Nightly Buzz: Latest NBA News & Highlights from Jan. 24

Trailblazers vs. Hornets – Tip-off at 7:00 PM ET

Cavaliers @ 76ers – 7:00 PM ET

Pelicans @ Grizzlies – 8:00 PM ET

Notes for the Night ✍️

1. Portland must stop Mark Williams: The Charlotte big man is balling out of control over his last five, posting averages of 25 points and 14 rebounds with more than a steal and block per game in that stretch. Most recently he poured in a career-high 38 points in a loss to the Grizzlies. With DeAndre Ayton and Robert Williams sidelined tonight, expect Williams to be a handful offensively.
2. Philly winless against Cavs: The 76ers have been without former-MVP Joel Embiid for much of the year, tonight is no exception. Except this time, the Cavaliers will be without Evan Mobley which slightly evens the deck. Philadelphia is in serious need of a win as they’re on a seven-game losing streak.
3. Memphis jockeying for 2nd in the West: The Grizzlies are among a group of teams chasing the conference’s 2nd best record. The enter tonight a half game behind Houston for that mark, with the Denver Nuggets only a half game behind them. New Orleans will have Zion Williamson in the lineup, alongside a streaking Trey Murphy III and Dejounte Murray looking for the upset win.