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Enjoy the best of\u00a0Wednesday\u2019s schedule<\/a> with the NBA.com live blog, featuring all of the meaningful moments, performances, observations, news, notes and highlights.<\/p>\n What we know about Wednesday\u2019s games:<\/p>\n JANUARY 29, 2026 \/\/ 12:18 ET<\/p>\n Wednesday\u2019s results<\/p>\n Victor Wembanyama (28 pts, 16 reb, 3 ast, 2 stl, 5 blk)<\/a> is your top performer of the night.<\/p>\n JANUARY 29, 2026 \/\/ 12:03 ET<\/p>\n Spurs battle back to take road win<\/p>\n 111-99<\/a> on ESPN.<\/p>\n Victor Wembanyama (28 pts, 16 reb, 5 blk) was dominant for San Antonio, which won the third and fourth quarters by 15 combined points to take the Texas-sized win.<\/p>\n The Spurs enjoyed a 72-48 advantage in points in the paint on their road to victory.<\/p>\n Wemby was EVERYWHERE in the Spurs win \ud83d\udc7d<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc7d 28 PTS \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 29, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Amen Thompson (25 pts) was the top scorer for Houston, with Kevin Durant (23 pts) just behind.<\/p>\n JANUARY 28, 2026 \/\/ 11:28 ET<\/p>\n Absurd, Amen<\/p>\n Rockets are up 86-84 after three quarters on ESPN. Amen Thompson (23 pts) put up 11 in the third quarter, including this audacious slam.<\/p>\n “You just feel his presence on both ends.”<\/p>\n Another look at Amen’s slam \u203c\ufe0f https:\/\/t.co\/MUkA2plVx4<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/whukfmfWWI<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 29, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n JANUARY 28, 2026 \/\/ 11:19 ET<\/p>\n Discussing the passage of time<\/p>\n Listen to one of the all-time greats reflect.<\/p>\n “I’m in a battle with Father Time and I’m kind of taking it personal.” \ud83d\ude24<\/p>\n LeBron speaks on how loving the process keeps him motivated and hungry! pic.twitter.com\/S1Hgh1OLc9<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 29, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n JANUARY 28, 2026 \/\/ 10:40 ET<\/p>\n Rockets lead at the half<\/p>\n 62-54. Alperen Sengun (14 pts, 5 reb, 3 ast) and Victor Wembanyama (11 pts, 6 reb, 1 blk, 1 stl) are going at it.<\/p>\n WEMBY THROWS IT DOWN OVER THE DEFENDER \u203c\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/GpFBUcWMVa<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 29, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n That was a 102.7 on the Dunk Score scale \u2014 tops on the evening.<\/p>\n A view from the Toyota Center \ud83c\udfa5 https:\/\/t.co\/FQ9VShSIgV<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/8mfHcjPeNm<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 29, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Sengun with the no-look DIME \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n HOU holds a slight lead in Q1\u2026 Tap to watch: https:\/\/t.co\/Xcxew8jnVz<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/jdw4YV3Akc<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 29, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The Rockets were up by as many as 16 in the first half, forcing nine turnovers and committing just three themselves.<\/p>\n Catch the finish on ESPN! It\u2019s a cool way to spend a Wednesday night!<\/p>\n JANUARY 28, 2026 \/\/ 10:11 ET<\/p>\n Hornets beat Grizzlies to top last year\u2019s win total<\/p>\n Moussa Diabat\u00e9 (18 pts, 21 reb) put up his 12th double-double of the season as the Hornets won their 19th game of the season 119-97, surpassing last year\u2019s total.<\/p>\n WE UPPPP pic.twitter.com\/xkWk4MBRtE<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) January 29, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n JANUARY 28, 2026 \/\/ 10:05 ET<\/p>\n Hawks defeat Celtics on the road<\/p>\n 117-106, shooting 18-of-42 (42.9%) from 3-point range to do so.<\/p>\n Nickeil Alexander-Walker (21 pts) was the top scorer for Atlanta, knocking down this ridiculous lefty trey along the way.<\/p>\n Nickeil is UNREAL<\/p>\n Banked lefty 3 \ud83e\udd2f pic.twitter.com\/pIQnz2I4gI<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) January 29, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n JANUARY 28, 2026 \/\/ 9:50 ET<\/p>\n Magic extinguish Heat<\/p>\n 133-124, earning a road victory. Paolo Banchero (31 pts, 12 reb) racked up a double-double for Orlando, while Anthony Black (26 pts) and Desmond Bane (21 pts) also went off.<\/p>\n CLEAR THE RUNWAY pic.twitter.com\/14b44MpNel<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) January 29, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Simone Fontecchio (23 pts in 19 minutes off the bench) was the high scorer for the Heat.<\/p>\n JANUARY 28, 2026 \/\/ 9:41 ET<\/p>\n Knicks burst away from Raptors<\/p>\n 119-92.<\/p>\n Mikal Bridges (30 pts on 12-of-15 shooting, including 25 in the third quarter) was the main man for the Knicks, who earned a 60-38 advantage in points in the paint.<\/p>\n OMG WHAT A SEQUENCE. <\/p>\n HERE COME YOUR KNICKS. pic.twitter.com\/mROX8oLlXG<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) January 29, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Scottie Barnes (27 pts, 6 reb, 3 stl) led the hunt for the Raptors.<\/p>\n JANUARY 28, 2026 \/\/ 9:36 ET<\/p>\n Pacers rally against Chicago<\/p>\n 113-110, winning the fourth quarter by 12 to come back to delight the Gainbridge Fieldhouse faithful.<\/p>\n Pascal Siakam (20 pts) led six Pacers in double figures, while Nikola Vu\u010devi\u0107 (25 pts, 9 reb, 4 ast) was the star for the Bulls.<\/p>\n Nesmith protects the paint to seal the deal for the Pacers! https:\/\/t.co\/A137enoruL<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/IM4qT5Y3Jj<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 29, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n JANUARY 28, 2026 \/\/ 9:25 ET<\/p>\n Cavaliers dominate Lakers on ESPN<\/p>\n Taking the victory 129-99.<\/p>\n Donovan Mitchell (25 pts, 5 reb, 5 ast) led the way for the Cavs, who committed just eight turnovers while forcing 16 from the Lakers.<\/p>\n Luka Don\u010di\u0107 had 29 points for the Lakers in the loss, while LeBron James had 11 points in his return to Cleveland.<\/p>\n JANUARY 28, 2026 \/\/ 9:17 ET<\/p>\n Celtics rallying, but Hawks up<\/p>\n Anfernee Simons (12 pts) just hit a runner to cut the Hawks lead to 87-76 in TD Garden.<\/p>\n Four Hawks \u2014 Corey Kispert, Nickeal Alexander-Walker, Jalen Johnson and Dyson Daniels \u2014 are tied for the team lead with 13 points, while three Celtics \u2014 Simons, Sam Hauser and Jaylen Brown \u2014 lead Boston with 12.<\/p>\n JANUARY 28, 2026 \/\/ 9:09 ET<\/p>\n Hornets up at the half<\/p>\n 62-55. Brandon Miller (21 pts) leads all scorers, while LaMelo Ball (8 pts, 2 ast) delivered the swagger.<\/p>\n Slice through the defense. What a play by LaMelo! <\/p>\n CHA holds the lead at the break\u2026 Tap to watch: https:\/\/t.co\/kaQF5kgawv<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/uINStJpWLV<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 29, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n JANUARY 28, 2026 \/\/ 8:57 ET<\/p>\n Cavaliers running out to lead<\/p>\n 99-77 over the Lakers after three quarters.<\/p>\n Luka (29 pts, 5 reb, 6 ast) has it going on, but Jaylon Tyson (20 pts) and Donovan Mitchell (19 pts) have counteracted him.<\/p>\n Jaylon Tyson with the nifty finish!<\/p>\n He’s got a team-high 20 PTS as the Cavs hold the lead over the Lakers on ESPN\u2026 Tap to watch: https:\/\/t.co\/HNtrOGHwi5<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/tBPLfACDKU<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 29, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n JANUARY 28, 2026 \/\/ 8:43 ET<\/p>\n GG up and over<\/p>\n A 61.1 on the Dunk Score scale. Memphis has come back to tie the game in Charlotte.<\/p>\n GG Jackson with the SLEEK high gather action into the slam \u203c\ufe0f<\/p>\n CHA\/MEM battling in Q2 on NBA League Pass\u2026 Tap to watch: https:\/\/t.co\/kaQF5kgawv<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/vF2eIL4dbJ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 29, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n JANUARY 28, 2026 \/\/ 8:28 ET<\/p>\n LeBron feeling the moment<\/p>\n An emotional LeBron soaks in the Cleveland tribute \ud83e\udd79 pic.twitter.com\/SrcXsUIEfl<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 29, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n JANUARY 28, 2026 \/\/ 8:22 ET<\/p>\n Cavaliers up two at the half<\/p>\n 57-55. Jarrett Allen and Jaylen Tyson (13 pts) are leading the way for the Cavaliers, while Luka Don\u010di\u0107 (15 pts, 5 reb, 3 ast).<\/p>\n \ud83c\udf9e\ufe0f FIRST-HALF HIGHLIGHTS: #LetEmKnow<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/T4ZNszNQnL<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) January 29, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n JANUARY 28, 2026 \/\/ 8:05 ET<\/p>\n Hawks up after one<\/p>\n Atlanta\u2019s up 38-18 over the Celtics after the first quarter in Boston.<\/p>\n Jalen Johnson (8 pts, 4 reb, 3 ast) is on triple-double watch, while Jaylen Brown (4 pts) leads the Celtics.<\/p>\n JJ tough down low \ud83d\udcaa pic.twitter.com\/ZRyabuXfdZ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) January 29, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n JANUARY 28, 2026 \/\/ 7:53 ET<\/p>\n A Bull on parade<\/p>\n 47-40 Chicago with 4:53 to go in the half, thanks in part to Matas Buzelis, who is now up to 15 points.<\/p>\n Matas Buzelis for three \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n He finished Q1 with 13 PTS\u2026 his new career-high in a single quarter! pic.twitter.com\/tU7VzZvX5w<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 29, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n JANUARY 28, 2026 \/\/ 7:40 ET<\/p>\n The King is afoot<\/p>\n Lakers are up 28-24 after the first quarter on ESPN.<\/p>\n LeBron (4 pts, 2 ast) flashed early, while Jake LaRavia (6 pts) leads Los Angeles in scoring.<\/p>\n Dishes a majestic dime for an easy two. LeBron showcasing his skills early on in Cleveland! pic.twitter.com\/XoPJt5YN0k<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 29, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n JANUARY 28, 2026 \/\/ 6:30 ET<\/p>\n Flash back to rookie LeBron<\/p>\n As he returns to Cleveland tonight, let\u2019s take a look at highlights from LeBron James\u2019 rookie season in 2003-04, when he was named the youngest-ever Rookie of the Year.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n The handle and playmaking were always there. The spring in his legs was otherworldly. It\u2019s more measured now, but his footwork and mechanics are more precise, more measured.<\/p>\n LeBron James averaged 20.9 ppg, 5.5 reb, 5.9 ast and 1.6 stl as a rookie.<\/p>\n This year, at age 41, he\u2019s putting up 22.9 ppg, 6.0 reb, 6.7 ast and 1.1 stl.<\/p>\n We\u2019re in a different scoring environment \u2014 teams averaged 93.4 ppg in 2003-04, compared to 117.1 this season \u2014 but the numbers still stand strong.<\/p>\n Salute to the King as he returns to his home state tonight.<\/p>\n JANUARY 28, 2026 \/\/ 6:00 ET<\/p>\n Welcome to a nine-game night! Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers host LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers at 7 ET tonight on ESPN.<\/p>\n Our slate this evening is highlighted by an ESPN doubleheader featuring the Los Angeles Lakers visiting the Cleveland Cavaliers (7 ET<\/a>) and the San Antonio Spurs in a Texas-sized showdown with the Houston Rockets (9:30 ET<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n
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