Nightly Recap- Jan. 20

Top Performances

Kawhi Leonard (San Antonio SF)- Recorded 17 points and a season-high 15 rebounds in a 109-99 win over the Denver Nuggets. It was Leonard's third game back from a hand injury, but he looked to be at full strength, as he hit three 3-pointers and stole the ball twice. His return should spark the Spurs to contend for a top-five seed in a tough Western Conference.

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Russell Westbrook (Oklahoma City PG)- Posted a line of 19 points, 10 rebounds, six assists and four steals in a 94-86 win against the Miami Heat. Westbrook had another great night for the Thunder, as he hit 8 of 17 field goal attempts in the win. He has recorded two double-doubles and a triple-double over the last week and a half, and is complimenting teammate Kevin Durant nicely.

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Kenneth Faired (Denver PF)- Scored 26 points and grabbed 17 rebounds in a 109-99 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. It was Faried's first double-double in almost a week, as he hit 9 of 17 shot attempts, and 8 of 12 from the foul line. As long as he receives adequate minutes, he can be a double-double machine for the Nuggets.

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Play of the Night

Kevin Durant drove by Miami center Chris Birdman for the slam in a 94-86 win over the Heat on Wednesday night. Durant finished the game with 19 points, eight rebounds and eight assists.

Link- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gi80FIVktu4

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