NBA Roundup: Brunson Scorches Rockets, Booker Sets Suns Record
Ten games took βplace across the NBA onβ Monday night, filled with thrilling performances and impactful results.β£
Jalen Brunson β€led the New York Knicks to a 124-118β’ victory over the Houston Rockets, recording his first career 40-point, 10-assist game. He poured β’in 42 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter, marking βthe 18th 40+ point game ofβ his Knicks career, surpassing Carmelo Anthony for β£third-most in franchise history. Only Bernard King (23)β and Patrick Ewing (30) have more.
Top Storylines
- In a battle of rising powers,the Indiana Pacers extended their winning streak to four gamesβ€ with a 112-111 β’victory over the Utah Jazz. Tyrese Haliburton hit a clutch three-pointer with βless than a minute remaining, while Pascal Siakam scored 22 points, 10 of which came in the fourth β£quarter, propelling the pacers, who boasted the league’s best record in January.
- Devin Booker etched β€his name into Phoenix Suns βhistory, β€becoming the β€franchise’s all-time leading β£scorer at age 28.β He needed 23 points to surpass Walter Davis’s 15,667 pointsβ£ and achieved β€the milestone with a β34-pointβ performance, his third consecutive game with at least 31 points.Despite Booker’s achievement, the Suns fell β’to the Portland Trail Blazers.
Standout Performances
- **Jalen Brunson:** 42 points (14-for-27 FG, 1-for-4 3PT, 13-14 FT), 6 rebounds, 10 βassists, 2 steals in 37 minutes.
- **Trey Murphy III:** 41 points β£(13-for-21 β£FG, 8-for-12 3PT, 7-7 FT), 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, β€1 block in 38 minutes. This marks his second consecutive gameβ’ with 40+β points.
- **Michael Porter Jr.:** 36 points (12-for-22 FG,β€ 7-for-12 3PT, 5-5 FT), 7 rebounds, 2 assists,β 1 block in 40β’ minutes.
Blazers Triumphβ over β’Suns in Overtime Thriller
The Portland βTrail Blazers βsecured βtheir fourth consecutive win and second in three days against the Phoenix Suns, overcoming them 121-119 in β’overtime. Deandreβ Ayton had a dominant performance for the Suns with 25 points and 20 rebounds (9 offensive),β while Deni Avdija contributed significantly for βthe Trail Blazers.
NBA Roundup: Close Gamesβ Highlight Monday Night Action
Monday night in the NBA sawβ’ several tightly contested matchups, with overtime and last-second heroics grabbing headlines.
Trail Blazers Edge Suns β’In Thriller
The Portlandβ’ Trail Blazers outlasted the Phoenix Suns 120-117 in overtime, extending their win streak βto eight of their last nine games. Devin Booker etched his name in Suns history, becoming theβ franchiseβs all-time leading scorer. But he missed a β€potential game-tying free throw with 3.2 seconds left in overtime after making the first two, sealing the Blazers victory.
Royce OβNeale forced overtime for Phoenix, draining a three-pointer with 1.7 seconds remaining to tie the game at 107.β’ He β€finished with 14 points,4 rebounds,5 assists,and 3 steals. β£
Warriors β£Outlast Magicβ£ Behind Wigginsβ Big Night
The Golden State Warriorsβ defeated theβ Orlando Magic 104-99, surviving a late Magic surge. Andrew Wiggins paced the warriors with 25β€ points,β’ while Steph Curry chipped β£in with 24 points and 5 assists. Draymond Green β’made his return after β£missing time due to injury,β contributing 4 points, 7 rebounds, β5β assists, and a steal in 29 minutes.
Magic Falter Despite Strong Performances
Cole Anthony led all scorers for the Magic with 26 points, adding 5β£ rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, and β£a block in 28 minutes. Despite Anthony’s effortsβ€ and βa late 14-2 run to tie β£the game βat 90, the Magic β’lost their fourth consecutiveβ’ game and fell to 1-9 in their last 10.
NBA Action: Tight Games and Clutch Performances Highlight Sunday’s Games
The NBAβ served up several nail-biters on Sunday with thrilling finishes and remarkable individual performances. βHere’s a recap of some βof the most exciting matchups:
Suns Fight Back Against Trail Blazers, Booker Shines
Devin Booker putβ on a show, eclipsing 30 points for the third straight game, as the Phoenix Suns battled the portland Trail βblazers in a back-and-forth affair at the Modaβ Center. β Withβ 1:01 β€remaining, Portland held a slim 103-102 lead. The βSuns, seeking revenge for a recent loss to the Blazers, were fueled by 49 points fromβ’ their bench, β€making it anyone’s game down the stretch.
Deni Avdija led βPortland with 24 points, 7 β’rebounds, and 5 assists.β
Moody Fuels Warriors’ Lead over Magic
Moses Moody came off the bench and delivered a spark for the Golden State Warriors, who led the Orlando Magicβ 82-69. Moody showcased β€his versatility with a one-handed scoop layupβ€ while βfalling out of bounds, scoring 14β’ pointsβ£ in β€just 15 minutes.
Andrew Wigginsβ£ paced theβ£ Warriorsβ’ with 22 points,while Paolo Banchero βled Orlando with 18 points,4 rebounds,andβ 3 assists.
Haliburtonβ and βSiakam Lead Pacers to Comeback Win
Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam orchestrated a remarkable comebackβ€ for the indiana pacers, securing a 112-111 victory over the Utahβ Jazz. Haliburton excelled with 18 points, 6β’ assists, 3 steals, andβ£ 2 blocks, β’while Siakam led βall β€scorers with 22 points. β£The Jazz had appeared to be in control, but Indiana’s resilience and clutch β’play sealed the deal.
Grizzlies Overwhelm Jazz for Third Consecutive βVictory
The Memphis Grizzlies βextendedβ€ their βwinningβ streak β’to three games with a β€dominant 120-96 victory over the Utah β£Jazzβ on β’Sunday.Memphis dominated the boards, outrebounding Utah 74-40.
John Collins led the Grizzlies β’with 21 points and 12 rebounds, Isaiah Collier β’added 11 βpoints and 10 β’assists, and βKeyonte George chipped in 16 points β’and 11 assists.
Despite the Jazz’s valiant effort β€and a strong statisticalβ€ performance, they were unable to overcome βthe grizzlies’β€ rebounding dominance and balanced offensive attack.
Booker Makes History as Suns All-Time Leading Scorer
Devin Booker etched his name in Phoenix Suns history on Sunday, becoming theβ’ franchise’s all-timeβ€ leading scorer.β Booker reached β’the milestone withβ€ a three-pointer, bringing hisβ total to 23 points in the game. βDraftedβ 13th overall by the Suns in 2015, Booker has spentβ£ his entire 10-year βcareer β’in Phoenix.
The Suns are locked in a tight battle against theβ Portlandβ Trail Blazers, leading 75-70 with 3:53 remaining in theβ€ third quarter.
Devin booker just became the @Suns β all-time leading scorer !!οΈ
15,668 points β£and counting… pic.twitter.com/3WMqQdGngg
ββ NBA (@NBA) February 4, 2025
The shotβ’ for the franchise scoring record! β€ pic.twitter.com/GzGGd0QnXN
β Phoenixβ£ Suns (@Suns) February 4, 2025
Siakam Soars as Pacers Edge Out Pacers
Pascal Siakam delivered a powerful one-handed slam in β£Utah, highlighting his impressive performance for theβ£ Toronto Raptors. Siakam leadsβ€ Toronto with 20 points, adding 6β£ rebounds, β’4 assists, and 2 blocks.
Tyrese Haliburton sankβ a clutch three-pointer, giving theβ Indiana Pacers a 108-106 advantage over the Jazz with 35.3 seconds remaining. Fans can catch the thrilling conclusion live on NBA League Pass.
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β Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) February 4, 2025
NBAβ Roundup: Grizzlies Extend Winning Streak, Murphy III Ties Franchise Record
The Memphis Grizzlies continued their surge with a dominant β€128-109 victory over the San Antonio βspurs, marking their third consecutive win. Jaren Jackson Jr.β’ led the charge with an impressiveβ£ performance, scoring 31 points whileβ adding 6 rebounds β’and 3 blocks. Ja Morant β£contributed 25 points, 11 assists,β and β3 steals, showcasing his trademark playmaking abilities. G.G. Jackson erupted for a βseason-high 27 points offβ€ the bench, highlightingβ the Grizzlies’ depth.
victor Wembanyama led βthe Spurs with his eighth consecutive double-double, tallying 27 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 β€steals, and 2 blocks. Despite his strong showing, the Spurs couldn’t overcome the β€Grizzlies’ offensive firepower.
Murphy III Ties Pelicans Record with scoring Explosion
Trey Murphy III made history in Denver, tying a Pelicans franchise recordβ€ with an explosive 24-point third quarter. He finished the game with 39β points,β’ shootingβ€ an β£impressive 13-for-20 from the βfieldβ£ and 8-for-12 from beyond theβ arc. This marks Murphy III’s βthird straight game with β€32 or more points,solidifying his place as a rising star β€in the league.
The Denver Nuggets currently lead the Pelicansβ 109-98 with 6:48 remaining. β’
Avdija’s Slick crossover Highlights Trail Blazers-Suns Showdown
Deni Avdija caught Kevin Durant offβ guard with a mesmerizing crossover, leadingβ to an emphaticβ finish at the rim. βAvdija leadsβ theβ’ Trail Blazers with 14 points on 6-for-8 shooting,β£ including two 3-pointers. Hisβ£ recent surge has been impactful, averaging 18.3 points, 7.4 βrebounds, β4.4 assists, and β1.5 steals over his lastβ eight games, a stretch β€in which the Trail Blazers are 7-1.
Devin Booker paces the Phoenix Suns with 17 points as they hold a 45-42 lead over portland with 3:07 left β£in β€the first half.
Mathurin Powers Pacers, But
Utah Takes βControl
Bennedict Mathurin demonstrated his βdriving ability, slicing through theβ’ Utah Jazz defense for a bucket,β bringing his total to 9 pointsβ for the game. Despiteβ Mathurin’sβ’ efforts and contributions from six other Pacers who have scored 7 points or more, indiana trails Utah 84-73 with 2:36 left in the third quarter.
Jordan Clarkson is having a strong performanceβ’ off the bench for the Jazz, leading all scorers with 17 points on 7-of-12 shooting in just 22 minutes.
NBA Roundup: Brunson Shines as Knicks β£Top rockets
Jalen Brunson delivered a sensational performance, scoring aβ€ game-high 42 points to lead the New York Knicks βto a hard-fought victory over the β€Houstonβ’ Rockets on Sunday night.brunsonβ alsoβ€ dished out 10 assists, surpassing βRichieβ Guerin for the most games with 30+ points and 10+ assists in Knicks franchise history.
Brunson β£eruptedβ€ for 15 βpoints β€in the fourth quarter, securing the win for new York.β€ Karl-anthony towns andβ€ Mikal Bridges chipped in 22 points apiece, while Josh Hart contributed 19 points, 8β£ rebounds, and 5 assists. β’
Despite the loss,Houston’s sophomore guard-forward,Amen Thompson,continued his impressive ascent with his second career triple-double. Thompson finished with 25 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists, 2β steals, and a block β’in 37 minutes.
Magic Lead Warriors atβ the Half
The Orlandoβ’ Magic hold a commanding 26-18 lead over the Golden Stateβ€ Warriors at halftime. Paolo Banchero showcased his impressive footwork in βthe paint, scoring 4 points while adding β€2 rebounds and anβ€ assist in 9 minutes. Cole Anthony led the Magic bench with 9 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists in just 6 minutes.
Steph Curry and Andrew Wiggins combined for 15 of Golden State’s 18 first-quarter points.
Mathurin Dominates Inside
Indiana βPacers forward Bennedict β€Mathurin powered his βway to the basketβ’ for a highlight-reel βfinish against an unnamed opponent. No further β€detailsβ€ about the βgame were immediately available.
Murphy III Continues to Impress
Trey Murphy β£III continued his recent hot streak, showcasing his offensive versatility with a smoothβ up-and-under move for a basket. Murphy has been on fire βlately, averaging 25.5 points,β€ 5.5 rebounds,4.0 assists, and 1.5 steals while shooting 57.4% from the field and 45.9% from beyond the arc over his last four games.
Michael β’Porter Jr.is the leading scorer for theβ Denver Nuggets.
NBA Roundup: Young Drains βGame-Winner as Brunson erupts for βKnicks
Trae Young delivered a clutch game-winning jumper, lifting the Atlanta β£Hawks to a βthrillingβ 132-130β£ victoryβ over the Detroit Pistons. Young finished with 34 points and 9 assists, includingβ’ a dominant 17-point fourth quarter performance. Cade Cunningham ledβ Detroit with 30 points, 6 rebounds, and 14 β£assists in a losing effort.
In β£New york,β Jalen Brunson ignited Madison Square Garden with a 40-point explosion, leading βthe Knicks to a 120-116 win over the Houston Rockets. Brunson scored 15 points βin the fourth quarter, includingβ two crucial β’free throws with 21.2 seconds β’remaining.
Meanwhile, in Denver, the Nuggets hold aβ commanding 68-50 halftime lead over the New Orleans Pelicans. Jamal Murray leads Denver β€with 20 points, shooting 6-for-11 from the field and 3-for-4 from three-point range. Nikola JokiΔ added 15 β€points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists for the Nuggets.
In San Antonio, theβ’ Memphis β£Grizzlies lead the βSpursβ€ 61-49 at halftime, β€powered by a 19-0 run that opened up the game. Jaren Jackson Jr. and Ja Morant are leading the way for Memphis with β€21 points and 17 points, βrespectively.
Stephon Castle providedβ£ a highlight-reelβ€ dunk for the Spurs, earning the No. 2 spot β£on the dunk leaderboard for the night. Castle finished with 12 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and a steal in 14 minutes.
βlang=”en”β dir=”ltr”>OH MY GOODNESS STEPH CASTLEβΌοΈ pic.twitter.com/lZFMqMpttj
β San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) Februaryβ 4,2025
Castleβ€ whent off the backboard to Wemby π€― pic.twitter.com/0u4N4Twoip
β NBA TV (@NBATV) February 4, 2025
Trae in π₯Ά mode
Traeβ’ Young is in takeover mode inβ’ Detroit with 32 points and 9 assists.
Cade Cunningham just tied it upβ£ at 130 with 26.5 seconds left in the game. heβs got 30 points, 6 rebounds and 14β£ assists. β€Turn this game on NOW.
TRAE TRIPLE
He has our last 13 PTS pic.twitter.com/n8bFBJ1LCh
β Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) February 4,β 2025
Amenβ is elite βπ
Amen Thompson is a star βin the making, and heβs proving that to be the case against theβ€ Knicks in Madison Square Garden. After the Knicks closed the gapβ£ and held the lead in the third quarter, the Rockets put their foot β£on the gas to earn another double-digit lead atβ£ the start of the fourth.
Thompson is just an assist shy of what would be his β€second career triple-double, as heβs βtallied 21 points, β€10 reboundsβ and 9 assists in 30 minutes of action. Houston currently holds a 95-88 lead with 9:10β remaining in theβ€ contest.
AMEN THOMPSON GOT THE ANKLES AND βTHE SLAM π± pic.twitter.com/bVChHNMnE8
β NBAβ TV (@NBATV) Februaryβ 4, 2025
Knicks storming backβ‘
The Knicks use a 10-0 run to give Newβ£ York their first lead as the first βquarter after being down by as muchβ as 12. Jalen Brunson leads all scorers with 23 points, adding 6 rebounds, 7β assists and 2 steals in 28 βminutes.
New York and Houston are battling in this one, as weβve seen 7 ties and 13 lead changes. The Rockets have a 78-74 advantage with 1:43 to go in the third. Tune in now on NBA TV and League Pass!
The Knicks are ROLLING π«¨
A 10-0 run gives them the lead over Houston in the 3rd π€ pic.twitter.com/ijlcIGpDXK
β NBA TV (@NBATV) February 4, 2025
Wemby somehow calls thisπ½
Victor Wembanyama gets the shooterβs touch from the logo in Memphis.heβs βon fire tonightβ£ with 12 points on 4-for-5 βshooting βfrom the field and 2-for-2 from distance in only 5 minutes of play.
Ja Morant is the high man β’for the Grizzlies with 14 points while going perfect from the βfield (5-for-5 FGs) with three β£3-pointers. Memphis leads 16-15 with β5:55 remaining in the opening frame.
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β San Antonio Spurs β(@spurs) February 4, 2025
Daniels spins on DET π΅βπ«
Dyson Daniels loses Isaiah Stewart to give him a β£game-high 19 points to go along with 5 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals βandβ 3 blocks in β’27 minutes.
Cade Cunningham and Malik Beasley each have 18 points for the Pistons, but they trail the Hawks 98-84 with 1:52 to go inβ€ the third.
go ahead and cook Dyson π¨βπ³
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β Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) β’ February 4, β2025
SGA is a cheat codeπ€―
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander played the entire first quarter for OKC and tallied 21 points (9-for-11 FGs, 1-for-1 3PT) to leadβ all scorers in this one. Milwaukee scored 22 points as aβ team in the firstβ’ quarter.
The Thunder are up big on the Bucks, as they lead 52-31 with 7:04 to go in the first half. Tuneβ’ in now β€on NBA League β€Pass.
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β NBA β(@NBA) February 4, 2025
Naz is lights outπ€©
Naz βReid got the start for Julius Randleβ€ and is making the absolute most of it.Heβs got 16 points onβ£ 6-for-7 shooting and 4-for-5 β£from long range, tying the most threes in a quarter in his career.
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NBA Round-Up: Wizards Scorch Hornets,β’ Rockets Soar, and Thompson Shines
The NBA deliveredβ£ a night filled βwith highlights on February 4, 2025, showcasing the league’s rising stars and consistent powerhouses.
Wizardsβ£ Unleash Offensive Onslaught
The βWashington Wizardsβ put on aβ shooting clinic against the Charlotte Hornets, exploding forβ’ 46 points in theβ’ second quarter en route to a commanding 77-54 β’halftime lead. corey Kispert led the β€offensive assault, βpouring βin a game-high 21 βpoints β’on 7-for-9 shooting, including five three-pointers. This dominance was displayed by the whole Wizards β£team as four Washington players scored at least 12 points in β€the first half. The Hornets, led by Miles Bridges (15 points) β’and Nick Smith, Jr. (15 points) struggled to keep pace, as the Wizards shot aβ€ blistering 44.8% from three-point range and 51.9% from the field.
Thompson Dictatesβ Pace for Rockets
Rookie sensation Amen Thompson dazzled early for the Houston Rockets. Thompson showcased his dynamic β£ability, driving through the Newβ York Knicks defense for a craftyβ€ layup. He started the gameβ aβ£ perfect 2-for-2 from theβ’ field, racking up 4 points. β Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks alsoβ£ contributed offensively forβ£ Houston with 5 points apiece. Jalen brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks with β6 points βeach. The Rockets held a 21-18 advantage over the Knicks as the first quarter β’woundβ€ down, with the game available to β’watch live on NBA TV and League Pass.
Cam Whitmore Impresses Off the Bench
Cam Whitmore continued to demonstrate his β importance toβ the Rocketsβ 2024-25 success.The energetic forward made impactful plays on both ends β€of the court,tallying 7 points,3 rebounds,and a block in just 10β£ minutes of action βoff the bench.
the Rocketsβ€ defense stifled the Knicks, limiting them to β€only 36%β shooting from the field. Houston capitalizedβ£ on their defensiveβ€ efforts, buildingβ a 44-32 lead with 6:21β remaining in the second quarter.
NBA Roundup: Young Heats up,β£ Cade Dishes Dimes,β Bridges Makes Statement
Multipleβ£ NBA games are underway onβ’ an exciting Fridayβ night, with standout performances emerging across the league. Trae Young leads the Atlanta Hawks in a scorching start against the Detroit Pistons, β£while Cade Cunningham is putting βon a passing clinic for the Pistons. Inβ Charlotte, Miles Bridges is making his presence felt with powerful dunks, and Kyleβ Kuzma βis β€leading the Washington Wizards’ offence.
Hawks vs. Pistons: Young vs. βCunningham Showdown
The Atlanta Hawks are βlocked inβ€ a β€tight battle with the Detroit Pistons, thanks in large part to the stellar play of Trae Young.Young has exploded for 13 pointsβ and 4 assists inβ just 12 βminutes, keeping β£the Hawks in the game. Detroit’s Cade Cunningham is β’countering with β£a brilliant display of playmaking, racking up 8β assistsβ and 9β’ points. Young’s teammate De’Andre Hunter has also made an β€impact, contributing 12 points. Tobias Harris, Jalen Duren, and Malik Beasley are leadingβ£ the way for Detroit. The Pistons currently hold a 31-28 lead with justβ’ over two minutes remaining in the firstβ£ quarter.
Hornets vs. wizards: Kuzma sizzling inβ Charlotte
The β’Charlotte Hornets and Washington Wizards are engaging in aβ€ back-and-forth affair. Kyle Kuzma is dominating for the Wizards, scoring a game-high 13 points early in the contest. Milesβ bridges is making a statement for the Hornets, grabbing 6 points,β 4 rebounds, and 2 assists, punctuated by a thunderous putback dunk. The Wizards are ahead 31-29 after the first quarter,setting the stage for what could be a close and thrilling contest.
Bilal Coulibaly Soars for Wizards
Washington Wizards rookie Bilal Coulibaly exploded onto β£the scene with a powerful dunk against the Charlotte Hornets.
Coulibaly faked out Mark Williams β£before driving through the lane forβ’ the impressive slam. He finished the sequence with 5β£ points on β2-for-2 shooting, including a three-pointer,β and added 2 rebounds.
Nick smith Jr. also had a strong start, leading all scorers with 11 points on 4-of-5 β£shooting, including three three-pointers.β The β’Hornets trail the Wizards 18-17 with 5:04 remainingβ’ in the first quarter.β’
Amen Thompson’s Confidence Soaring
Amen Thompson isβ£ lookingβ to extend his strong January into February as the Houston Rockets take on the New York βKnicks. The second-year guard averaged a career-bestβ’ 18.7 points per gameβ last βmonth and enters theβ game brimming with confidence.
βI βfeel like Iβmβ£ 10xβ more βconfident,β Thompson said.
Tip-off between the Rockets and Knicksβ is set for 7:30β’ p.m. ET on NBA TV and League Pass.
De’Andre Hunter Startsβ for Hawks
De’Andre Hunterβ’ will start for the Atlanta Hawks as they face the βDetroit Pistons. The Hawks are βlooking to snap an β€eight-game losing streak with Hunter filling in for Jalen Johnson, who is out for the season dueβ to a shoulder injury.
Atlanta currently sits at 22-27, placing them ninth in the Eastern Conference.The game tips off β£at 7 p.m. ET on League β’Pass.
NBA Matchups to Watch: knicks-Rockets, Bucks-Thunder, Kings Debut Post-Trade
Tuesday night in the NBA features intriguing matchups with playoff implications and a βnew-lookβ’ squad.β
Knicks Host Rockets in Clash of Conference Contenders
Theβ New York Knicks (32-17) look β€to rebound from a loss to the Los βAngeles Lakers when they host the Houston Rockets β(32-16) in a battle between two of βthe best teams in their respective conferences.β£ Both teams are aiming β£to improveβ their playoff seeding.
Bucks Seek to Snap Losingβ£ Skid β’Against Powerfulβ€ Thunder
The Milwaukee Bucks (26-21) travel to take on the Oklahoma city Thunder (38-9) hoping to avoid a fourthβ straight loss. The Thunder, boasting an impressive 20-3 home record, will be looking βto extend their dominance. This game is a rematch of this seasonβs Emirates NBA Cup Championship game, adding extra intensity to the matchup.
Kings Begin New Era on βRoad Against Timberwolves
The Sacramento Kings (24-24) begin a new era after a reported blockbuster trade β£that βsent De’Aaron Fox to the Chicago Bulls. Their first game with the revamped roster willβ’ be onβ the road against the Minnesota Timberwolves (27-22), whoβ€ are looking to bounce back after a loss that snapped a five-game winning streak.
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NBA Round-Up: β’Wizards scorch Hornets, Rockets Soar, and Thompson Shines
The NBA βdelivered a night filled with highlights on Febuary 4, 2025, showcasing the league’s rising β£stars and consistent powerhouses.
wizards Unleash Offensive Onslaught
the Washington Wizards putβ on a shooting clinic against the Charlotte Hornets, exploding for 46 βpoints in the second quarter en route to a commanding 77-54 halftime lead. corey Kispert led the offensive assault,β pouring in a game-high 21 points on 7-for-9β£ shooting, includingβ five three-pointers. This dominance was displayed by the whole Wizards team as four Washingtonβ players scored at least 12 points in the first half. The Hornets,led by Miles Bridges (15 points) and Nick Smith,Jr. (15 points) struggledβ’ to keep pace, as the Wizards shot a blistering 44.8% from three-pointβ range β£and 51.9% from the field.
Thompson Dictates Pace for Rockets
Rookie sensation Amen β£Thompson dazzled early for β’the Houston Rockets. Thompson showcased his dynamic ability, drivingβ through the New York Knicks defenseβ£ for a crafty layup. He βstarted the game a perfectβ 2-for-2 βfrom the field, racking up 4 points. Jalen Greenβ’ and dillon Brooks also contributed offensively for Houston withβ€ 5 points apiece. Jalen brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks with 6 points each. The βRockets held aβ 21-18 advantage over the Knicksβ€ as the first quarter wound down, with the game available toβ€ watch live on NBA TV and League Pass.
Cam Whitmore Impresses Off the Bench
Cam Whitmore continued to demonstrate his importance to β£the Rocketsβ β2024-25 success.the energetic forward made impactful plays on both ends of the court, tallying 7 points, 3 rebounds, and βa block in just β£10 minutes β£of action βoff the bench.
the Rockets defense stifled the Knicks, limiting β€them to only 36% shooting from the field. Houston capitalized on their defensive efforts, building a 44-32β’ lead with 6:21 remaining in the second quarter.
NBA Roundup: Young Heats up, β£Cade Dishes Dimes, Bridges Makes Statement
Multiple NBA games are underway β£on an exciting Friday night, with standout performances emerging across the league. Traeβ Young leads the Atlanta Hawks in a scorchingβ€ start againstβ the Detroit Pistons, while Cade Cunningham is putting on a passingβ clinic for the Pistons. In Charlotte, Miles Bridges is making his βpresence felt with powerful dunks, and Kyle Kuzma is leading the Washington Wizards’β’ offence.
Hawks vs. Pistons: Young vs. Cunningham showdown
The Atlanta Hawks are locked inβ’ a tight battle with the Detroit Pistons, thanks in βlargeβ part to the stellar play of Trae Young.Young has exploded for 13 points and 4 assists in just 12 minutes, keeping the Hawks in the βgame. Detroit’s Cade Cunningham is countering with a brilliant display of playmaking, racking up 8 βassists and 9 points. β’Young’s teammate De’Andre βHunter has also made an impact, contributing 12 points. Tobias Harris, Jalen Duren, and Malik Beasley are leading the way β€for Detroit. The Pistons currently βhold β£a 31-28 lead with just over two minutes remaining in the first quarter.
Hornets vs.wizards:β Kuzma sizzling βin Charlotte
The Charlotte Hornets and washington Wizards are engaging in a back-and-forth affair. Kyle Kuzma is dominating for the Wizards,β scoring a game-high 13 points early in βthe βcontest. Miles Bridges is making a β’statement for the Hornets, grabbing 6β points, 4 rebounds, and 2β assists, punctuated by a thunderous putback dunk. The Wizards are ahead 31-29β€ after the first quarter,β setting the stage forβ€ what could be a close and thrilling contest.
Bilal Coulibaly Soars for Wizards
Washington Wizards rookie Bilal Coulibaly exploded onto βtheβ scene βwith a powerful dunk against the Charlotte Hornets.
Coulibaly faked out Mark Williams before driving through the lane for theβ€ impressive slam. He finished the sequence with 5 points β£onβ 2-for-2 shooting, including a three-pointer, and added 2 βrebounds. β
Nick βsmithβ Jr. βalso had a strong start, leading all scorers with 11 points on 4-of-5 shooting, including three three-pointers. The Hornets trail the Wizards 18-17 with 5:04 remaining inβ the first quarter.
Amen Thompson’s Confidence Soaring
amen Thompson is looking β’to extend his strong January into February as βthe Houston Rockets take on theβ’ New York knicks. the second-year guard averaged a career-best 18.7 points per game β€last month and enters the game brimming βwith confidence.
βI feel like β’Iβm 10x more confident,β Thompson said.
Tip-off between the Rockets and Knicks is β€set forβ€ 7:30 p.m. ET on NBA TV and League Pass.
De’Andre Hunter Starts for Hawks
De’Andre Hunter will start for the Atlanta Hawks as theyβ€ face the Detroit Pistons. The Hawks are looking to snap an eight-game losing streak with Hunter fillingβ’ in for Jalen Johnson, who is out for the season due to a shoulder injury.
Atlantaβ’ currently sits at 22-27, placing βthem ninthβ in the Eastern Conference.The game tips off at 7 p.m. ET on League pass.
NBA Matchups to Watch:β Knicks-Rockets, Bucks-Thunder, Kings Debut Post-trade
Tuesday night in β€theβ’ NBA features intriguing matchups with playoff implications and a new-look squad.
knicks Hostβ£ Rocketsβ€ in Clash of Conferenceβ Contenders
The Newβ£ York Knicks β(32-17) look to rebound from βa loss to theβ Los Angeles Lakers when they host the Houston Rockets (32-16) in a battle between two of the best teams in their respectiveβ’ conferences. Both teams areβ aiming to improve their playoff seeding.
Bucks Seek to Snap Losing Skid Against Powerful Thunder
The Milwaukee Bucks (26-21) travel to takeβ on the Oklahoma cityβ£ Thunder (38-9) β’hoping to avoid a fourth straight loss. The β€thunder, boastingβ an impressive 20-3 home record, will be lookingβ to extend their dominance. This game βis a βrematch of this seasonβs Emirates NBA Cup Championship game, adding extra intensity to the matchup.
Kings Begin New Era on Road Against Timberwolves
The Sacramento Kings (24-24) begin a new era after a reported blockbuster trade that sent De’aaron Fox to the Chicago Bulls. Their first game with the revamped roster will beβ on the road against the minnesota Timberwolvesβ’ (27-22),β€ who areβ looking to bounce back after aβ€ loss that snapped a five-game winning streak.
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NBA Q&A: Your Top Questions Answered
Q: What was β’the most impressive performance from the February β4thβ€ games?
A: Corey β€Kispert’s 21-point outburst in the first half against the Hornets wasβ’ a β’true highlight, showcasing his sharpshooting andβ’ offensive prowess.
Q: How are the Houston Rockets looking this season?
A: The Rockets are exceedingβ expectations, withβ’ aβ€ 32-16 record. Amen Thompson has emerged as a star, leading their dynamic offense. β
Q: What’s the importance of the Kings’ trade?
A: β€The De’Aaron Foxβ trade marks aβ new direction forβ the Kings.It’s a bold move that could reshape the Western Conference landscape.
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