Nightly Recap- Jan. 25

Top Performances

Chris Paul (Los Angeles PG)- Registered 23 points, 12 assists and eight rebounds in a 120-100 win over the Phoenix Suns. Paul rebounded nicely after only scoring 15 points combined in his last two games, and his near triple-double is a sign that he is still one of the best point guards in the game.

Source

Hassan Whiteside (Miami C)- Recorded his first career triple-double in a 96-84 win over the Chicago Bulls. Whiteside scored 14 points, grabbed 13 rebounds and blocked a franchise-record 12 blocks, while hitting 6 of 10 shot attempts. His growth is coming faster than anyone could have expected, and is a shining light for the struggling Miami Heat.

D.J. Augustin (Detroit PG)- Scored a season-high 35 points in a 114-110 loss to the Toronto Raptors. Augustin started in place of the injured Brandon Jennings, and lit it up, while adding in eight assists. He grabbed four rebounds and hit five 3-pointers, and will see starting minutes with Jennings out for the year.

Source

Ty Lawson (Denver PG)- Tallied 31 points and 12 assists in a 117-115 loss to the Washington Wizards. Lawson had an excellent game one day after being arrested on suspicion of a DUI, hitting 10 of 20 shot attempts, including three 3-pointers.

Play of the Night

Check out Hassan Whiteside's first career triple-double.

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

2014-15 NBA Standings 

Check out bunow.com for local and national stories will by Bloomsburg University students.

Follow me on twitter @Lower_Merion33

*All stats courtesy of ESPN