Saturday, Jan. 16 – NBA scores, updates, news, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers

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LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kawhi Leonard

The stars were in action on Saturday with a bumper schedule of games to begin the weekend.

Luka Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo met in Milwaukee, while LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers hosted the new look New Orleans Pelicans.

If you missed any of the highlights, fear not, we've got you covered with the scores, stats and highlights!

Washington Wizards vs. Detroit Pistons - Postponed

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Orlando Magic 97, Boston Celtics 124

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Six Celtics scored in double-digits against the Magic, helping Boston cruise to victory.

Jaylen Brown led the way with 21 points and eight assists.

New York Knicks 103, Cleveland Cavaliers 106

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A MONSTER night for Andre Drummond has helped Cleveland to a tight win. Drummond finished with 33 points and 23 rebounds on 10-for-18 shooting from the floor.

Quickley to Noel for the hammer!

Dallas Mavericks 109, Milwaukee Bucks 112

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Eight straight points down the stretch from Khris Middleton helped the Bucks hang on for a tight win over Dallas. 

Middleton finished with 25 points, eight rebounds and six assists for the Bucks, while Luka had 28 points, nine rebounds and 13 assists for Dallas.

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Minnesota Timberwolves - Postponed

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Chicago Bulls 125, Oklahoma City Thunder 127 (OT)

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OKC have escaped with a win as Zach LaVine missed a 3-point try at the final buzzer in OT.

LaVine led the Bulls with 35 points, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 33 points and 10 assists for the Thunder.

Golden State Warriors vs. Phoenix Suns - Postponed

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Atlanta Hawks 92, Utah Jazz 116

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26 points from Donovan Mitchell led six Utah players in double-digits in the blow out win over Atlanta.

New Orleans Pelicans 95, Los Angeles Lakers 112

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A 55-37 second half helped the Lakers pull away for a comfortable win at home over the Pelicans.

An easy 21 points and 11 assists for LeBron James led the Lakers, while Zion Williamson recorded a double-double with 21 points and 12 boards.

LA Clippers 138, Sacramento Kings 100

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53 combined points from Kawhi Leonard and Paul George helped the Clippers coast to a huge win in Sacramento.

Fantasy lines of the night

Andre Drummond - 33 points, 23 rebounds, two steals, two blocks

Julius Randle - 28 points, six rebounds, six assists, 11-for-20 FG

Luka Doncic - 28 points, nine rebounds, 13 assists

Khris Middleton - 25 points, eight rebounds, six assists

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander - 33 points, five rebounds, 10 assists

LeBron James - 21 points, eight rebounds, 11 assists

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