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Timberwolves and Pistons secure wins; Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 54 points in Thunder`s victory.

The NBA regular season showcased thrilling matchups on January 23, 2025, with several teams making significant strides. The Minnesota Timberwolves snapped their two-game losing streak, narrowly defeating the Dallas Mavericks 115-114. Jaylen McDaniels led the Timberwolves with an impressive 27 points, while Anthony Edwards and Mike Conley contributed 21 and 18 points, respectively. Kyrie Irving was the standout for the Mavericks, scoring a remarkable 36 points.

In another exciting game, the Detroit Pistons secured their second consecutive victory by overcoming the Atlanta Hawks 114-104. Cade Cunningham delivered a stellar performance, achieving a double-double with 29 points and 11 assists. The Phoenix Suns dominated the Brooklyn Nets, winning decisively 108-84, with Devin Booker leading the charge with 32 points and Kevin Durant adding 24 points.

The Memphis Grizzlies continued their winning streak, extending it to four games by defeating the Charlotte Hornets 132-120, with Desmond Bane scoring 24 points. The Houston Rockets edged out the Cleveland Cavaliers in a nail-biter, winning 109-108, thanks to Fred VanVleet`s 26 points. The Oklahoma City Thunder celebrated their second straight win against the Utah Jazz, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander exploding for 54 points in a 123-114 victory.

The Sacramento Kings also found success, securing their third straight win by defeating the Golden State Warriors 123-117, led by De`Aaron Fox`s 32 points. In a thrilling overtime finish, the Boston Celtics triumphed over the LA Clippers 117-113, with Jaylen Brown contributing 25 points. In the Eastern Conference standings, the Cleveland Cavaliers maintain the top spot with a 36-7 record, followed closely by the Boston Celtics at 31-13. Meanwhile, in the Western Conference, the Oklahoma City Thunder lead with a matching 36-7 record, followed by the Houston Rockets at 29-14. For more details on the standings, visit NBA standings and for game highlights, check out ESPN NBA.

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