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NBA scores and highlights on MLK Day: Klay drops 44, hits 10 straight threes

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Russell Westbrook, and Kyrie Irving

With 11 games around the Association today, there was no shortage of action, headlined by Klay Thompson's red-hot shooting night and Joel Embiid's dominant display agianst the Houston Rockets.

If you missed any of the games, catch up here with all the biggest storylines, highlights and top performers.

Oklahoma City Thunder 127, New York Knicks 109

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Paul George leads the Thunder to a wire-to-wire win over the Knicks at Madison Square Garden with a game-high 31 points.

Chicago Bulls 104, Cleveland Cavaliers 88

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The Bulls snap a 10-game losing streak with a commanding win over the Cavaliers.

Detroit Pistons 87, Washington Wizards 101

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Seven players score in double figures for the Wizards, as they cruise to a win over the Pistons.

Dallas Mavericks 106, Milwaukee Bucks 116

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Luka Doncic records his first career triple-double, but it's not enough to overcome yet another monster performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Orlando Magic 122, Atlanta Hawks 103

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Evan Fournier and Nikola Vucevic score 29 points each in a road win for the Magic.

Brooklyn Nets 123, Sacramento Kings 94

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D'Angelo Russell makes it back-to-back 30-point games, recording 31 points (7-of-14 3PM) and eight assists as Brooklyn win their fourth game in a row.

New Orleans Pelicans 105, Memphis Grizzlies 85

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Without the injured Anthony Davis, Jahlil Okafor stepped up for the Pelicans with 20 points and 10 rebounds starting at centre, while Jrue Holiday led the way with a near triple-double of 21 points, 11 rebounds and 9 assists.

Boston Celtics 107, Miami Heat 99

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Kyrie Irving stuffed the stat sheet with 26 points, 10 assists, three rebounds and 8 STEALS as Boston make it four wins in a row!

Philadelphia 76ers 121, Houston Rockets 93

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Joel Embiid dominated inside with 32 points, 14 rebounds and three blocks as the Sixers improve to 20-5 at home.

Portland Trail Blazers 109, Utah Jazz 104

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Jusuf Nurkic stuffed the stat sheet with 22 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and six blocks as the Blazers edge the Jazz on the road.

Golden State Warriors 130, Los Angeles Lakers 111

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Klay Thompson brought the flamethrower to LA, going off for 44 points, tying the NBA record for consecutive threes made to start a game, hitting his first 10 attempts from deep!

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