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Enjoy the best of Saturday\u2019s 10-game slate<\/a> with the NBA.com live blog, featuring all of the meaningful moments, performances, observations, news, notes and highlights.<\/p>\n Saturday\u2019s Final Scores<\/p>\n Houston Rockets 115, Denver Nuggets 101<\/a><\/p>\n 9:09 PM \/ DECEMBER 20, 2025<\/p>\n Grizzlies Lead Wizards at the Half, 68-53<\/p>\n Memphis shot 49 percent from the field and 43 percent from three-point range in that opening half.<\/p>\n CJ McCollum led Washington with 10 points, three rebounds and three assists.<\/p>\n Jaren Jackson Jr led Memphis with 20 points, five rebounds, two assists and two steals.<\/p>\n Cam Spencer has seven points and eight assists.<\/p>\n \ud835\udddc\ud835\uddfb \ud835\uddf0\ud835\uddfc\ud835\uddfb\ud835\ude01\ud835\uddff\ud835\uddfc\ud835\uddf9 \ud835\uddee\ud835\ude01 \ud835\ude01\ud835\uddf5\ud835\uddf2 \ud835\uddf5\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddf9\ud835\uddf3 \ud83d\udc3b<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcfa @FDSN_Grizzlies<\/a> \/ @WMCActionNews5<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/9g4ejB03vk<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) December 21, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Cam stays \ud835\udc1d\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc1d from distance \ud83d\udd2d\ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83d\ude80 pic.twitter.com\/aFcA5K7pVq<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) December 21, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n 8:58 PM \/ DECEMBER 20, 2025<\/p>\n Pistons Lead Hornets 55-45 at half<\/p>\n Cade Cunningham dominates in 18 first-half minutes, dropping 15 points (6-12 FG), 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals. Isaiah Stewart pops off the Pistons\u2019 bench with 8 points, 9 rebounds and 2 blocks, including this one below on LaMelo Ball to close out the half.<\/p>\n \u26a0\ufe0f BEEF STEW IN THE AREA \u26a0\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/thoHyL0oSy<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) December 21, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Ball has 8 points on 3-for-11 shooting with 3 assists, one steal and one block across 15 minutes. Charlotte is led by Kon Knueppel (11 points, 3 made 3s) and Miles Bridges (10 points), but they trail by 10 after two quarters.<\/p>\n 8:51 PM \/ DECEMBER 20, 2025<\/p>\n Zion feeling it tonight<\/p>\n Zion Williamson hits the circus finish to give him a game-high 27 points on 9-for-12 shooting in only 20 minutes off the Pelicans\u2019 bench. New Orleans holds a 90-75 lead over the Pacers with less than 2 minutes remaining in the third quarter.<\/p>\n Unreal reverse by Zion \ud83d\udcaa pic.twitter.com\/vrfiY38ahX<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) December 21, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n A thing of beauty. https:\/\/t.co\/U23SBdp0Gc<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ADz2ZfRZTh<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) December 21, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Pascal Siakam continues to pace Indiana with 18 points in 23 minutes.<\/p>\n 8:48 PM \/ DECEMBER 20, 2025<\/p>\n JJJ balling out in Memphis<\/p>\n Jaren Jackson, Jr. is up to 15 points in 13 minutes to lead the Grizzlies in scoring. Santi Aldama adds 13 points in 11 minutes off the bench, and Memphis leads Washington 49-42 midway through the second quarter.<\/p>\n \ud835\ude45\ud835\ude6a\ud835\ude68\ud835\ude69 \ud835\ude5c\ud835\ude5a\ud835\ude69\ud835\ude69\ud835\ude5e\ud835\ude63\ud835\ude5c \ud835\ude68\ud835\ude69\ud835\ude56\ud835\ude67\ud835\ude69\ud835\ude5a\ud835\ude59 \ud83d\udc3b<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcfa @FDSN_Grizzlies<\/a> \/ @WMCActionNews5<\/a><\/p>\n END Q1 | MEM 30, WAS 25 pic.twitter.com\/uyv23NEt5Y<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) December 21, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Rookie Tre Johnson (No. 6 pick in 2025 NBA Draft) leads the Wizards with 10 points on 4-for-7 shooting with two made 3s in just 8 minutes off the bench.<\/p>\n 8:41 PM \/ DECEMBER 20, 2025<\/p>\n TD pass from Naji<\/p>\n Naji Marshall drops a dime to P.J. Washington, helping the Mavericks take an 82-79 lead over the Sixers with less than five minutes remaining in the third quarter.<\/p>\n Anthony Davis has a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds, while Cooper Flagg has a team-high 20 points on 6-for-10 shooting in 25 minutes.<\/p>\n QB1 type pass \ud83c\udfc8<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcfa: WFAA pic.twitter.com\/BLmUd3IPt7<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) December 21, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The trio of Tyrese Maxey (22 points), Dominick Barlow (21 points) and VJ Edgecombe (19 points) are fueling Philadelphia on offense.<\/p>\n smoooooth mooooove. pic.twitter.com\/9bnpO3fG1x<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) December 21, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n 8:20 PM \/ DECEMBER 20, 2025<\/p>\n Pelicans cruising at home<\/p>\n Despite the dominance from Indiana\u2019s Jay Huff on defense, New Orleans holds a 64-49 advantage at the break. Zion Williamson has a game-high 18 points (6-7 FG, 6-6 FT) in 15 minutes as a reserve.<\/p>\n 14 STRAIGHT GAMES WITH MULTIPLE BLOCKS \ud83d\udea8<\/p>\n Jay Huff, the league leader in blocks per game (2.5) has now recorded 2+ blocks in EVERY GAME since Nov. 19th!<\/p>\n Tap to watch Huff and the Pacers in action: https:\/\/t.co\/gW6naXOCPp<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Ec7HErodAZ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 21, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Pascal Siakam leads Indiana with 13 points on 4-for-8 shooting in 18 minutes. Tune in on League Pass<\/a> to catch the second half!<\/p>\n 8:14 PM \/ DECEMBER 20, 2025<\/p>\n Raptors take 51-49 lead at half<\/p>\n After trailing 32-20 after one quarter, Toronto outscores Boston 31-17 in the second to take a 51-49 lead at halftime. Brandon Ingram has 12 points, 3 rebound, 4 assists and a block, and Sandro Mamukelashvili tallies 11 points with three made 3s in 15 minutes.<\/p>\n SCOTTIE WITH THE TWO-HANDED SLAM \ud83d\udca5 pic.twitter.com\/247iuYTzXG<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) December 21, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Anfernee Simons leads Boston with 9 points and 2 steals off the bench, while Neemias Queta (8 points) and Payton Pritchard (8 points, 6 assists) headline the first unit.<\/p>\n Jaylen Brown is out for tonight\u2019s game due to an illness.<\/p>\n 8:08 PM \/ DECEMBER 20, 2025<\/p>\n Maxey on fire for Sixers<\/p>\n Tyrese Maxey is up to a game-high 20 points, but VJ Edgecombe (14 points) and Dominick Barlow (12 points) are right behind him.<\/p>\n juked ’em \ud83d\udc4b pic.twitter.com\/LwuXAPOxuH<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) December 21, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Cooper Flagg leads Dallas with 12 points, while Anthony Davis (10 points, 7 rebounds) and Naji Marshall (10 points, 5 rebounds) are keeping Dallas close. The Mavericks trail 63-54 with 2:17 remaining before halftime.<\/p>\n 8:00 PM \/ DECEMBER 20, 2025<\/p>\n Knueppel slams on Detroit<\/p>\n Rookie Kon Knueppel drives through the lane for his 5th points of the night.<\/p>\n .@Kon2Knueppel<\/a> starting off hot\ud83d\ude2e\u200d\ud83d\udca8 <\/p>\n \ud83d\udcf9@FDSN_Hornets<\/a> | vote kon for #NBAAllstar<\/a>: https:\/\/t.co\/HyvjGInlEh<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/SJUKYdCJHu<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) December 21, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n LaMelo Ball (8 points) and Cade Cunningham (8 points) are dueling in Detroit, but the Pistons have a 25-19 lead with 4:13 left in the first quarter, live on NBA TV<\/a>!<\/p>\n Cade Cunningham steal & slam \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n DET leads CHA in the 1Q\u2026 watch here: https:\/\/t.co\/NCemVni0Sa<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/0gpTwWgcNl<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 21, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Count that baby\u2026 \u2014 Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) December 21, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n 7:51 PM \/ DECEMBER 20, 2025<\/p>\n Pels start HOT<\/p>\n New Orleans scores 44 points and makes 17 field goals in the first quarter against Indiana, marking the most FGM by the Pelicans this season. Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy III each have 10 points to power the home team.<\/p>\n Beautiful alley by Queen \ud83d\udc51 https:\/\/t.co\/uP30HRba9f<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/07FSmiSPQV<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) December 21, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Pascal Siakam leads the Pacers with 12 points in 12 minutes, helping Indiana earn a 14-2 scoring edge in the second quarter. After trailing by 17 after one, they have cut the deficit to just 5, 46-41, with 7:29 to go before halftime.<\/p>\n tough take from T.J. McConnell. pic.twitter.com\/Aq3MmPFst4<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) December 21, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n 7:45 PM \/ DECEMBER 20, 2025<\/p>\n Celtics catch fire to end 1Q<\/p>\n Boston blitzes Toronto with a 16-0 run to close the first quarter, giving the C\u2019s a 12-point lead heading to the second. Payton Pritchard leads all scorers with 8 points with two made 3s, adding 3 rebounds and 4 assists.<\/p>\n DERRICK WHITE MAKES IT A 16-0 BOSTON RUN TO END THE FIRST QUARTER! \ud83d\udc40 pic.twitter.com\/8aXZvFwgBD<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 21, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The Celtics are on top of the Raptors 28-25 with 8:38 remaining in the second quarter, live on League Pass<\/a>!<\/p>\n 7:33 PM \/ DECEMBER 20, 2025<\/p>\n Rockets get revenge on Nuggets, win 115-101<\/p>\n Houston rolls to a 115-101 win<\/a> behind 31 points from Kevin Durant and 28 from Reed Sheppard. The duo combined for 11 made 3s while going 14-for-15 at the free throw line.<\/p>\n Jabari Smith, Jr. tallies a double-double with 22 points and 10 rebounds, adding 2 dimes and 2 blocks in 38 minutes.<\/p>\n Bari & Amen slamming it DOWN \ud83d\udca5 pic.twitter.com\/fBTct3PUbd<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) December 21, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Nikola Joki\u0107 led Denver with 25 points on 9-for-20 shooting, adding 7 rebounds and 5 assists in 29 minutes. Bruce Brown chips in 12 points, 12 boards, 2 steals, an assist and a block in 28 minutes off Denver\u2019s bench.<\/p>\n Houston was HOT from deep in their win over Denver!@KDTrey5<\/a>: 31 PTS, 5 3PM@reed_sheppard<\/a>: 28 PTS, 6 3PM@jabarismithjr<\/a>: 22 PTS, 5 3PM<\/p>\n Rockets improve to 17-8 on the season \ud83d\ude80 pic.twitter.com\/GCRDOZNlu0<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 21, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n 7:24 PM \/ DECEMBER 20, 2025<\/p>\n VJ with the hoop and harm<\/p>\n VJ Edgecombe finishes through contact on the beautiful and-1 layup. Philadelphia trails Dallas 13-10 midway through the first quarter.<\/p>\n TUFF AND 1 FOR THE ROOK. \ud83d\ude08 pic.twitter.com\/vSS6RAzMbX<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) December 21, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Naji Marshall counters with a nasty spin move on the other for the Mavs.<\/p>\n That\u2019s 3K career points for The \ud835\udc72\ud835\udc8f\ud835\udc8a\ud835\udc87\ud835\udc86 \ud83d\udd2a<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcfa: WFAA pic.twitter.com\/g7XgIiYeWi<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) December 21, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n 7:20 PM \/ DECEMBER 20, 2025<\/p>\n Trey dancing for 2<\/p>\n Trey Murphy III goes to work for a tough bucket in the lane, giving him 4 points to lead the Pelicans. New Orleans has a 16-10 lead after five minutes have passed in the opening quarter on League Pass<\/a>.<\/p>\n Tough bucket Trey. pic.twitter.com\/ilrRrHJaPK<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) December 21, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n QUEEN TO ZION \u2b06\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/aMMh7xHROM<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) December 21, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n 7:13 PM \/ DECEMBER 20, 2025<\/p>\n Durant with 30 and counting<\/p>\n Kevin Durant (31 points) and Reed Sheppard (26 points) have combined for 57 points and 11 made 3s to give the Rockets a commanding 107-86 lead with 4:46 left to play in the contest.<\/p>\n CATCH. SHOOT. SPLASH. \ud83c\udfaf<\/p>\n Kevin Durant has 29 on 5-6 shooting from deep!<\/p>\n Rockets lead the Nuggets in the 4Q. pic.twitter.com\/iM5sfkeF5S<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 21, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Nikola Joki\u0107 has a team-high 25 points with 7 rebounds and 5 assists in 29 minutes. Jamal Murray has 15 points on 4-for-13 shooting with 7 assists and 2 steals.<\/p>\n 6:50 PM \/ DECEMBER 20, 2025<\/p>\n Sheppard powers 11-0 Rockets run<\/p>\n Reed Sheppard ignites an 11-0 Houston run over the final 1:15 of the third quarter behind three made 3s from the second-year guard. He\u2019s up to a game-high 22 points on 6-for-8 shooting from 3-point range.<\/p>\n LOOK AT THIS EFFORT BY KD \ud83e\udd2f<\/p>\n Keeps his dribble alive. He’s got 20 for the @HoustonRockets<\/a>!<\/p>\n Tap to watch: https:\/\/t.co\/h3flC9GdAZ<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/VUb5Ry91tk<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Nikola Joki\u0107 sat most of the quarter after picking up his fourth foul, but he\u2019s up to 19 points on 8-for-18 shooting in 22 minutes. Denver trails 82-66 after three quarters.<\/p>\n 3 STRAIGHT TRIPLES TO END THE 3RD QUARTER.<\/p>\n REED SHEPPARD IS GOING OFF FOR HOUSTON. pic.twitter.com\/3OKeseYUfT<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n 6:37 PM \/ DECEMBER 20, 2025<\/p>\n Amen making plays<\/p>\n Amen Thompson comes out of nowhere for the rejection, and Houston\u2019s defense continues to be a problem for the Nuggets tonight. He\u2019s got 9 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, a steal and that block in 27 minutes.<\/p>\n The Rockets hold a 69-62 lead with 2:38 remaining in the third quarter, live on NBA TV<\/a>!<\/p>\n Amen Thompson from the weak side! \ud83d\udeab<\/p>\n Tap to watch on NBA TV: https:\/\/t.co\/h3flC9GdAZ<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ypsMktL9pv<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Nikola Joki\u0107 is up to 17 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists to lead Denver in scoring. The Nuggets are doing most of their damage in the restricted area, outscoring the Rockets 34-18 in points in the paint.<\/p>\n The chemistry between these two \ud83d\ude2e\u200d\ud83d\udca8<\/p>\n Vote Jamal & Nikola:\u00a0https:\/\/t.co\/gjqCkW1mfH<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/bMFddV4MUs<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n 6:08 PM \/ DECEMBER 20, 2025<\/p>\n Rockets dominate 2Q, lead at half<\/p>\n Alperen Sengun punishes the rim to give him 4 points with 2 rebounds, 3 assists and a block in 16 first-half minutes. Houston outscores Denver 27-16 in the second quarter to secure a 53-45 advantage at the break.<\/p>\n Kevin Durant has a game-high 16 points to go along with 2 boards, 2 assists and a block, and Reed Sheppard adds 11 points (3-5 3PM), 3 assists, 2 steals and a block in 13 minutes off the Rockets\u2019 bench.<\/p>\n ALPEREN. SENGUN. \ud83d\ude31\ud83d\ude31<\/p>\n ROLLS TO THE RIM. THROWS IT DOWN.<\/p>\n HOU leads DEN in the 2Q\u2026 tap to watch: https:\/\/t.co\/h3flC9GdAZ<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/01LHW16JYZ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n THROW IT DOWN, ALPI \ud83d\ude33<\/p>\n Tap to watch on NBA TV: https:\/\/t.co\/h3flC9GdAZ<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/GgLx3ops97<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/r5vzfu346x<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Nikola Joki\u0107 has several signature finishes in this one, giving him a team-high 12 points with 5 rebounds and 2 assists, but he also picked up his third personal foul before the break. Spencer Jones (9 points) and Jamal Murray (8 points, 3 assists) aren\u2019t too far behind the Joker.<\/p>\n Pulled the Joker card pic.twitter.com\/5vB2UVyP2D<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n 5:50 PM \/ DECEMBER 20, 2025<\/p>\n KD cooking in first half<\/p>\n Five days after putting up 25 points in an overtime loss to Denver, Kevin Durant has a game-high 14 points on a perfect 3-for-3 from behind the arc. KD is also a game-best +11 in 16 minutes.<\/p>\n EASY MONEY!<\/p>\n Kevin Durant with a game-high 14 points \ud83d\udd25 pic.twitter.com\/s5zqhQ7Ahr<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Houston leads Denver 45-37 with 5:57 remaining before halftime.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 5:37 PM \/ DECEMBER 20, 2025<\/p>\n Nuggets up after 1Q<\/p>\n Denver holds a 29-26 lead over Houston after the first 12 minutes of action. Spencer Jones is the high man for the Nuggets with 9 points, while Reed Sheppard matches him with 9 on three made 3s for the Rockets.<\/p>\n Good things come to those that wait!<\/p>\n Joker showing off his patience in the post \ud83d\udcaa<\/p>\n Tap to watch: https:\/\/t.co\/h3flC9GdAZ<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/zneiPROufg<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Catch the second quarter, live now on NBA TV<\/a>!<\/p>\n ANOTHER one \ud83c\udfaf https:\/\/t.co\/qjxkPrJDwl<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/TBMaH5Dt9y<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n 5:28 PM \/ DECEMBER 20, 2025<\/p>\n Rockets-Nuggets underway<\/p>\n It\u2019s been a back and forth contest early on in Denver, and the Rockets and Nuggets are all tied at 23 with 2:53 remaining in the opening frame. Houston jumped out to a 10-2 lead, but 6 points apiece from Nikola Joki\u0107 and Spencer Jones spark a 21-13 run for the home team.<\/p>\n Murray steal \u27a1\ufe0f Hardaway Jr. triple<\/p>\n Denver turning defense to offense on NBA TV! pic.twitter.com\/1M4TenOEXK<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Kevin Durant and Reed Sheppard lead the Rockets with 6 points each.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udd19 to \ud83d\udd19 pic.twitter.com\/VVMwU3LhXL<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n 4:30 PM \/ DECEMBER 20, 2025<\/p>\n Welcome to Saturday Night Hoops! Nikola Joki\u0107 and Alperen Sengun each tallied triple-doubles in their last meeting on Dec. 15 in Denver, with the Nuggets winning 128-125 in OT.<\/p>\n Five days after their 128-125 OT loss<\/a> to the Nuggets, the Rockets are back in Denver for a showdown between two of the top teams in the West in our first of three marquee matchups on NBA TV (5 ET<\/a>). The Nuggets look to make it seven straight wins while Houston hopes to snap a two-game skid.<\/p>\n The East-leading Detroit Pistons host the Hornets in the second game of our tripleheader (7:30 ET, NBA TV<\/a>). Charlotte has won two in a row but will be taking on Cade Cunningham and Co. for the first time this season.<\/p>\n The Lakers and Clippers meet in the nightcap for a star-studded clash between LA franchises (10:30 ET, NBA TV<\/a>). Austin Reaves (calf), Rui Hachimura (groin) and Deandre Ayton (elbow) are all listed as out for tonight\u2019s tilt, meaning Luka Don\u010di\u0107 and LeBron James will be tasked with the heavy lifting.<\/p>\n Cooper Flagg and Anthony Davis are in Philadelphia as the Mavericks take on the 76ers and their dynamic backcourt duo of Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe (7 ET, League Pass<\/a>).<\/p>\n The fourth-place Celtics are north of the border for a road clash with the third-place Toronto Raptors (7 ET, League Pass<\/a>). Both teams are coming off much needed wins their last time out and will be jockeying for position in a tightly-packed Eastern Conference.<\/p>\n Derrick White dropped a season-high 33 points and tied a career-high with nine 3-pointers in Boston\u2019s win over Miami on Friday.<\/p>\n New Orleans will host the Indiana Pacers, losers of three straight, for an interconference showdown (7 ET, League Pass<\/a>). The Pelicans are riding a three-game win streak and are coming off of a thrilling 133-128 OT win<\/a> over the Rockets on Thursday, climbing all the way back from a 25-point deficit.<\/p>\n Memphis plays host to the Washington Wizards while trying for a third consecutive win of their own (8 ET, League Pass<\/a>). The Grizzlies are 7-3 in their last 10, but they\u2019ll be without Ja Morant (ankle) for the second straight contest.<\/p>\n The Warriors and Suns meet for a rematch of Thursday\u2019s wild 99-98 victory<\/a> for Phoenix, but the scene shifts to Golden State tonight (8:30 ET, League Pass<\/a>). The Dubs are hoping to exact revenge while simultaneously snapping a three-game losing streak.<\/p>\n The Orlando Magic visit the Utah Jazz for their second game of a four-game road trip, with both squads looking to get back in the win column (9:30 ET, League Pass<\/a>).<\/p>\n Portland goes for a third consecutive victory when they travel to take on the Kings (10 ET, League Pass<\/a>). Sacramento is in the midst of a four-game losing streak and will be vying for their first home win since Nov. 24<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n
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