NBA Week 6 Jan 26 results: Scores, standings, match summary and highlights

The second matchday of Week 6 of the 2020-21 NBA season has concluded and its time to take a look back at the scores and highlights of the matches and standings of the teams.

Hawks 108 – 99 Clippers

Los Angeles Clippers are on a tussle for the western conference top spot but failed to clinch win today as they were shocked by Atalanta Hawks at the State Farm Arena.

It was the night for Hawks’ point guard Trae Young. The 22-year-old clocked a remarkable 38 points, boosting the hosts to a massive lead in the second half. Clint Capela registered 19 rebounds.

Clippers, although playing without Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Patrick Beverley, went neck to neck with the Hawks in the first half with Serge Ibaka and Reggie Jackson doing the work, but ultimately failed to secure a win.

Rockets 107 – 88 Wizards

Washington Wizards suffer their second straight loss since returning to action as they succumbed to a defeat at the hands of Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center.

Facing his former side, Rockets guard John Wall ticked the right boxes right from the beginning, scoring 15 points on 6-of-12 shooting plus four assists in the first half. Bradley Beal wasn’t too far behind either, tackling the hosts defense into the second half to finish with a score of 33.

However, it was Q4 when Rockets swung away from the visitors, courtesy of DeMarcus Cousins. The center clocked his second straight double-double plus five steals, finishing with 19 points and 11 rebounds.

Jazz 108 – 94 Knicks

Utah Jazz swept up their 9th straight win this NBA season with a trounce over New York Knicks at the Vivint Smart Home Arena.

Although Knicks pulled ahead in the first half, Jazz were able to caught up to them quickly into the second, courtesy of the heroics from Rudy Gobert who landed 19 rebounds in addition to 18 points and 2 assists.

Jordan Clarkson made a special tribute to Kobe Bryant, his former Lakers teammate and mentor.

The hosts were able to create a massive 15 point lead in Q4, opening with 18-3 and nullifying Julius Randle’s 10 rebounds and a score of 25 from Austin Rivers.

NBA Week 6 Standings

Eastern Conference

1. Philadelphia 76ers
2. Boston Celtics
3. Milwaukee Bucks
4. Indiana Pacers
5. Brooklyn Nets
6. Atlanta Hawks
7. Cleveland Cavaliers
8. New York Knicks
9. Orlando Magic
10. Toronto Raptors
11. Chicago Bulls
12. Charlotte Hornets
13. Miami Heat
14. Detroit Pistons
15. Washington Wizards

Western Conference

1. Los Angeles Lakers
2. Utah Jazz
3. Los Angeles Clippers
4. Denver Nuggets
5. Portland Trail Blazers
6. Memphis Grizzlies
7. Phoenix Suns
8. Golden State Warriors
9. San Antonio Spurs
10. Dallas Mavericks
11. Houston Rockets
12. Oklahoma City Thunder
13. Sacramento Kings
14. New Orleans Pelicans
15. Minnesota Timberwolves