Nightly Recap- Jan. 21

Top Performances

Andre Drummond (Detroit C)- Recorded 26 points and 17 rebounds in a 128-118 win over the Orlando Magic. Drummond was super-effecient Wednesday night, hitting 10 of 14 field goals, and surprisingly, 6 of his 8 foul shots. He also tallied four steals and blocked three shots as the Pistons continue to make a push for the playoffs.

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John Wall (Washington PG)- Scored 18 points, 13 assists and six rebounds in a 105-103 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Wall didn't have the greatest shooting night (6-17 FG), but he did nab four steals and record his second consecutive double-double.

Nicolas Batum (Portland SF)- Posted a line of 27 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in a 118-113 loss to the Phoenix Suns. It was easily his best game of the season, as Batum hit 9 of his 15 field goal attempts (6-8 3PM). Hopefully, he can continue putting up numbers like this, as the Trail Blazers have lost four of their last five games, and are dealing with an injury to star LaMarcus Aldridge.

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Brandon Jennings (Detroit PG)-Tallied 24 points and a season-high 21 assists in a 128-118 win over the Orlando Magic. Jennings was in total distribution mode Wednesday night, finding teammates early and often during the contest. Detroit is now only a game and a half away from the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference, and Jennings is a major reason why they have played so well over the last three weeks.

Eric Bledsoe (Phoenix PG/SG)- Finished with 33 points, 10 rebounds and six assists in Phoenix's win over the Trail Blazers. Bledsoe had a fantastic overall game, shooting 11 of 22 from the field, and recording three steals in the win. He continues to fill the stat sheet every night for the Suns, who have won eight of their last ten games.

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Play of the Night

Kevin Durant was at it again, this time posterizing Washington center Marcin Gortat in a 105-103 Thunder win over the Wizards.

Link- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adlXmRj6ric

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