Here are the top performers on January 25 and the stats to highlight their impact:
BEST PLAYER OF THE DAY:
Luka Doncic LAL PG 33 PTS | 8 REB | 11 AST | 60.1 FPS (vs. DAL)
Doncic powered the Lakers’ comeback win, narrowly missing a triple-double. Despite falling short, he still recorded his 26th 30-point game of the season, along with his 15th 10-assist game and his 22nd double-double. With Reaves sidelined and other key contributors not at their most efficient, Luka should continue to operate at this level.
BREAKOUT:
Tre Johnson WAS SG 26 PTS | 6 3PM | 6 AST | 33.0 FPS (vs. CHA)
The rookie put on a show, finishing with his best numbers in scoring, three-pointers, and assists this season. This was his fifth 18-point performance in his last nine games, with only one single-digit scoring outing in that span.
SLEEPER:
Justin Champagnie WAS SF 15 PTS | 11 REB | 2 BLK | 45.7 FPS (vs. CHA)
Champagnie filled up the stat sheet and finished with his third double-double of the year. He has shown he can deliver elite production in both scoring and rebounding, though his consistency has been lacking.
ELITE ASSET:
Donovan Mitchell CLE SG 36 PTS | 9 AST | 2 STL | 58.5 FPS (vs. ORL)
The superstar guard is a proven scoring force, registering back-to-back 30-point games and his 24th of the season. He’s also made much more impact for his position this month, with a season-best 6.4 assists per game while remaining a consistent presence on defense, ranking 10th in steals. The only downside is his inefficiency on offense.
CATEGORY SPECIALIST:
Mataz Buzelis CHI SF 14 PTS | 8 REB | 5 AST | 32.1 FPS (vs. BOS)
Over his last five games, Buzelis has averaged 15.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 3.0 three-pointers per game, all while he continues to be one of the best in the league in blocking shots, ranking 11th this season.
PLAYER TO WATCH:
Simone Fontecchio MIA SF 14 PTS | 6 REB | 2 STL | 30.2 FPS (vs. UTA)
The guard has emerged as a key contributor in their last five games, averaging 14.4 points, 6.0 rebound,s and 3.2 three-pointers. With the way he’s been playing and with the Heat missing players, he should continue to see an expanded role in the coming games.
STREAMER:
Pelle Larsson MIA SG 20 PTS | 3 AST | 1 BLK | 27.9 FPS (vs. UTA)
Larsson has started in their last six games, but his offensive production has been up and down. But he delivered today, posting his second 20-point game of the year while also making an impact in other areas. Despite the inconsistency, he should continue to have opportunities to shine with Herro sidelined for some time.
FLOPPER:
Paul George PHI SF 9 PTS | 6 REB | 2 STL | 24.2 FPS (vs. NYK)
Despite battling a lingering left knee injury, George has remained a vital contributor for the Sixers. However, he had a rough scoring performance today, finishing with under 10 points for the fourth time this season.
