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Nightly Pulse: NBA news & highlights from Feb. 1

Stay in the know on tonight's NBA action with the latest news, scores and highlights from around the league.

NBA.com Staff

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Indiana Pacers 132, Atlanta Hawks 127 (Final)
Utah Jazz 113, Orlando Magic 99 (Final)
Denver Nuggets 107, Charlotte Hornets 104 (Final)
Brooklyn Nets 110, Houston Rockets 98 (Final)
Washington Wizards 105, Minnesota Timberwolves 103 (Final)
Oklahoma City Thunder 144, Sacramento Kings 110 (Final)
Los Angeles Lakers 128, New York Knicks 112 (Final)
Miami Heat 105, San Antonio Spurs 103 (Final)
Portland Trail Blazers 127, Phoenix Suns 108 (Final)

Top Storylines of the Night ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿ“

1. Washington snaps 16-game losing streak with a shocking win in Minnesota. The Wizards haven’t won a game since January 1, but they snagged a road win against a shorthanded T’Wolves team. Minnesota was missing Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle while losing Naz Reid to a finger injury in that defeat.
2. Bam Adebayo hits a game-winner. The Miami Heat grabbed a 105-103 win over the San Antonio Spurs, with Adebayo falling one assist shy of a 30-point triple-double while hitting that game-winner at the buzzer.
3. The Lakers grab a win in MSG. Los Angeles has won six of their last seven games while snapping New York’s five-game winning streak in their 128-112 win.

๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ Top Performers of the Night ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ

1. Nikola Jokic had 28 points, 13 rebounds, 17 assists and four steals in a win over the Charlotte Hornets.
2. Trae Young tallied 34 points, three rebounds and 17 assists in a loss against the Indiana Pacers.
3. Franz Wagner finished with 37 points and six rebounds in a defeat against the Utah Jazz.
4. Aaron Wiggins had a career-high 41 points, 14 rebounds and three assists in a victory over the Sacramento Kings.
5. Kyle Kuzma led the Wizards with 31 points and eight rebounds in an upset win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
6. Bam Adebayo collected 30 points, 13 rebounds, nine assists and three blocks while hitting a game-winner against the San Antonio Spurs.
7. LeBron James provided 33 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists in a road win over the New York Knicks.
8. Josh Hart had 26 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists in a defeat against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Trail Blazers Defeat Suns, 127-108๐ŸŒฒ๐ŸŒฒ๐ŸŒฒ

This marks Portland’s seventh win in their last eight outings.

They held a double-digit lead for the final 20 minutes.

Devin Booker led the Suns with 37 points, four rebounds and five assists.

Deandre Ayton led the Blazers with 24 points and seven rebounds.

Seven Trail Blazers reached double figures in scoring.

Shaedon Sharpe Dunk of the Night ๐ŸŽก๐Ÿ’จ๐ŸŽก๐Ÿ’จ๐ŸŽก DUNK SCORE ALERT

We just mentioned that Sharpe is one of the best dunkers in the NBA in our last post and he showed us why here.

The high-flyer threw down this windmill dunk.

Portland leads Phoenix by 20 points near the end of the third quarter.

See the Dunk Score Here

Portland Trail Blazers vs. Phoenix Suns (League Pass, Live)

Shaedon Sharpe Reaches 2,000 Career Points โœˆ๏ธโœˆ๏ธโœˆ๏ธ

Sharpe is one of the best dunkers in the NB, but reaching 2,000 career points is quite the feat.

He actually became the youngest player in Portland franchise history to reach that threshold. (21 Years Old)

Portland leads Phoenix at the half, 61-46.

Blazers Lead Suns at the Half, 61-46 ๐ŸŒฒ๐ŸŒฒ๐ŸŒฒ

Portland has won six of their last seven outings.

Kevin Durant leads the Suns with 13 points.

Devin Booker has 12 points, two rebounds and four assists.

Anfernee Simons led the Blazers with 14 points, four rebounds and four assists.

Lakers Defeat Knicks, 128-112 ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŽฅ๐ŸŽž๏ธ๐ŸŽฌ

This snapped a five-game winning streak for the Knicks, while the Lakers have won six of their last seven games.

LeBron James led LA with 33 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists.

Austin Reaves had 27 points, five rebounds, six assists and three steals.

Josh Hart led NY with 26 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists.

Heat Defeat Spurs, 105-103 ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ’ฅBam Adebayo Game-Winner!๐Ÿ’ฅ

Adebayo finished the game with 30 points, 13 rebounds, nine assists, two steals and three blocks.

Terry Rozier led the bench with 19 points, seven rebounds and four assists.

There were 16 ties and 16 lead changes in total, with neither team leading by more than 11 points.

Wizards Upset T’Wolves, 105-103 ๐Ÿง™โ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿง™โ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿง™โ€โ™‚๏ธ

This snapped a 16-game losing streak for the Wizards, marking their first victory since January 1.

Kyle Kuzma led Washington with 31 points, eight rebounds and two assists.

Jordan Poole provided 19 points, four rebounds, three assists and two blocks.

Jaden McDaniels led Minnesota with 23 points, 12 rebounds, four assists and four steals.

Rudy Gobert had 16 points, 16 rebounds, four assists, two steals and two blocks.

Nets Defeat Rockets, 110-98 ๐ŸŒ‰๐ŸŒ‰๐ŸŒ‰

Brooklyn snagged the huge upset over Houston here, riding a 27-15 second quarter to their victory.

They maintained a double-digit lead for the majority of the second half.

All five Nets starters scored at least 13 points.

Ziaire Williams led the Nets with 21 points, eight rebounds and three blocks.

Jalen Green led the Rockets with 29 points, three rebounds and two assists.

King James up to 2,500 Three-Pointers Made ๐Ÿ‘‘๐Ÿ‘‘๐Ÿ‘‘

LeBron James came into the league as a non-shooter and has developed into one of the most prolific shooters ever.

He hit the 2,500 three-pointer of his career and now ranks seventh all-time in that statistic.

The Lakers lead the Knicks in the third quarter on ABC.

Thunder Trounce Kings, 144-110 ๐ŸŒฉ๏ธ๐ŸŒฉ๏ธ๐ŸŒฉ๏ธ

Oklahoma City rode a 46-24 second quarter to this blowout victory, leading by at least 23 points for the entirety of the second half.

Aaron Wiggins led OKC with a career-high 41 points, 14 rebounds and three assists.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 29 points, six rebounds and nine assists.

Isaiah Hartenstein had 16 points, 14 rebounds and six assists.

Lakers Lead Knicks at the Half, 59-54 ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŽฅ๐ŸŽž๏ธ๐ŸŽฌ

The Lakers shot 54 percent from the field and 45 percent from three-point range in the first half.

LeBron James leads LA with 16 points, six rebounds and five assists. Rui Hachimura scored 15 points.

No Knicks player has more than 10 points.

See the second half on ABC!

New York Knicks vs. Los Angeles Lakersย (ABC/League Pass, Live)

Nuggets Defeat Hornets, 107-104 โ›ฐ๏ธโ›ฐ๏ธโ›ฐ๏ธ

Denver closed this game on a 7-0 run over the closing 51 seconds.

Nikola Jokic finished with 28 points, 13 rebounds, 17 assists and four steals.

Christian Braun had 24 points, 11 rebounds, two assists and two steals.

Miles Bridges led Charlotte with 24 points and 12 rebounds, while Mark Williams had 20 points, 15 rebounds, three assists and three blocks.

Thunder Lead Kings at the Half, 82-55 โšกโšก

Oklahoma City scored 46 points in the second quarter.

They shot 62 percent from the field and 65 percent from three-point range.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has 23 points, four rebounds and five assists.

Aaron Wiggins amassed 19 points, seven rebounds and three assists.

Gorgeous Lay-up by Jamal Murray ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿคฉ

Murray’s been repping the fro’ recently, and he’s showing it off with this spectacular reverse lay.

The Nuggets lead the Hornets by double-digits in the third quarter.

Nikola Jokic already has a triple-double.

Charlotte Hornets vs. Denver Nuggetsย (League Pass, Live)

Nuggets Lead Hornets at the Half, 54-46 ๐Ÿงฝโ›ฐ๏ธ

Nikola Jokic is on triple-double watch once again, collecting 12 points, eight rebounds and nine assists.

Christian Braun led the Nuggets with 19 points and nine boards.

Nick Smith Jr led Charlotte with 13 points and two assists.

Miles Bridges had 10 points and eight rebounds.

Pacers Defeat Hawks, 132-127 ๐ŸŽ๏ธ๐Ÿ’จ๐ŸŽ๏ธ๐Ÿ’จ๐ŸŽ๏ธ๐Ÿ’จ

There were 17 lead changes in this game, with neither team leading by more than seven points in the second half.

Trae Young led Atlanta with 34 points, three rebounds and 17 assists.

Pascal Siakam led Indy with 20 points, nine rebounds and five assists.

Tyrese Haliburton tallied 17 points, three rebounds and nine assists.

Jazz Defeat Magic, 113-99 ๐ŸŽน๐ŸŽท๐Ÿฅ๐ŸŽผ

This is just Utah’s second win since January 5.

This marks Orlando’s 10th loss across their last 12 games.

Franz Wagner was the only Orlando starter in double figures, finishing with 37 points and six rebounds.

Collin Sexton led Utah with 22 points, five rebounds and eight assists.

John Collins collected 19 points, six rebounds and two blocks.

Pacers Lead Hawks After 3Q, 99-95 ๐Ÿ›ฃ๏ธ๐Ÿ›ฃ๏ธ๐Ÿ›ฃ๏ธ

Trae Young leads ATL with 21 points and 14 assists.

Tyrese Haliburton leads Indy with 15 points, three rebounds and nine assists.

All five Indiana starters have reached double figures in scoring.

Obi Toppin leads the bench with 18 points and nine boards.

See the finish on League Pass!

Indiana Pacers vs. Atlanta Hawksย (League Pass, Live)

Top Storylines ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿ“

1. Lakers and Knicks battle on ABC. New York has been the best team in the NBA over the last two weeks, entering this matchup on a five-game winning streak. Los Angeles hasn’t been too bad either, winning seven of their last nine games.
2. Kings and Thunder renew Western Conference rivalry. Oklahoma City has the best record in the Western Conference, sitting at 37-9. Sacramento got off to a slow start, but they have a 11-4 record across their last 15 games.
3. Trail Blazers and Suns close the night. Portland has quietly been steamrolling recently, entering this matchup winning six of their last seven outings. Phoenix has been right there with them, posting a 9-3 record across their last 12 games.

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