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Suns Dominate Wizards 112-93
Phoenix Suns defeated Washington Wizards 112-93 on January 11. Royce O'Neale led Suns with 19 points, 7 rebounds, 5 threes, and 4 assists; Devin Booker added 17 points. Wizards' Alex Sarr had 19 points and 15 rebounds in loss, dropping them to 10-28.
NBA Power Rankings: Thunder No. 1 at 33-7
Oklahoma City Thunder top rankings with 33-7 record and 13.0 point differential. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averages nearly 32 PPG efficiently. Recent wins include over Philadelphia, showing no slowdown.
Pistons Rise to No. 2 in Power Rankings
Detroit Pistons hold 28-10 record, second in rankings for surprising resilience. Mid-season defined by their strength despite league injuries. Expect volatility as stars return.
Suns Climb to No. 3 After Wizards Win
Phoenix Suns now 24-15, third in power rankings post-victory. Improve standing with strong performance against struggling Wizards. Recent form boosts their position.
Trail Blazers Heating Up Despite Record
Portland Trail Blazers 19-21 but won 7 of last 10 games. Deni Avdija explodes offensively at 26.1 PPG without Jerami Grant. Playing better than record suggests.
Bucks Struggle Without Giannis
Milwaukee Bucks missing Giannis Antetokounmpo, impacting dynamics despite 6-10 recent record. Ryan Rollins steps up but Greek Freak's return needed. Ranked mid-pack.
Bulls Inconsistent with Giddey Out
Chicago Bulls 18-20, lost 3 of last 5 relying on Nikola Vucevic and rookie Matas Buzelis. Josh Giddey likely out hurts consistency. Struggling to find rhythm.
Nets Sink to 11-25 Despite Porter Jr.
Brooklyn Nets 11-25 after three straight losses. Michael Porter Jr. scoring well, Cam Thomas back, but deep hole persists. Ranked near bottom.
Warriors Fall to Hawks; Kerr Comments
Golden State Warriors lost to Atlanta Hawks on January 11. Steve Kerr noted turnovers, offensive fouls, and Hawks' athleticism as keys. Young Hawks broke down Warriors' defense.
Rockets vs Kings Highlights from Jan 11
Houston Rockets faced Sacramento Kings in full game on January 11. Key plays included Zach LaVine threes, Kogi drives, and defensive stands by Monk. Competitive matchup shown in highlights.
NBA Fantasy Rankings Shakeup Week 12
Week 12 fantasy rankings shifted by injuries and performances. Jamal Murray stellar in limited play; Luka Doncic, LeBron James top upcoming producers. Giannis delivers double-doubles.
Top 2026 NBA Draft Shooting Guards Ranked
Darryn Peterson leads shooting guard prospects for 2026 Draft. Others: Keaton Wagler, Cameron Carr, Braylon Mullins, Brayden Burries. Modern SGs blur lines with point guards.