NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 08: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks celebrates his three point shot as Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs looks on at Madison Square Garden on November 08, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
What we know after Wednesday’s games 🗒️👇
-We have games spread throughout the day for this New Year’s Eve card. There are nine games in total, with the Knicks-Spurs matchup looking like the game of the day. Those teams faced off in the NBA Cup Finals, with the Knicks prevailing, 124-113.
-The Warriors grab a road win against the Hornets. Golden State rode a 34-25 fourth quarter to grab its fifth win over its last six outings. Stephen Curry scored 26 points in his hometown while Draymond Green tallied 10 points, eight rebounds and 12 assists.
-The Hawks snap seven-game slide with dominant win over the Timberwolves. Atlanta had one of its best all-around performances of the season, recording 38 assists while committing just eight turnovers. Minnesota had 22 assists while committing 14 turnovers.
5:19 PM / December 31, 2025
Hawks Defeat Wolves, 126-102
This was one of Atlanta’s best performances of the season, snapping its seven-game slide against a stingy Minnesota team.
The Hawks recorded 38 assists to eight turnovers, while the Timberwolves had 22 assists to 14 turnovers.
Jalen Johnson led the way with 34 points, 10 rebounds and six assists.
Anthony Edwards had 30 points, five rebounds, two assists and two blocks.
NAW for 1-2-3 pic.twitter.com/MyIWplmbGf
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) December 31, 2025
see you in 2026. pic.twitter.com/V5NJHxTero
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) December 31, 2025
5:08 PM / December 31, 2025
Magic-Pacers Coming Down to the Wire…
Orlando leads Indiana 100-97 with less than nine minutes remaining.
Orlando and Indiana have been going at it all day, with neither team leading by more than 10 points.
There have been eight ties and 10 lead changes in total.
Check out the finish on League Pass
“GIMME THAT!”
Quinn Buckner’s reaction to this Aaron Nesmith swat 😤 pic.twitter.com/A0wPMwVLOP
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) December 31, 2025
4:51 PM / December 31, 2025
Hawks Lead Wolves After 3Q, 98-73
Atlanta has doubled up Minnesota in assists, 30-15.
Anthony Edwards leads the Wolves with 30 points and five rebounds.
Jalen Johnson leads the Hawks with 26 points, eight rebounds and five assists.
To the 4th! pic.twitter.com/wA9OvaLT3y
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) December 31, 2025
Jalen Johnson 🤝 Zaccharie Risacher
What a beautiful fullcourt dime!
Tap to watch: https://t.co/vW7Jb8LMpP pic.twitter.com/Ntl8jCLN4m
— NBA (@NBA) December 31, 2025
4:41 PM / December 31, 2025
Cavs Lead Suns at the Half, 67-54
The Cavaliers shot 50 percent from the field while holding the Suns to 36 percent shooting.
They also out-assisted the Suns, 17-10.
Dillon Brooks leads Phoenix with 20 points and two steals.
Donovan Mitchell leads Cleveland with 21 points, seven rebounds and three assists.
HOW DOES HE DO IT?!
Spida drive through the lane.
Gets the tough bucket.
And-1.
A game-high 21 points for Mitchell at the break!
Tap to watch:https://t.co/b10X5JOrtj pic.twitter.com/3RSZSJNT4Z
— NBA (@NBA) December 31, 2025
Half. pic.twitter.com/XYZWLUbMBw
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) December 31, 2025
4:22 PM / December 31, 2025
Magic Lead Pacers at the Half, 68-66
There were five ties and six lead changes in the opening half.
Orlando shot 55 percent from the field while Indiana shot 50 percent.
Paolo Banchero leads the Magic with 13 points, seven rebounds and three assists.
Pascal Siakam leads the Pacers with 18 points and two boards.
tough move from Andrew Nembhard 💪
🗳️ https://t.co/T6jmxAY3iX pic.twitter.com/yxkpkipsjD
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) December 31, 2025
two-point game at the break. pic.twitter.com/Oznf2k5l3I
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) December 31, 2025
4:06 PM / December 31, 2025
Hawks Lead Wolves at the Half, 70-49
Atlanta is desperate to end their seven-game slide, and it responded with one of their best halves of the season.
They held Minnesota without a field goal for a seven-minute stretch in that second quarter.
The Hawks recorded 23 assists to three turnovers, while the Wolves had nine assists to seven turnovers.
Anthony Edwards has nearly half of Minnesota’s points, leading the way with 24 points.
Jalen Johnson leads Atlanta with 18 points, seven rebounds and three assists.
Jalen Johnson steal & slam 😮💨
He has 18 PTS & 8-11 FGM…
Tap to watch: https://t.co/vW7Jb8LMpP pic.twitter.com/1Dkie9fnij
— NBA (@NBA) December 31, 2025
3:51 PM / December 31, 2025
Hawks Defense Looks Stingy
Atlanta has held Minnesota without a field goal for seven minutes and continues to score off of that defense.
The Hawks have 19 assists to one turnover, while the Timberwolves have five assists to six turnovers.
They lead Minnesota by 21 points in the second quarter.
Kristaps Porziņģis made his return to the lineup after a two-week absence, providing 13 points off the bench.
Dyson block & a Kristaps jam ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/dGBa8Gnkna
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) December 31, 2025
3:40 PM / December 31, 2025
Magic Lead Pacers After Q1, 31-28
Orlando is shooting 52 percent from the field while holding the Pacers to 36 percent shooting.
Desmond Bane leads the Magic with eight points.
Bennedict Mathurin leads all scorers with 12 points.
The Cavaliers and Suns also just tipped off on NBATV…
Bennedict Mathurin from DEEP.
he has 12 PTS in the first quarter.
🗳️ https://t.co/T6jmxAY3iX pic.twitter.com/qL4o0QgMW2
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) December 31, 2025
3:28 PM / December 31, 2025
Warriors Defeat Hornets, 132-125
In a matinee matchup between Charlotte and Golden State, the Warriors rode a 34-25 fourth quarter to their road victory.
There were 14 ties and 27 lead changes in total.
Brandon Miller led Charlotte with a season-high 33 points.
Stephen Curry collected 26 points, two rebounds and four assists.
Jimmy Butler finished with 19 points, five rebounds and seven assists.
Draymond Green generated 10 points, eight rebounds and 12 assists.
Ending 2025 with a W 😊 pic.twitter.com/gKObA0KzBc
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) December 31, 2025
DUBS WIN pic.twitter.com/skL3OF2YhI
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) December 31, 2025
3:14 PM / December 31, 2025
Hornets-Warriors Final Moments on NBATV…
The Charlotte Hornets and Golden State Warriors opened the day with a rare 1 p.m. start, and it looks like a fantastic finish.
Golden State leads 118-113 with less than four minutes remaining.
Brandon Miller leads all scorers with 29 points.
See the finish on NBATV
BOOOOOM 💥
Send Draymond to All-Star » https://t.co/UJvZISU6rp pic.twitter.com/1fQkKV6rZ4
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) December 31, 2025