The NBA had a busy night of action with a full schedule of games, resulting in some exciting wins and tough losses. The following are the NBA results, scores and top performers on Monday night, Jan. 2.
Record-breaking performance by Donovan Mitchell
The highlight of the night’s NBA action was undoubtedly Donovan Mitchell’s record-breaking performance for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Mitchell scored an incredible 71 points in the team’s 145-134 overtime victory against the Chicago Bulls, setting a Cleveland record for the most points scored by a player in 17 years.
This impressive feat is the eighth-highest total in NBA history and marks the most points scored by an NBA player since Kobe Bryant’s 81 points for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Toronto Raptors in 2006.
Brooklyn Nets continue winning streak
The Brooklyn Nets extended their winning streak to 12 games with a dominant 139-103 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Kyrie Irving led the way for the Nets with 27 points. Kevin Durant added 15 points, 11 assists and three steals in the win. T.J. Warren scored 18 points off the bench and Seth Curry finished with 16 for the Nets (25-12).
Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks extended their own winning streak to seven games with a 111-106 win over the Houston Rockets. Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with a 39-point performance.
The Golden State Warriors also had a successful night, picking up their fifth consecutive win with a 143-141 double overtime victory over the Atlanta Hawks. Klay Thompson led the way for the Warriors with a career-high 54 points. Read more news: Watch Rutgers stuns No. 1 Purdue as Spencer hits game-winning 3
Defeats for Hawks and Rockets – 4th in a row
Unfortunately, the Hawks and Rockets were not as fortunate, as both teams dropped their fourth straight games. The Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, and Minnesota Timberwolves were also able to pick up victories over the Charlotte Hornets, Los Angeles Clippers, and Denver Nuggets, respectively.
Other notable performances from the Monday include Julius Randle’s 28 points in the New York Knicks’ win over the Phoenix Suns, Joel Embiid’s 42 points in the Philadelphia 76ers‘ win over the New Orleans Pelicans, and Gary Trent Jr.’s 32 points in the Raptors’ loss to the Pacers.
Check out the complete NBA scores from all the games played on the Monday night schedule.
NBA Results From Jan. 2
Monday’s Games
New York Knicks 102, beat Phoenix Suns 83 – BOX SCORE
Brooklyn Nets 139, beat San Antonio Spurs 103 – BOX SCORE
Philadelphia 76ers 120, beat New Orleans Pelicans 111 – BOX SCORE
Los Angeles Lakers 121, beat Charlotte Hornets 115 – BOX SCORE
Indiana Pacers 122, beat Toronto Raptors 114 – BOX SCORE
Cleveland Cavaliers 145, beat Chicago Bulls 134, OT – BOX SCORE
Minnesota Timberwolves 124, beat Denver Nuggets 111 – BOX SCORE
Dallas Mavericks 111, beat Houston Rockets 106 – BOX SCORE
Portland Trail Blazers 135, beat Detroit Pistons 106 – BOX SCORE
Golden State Warriors 143, beat Atlanta Hawks 141, 2OT – BOX SCORE
Miami Heat 110, beat Los Angeles Clippers 100 – BOX SCORE
