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There are seven games on the NBA schedule Saturday, none bigger than the defending champion Warriors taking on the Celtics, owners of the best record in the Eastern Conference. Keep it right here for the latest scores, highlights and updates from Saturday's games.

NBA scores for Saturday, Jan. 27

All times Eastern

Warriors top Celtics in thriller

There was a lot of deserved hype going into this Warriors-Celtics matchup on national TV. The Celtics want to be considered a true contender out of the East. They won the first go around and for a minute it looked like they might have a good chance at winning this one as well, but Stephen Curry reminded everybody just how good he is late. Curry and Kyrie Irving had a fantastic duel all night long that was worth the price of admission alone, but Curry's 49 prevailed. It was a thriller that met the hype.

Carmelo Anthony reaches 25K points scored

Carmelo Anthony reached a major scoring milestone. He's now scored 25,000 points across his entire career. 

Wayne Ellington hits the dagger

Wayne Ellington must really hate the Hornets cause he's hit a dagger like this against them two matchups in a row now.

Aaron Gordon warms up for dunk contest

Aaron Gordon is expected to participate in this season's NBA Dunk Contest. He's using the Magic's game against the Pacers to warm up.

Kelly Oubre Jr. brings down the hammer

Kelly Oubre Jr. threw down a monstrous slam against the Hawks. Look out below!

Kyrie Irving shows off his handles

Kyrie Irving has amazing handles. He put those to work against Stephen Curry on this possession.

Andre Roberson leaves on stretcher

Warning: This video can be difficult to watch for some. Andre Roberson had an awkward fall during the Thunder's win over the Pistons. He had to be taken off on a stretcher

Mario Hezonja shows his athleticism

Mario Hezonja might be one of the best single hand dunkers in the NBA. Watch him throw down this tomahawk slam.

Domantas Sabonis gets a poster

Domantas Sabonis earned himself a poster on this play. If only he could have completed the dunk to get a more emphatic two points.

Dwight Howard earns 2,000 career blocks

Dwight Howard has had a long career of shot blocking. Here's number 2000 for his career.

Klay Thompson skies for an alley-oop

Klay Thompson skied for this alley-oop dunk. Not something you see him do very often.

Nikola Jokic shows his touch

Nikola Jokic is one of the best touch passers in the NBA and he let that show a little bit on this play.

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