NBA saw key wins for Knicks, Hornets, Clippers, Wizards on Feb 1; trade deadline rumors swirl around Giannis and Kuminga; All-Star reserves announced.
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Knicks Defeat Lakers 112-100
The Knicks beat the Lakers 112-100 in New York, with OG Anunoby leading with 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 threes. Landry Shamet added 23 points and 6 threes, while Luka Dončić had 30 points, 15 rebounds, 8 assists for LA. Knicks improve to 31-18, Lakers fall to 29-19.
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Hornets Edge Pelicans 102-95
Charlotte Hornets defeated New Orleans Pelicans 102-95, led by LaMelo Ball's 24 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists. Kon Knueppel contributed 17 points, 9 rebounds, 4 threes; Trey Murphy III scored 27 for Pelicans. Hornets now 23-28, Pelicans 13-39.
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Clippers Dominate Suns 117-93
LA Clippers crushed Phoenix Suns 117-93, with Kawhi Leonard posting 25 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists. Jordan Miller added 20 points efficiently; Grayson Allen had 23 points, 8 assists for Suns. Clippers to 23-25, Suns to 30-20.
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Wizards Upset Kings 116-112
Washington Wizards won 116-112 over Sacramento Kings, Will Riley leading with 18 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 threes. AJ Johnson added 17 points; Zach LaVine scored 35 for Kings. Wizards now 13-35, Kings 12-39.
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Timberwolves Eye Giannis in Major Trade Move
Minnesota Timberwolves made a significant move targeting a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade as NBA trade deadline nears. Rumors intensify ahead of February deadline.
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Jonathan Kuminga's Trade Options Narrow to Two Teams
Jonathan Kuminga's future is limited to just two teams amid ongoing trade discussions. Updates from NBA trade deadline tracker highlight his situation.
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NBA All-Star Reserves Announced
All-Star reserves were revealed in the nightly recap, with no Clippers selections noted. Event set for Intuit Dome.
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Kings Struggle Continues with Loss to Wizards
Sacramento Kings, already struggling, lost to the Wizards despite Zach LaVine's 35 points. Highlighted in nightly recap as a disappointing free win miss.
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NBA Nightly Recap Covers 10 Games
February 1 games included Bucks vs Celtics, Bulls vs Heat, Nets vs Pistons, Jazz vs Raptors, and more up to Thunder vs Nuggets. Full highlights and analysis provided.
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Top 10 Plays of the Night Released
NBA released top 10 plays from February 1 games, featuring standout moments. Available in dedicated highlight video.