Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder are hosting the San Antonio Spurs to open our ‘Coast 2 Coast Tuesday’ doubleheader on NBC and Peacock.
Enjoy the best of Tuesday’s slate with the NBA.com live blog, featuring all of the meaningful moments, performances, observations, news, notes and highlights.
What we know ahead of Tuesday’s games:
The Thunder defeated the Spurs 119-98 in the opening contest of our ‘Coast 2 Coast Tuesday’ doubleheader, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (34 pts, 5 reb, 5 ast, 4 blk).
The national nightcap, available on NBC and Peacock, features the Portland Trail Blazers and Golden State Warriors (11 ET) as both vie for position in the Play-In Tournament ranks.
JANUARY 14, 2026 // 1:02 AM
Lakers defeat Hawks
141-116, behind a dominant performance from LeBron James (31 pts, 9 reb, 10 ast), Luka Dončić (27 pts, 12 ast) and Deandre Ayton (17 pts, 18 reb).
LBJ slams never get old! https://t.co/fMLfwDy7wY pic.twitter.com/y7yHE4iTg3
— NBA (@NBA) January 14, 2026
Nickeil Alexander-Walker had 26 points to lead Atlanta, while CJ McCollum added 25.
NAW spin zone 🌀🌀🌀 pic.twitter.com/6QHtRmk9h0
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) January 14, 2026
JANUARY 14, 2026 // 12:51 AM
Jimmy Butler III leading Warriors
To an 82-62 lead over the Trail Blazers in the third quarter. Jimmy Buckets has 16 points to pace the Dubs so far.
That’s more like it
And Dell Curry approves 😊 pic.twitter.com/BSJMpdb6O9
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) January 14, 2026
And he has a fresh cut. Looking good, Jimmy.
Thoughts on Jimmy Butler’s new hairstyle? 😅 pic.twitter.com/NFBAAU3znc
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) January 14, 2026
JANUARY 14, 2026 // 12:25 AM
Lakers up heading into the fourth
102-86. Deandre Ayton has a double-double with 15 points and 15 rebounds, while CJ McCollum has 23 points in his second game with the Hawks.
Will Atlanta rally? Tune in to League Pass to find out.
JANUARY 14, 2026 // 12:13 AM
A chance to appreciate greatness
KD is fewer than 100 points behind Dirk Nowitzki for sixth on the all-time scoring list.
watch KD’s double-double night here 🎥 pic.twitter.com/L59u9QfZUp
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) January 14, 2026
JANUARY 13, 2026 // 11:57 ET
Warriors up big on Blazers
51-29. Nine Warriors have scored so far, led by Draymond Green (10 pts) and Stephen Curry (4 pts, 4 reb, 5 ast).
Cut to the corner.
Hesitate in front of tight coverage.
Sink the triple.
Steph doing what Steph does! pic.twitter.com/8NfRQuJqqz
— NBA (@NBA) January 14, 2026
JANUARY 13, 2026 // 11:44 ET
Lakers drop 81 in the first half
The Lake Show leads 81-60 over the Hawks at the half, thanks in part to 23 points and 7 assists from Luka Dončić.
Luka Magic on FULL DISPLAY!
Back-to-back triples to give him 18 in the 1H 🪄 pic.twitter.com/3QXjiftyls
— NBA (@NBA) January 14, 2026
Marcus Smart, though, leads the Lakers at +19.
JANUARY 13, 2026 // 11:19 ET
A little vintage LeBron
LeBron James is just too smooth with it 😮💨
Tap to watch on NBA League Pass: https://t.co/4VyhwQhKwM pic.twitter.com/kNJxrBtgR9
— NBA (@NBA) January 14, 2026
JANUARY 13, 2026 // 10:50 ET
The King on the break
Marcus Smart with the long distance dime.
LeBron James with the SLAM!
Perfect pass… perfect finish 🎯 pic.twitter.com/Wpp2EYbrFg
— NBA (@NBA) January 14, 2026
JANUARY 13, 2026 // 10:37 ET
Thunder defeat Spurs
Earning their first win of the season over their Western Conference rival with a resounding effort. Oklahoma City led by as many as 24 on their way to a 119-98 win.
SGA leads West-leading Thunder past Spurs at home!
⛈️ 34 PTS
⛈️ 5 REB
⛈️ 5 AST
⛈️ 4 BLK (ties career-high)
SGA becomes the only player in the Thunder’s OKC era with multiple games of 30+ PTS, 5+ REB, 5+ AST, and 4+ BLK! pic.twitter.com/Sd6vQk245R
— NBA (@NBA) January 14, 2026
“When we get set and play defense, it’s pretty hard to score on us. We got set enough tonight,” said Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. “Uncomfortable feelings and adversity is where you find growth, find where you are. Now, from here on, it’s just about getting better.”
“We were find another way to grow up a little bit,” said Jalen Williams (20 pts, 2 stl). “Over the course of 82 games, these are the games that make you better.”
JANUARY 13, 2026 // 10:27 ET
Rockets defend home court
119-113, overcoming Tre Jones’ career-high 34 points.
Kevin Durant had 28 for Houston, while Alperen Sengun (23 pts, 7 reb, 11 ast) and Amen Thompson (23 pts, 5 reb, 2 stl) did their thing.
Amen putting ’em in the RIM 😤 pic.twitter.com/Q3q4V6yd0N
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) January 14, 2026
JANUARY 13, 2026 // 10:17 ET
Bulls-Rockets in a tight one late
104-103 Chicago with 3:29 to go in the fourth.
Tre Jones has 27 points on 8-of-9 shooting to lead the way for the Bulls — his career high is 30.
Tre Jones is cookin!@Tre3Jones | @CHSN__ pic.twitter.com/eUa616y8LP
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) January 14, 2026
JANUARY 13, 2026 // 10:13 ET
Spurs on a 14-2 run
To cut it to 102-90. Keldon Johnson — the subject of tonight’s mini-profile — just knocked down a corner three for San Antonio.
JANUARY 13, 2026 // 10:11 ET
Nuggets-Pelicans going down to the wire
Tied at 106 with 4:42 to go.
Peyton Watson has 27 points on 14 shots for Denver, while Trey Murphy leads six Pelicans in double figures with 24.
Peyton Watson’s shot chart.
JANUARY 13, 2026 // 9:56 ET
Thunder take control in the third
A 40-26 advantage for Oklahoma City in the third quarter, giving them a 95-76 lead heading into the fourth quarter. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has 30 points, along with six rebounds.
OKC’s come out motivated in front of a rollicking home crowd, holding the Spurs to 39 percent shooting so far.
JANUARY 13, 2026 // 9:52 ET
Suns on the comeback
It’s now 106-105 Phoenix with just over five minutes to go.
Dillon Brooks leads the Suns with 25 points. Devin Booker’s just behind at 24, adding eight assists as well.
Collin Gillespie nails the triple 🔥
After being down by as many as 20, the Suns have their first lead of the game in Q4! pic.twitter.com/EO3ANGSVkz
— NBA (@NBA) January 14, 2026
JANUARY 13, 2026 // 9:44 ET
Thunder rolling
80-69 with 5:16 to go in the third quarter.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (22 pts) and Jalen Williams (16 pts) are in their element, while Chet Holmgren (8 pts, 8 reb, 1 blk) is battling Victor Wembanyama (14 pts).
SGA LOB 🤝
CHET SLAM 😤
OKC leads SAS by 8 in the 3Q!
Tap to watch: https://t.co/47K0he7AWa pic.twitter.com/LlSEqcw3CW
— NBA (@NBA) January 14, 2026
JANUARY 13, 2026 // 9:22 ET
Timberwolves up 31 at the half
76-45 over the Bucks. Julius Randle has 24 points — his most in a half this season.
JULIUS JAM. 💥
VOTE THIS MAN IN » https://t.co/kbFUqGCeu2 pic.twitter.com/R1dfEdq5PQ
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) January 14, 2026
LARGEST FIRST-HALF POINT DIFFERENTIAL ON THE ROAD IN TIMBERWOLVES HISTORY. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/NxEjIEH23G
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) January 14, 2026
The Bucks had some beautiful ball movement, though.
Move it and shoot it. 👌 pic.twitter.com/rDyCaDYgZk
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) January 14, 2026
JANUARY 13, 2026 // 9:17 ET
Phoenix with the defensive effort
Flashing the foundations of the sixth-best defensive rating in the NBA (111.9).
Keep the hustle. pic.twitter.com/Widun83fYu
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) January 14, 2026
Heat up 82-76 with 4:48 to go in the third quarter.
JANUARY 13, 2026 // 9:04 ET
Amen at the rim
Floating up to the stratosphere.
blink & he’s at the rim ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/sBTFqrE1YT
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) January 14, 2026
JANUARY 13, 2026 // 8:58 ET
Keep the ball moving
Another example of sterling ball movement from the Rockets.
Bulls are up 52-51 with 2:41 to go in the half. Tre Jones has 11 for Chicago, while Kevin Durant has 12 to lead Houston.
The ball movement by Houston on this possession 👀
Reed Sheppard has 6 points on 2-2 shooting!
Rockets lead after the 1st quarter. pic.twitter.com/4TgRfG1Hb8
— NBA (@NBA) January 14, 2026
JANUARY 13, 2026 // 8:53 ET
Timberwolves dominating Bucks
64-39 in the second quarter. Jaden McDaniels is a big reason why.
Jaden McDaniels in Q1:
14 PTS
5-5 FGM
4 3PM pic.twitter.com/yEr2fQZLoT
— NBA (@NBA) January 14, 2026
JANUARY 13, 2026 // 8:40 ET
Thunder up after one
32-26. SGA leads all scorers with 13 points.
SGA scores the bucket… plus the foul!
He leads OKC in scoring with 9 in the 1Q ⛈️
Watch here: https://t.co/47K0he7AWa pic.twitter.com/0aYwZvEnpy
— NBA (@NBA) January 14, 2026
JANUARY 13, 2026 // 8:20 ET
Spurs-Thunder underway
Victor Wembanyama has two big dunks early as this clash between the top two teams in the Western Conference gets rolling on NBC and Peacock.
Wemby going to WORK inside early 💪
Tap to watch the 1Q on NBC and Peacock: https://t.co/47K0he7AWa pic.twitter.com/ZwqNleNfVO
— NBA (@NBA) January 14, 2026
JANUARY 13, 2026 // 8:00 ET
Heat up early on Suns
25-15. Bam Adebayo has 10 points, while Tyler Herro has seven.
Check the unquestioned passing here. Swing, swing, bucket.
Ball movement ✅ pic.twitter.com/1jPLU02MyK
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) January 14, 2026
JANUARY 13, 2026 // 6:30 ET
Keldon Johnson keeps grinding
The longest-tenured San Antonio Spur has picked it up lately, helping drive his team up to second in the Western Conference at 27-12.
Johnson (15.7 ppg, 6.5 reb, 55.1 FG% over his last 10 games) is a strong slasher and consistent worker.
As the team around him has grown in talent, he’s focused his role, shooting his career-best from the field and three-point range this season.
Keldon Johnson’s highlights over the last 10 games.
The 2020 Olympic gold medalist has a bowling ball frame and knows how to use it.
Keldon’s made 117 of 178 shots (65.7 percent) within five feet of the hoop this season — no Spur has taken more shots at the rim — while also hitting 50 of 118 (42.4 percent) of his three-pointers.
He’s also third on the team at 1.3 box outs per game, behind Victor Wembanyama and Luke Kornet, and has the second-best rebound percentage on the team, trailing only the French superstar.
“He’s as consistent as it gets for us in terms of his rebounding, his efficiency,” said Coach Mitch Johnson. “He’s been a mainstay and yeah, it’s every night with that guy.”
JANUARY 13, 2026 // 6:00 ET
Welcome to a seven-game night in the NBA!
Stephon Castle and the San Antonio Spurs take on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight on NBC and Peacock.
It’s ‘Coast 2 Coast Tuesday’ on NBC and Peacock, featuring Spurs-Thunder (8 ET) and Trail Blazers-Warriors (11 ET).
The defending NBA champions are 0-3 against the Spurs so far this season, including a loss in the Emirates NBA Cup 2025 Semifinals, while going 33-4 against the rest of the league.
“You don’t lose to a team three times in a row in a short span without them being better than you,” said Shai Gilgeous-Alexander after OKC’s most recent loss to San Antonio on Christmas. “We have to get better. We have to look in the mirror – and that’s everybody, top to bottom – if we want to reach our ultimate goal.”
Here’s tonight’s complete schedule: