Monday brought a packed NBA schedule with big runs, huge scoring nights, and some one-sided games. Weather forced early tipoffs in a few cities, but the action still delivered. Several teams showed strong depth, while others struggled to hold leads or keep up with hot shooting. Here is a detailed go-through of every game.
Atlanta Hawks vs Indiana Pacers (132-116)
Winner: Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta completely flipped the game with a huge 17–0 run late in the third quarter. CJ McCollum led the way with 23 points and five straight threes. Dyson Daniels added 22 points and nine assists, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 21. Even without Kristaps Porzingis and Zaccharie Risacher, the Hawks dominated the second half and won their third straight game.
Loser: Indiana Pacers
Indiana led most of the night and was up by 15 in the third quarter, but their offense suddenly went cold. Pascal Siakam scored 26, and Aaron Nesmith added 18. Bennedict Mathurin returned with 16 points, but the Pacers couldn’t stop Atlanta’s run and lost control late.
Charlotte Hornets vs Philadelphia 76ers (130-93)
Winner: Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte turned a close game into a blowout by dominating the second and third quarters. Brandon Miller scored 30 points, and all five starters reached double figures. The Hornets led by as many as 50 and won their third straight game for the first time this season.
Loser: Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia fell apart after the first quarter. Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 17, while Tyrese Maxey struggled badly with just six points. The Sixers never recovered from the massive middle-period collapse and suffered one of their worst losses of the season.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Orlando Magic (114-98)
Winners: Cleveland Cavaliers
Donovan Mitchell delivered a huge night with 45 points on 15-of-25 shooting. He hit five three-pointers and scored 26 in the first half. Evan Mobley added 20 points and nine rebounds. Cleveland won its fourth straight game and moved to 28-20. The Cavs closed the first half strong and finished the game on an 8-2 run to seal it.
Losers: Orlando Magic
Paolo Banchero recorded a season-high 37 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. Desmond Bane scored 19, including 15 in the first half. Orlando jumped ahead early but faded late. The Magic dropped their third straight game and could not match Mitchell’s scoring pace.
Boston Celtics vs Portland Trail Blazers (102-94)
Winners: Boston Celtics
Payton Pritchard scored 23 points and hit buzzer-beaters to end the first and second quarters. Jaylen Brown added 20. Derrick White chipped in 18 and hit a late three that ended Portland’s comeback bid. Jrue Holiday scored 14 and received a long ovation from the home crowd. Boston built a 23-point lead and survived a late push to secure the win.
Losers: Portland Trail Blazers
Jerami Grant led Portland with 19 points. Donovan Clingan pulled down 15 rebounds. The Blazers cut the deficit to five in the final minute but could not get closer. Their recent momentum slowed after winning four of the previous five games.
Los Angeles Lakers vs Chicago Bulls (129-118)
Winners: Los Angeles Lakers
Luka Doncic starred with 46 points, 11 assists, and seven rebounds. He scored 20 in the third quarter alone. LeBron James added 24 points, with 20 coming in the first half. Rui Hachimura scored 23 on 9-for-11 shooting. The Lakers shot 56 percent from the field and 16-for-33 from deep. A 25-6 run spanning the first and second quarters set the tone.
Losers: Chicago Bulls
Coby White scored 23, and Ayo Dosunmu had 20. Nikola Vucevic posted 18 points and 11 rebounds. Josh Giddey added 19. Chicago closed the gap briefly in the third quarter but could not stop Doncic. The Bulls saw their winning streak end after four straight victories.
Houston Rockets vs Memphis Grizzlies (108-99)
Winners: Houston Rockets
Alperen Sengun and Kevin Durant each scored 33. Sengun went 15-for-17 from the field and added nine rebounds and six assists. Houston opened the fourth quarter with a 21-9 run. Tari Eason had 17 points, and Amen Thompson handed out 14 assists. The Rockets won their fifth game in six outings.
Losers: Memphis Grizzlies
Jaren Jackson Jr. and Santi Aldama scored 17 each. GG Jackson added 14, and Jaylen Wells had 12. Memphis shot poorly from three and played without Ja Morant. The Grizzlies dropped their third straight game and fell for the 10th time in 13 contests.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors (108-83)
Winners: Minnesota Timberwolves
Rudy Gobert posted 15 points and 17 rebounds. Julius Randle led with 18 points. Bones Hyland added 17, while Naz Reid and Donte DiVincenzo scored 15 each. Minnesota closed the second quarter on a 21-4 run and snapped a five-game losing streak.
Losers: Golden State Warriors
Stephen Curry and Draymond Green were out, and the offense struggled. Quinten Post led with 13 points. Brandin Podziemski scored 12 and had seven rebounds. Gui Santos recorded 11 points and 10 rebounds. Golden State shot a season-low 23.1 percent from three and never recovered after halftime.
Conclusion
January 26 showed how fast NBA games can swing. Atlanta and Houston flipped tight contests with strong fourth quarters. Charlotte and Minnesota dominated from start to finish. Cleveland and Los Angeles leaned on star power. Boston survived a late scare. Indiana, Philadelphia, and Memphis let solid starts slip away.
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