Luka Dončić smiles as he defeats his former team, the Dallas Mavericks.
What we know after Saturday’s games:
-Luka Dončić has 33 points, eight rebounds and 11 assists in a comeback victory in Dallas. The Slovenian punished his former team with that monster stat line, helping LA close the game on a 29-11 run to grab a 116-110 win against the Mavericks. This was one of the final games of AWS NBA Rivals Week.
-The Bulls get a buzzer-beater from Kevin Huerter to defeat the Celtics. There were 21 lead changes in that epic game, with Chicago riding a 62-53 second half to a comeback victory. Huerter hit that game-winning 3-pointer with 0.2 seconds remaining, and now the Chicago faithful will celebrate Derrick Rose’s Jersey Retirement after the game.
-The Knicks grab a narrow win over the Sixers in an AWS NBA Rivals Week game. There were 10 lead changes in the Philly-NY matchup, with the Knicks narrowly holding off the Sixers, 112-109. New York out-rebounded Philadelphia, 53-37, while outscoring them in second-chance points, 26-4.
Top Performers of the Night
-Luka Dončić led the Lakers with 33 points, eight rebounds and 11 assists in a comeback win over the Dallas Mavericks.
-Jaylen Brown had 33 points, eight rebounds and five assists in a loss to the Chicago Bulls.
-Donovan Mitchell tallied 36 points, five rebounds, nine assists and two steals in a victory over the Orlando Magic.
-Jalen Brunson collected 31 points, five rebounds and six assists in a win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
-Joel Embiid totaled 38 points, 11 rebounds and five assists in a loss to the New York Knicks.
-Bam Adebayo had 26 points and 15 rebounds in a blowout win over the Utah Jazz.
-Jusuf Nurkić recorded his third straight triple-double for the Jazz, finishing with 17 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists.
-Derrick Rose also had his jersey retired in Chicago after their buzzer-beating win.
No. 1 is officially in the rafters 🌹 pic.twitter.com/jAcen09t9A
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) January 25, 2026
Luka Magic was on full display in the @Lakers road win over Dallas 🪄
💫 33 PTS
💫 8 REB
💫 11 AST pic.twitter.com/gt1YLuJCI1
— NBA (@NBA) January 25, 2026
12:02 AM / January 24, 2026
Heat Defeat Jazz, 147-116
A 39-19 second quarter carried Miami to this blowout win, maintaining a double-digit lead for the entirety of the second half.
They shot 19-for-47 from 3-point range while Utah shot 7-for-25.
Bam Adebayo led the way with 26 points, 15 rebounds and two assists.
Jusuf Nurkić had his third straight triple-double, collecting 17 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists.
the homestand continues tuesday. pic.twitter.com/Mb72P4DKhc
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 25, 2026
11:43 PM / January 24, 2026
Top Performers of the Night
-Luka Dončić led the Lakers with 33 points, eight rebounds and 11 assists in a comeback win over the Dallas Mavericks.
-Jaylen Brown had 33 points, eight rebounds and five assists in a loss to the Chicago Bulls.
-Donovan Mitchell tallied 36 points, five rebounds, nine assists and two steals in a victory over the Orlando Magic.
-Jalen Brunson collected 31 points, five rebounds and six assists in a win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
-Joel Embiid totaled 38 points, 11 rebounds and five assists in a loss to the New York Knicks.
-Bam Adebayo had 26 points and 15 rebounds in a blowout win over the Utah Jazz.
-Jusuf Nurkić recorded his third straight triple-double, finishing with 17 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists.
-Derrick Rose also had his jersey retired in Chicago after their buzzer-beating win.
No. 1 is officially in the rafters 🌹 pic.twitter.com/jAcen09t9A
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) January 25, 2026
Luka Magic was on full display in the @Lakers road win over Dallas 🪄
💫 33 PTS
💫 8 REB
💫 11 AST pic.twitter.com/gt1YLuJCI1
— NBA (@NBA) January 25, 2026
11:27 PM / January 24, 2026
Heat Lead Jazz After 3Q, 108-89
Miami took command with a 38-18 second quarter and has maintained a double-digit lead since then.
They’ve scored at least 35 points in all three quarters.
All five of Miami’s starters have scored between 12 and 17 points.
Jusuf Nurkic has 12 points, five rebounds and 11 assists.
Up 19 heading into the 4th pic.twitter.com/WlRSH3LO11
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) January 25, 2026
11:09 PM / January 24, 2026
Lakers Defeat Mavericks, 116-110
This was an AWS NBA Rivals Week game, with Los Angeles riding a 37-23 fourth quarter to this comeback win.
LA closed the game on a 29-11 run over the final 6:45.
Luka Dončić made his presence felt in his return to Dallas, collecting 33 points, eight rebounds and 11 assists.
He is also 4-0 against the Mavericks.
Max Christie led the Mavs with 24 points, two rebounds and three assists.
The Don back in Dallas 🤠 https://t.co/fX7ttPKwiz pic.twitter.com/LVApkLewG0
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) January 25, 2026
Comeback complete ✔️ pic.twitter.com/BSSZCbCKDR
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) January 25, 2026
#LakersWin pic.twitter.com/kv0LOxqP7K
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) January 25, 2026
10:54 PM / January 24, 2026
Heat Lead Jazz at the Half, 73-52
Miami outscored Utah in the second quarter, 38-18.
They had four starters score at least 10 points, with Bam Adebayo leading the way with 13 points, nine rebounds and two assists.
Keyonte George leads Utah with 10 points.
At the half…😎 pic.twitter.com/ICmIuxcuI3
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) January 25, 2026
10:38 PM / January 24, 2026
Lakers-Mavs Closing on ABC
We should be in for a good finish on ABC, with Dallas leading LA, 95-85 with 10 minutes remaining.
This is one of the final games of the AWS NBA Rivals Week.
Check out the action here.
Brandon Williams broke out the Shammgod 😲
He’s got a team-high 20 PTS as the Mavs lead in Q4 on ABC… Tap to watch: https://t.co/jjALoATvFl pic.twitter.com/5s1HSrMsOc
— NBA (@NBA) January 25, 2026
10:21 PM / January 24, 2026
Bulls Defeat Celtics, 114-111
There were 10 ties and 21 lead changes in this epic game.
Kevin Huerter was the hero with this game-winning 3-pointer.
That’s some way to finish since Chicago is retiring Derrick Rose’s jersey after the game.
Jaylen Brown led Boston with 33 points, eight rebounds and five assists.
Coby White led Chicago with 22 points and seven assists.
BIG TIME PLAYERS MAKE BIG TIME PLAYS.@KevinHuerter | @CHSN__ pic.twitter.com/O85Ed9oPHy
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) January 25, 2026
BULLS WIN.
BULLS WIN.
BULLS WIN.
BULLS WIN.
BULLS WIN.
BULLS WIN.
BULLS WIN.
BULLS WIN.
BULLS WIN.
BULLS WIN.
BULLS WIN.
BULLS WIN.
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) January 25, 2026
10:03 PM / January 24, 2026
Bulls Lead Celtics After 3Q, 88-85
There have been 17 lead changes in this battle.
Chicago bounced back big time in that third quarter, outscoring Boston, 36-27.
Jaylen Brown leads Boston with 27 points, four rebounds and four assists.
Coby White leads Chicago with 22 points and six assists.
Buckle up for the 4th.
Isaac Okoro: 12 pts, 2 blk pic.twitter.com/UegsvdrO1q
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) January 25, 2026
Amari with the flush 😤 pic.twitter.com/0BvmxVoWGd
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) January 25, 2026
9:47 PM / January 24, 2026
Lakers Lead Mavericks at the Half, 65-52
This matchup is a part of the AWS NBA Rivals Week.
That’s mainly because Luka Dončić is facing his former team.
The Slovenian is on triple-double watch against his former team, collecting 17 points, six rebounds and seven assists.
Max Christie was also part of that trade, and he leads Dallas with 15 points.
Luka lobs it.
Ayton ascends.
LAL up late in Q2 on ABC… Tap to watch: https://t.co/jjALoATvFl pic.twitter.com/GM0iI4ks9S
— NBA (@NBA) January 25, 2026
Youngest player in NBA history to hit 1500 threes 🪣 pic.twitter.com/xUC5XNCzoA
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) January 25, 2026
At the half. #MFFL pic.twitter.com/07Ds5D99cQ
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) January 25, 2026
9:32 PM / January 24, 2026
Cavaliers Defeat Magic, 119-105
While there were 12 ties and nine lead changes in the first half, Cleveland never relinquished the lead in the second half.
The Cavaliers shot 53 percent from the field while holding the Magic to 41 percent shooting.
Donovan Mitchell led the Cavs with 36 points, five rebounds and nine assists.
Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 27 points, five rebounds and two assists.
😮💨 This was TOO NICE, Don. @spidadmitchell | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/PJQIpM6XJ4
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) January 25, 2026
Final from Orlando. pic.twitter.com/EASfPYBiEg
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) January 25, 2026
9:11 PM / January 24, 2026
Celtics Lead Bulls at the Half, 58-52
While there were 12 lead changes in the opening half, Boston rode a 30-22 second quarter to this halftime lead.
The Celtics had six steals while the Bulls failed to record one, winning the turnover battle, 8-3.
Jaylen Brown leads Boston with 20 points, two rebounds and two assists.
Coby White leads Chicago with nine points and four assists.
At the half.
Coby White: 9 pts, 4 ast pic.twitter.com/UIkRcX0qV4
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) January 25, 2026
JB with 20 in the first half 💪🏾 pic.twitter.com/BMw3pZiVYf
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) January 25, 2026
8:58 PM / January 24, 2026
We’re Underway in Dallas
This is a critical matchup between Dallas and LA near the end of Rivalry Week.
It’s also a return to Dallas for Luka Dončić.
Dallas has won seven of their last 10 games.
Check out the action on League Pass and on ABC
Speed-read the defense.
Stream to a selected spot.
Score in superb style.
LeBron gets the Lakers on the board! pic.twitter.com/5Cz3C2fMBz
— NBA (@NBA) January 25, 2026
8:39 PM / January 24, 2026
Bulls Lead Celtics After Q1, 30-28
There were five lead changes in the opening frame.
Jaylen Brown leads the Celtics with 11 points.
Coby White leads Chicago with eight points and two assists.
It’s Derrick Rose Jersey Retirement Night in Chicago.
Up after 1.
Matas Buzelis: 5 pts, 3 ast pic.twitter.com/knTqgeVxKq
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) January 25, 2026
How?!?!? 😤 pic.twitter.com/Zde79U0bjm
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) January 25, 2026
8:19 PM / January 24, 2026
Cavaliers Lead Magic at the Half, 55-48
There were 12 ties and nine lead changes in an epic first half.
Cleveland shot 49 percent from the field while holding Orlando below 38 percent.
Jaylon Tyson led the Cavs with 15 points, three rebounds and three assists.
Desmond Bane led the Magic with 12 points.
Halfway through! #LetEmKnow
📊 HIGHLIGHTS & STATS: https://t.co/50Zhh87OPr pic.twitter.com/kpKkut2AlB
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) January 25, 2026
at the half. pic.twitter.com/LlSsWKDxc1
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) January 25, 2026
8:04 PM / January 24, 2026
Derrick Rose Jersey Retirement
It’s a big night in the Windy City, with Derrick Rose getting his jersey retired after the Bulls-Celtics game.
The 2011 NBA MVP was a three-time All-Star, averaging 19.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 0.8 steals in his seven seasons in Chicago.
Boston and Chicago tip off in a matter of minutes. See the action on League Pass.
A whole lot of 1s to celebrate 1 🌹
Don’t miss Derrick Rose’s Bulls jersey retirement following BOS/CHI tonight at 8pm/et on the NBA App! pic.twitter.com/kxHY8dkFGz
— NBA (@NBA) January 25, 2026
D-Rose arrived to the United Center and went straight to our atrium to check out the art ❤️ https://t.co/3XHwomZCwe pic.twitter.com/j0gMa9kVkc
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) January 25, 2026
His daughter was named after Michael Jordan and Derrick Rose 🥹 https://t.co/O3Sx4CxOUg pic.twitter.com/x3LNtPymkC
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) January 25, 2026
7:46 PM / January 24, 2026
Cavaliers Lead Magic After Q1, 25-23
There were eight ties and nine lead changes in a tight opening frame. That’s typically how many you might see in a full game!
Donovan Mitchell leads the Cavs with nine points and three rebounds.
Desmond Bane leads the Magic with seven points.
EVAN. MOBLEY. @evanmobley | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/jSQnQpmShS
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) January 25, 2026
7:31 PM / January 24, 2026
AWS NBA Rivals Week
We’re winding down on AWS NBA Rivals Week, but we’ve got some fascinating matchups to go.
We already saw the Knicks beat the Sixers earlier, but the Mavericks-Lakers matchup is the one fans can’t wait to see.
Luka Dončić faces his former team in one of the games of the season.
The Warriors and Timberwolves will close Rivals Week tomorrow.
Luka Doncic returns to Dallas tonight for a rivals week matchup against Cooper Flagg and the Mavs 🍿 pic.twitter.com/HseIdCdNFd
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 24, 2026
7:13 PM / January 24, 2026
Magic-Cavaliers Underway
Cleveland and Orlando kickstart the night slate in what’s an important game in the Eastern Conference.
Cleveland is in fifth place with a 26-20 record, while Orlando is in seventh place with a 23-20 record.
The Cavs have won four of their last six outing,s while the Magic have lost two straight.
Check out the action on League Pass.
CAVS AT MAGIC STARTS NOW.
LIVE ON @FanDuelSN_CLE: https://t.co/490h8OII1c@fuboTV | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/EY7tfR2e3f
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) January 25, 2026
TONIGHT’S STARTERS
January 24 vs Cleveland
📺@FanDuelSN_FL @FanDuelSN_Magic (pregame 6:30 PM), @WESH (CFL), WMOR (Tampa), @wjxt4 (Jax)
📲@FanDuelSN App
📻@969gameon pic.twitter.com/HKF0MG1jsR
— Orlando Magic PR (@Magic_PR) January 24, 2026
6:53 PM / January 24, 2026
Luka Dončić Faces His Former Team Tonight
The Luka Dončić trade from Dallas was the story of the NBA last season, and he’ll get a matchup with his former team here.
It’s an interesting matchup, given how these teams have performed.
While the Lakers have a better record at 26-17, they come into this matchup losing six of their last nine games. The Mavericks have a 19-26 record but have won seven of their last 10 outings.
Here are some highlights throughout Dončić’s career to showcase how special he was in Dallas.
This game is part of AWS NBA Rivals Week.
“Luka Magic” has been in full effect since he first stepped on an NBA court 🪄
Take a look back at his wizardry up to this point in his career!
LAL/DAL tips off tonight at 8:30pm/et on ABC as part of AWS NBA Rivals Week 🍿 pic.twitter.com/yRpXBCMtT3
— NBA (@NBA) January 24, 2026
6:32 PM / January 24, 2026
Knicks Defeat Sixers, 112-109
This was one of the highlight games for AWS NBA Rivals Week, and these rivals put on a show.
There were six ties and 10 lead changes, with Philly having two game-tying opportunities in the closing six seconds. They missed a 3-pointer and had a turnover in those possessions.
New York dominated in the paint, out-rebounding Philly, 53-37, while outscoring them in second-chance points, 26-4.
Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 31 points, five rebounds and six assists.
Joel Embiid led the Sixers with 38 points, 11 rebounds and five assists.
KNICKS WIN!!! pic.twitter.com/FAooz31Llj
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) January 24, 2026
🏀 SATURDAY’S FINAL SCORES 🏀
Jalen Brunson comes up big as the @nyknicks win a tight one on the road!
OG Anunoby: 23 PTS, 7 REB, 4 AST, 2 STL
Landry Shamet: 12 PTS, 4 REB
Josh Hart: 10 PTS, 13 REB, 7 AST https://t.co/qOJQOk4B2m pic.twitter.com/PmA0708txu
— NBA (@NBA) January 24, 2026
6:13 PM / January 24, 2026
Hornets Defeat Wizards, 119-115
There were 10 lead changes in the opening half, but Charlotte took command in the second quarter.
They got their lead up to 18 points in the third and fourth quarters.
The Hornets shot 52 percent from the field while holding the Wizards to 46 percent shooting.
Brandon Miller led the way with 21 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists.
Tre Johnson led Washington with a career-high 26 points and six assists.
havin fun & winnin together #HiveMentality | @Waste_Pro_USA pic.twitter.com/a0g3tgUCu4
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) January 24, 2026
b2b dubs 😌#HiveMentality pic.twitter.com/7j3u3MhArc
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) January 24, 2026