NBA: Niederhäuser Shines, Capela Out – Friday Night Results

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Yanic Konan Niederhäuser is gaining a better foothold in the NBA. The Clippers win against Utah 118:101.

Legend:

Surrounded by opponents

Yanic Konan Niederhäuser.

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The Los Angeles Clippers picked up in 2026 where they left off in 2025: They celebrated their sixth NBA success in a row on Friday night and defeated the Utah Jazz 118:101.

Yanic Konan Niederhäuser, who scored 16 points against Sacramento on Tuesday, also had a strong performance on New Year’s Day. The Freiburg player was on the floor for 27 minutes and had 6 points and 10 rebounds. For the first time, the rookie reached double-digit rebound numbers in the NBA.

Houston wins without Capela

Without the ill Clint Capela, Houston continued its winning streak and celebrated its fourth success in a row, its 21st in 31 games. The Rockets won 120-96 in Brooklyn, led by Kevin Durant, who contributed 22 points, 11 assists and 5 rebounds.

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Sofia Reyes

Sofia Reyes covers basketball and baseball for Archysport, specializing in statistical analysis and player development stories. With a background in sports data science, Sofia translates advanced metrics into compelling narratives that both casual fans and analytics enthusiasts can appreciate. She covers the NBA, WNBA, MLB, and international basketball competitions, with a particular focus on emerging talent and how front offices build winning rosters through data-driven decisions.

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