It was a busy Wednesday in the NBA as per usual, with 10 games on the docket.
To start the night, the Pacers secured a victory over the Kawhi Leonard-less Raptors, but lost Victor Oladipo to a serious knee injury in the process. Then, the Celtics got their fifth win in a row by beating the Cavaliers, while the Nets took down the Magic to also extend their winning streak to five games.
Later on, James Harden put on an absolute show at Madison Square Garden, tying Kobe Bryant's opponent record with 61 points. Meanwhile, the 76ers were able to hold off the Spurs in a close game in Philadelphia.
Here's everything you need to know about Wednesday's slate, along with Thursday's schedule.
NBA scores for Wednesday, Jan. 23
- Indiana Pacers 110, Toronto Raptors 106 (Box Score)
- Los Angeles Clippers 111, Miami Heat 99 (Box Score)
- Boston Celtics 125, Cleveland Cavaliers 103 (Box Score)
- Brooklyn Nets 114, Orlando Magic 110 (Box Score)
- Houston Rockets 114,, New York Knicks 110 (Box Score)
- Philadelphia 76ers 122, San Antonio Spurs 120 (Box Score)
- Charlotte Hornets 118, Memphis Grizzlies 107 (Box Score)
- Atlanta Hawks 121, Chicago Bulls 101 (Box Score)
- Detroit Pistons 98, New Orleans Pelicans 94 (Box Score)
- Utah Jazz 114, Denver Nuggets 108 (Box Score)
NBA schedule for Thursday, Jan. 24
*All times Eastern
- Golden State Warriors vs. Washington Wizards, 8 p.m. (GameTracker) TV: TNT Streaming: fuboTV (try it free)
- New Orleans Pelicans at Oklahoma City Thunder, 8 p.m. (GameTracker) -- Watch on fuboTV with NBA League Pass extension
- Portland Trail Blazers at Phoenix Suns, 9 p.m. (GameTracker) -- Watch on fuboTV with NBA League Pass extension
- Minnesota Timberwolves at Los Angeles Lakers, 10:30 p.m. (GameTracker) TV: TNT Streaming: fuboTV (try it free)
Harden ties Kobe's MSG record
James Harden didn't have any problem extending his 30-point streak. The Rockets guard took care of that early, pouring in 36 points in the first half alone. He finished the game with a jaw-dropping 61 points, tying him with Kobe Bryant for the most points by a Knicks opponent at Madison Square Garden.
The Beard dropped 61 PTS in NYC. 🔥
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) January 24, 2019
That ties him with Kobe for most points scored at MSG by a road player.#Rockets pic.twitter.com/uSbQ0B6wKx
Plumlee, Favors ejected after scuffle
Some pushing and shoving ensued between Mason Plumlee and Derrick Favors during the Nuggets-Jazz game on Wednesday, and as a result both were hit with technical fouls and ejections.
Derrick Favors and Mason Plumlee were ejected after sparking an altercation on the court following a foul on the floor.
— ESPN (@espn) January 24, 2019
Nikola Jokic came off the bench and down the baseline, but didn’t get involved. pic.twitter.com/2QnsvjcEpA
Rozier shines in place of Irving
Kyrie Irving was out for the Celtics' game against the Cavaliers, but Terry Rozier is proving to be a strong replacement. Rozier had the best half of his life in the first half, going 8-of-8 from the field for 22 points, including a buzzer-beater to end the half. He finished with 26 points, eight rebounds and six assists.
🍀 22 PTS
— NBA (@NBA) January 24, 2019
🍀 8/8 FG
🍀 Buzzer-beater to end the 1st half
Terry Rozier is on a mission on NBALP! #CUsRise pic.twitter.com/uaMK3pRtwM
Anderson goes strong to the rim
Justin Anderson introduced himself to the Bulls on Wednesday night by driving baseline for a thunderous lefty slam.
Justin Anderson... CLIMBS THE LADDER! #TrueToAtlanta
— NBA (@NBA) January 24, 2019
WATCH on NBALP: https://t.co/M0EAJ7DX09 pic.twitter.com/9NtQaWUhsl
Embiid slams it off the Simmons dish
The Sixers can have some problems on offense when they get stuck in the halfcourt, but when they get out in transition they're super fun, as Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid proved once again on this play.
"Simmons leaves it, Embiid flushes it!" #HereTheyCome
— NBA (@NBA) January 24, 2019
📺: @ESPNNBA pic.twitter.com/WwhjNX0znu
Oladipo suffers serious knee injury
Victor Oladipo needed to be stretchered off the floor during the second quarter of the Pacers' game against the Raptors. He slipped while tracking back on defense and immediately grimaced and grabbed his knee.
Let's really, really, really, really hope that Vic is alright. Oladipo goes down with an apparent knee injury and it didn't look good. #Pacers pic.twitter.com/CA6LacMo87
— FOX Sports Indiana (@FSIndiana) January 24, 2019