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Clippers Take LA Derby, Other NBA Highlights

Published January 23, 2026, 07:33

The Clippers defeated the Lakers 112-104 in the LA derby, with seven players scoring in double figures. Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers with 24 points, followed by James Harden with 18 points, 10 assists, and 7 rebounds. For the Lakers, Luka Doncic scored 33 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists, while LeBron James added 23 points. In the Eastern Conference, the Sixers climbed to fifth place after a 128-122 overtime win against the Rockets. Tyrese Maxey was the top scorer with 36 points, while Joel Embiid recorded a triple-double with 32 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists. Kevin Durant scored 36 points for Houston. The Mavericks achieved four consecutive wins for the first time this season, defeating the Warriors 123-115. Nazee Marshall was the leading scorer with 30 points, while Cooper Flagg and Max Christie each had 21 points. Steph Curry scored 38 points for the Warriors. The Bulls came back from a 14-point deficit to beat Minnesota 120-115, remaining ninth in the East. The Nuggets defeated Washington 107-97 without Nikola Jokic, with Payton Watson setting a career high with 35 points. The Spurs won against Utah 126-109, with De'Aaron Fox scoring 31 points and Victor Wembanyama adding 26 points, 13 rebounds, and 5 blocks. Finally, the Blazers beat the Heat 127-110, thanks to 27 points from Shaedon Sharpe and 20 from Deni Avdija.