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Monday, Jan. 4 – NBA scores, updates, news, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers

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The 2020-21 NBA season rolled on with a nine-game slate on Monday night.

We have you covered with the latest news, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers from the night below.

Orlando Magic 103, Cleveland Cavaliers 83

Aaron Gordon records his first double-double of the season with 24 points and 11 rebounds while Nikola Vucevic stuffs the stat sheet with 23 points, eight rebounds, three blocks, two assists, and two steals as the Magic handed the Cavaliers their third loss in the last four games.

Have a night, @Double0AG.

A.G. has matched his career high with 𝟔 threes in a game. pic.twitter.com/vA5PMulULM
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) January 5, 2021

Orlando opened the game up in the third quarter, outscoring Cleveland 38-18. For the Cavaliers, Collin Sexton top-scored with 24 while Cedi Osman contributed across the board with 18 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists.

Dante Exum's tough injury luck continues. The Aussie exited the game early with a reported right calf strain.

Dante Exum suffered a R calf strain and will not return tonight.
— Joe Gabriele (@CavsJoeG) January 5, 2021

Philadelphia 76ers 118, Charlotte Hornets 101

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The 76ers improve to a league-best 6-1!

Seven players score in double figures for Philadelphia led by Tobias Harris' 22. Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons contribute across the board as the team handed the Hornets their third straight loss.

GAME HIGHLIGHTS

Charlotte Hornets | 01.04.21

🎥 presented by @PALottery pic.twitter.com/5lKrPA7OkK
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) January 5, 2021

New York Knicks 113, Atlanta Hawks 108

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After starting the season 0-2, the Knicks win their fourth in the last five games by defeating the Hawks in Atlanta.

Never let up. That’s not what we do 😤

Julius: 28 PTS | 17 REBS | 9 AST
RJ: 26 PTS | 10 REBS | 5 AST
EP: 14 PTS
Quickley, Kev & Austin off the bench: 30 PTS (6-9 3PT FG) pic.twitter.com/Gpz3cllvmv
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) January 5, 2021

Yet again, Julius Randle is the team's biggest contributor with 28 points, 17 rebounds, and nine assists. RJ Barrett chipped in with 25 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists of his own.

Before tonight’s performances by Julius Randle and RJ Barrett, the last Knicks duo to each post at least 25 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in a game was Lonnie Shelton and Bob McAdoo at Milwaukee on Dec. 16, 1977.
— NY_KnicksPR (@NY_KnicksPR) January 5, 2021

For the Hawks, Trae Young was the top performer with 31 points and 14 assists but that couldn't stop the Hawks from dropping to the third loss in their last four games.

Miami Heat 118, Oklahoma City Thunder 90

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The Heat open up this game by outscoring the Thunder 65-40 over the middle two quarters.

Bam Adebayo tops the scoring charts with 20 as the Heat shoot 46-of-81 (56.8%) shooting from the field and continue the trend, early in this season, to bounce back from a loss with a win.

Gotta feel bad for the rim here pic.twitter.com/rv2ex2aA77
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) January 5, 2021

Boston Celtics 126, Toronto Raptors 114

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Jayson Tatum scores a season-high 40 (11-19 FGs; 5-8 3Ps) as the Celtics comfortably beat the Raptors in Boston.

☘️ @jaytatum0 pours in 40 PTS to guide the @celtics W! #BleedGreen pic.twitter.com/8OKZXS0V5T
— NBA (@NBA) January 5, 2021

Rookie Payton Pritchard continues to impress by recording 23 points (8-13 FGs) and eight assists in 32 minutes. For the Raptors, who now fall to 1-5, Fred VanVleet erupted for 35 (13-20 FGs) but he didn't receive enough help to make this game a contest.

Dallas Mavericks 113, Houston Rockets 100

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Luka Doncic creates up another piece of history!

Luka Doncic is the 4th fastest player in NBA history to reach 1,000 points, 1,000 rebounds and 1,000 assists (games played). pic.twitter.com/9NfeNZSbdU
— NBA (@NBA) January 5, 2021

He finishes with 33 points, 16 rebounds, and 11 assists in a win over the Houston Rockets. He tallies his 26th career triple-double.

Luka posts triple-double in W! ✨@luka7doncic tallies 33 PTS, 16 REB, 11 AST for the @dallasmavs vs. Houston! #MFFL pic.twitter.com/VSIlJJ9SJx
— NBA (@NBA) January 5, 2021

Milwaukee Bucks 125, Detroit Pistons 115

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Reigning two-time MVP finished with a season-high 43 points as the Bucks won their eighth straight game over the Pistons, who now fall to 1-6.

The best of tonight's WIN over Detroit in 84 seconds!!#FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/HRpl0Dspit
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) January 5, 2021

Indiana Pacers 118, New Orleans Pelicans 116 [OT]

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Brogdon (21 points, 11 assists, 7 rebounds) and Sabonis (19 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists) stuff the stat sheet as the Pacers edge out the Pelicans in overtime.

Brogdon FTW! 👀 pic.twitter.com/cbgeAUHb2j
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 5, 2021

For the Pelicans, all starters score in double figures led by 31 by Brandon Ingram and a double-double of 24-10 from Zion Williamson.

👀 the TOP PLAYS down the stretch as the @Pacers outlasted New Orleans in an OT thriller! pic.twitter.com/dCJNWgkNEJ
— NBA (@NBA) January 5, 2021

Golden State Warriors 137, Sacramento Kings 106

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Curry and Warriors win their fourth game in the last five to improve to 4-3, their first time being above .500. The former 2-time MVP led the way with a near triple-double, less than 24 hours after dropping his career-high of 62.

.@StephenCurry30 stuffs the stat sheet in 3 quarters as the @warriors go to 4-3! #DubNation

30 PTS | 9 REB | 8 AST pic.twitter.com/NUmUJIl3Qn
— NBA (@NBA) January 5, 2021