January 14, 2025 | Edition #85
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An already rough season continues to spiral for the Milwaukee Bucks. With Giannis’ future still uncertain, tensions are rising, and Tuesday night only made matters worse as the Timberwolves embarrassed the Bucks on their home floor.
Let’s tip things off…
Today’s Headline 🏀
Must-Reads ⛹️♂️
Fan Zone 📣
Last Poll’s Results: 55% of you believe the Mavs should shut down Kyrie Irving if AD is out for the season.
Play of the Day ▶
A moment of magic in New Orleans! Derik Queen’s pass wasn’t perfect, but Trey Murphy III turned it into a jaw-dropping 360 finish. This slow-motion replay says it all.
Game Day Results 📈
The Thunder finally got one over the Spurs, improving to 20–2 at home, their best home start in the OKC era.
The Lakers halted their three-game slide while snapping Atlanta’s three-game winning streak.
The Heat also ended a three-game slide, with Bam Adebayo climbing to second on the franchise’s all-time scoring list, now trailing only Dwyane Wade.
The Warriors bounced back from their loss to the Hawks as they and the Trail Blazers combined for an NBA-record 21 players hitting at least one three-pointer.
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