NBA Roundup: League Powers Make Statements on Busy Night

A packed Thursday night in the NBA delivered everything from statement blowouts to gritty road wins, as contenders tightened their grip in the standings and rising stars took center stage. Cleveland overwhelmed the Lakers at home, while teams like New York, Orlando, and Golden State flexed their depth, setting the tone for another high-energy night across the league.

Cavaliers Dominate Lakers With Explosive Second Half

Cleveland sent a loud message to the rest of the league on Thursday, dismantling the Los Angeles Lakers, 129–99, behind a blistering second-half surge that turned a competitive game into a rout. After leading by just two at halftime, the Cavaliers exploded for 42 points in the third quarter and never looked back, improving to 29–20 on the season. Donovan Mitchell paced Cleveland with 25 points, while Luka Dončić carried the load for the Lakers with 29 points and six assists in a losing effort.

Pacers Close Strong to Slip Past Bulls

In Indiana, the Pacers leaned on late-game execution to edge the Chicago Bulls, 113–110. After a tight three quarters, Indiana closed strong with a 37-point fourth, with Andrew Nembhard orchestrating the offense and finishing with 18 points, six rebounds, and nine assists. Nikola Vučević anchored Chicago with 25 points and nine boards, but it wasn’t enough to stop the Pacers’ late push.

Hawks Silence TD Garden With Road Win

Atlanta spoiled Boston’s night at TD Garden, outlasting the Celtics, 117–106. The Hawks set the tone early with a 38-point opening quarter and held firm despite Boston’s rally attempts. Dyson Daniels filled the stat sheet for Atlanta with 15 points, six rebounds, and nine assists, while Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 21 points and seven rebounds.

Magic Outgun Heat Behind Banchero’s Big Night

The Orlando Magic continued their strong run with a high-scoring 133–124 win over the Miami Heat. Paolo Banchero delivered a dominant all-around performance, pouring in 31 points and grabbing 12 rebounds as Orlando overpowered Miami’s defense in key stretches. Bam Adebayo answered with 21 points, 12 rebounds, and seven assists for the Heat, but the Magic’s offensive balance proved decisive.

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Paolo Banchero tonight:

31 Points
12 Rebounds
4 Assists
11/23 FGM
+27 +/-
38 Minutes pic.twitter.com/t9Q39E0bbN

— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) January 29, 2026

Knicks Rout Raptors in Toronto

New York flexed its muscle north of the border, routing the Toronto Raptors, 119–92. The Knicks seized control after halftime and never gave it back, fueled by OG Anunoby’s disruptive two-way night that included 26 points and six steals. Brandon Ingram led Toronto with 27 points, but the Raptors struggled to keep pace offensively.

Hornets Control Glass, Top Grizzlies

Charlotte picked up a road win, defeating Memphis, 112–97, behind a monster effort from Moussa Diabaté, who dominated the paint with 18 points and 19 rebounds. Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 26 points for the Grizzlies, but Memphis couldn’t overcome Charlotte’s rebounding edge.

Randle Powers Timberwolves Past Mavericks

Minnesota stayed steady with a 118–105 victory over Dallas, powered by Julius Randle’s 31-point outing. The Timberwolves maintained control for most of the night, neutralizing the Mavericks’ comeback attempts. P.J. Washington led Dallas with 21 points and seven rebounds.

Warriors Overwhelm Jazz in Utah

Golden State put on an offensive show in Utah, cruising past the Jazz, 140–124. Moses Moody stepped up with 26 points as the Warriors spread the scoring load and overwhelmed Utah with consistent pressure. For the Jazz, A. Bailey finished with 19 points and seven rebounds in the loss.

Wembanyama Leads Spurs’ Late Clampdown vs Rockets

Rounding out the night, San Antonio clamped down late to beat Houston, 111–99. Victor Wembanyama was a force on both ends, tallying 28 points, 16 rebounds, and five blocks to lift the Spurs to 32–15. Amen Thompson kept the Rockets competitive with 25 points, seven rebounds, and four steals, but Houston managed just 13 points in the fourth quarter as San Antonio pulled away.

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