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NBA Game Reviews: January 26, 2021
See the NBA Game Reviews from Tuesday, January 26th, 2021 with entertaining highlights, key facts, valuable takeaways, and more!
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After a fulfilling Monday in the NBA, Tuesday only featured three games. The main storyline of the day was John Wall and Russell Westbrook facing their old teams as Bradley Beal’s offensive onslaught again wasn’t enough for a DC dub. Wall and Oladipo showed their backcourt can be the real deal alongside Boogie Cousins who’s back to producing at a high level. Trae Young took over in Atlanta with Kawhi and Paul George both out due to health protocols and despite a terrible performance from Donovan Mitchell, the Utah Jazz still steamrolled over the Knicks despite Austin Rivers’ insane first half (25 PTS on 10-10 FG) for Utah’s ninth straight victory.
Here are the best NBA highlights, facts, performers, and takeaways from January 26th, 2021:
Los Angeles Clippers (99) vs. Atlanta Hawks (108)
[Highlights] @HAWKS (-176; $11.24) d. CLIPPERS (+176; $11.37) 108-99 [ATL -5.5 | o226.5]
[Highlights] @JAZZ (-545; $12.07) d. KNICKS (+545; $14.51) 108-94 [UTA -11.5 | u212]
[Highlights] @ROCKETS (-148; $8.08) d. WIZARDS (+148; $8.42) 107-88 [HOU -3.5 | u232.5]
Bradley Beal facts:
Smooth behind-the-back move from John Wall 🔥 pic.twitter.com/75zdlPDzHo
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 27, 2021
Ice Trae. Clutch. ❄️ pic.twitter.com/27AId1cAJm
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 27, 2021
Oladipo to beat the shot clock 😳 pic.twitter.com/yEYQracCvv
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) January 27, 2021
ROLO POSTER 🔨🔨🔨#WizRockets | @rolopez42 pic.twitter.com/hXXRJMHNw7
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) January 27, 2021
[Highlights] PG Trae Young, ATL (W v.LAC): 38 PTS (12-23 FG | 3-7 3PT), 5 AST, 3 REB, 0 BLK, 1 STL, 3 TO
[Highlights] C Rudy Gobert, UTA (W v.NYK): 18 PTS (8-13 FG | 0-0 3PT), 2 AST, 19 REB, 4 BLK, 0 STL, 0 TO
[Highlights] PG Reggie Jackson, LAC (L @ATL): 20 PTS (8-16 FG | 2-6 FG), 8 AST, 7 REB, 1 BLK, 2 STL, 2 TO
[Highlights] G Austin Rivers, NYK (L @UTA): 25 PTS (10-14 FG | 5-7 3PT), 1 AST, 3 REB, 0 BLK, 0 STL, 1 TO
[Highlights] C DeMarcus Cousins, HOU (W v.WAS): 19 PTS (6-11 FG | 4-8 3PT), 2 AST, 11 REB, 1 BLK, 5 STL, 2 TO
1. Similar to Steph Curry, Trae Young can one day be as lethal as any player in NBA history
If Trae Young’s game reminds the viewer of anyone, they won’t have to go too far back in history to see the resemblance. The sensational sharpshooting and incredible handles are cut from the same cloth as Steph Curry, who took the NBA by storm during his back-to-back MVP seasons that included the only unanimous Most Valuable Player selection of all-time.
Curry’s defense has always been viewed as a weak spot, but Steph’s unstoppable offensive skillset not only allowed him to succeed at an unprecedented level, but it also opened the floor for his teammates to get more open shots as well. Curry ended up teaming up with another certified assassin, which briefly took away from his opportunities, but now the Warriors playmaker is back to showing the world why he’s so special. When #30 is on his game in the Bay, he’s arguably the single biggest game-changer anyone has ever witnessed with his scorching scoring streaks.
The Hawks have their own version of that offensive threat in the Oklahoma product. The scary thing is ‘Ice Trae’ is reaching heights at 21 and 22 years old that Steph Curry didn’t reach until 25 years old. Showing off such a dynamic skill set at this young of age makes Young’s future as bright as anyone. It’s unlikely Trae Young will ever be a remote threat on the defensive side of the ball considering his lack of size and strength, but like Curry, it won’t matter if he can continue to shoot the lights out and facilitate for others.
Young’s already a better passer than the Chef and has handles and range that are part of an exclusive club among the best in the NBA. Young still has plenty to clean up in his game (turnovers, consistency, etc.) but he’s already an All-Star starter, one of the most lethal offensive threats in the league, and a box office attraction that could one day reach a level even Curry couldn’t. The ceiling is really that high for Ice Trae, who showed it once again on Tuesday.
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