Johnny Furphy delivers first NBA double-double

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NBA Box Score: Toronto Raptors 115 Indiana Pacers 101

Toronto blew the game open early and never relinquished control, scoring 39 points in the first quarter and maintaining a double-digit margin for most of the night behind superior shot-making and ball movement. The Raptors shot 49% from the field, controlled the glass, and consistently punished Indiana’s defensive breakdowns in transition and early offence.

For Indiana, Australian wing Johnny Furphy recorded the first double-double of his NBA career in a composed and impactful performance despite the loss. Starting again, Furphy logged 26 minutes and finished with 10 points and 10 rebounds. He converted 3-of-6 from the field and 2-of-4 from three, scoring efficiently within the flow of the offense rather than forcing touches.

Furphy’s rebounding stood out, with nine defensive boards and consistent weak-side presence as Toronto repeatedly attacked dow

NBA Box Score: Cleveland Cavaliers 133 Philadelphia 76ers 107

Cleveland delivered a dominant wire-to-wire performance in Philadelphia, piling on 133 points behind elite efficiency and relentless pace. The Cavaliers scored at least 33 points in three quarters, shot 53% from the field and 43% from three, and consistently overwhelmed the 76ers with ball movement and transition offence. Donovan Mitchell (35 points, nine assists) and Evan Mobley (17 points, 13 rebounds, six assists) anchored a balanced attack that never allowed the game to tighten.

Amid the blowout, Australian guard Tyrese Proctor made a brief late appearance off the bench. Proctor logged five minutes, scoring two points on 1-of-2 shooting, while adding a rebound and committing one turnover. His stint came with the result already decided, functioning as developmental floor time rather than a rotation role, but it marked another incremental step in his NBA exposure within a deep Cleveland backcourt.

Philadelphia struggled to contain Cleveland’s perimeter shooting and interior pressure, conceding 40 points in the fourth quarter as the margin ballooned. While Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey provided scoring resistance early, the Cavaliers’ depth and shot quality ultimately dictated the night.

NBA Box Score: Utah Jazz 126 Chicago Bulls 128

Australian Chicago Bulls star Josh Giddey is about a week away from returning after suffering a hamstring strain right before the start of 2026.

Giddey, 23, strained his left hamstring against the Minnesota Timberwolves in late December.

Bulls reporter Drew Stephens is today reporting: "(Bulls head coach) Billy Donovan said Josh Giddey has progressed 'really, really well' in his recovery from a left hamstring strain to the point where he’s been cleared to ramp up.