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NBA Roundup: January 31, 2026

FridayS⁢ NBA action saw several compelling storylines unfold, including Nikola Jokic‘s triumphant return from injury and a stellar performance by luka Dončić. Several teams also battled for positioning as the regular season progresses towards the All-Star break.‍ Here’s a recap of the key games and highlights from January 31, 2026.

Raptors Fall to magic Despite Ingram’s Effort

The Toronto Raptors suffered a 130-120 defeat against the Orlando magic, despite a strong 35-point showing from Brandon Ingram. CBS Sports reports that Toronto struggled in⁢ the fourth quarter, being⁣ outscored 44-21. The Raptors continue to be without center jakob Poeltl due to a back‍ injury, impacting their interior defence and rebounding.

Toronto will look to rebound with five upcoming home games ⁤before the All-Star break, starting with a Sunday matchup against ‍the Utah Jazz, who lost 109-99 to the Brooklyn Nets in a separate contest.

Jokic Makes Impactful Return

Nikola ⁣Jokic made a⁣ resounding return to the Denver Nuggets⁣ lineup after a month-long absence due to a knee injury. Jokic led the Nuggets to a 122-109 ⁣victory over‍ the LA clippers, contributing 31 points and 12 rebounds. His presence promptly revitalized the Nuggets’ offense and provided ⁢a much-needed boost to ⁤their championship aspirations.