG, six 3-pointers) and Victor Wembanyama added 26 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks as San Antonio downed Utah at Vivint Arena. Keldon Johnson contributed 21 points, and Stephon Castle chipped in 16 points, eight assists and seven rebounds. The Spurs outscored the Jazz 27–10 in the fourth quarter to pull away after a 99–99 deadlock. Utah’s Jusuf Nurkic recorded back-to-back triple-doubles (17/14/11) — the first Jazz player to do so since Pete Maravich in 1975 — but the Jazz fell to 15-30 ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401810487?utm_source=openai)).

**Clippers fend off Lakers 112–104**
In the latest Los Angeles rivalry, Kawhi Leonard scored 24 points to extend his streak of 20-point games to 23 straight, leading the Clippers to a 112–104 home win over the Lakers. Luka Doncic flirted with a triple-double (32/11/8) for LA Lakers, and LeBron James added 23 points, but Los Angeles out-rebounded Los Angeles 55–43 and capitalized on late foul trouble for the Lakers. James Harden hit key baskets during a decisive 10-0 fourth-quarter run. The Clippers have won seven of eight, moving to 20-24, while the Lakers dropped to 26-17 ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401810488?utm_source=openai)).

**Mavericks down Warriors 123–115**
Dallas earned its season-best fourth straight victory by topping Golden State 123–115 at American Airlines Center. Naji Marshall exploded for a career-high 30 points on 10-of-12 shooting and added nine assists, while Cooper Flagg flirted with a double-double (21/11). Max Christie chipped in 21 points, and six Mavericks finished in double figures. Stephen Curry poured in 38 points on 8-of-15 three-point shooting, but the Warriors were undone by Draymond Green fouling out late and a 54–35 rebounding deficit. Jonathan Kuminga exited in the first half with left knee soreness ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401810485?utm_source=openai)).

## Injury Update

**Giannis Antetokounmpo to miss 4–6 weeks (calf strain)**
Following Friday’s 102–100 loss to the Denver Nuggets, Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo re-aggravated a right calf/soleus strain and expects to be sidelined four to six weeks. He left with 34 seconds remaining after favoring the calf throughout the second half. The two-time MVP stated he will undergo an MRI to confirm the diagnosis but predicted a similar recovery protocol to his December strain. Doc Rivers noted Giannis’ discomfort and the troubling nature of recurring calf issues. Before exiting, Antetokounmpo had contributed 22 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists. His absence looms large with the All-Star break approaching and trade-deadline discussions on the horizon ([the-journal.com](https://www.the-journal.com/articles/bucks-giannis-antetokounmpo-expects-to-miss-extended-time-after-injuring-his-calf-again/?utm_source=openai)).