NBA Roundup: Close Contests and Career Highs Define January 22 Games

Timberwolves Edge Mavericks in Nail-Biter

The Minnesota Timberwolves narrowly defeated the Dallas Mavericks 115-114. Jaden McDaniels led Minnesota with a career-high 27 points, including the decisive free throw in the final moments. Dallas's Kyrie Irving poured in 36 points, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.

Pistons Triumph Over Hawks

The Detroit Pistons secured a 114-104 victory against the Atlanta Hawks. Cade Cunningham contributed significantly with 29 points and 11 assists, while Atlanta's Dyson Daniels notched a double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds.

Suns Dominate Nets

The Phoenix Suns dominated the Brooklyn Nets with a 108-84 win. Kevin Durant led the Suns with 24 points in three quarters, while Brooklyn's Keon Johnson scored a team-high 20 points.

Grizzlies Overcome Hornets

The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Charlotte Hornets 132-120. Desmond Bane led Memphis with 24 points, extending his streak of 20-point games to six. Charlotte's Mark Williams scored a career-high 38 points in a losing effort.

Thunder's Gilgeous-Alexander Scores Career-High 54

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander erupted for a career-high 54 points, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 123-114 victory over the Utah Jazz. He also contributed eight rebounds and five steals. Utah's John Collins recorded a double-double with 22 points and 12 rebounds.

Rockets Edge Cavaliers

The Houston Rockets narrowly defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-108. Alperen Sengun's two free throws with 4.5 seconds left proved to be the difference. Cleveland's Darius Garland led all scorers with 26 points.

Kings Rally to Beat Warriors

The Sacramento Kings overcame an 18-point deficit to defeat the Golden State Warriors 123-117. DeMar DeRozan led all scorers with 32 points, while De'Aaron Fox added 14 points, including a crucial late-game surge.

Celtics Prevail in Overtime Against Clippers

The Boston Celtics edged out the Los Angeles Clippers 117-113 in overtime. Jaylen Brown scored 25 points, and Jayson Tatum added 24 points and eight assists. Both teams were missing key players due to injuries.

In other action, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Washington Wizards 111-88, with Anthony Davis contributing 29 points and 16 rebounds. Additionally, the Milwaukee Bucks' game against the New Orleans Pelicans was postponed due to extreme weather conditions.

These games showcased the competitive spirit of the NBA, with teams battling through adversity and players achieving personal milestones.