Friday Night Hoops \ud83c\udf7f\ud83c\udfc0<\/p>\n
Celtics 129, Heat 116<\/a><\/p>\n 76ers 116, Knicks 107<\/a><\/p>\n Spurs 126, Hawks 98<\/a><\/p>\n Bulls 136, Cavaliers 125<\/a><\/p>\n Thunder @ Timberwolves<\/a><\/p>\n 11:11 PM \/ December 19, 2025<\/p>\n 5-Point possession for the lead \ud83c\udfaf<\/p>\n Donte DiVincenzo sank a top of the key three while getting fouled to tie this game up in the third quarter, thanks to a Rudy Gobert tap that kept possession with Minnesota. He missed the free throw, but Minnesota grabbed the rebound, leading to a trip to the free throw line for Anthony Edwards. Ant Man would convert both and give his team the lead over OKC.<\/p>\n THREEVINCENZOOO pic.twitter.com\/UM42TtEuTB<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 10:55 PM \/ December 19, 2025<\/p>\n T-Wolves Rally in the 2nd<\/p>\n At the half pic.twitter.com\/xgEasge8g9<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Oklahoma City\u2019s grip on this game is a lot looser at halftime than at the end of the first frame. Bones Hyland was the catalyst for a second quarter Minnesota surge, sinking timely threes to trim a double-digit Oklahoma City lead to just one. The Thunder managed to keep the Timberwolves at bay, for now.<\/p>\n YEAAA BONES. \ud83e\uddb4 pic.twitter.com\/BaPLRun06f<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 10:30 PM \/ December 19, 2025<\/p>\n Off the shot clock?? \ud83d\ude28\ud83d\udeab<\/p>\n Victor Wembanyama is now one of just three players all-time with a block in 100 consecutive games played. A much more peculiar stat would be; how many players have rejected a shot that ricocheted directly off the shot clock?<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcaf straight games with a block! <\/p>\n \ud83c\udf1f Vote #NBAAllStar<\/a>: https:\/\/t.co\/frD28T3bmx<\/a> \u2014 San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n It was that kind of night for the Hawks, who trailed by 30 as the game entered the fourth quarter. San Antonio went on to win this one 126-98. Wembanyama came off the bench again, but led all scorers in the end with 26 points and 12 rebounds on 10-15 shooting from the field.<\/p>\n Back-to-back dubs! \ud83c\udf89 pic.twitter.com\/LVTPZdNttd<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 10:22 PM \/ December 19, 2025<\/p>\n Dynamic Duo \ud83c\udf40<\/p>\n Jaylen Brown and Derrick White are shouldering the load for the Boston Celtics while Jayson Tatum rehabs from an achilles tear during last season\u2019s playoffs. Tonight, Brown continued his 30-point scoring streak and entered rare Boston air in the process.<\/p>\n Tonight marks Jaylen Brown’s 6th consecutive 30-PT game! <\/p>\n He’s now the 5th player in @celtics<\/a> franchise history to do that, joining: <\/p>\n Larry Bird \u2618\ufe0f\u2618\ufe0f\u2618\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/LLpKW8WebO<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n White, meanwhile, was fantastic tonight on both offense and defense. He led all scorers, sank nine threes, recorded four blocked shots and had just one turnover in the process.<\/p>\n A do-it-all night from Derrick White! <\/p>\n \ud83d\udcaa 33 PTS The first back-to-back 30-PT games of his career! pic.twitter.com\/CbkpQFLxry<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 10:10 PM \/ December 19, 2025<\/p>\n SGA the PG \ud83e\udd7d<\/p>\n The reigning MVP and scoring champion is getting buckets like usual, finishing the first quarter with 11 points. He also has three assists, two of which ending in Chet Holmgren scores. His ability to find his shot from anywhere puts pressure on the defense, sometimes resulting in an open teammate at the last second.<\/p>\n Shai finds Chet x2 https:\/\/t.co\/4uVWEJZanH<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/iPMJCyOFfx<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Offense is clicking \u2714\ufe0f<\/p>\n Vote Thunder \ud83d\uddf3\ufe0f https:\/\/t.co\/0HE3ncZMZZ<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/UGidbLyzDl<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/TbXuc3r7r1<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 10:00 PM \/ December 19, 2025<\/p>\n Garland\u2019s 35 not enough, Bulls blow past Cavs \ud83c\udf2c\ufe0f<\/p>\n A three-pointer from Darius Garland cut Chicago\u2019s lead to five points in the final two minutes, but that was the closest the Cavaliers would get down the stretch.<\/p>\n The Bulls win their second straight matchup with Cleveland behind 24 points each from Matas Buzelis and Nikola Vu\u00e7evi\u0107.<\/p>\n BULLS WIN. \u2014 Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 9:45 PM \/ December 2025<\/p>\n C\u2019s pile up the 3\u2019s in win \ud83d\udc4c<\/p>\n The fourth quarter was icing on the cake for Boston, who was unconscious as a team behind the arc tonight. Derrick White alone made nine threes, while the team made 10 collectively in the final frame to set a new team record. White and Jaylen Brown combined for 63 points tonight as Boston overpowered Miami in the second half.<\/p>\n 9\ufe0f\u20e3 threes for 9\ufe0f\u20e3 pic.twitter.com\/S8j5BzIB3D<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Boston Celtics (@celtics) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Edgecombe Hustle, Maxey Dagger \ud83d\udde1\ufe0f\ud83d\ude24<\/p>\n The 76ers steal one on the road against the New York Knicks thanks to an incredible hustle play from VJ Edgecombe. The rookie was the first on the ground for a loose ball with under a minute to play, saving possession for Philadelphia and leading to a Tyrese Maxey corner three. It created a nine-point cushion that would be insurmountable for the Knicks.<\/p>\n Moments before that, he skied for an offensive rebound and converted the putback dunk to keep momentum on his team\u2019s side.<\/p>\n VJ EDGECOMBE ARE YOU SERIOUS???<\/p>\n PUTBACK SLAM TO ICE THE WIN OVER THE KNICKS \ud83d\udca5\ud83e\uddca pic.twitter.com\/usZayNzAba<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 9:35 PM \/ December 19, 2025<\/p>\n Circus shot \ud83c\udfaa Crunch time in Cleveland<\/p>\n Jaylon Tyson managed to somehow flip this layup in with his left hand amidst plenty of traffic. The Cavaliers need more clutch plays like this to survive a battle with the Chicago Bulls. Darius Garland leads all scorers tonight with 30 points and counting.<\/p>\n How in the world?????@jaylontyson<\/a> | #LetEmKnow<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/2OxCm6qvyz<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 9:30 PM \/ December 19, 2025<\/p>\n Trading blows in MSG \ud83e\udd4a<\/p>\n It\u2019s a three-point game with less than four minutes to play in New York. Jalen Brunson has been inefficient on the night, but hopes to deliver when his team needs him most. Tyrese Maxey is up to 27 points on the night.<\/p>\n KAT fake and dime. This Knicks sequence \ud83d\udd25 pic.twitter.com\/4MFooTdYPr<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Maxey with the NASTY stepback \ud83d\ude2e\u200d\ud83d\udca8<\/p>\n And the deep triple! <\/p>\n 76ers-Knicks in a tight battle in the 4Q on Prime. Tap to watch: https:\/\/t.co\/3ofyFk7xNO<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/d2OILgBRu4<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 9:17 PM \/ December 2025<\/p>\n Every-Ware \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n Miami is enjoying a superb night from center Kel\u2019el Ware. He has 21 points and 13 rebounds with time to go in the fourth quarter. Most eye-popping from the box score, Ware has already sank six threes on the night. Ware is nearing his career-high in scoring (25).<\/p>\n Warever he goes, he’s wareing them out all night \ud83d\udde3\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/LyDhvra8Th<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 9:13 PM \/ December 2025<\/p>\n Robinson to the rescue\u00a0 \u26d1\ufe0f<\/p>\n Where would the Knicks be tonight without Mitchell Robinson? The big man made an emphatic return earlier this week during the NBA Cup, but was given the night off Thursday on the front end of a back-to-back. The extra rest is paying dividends as he has a double-double and is helping New York stay in control.<\/p>\n DOUBLE-DOUBLE MITCH\u203c\ufe0f<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcca 14 PTS | 10 REB | 4\/4 FG | 6\/7 FTM pic.twitter.com\/pVcVsmrHdV<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 9:06 PM \/ December 19, 2025<\/p>\n Garden Coming Alive \ud83d\udc4f<\/p>\n The Boston Celtics have the lead in the final quarter, and this Sam Hauser three in transition nearly blew the roof off of the TD Garden.<\/p>\n WELCOME TO OUR HAUSE PARTY \ud83d\udd0a pic.twitter.com\/OEaZmbZCFQ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Boston Celtics (@celtics) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 8:53 PM \/December 19, 2025<\/p>\n Get a hand up \ud83d\ude33<\/p>\n Andre Drummond is adding to his game, even in his 14th season. It\u2019s the first time that the big man has made double-digit threes across a season in his career, and he\u2019s adding to that total tonight.<\/p>\n https:\/\/t.co\/GiSzwNPDBD<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/B0UvAGysfI<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 8:45 PM \/ December 2025<\/p>\n The ball is lava \ud83c\udf0b<\/p>\n Chicago entered the halftime break on a high note after some splendid ball movement. The Bulls lead the Cavaliers 66-55 thanks to a 15-5 run that ended the second quarter.<\/p>\n Basketball is a beautiful game.@CHSN__<\/a> | #SeeRed<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/V1NehNaxbW<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 8:35 PM \/ December 19, 2025<\/p>\n The future is very bright for San Antonio with young stars like Wemby and Dylan Harper. In recent weeks, Harper has appeared more comfortable on an NBA floor and the highlights back it up.<\/p>\n Dylan Harper shows off the SPEED on the TOUGH finish at the rim \ud83d\ude24<\/p>\n Spurs leading the Hawks in the 2Q! Watch here: https:\/\/t.co\/lRRCuikkeK<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/jRHtpFKvbn<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Wemby ELEVATES and Wemby SLAMS \ud83d\udca5<\/p>\n He’s got a game-high 14 PTS at the half on NBA League Pass! <\/p>\n Watch here: https:\/\/t.co\/lRRCuikkeK<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/vt73i32sY2<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 8:30 PM \/ December 19, 2025<\/p>\n 2H Underway<\/p>\n Both games in the initial tip-off window are complete up for grabs as the third quarters begin.<\/p>\n Tied at the half. Brb pic.twitter.com\/C7GFNxkNY0<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n battling into the break. @cryptocom<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/pNK2311jys<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 8:20 PM \/ December 19, 2025<\/p>\n Spurs Running Away \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n San Antonio distanced themselves from Atlanta early, winning the first quarter by 13 points. It\u2019s been more of the same in the second quarter. Victor Wembanyama is causing problems, per usual, finishing through the contact for this and-one bucket.<\/p>\n AND-1 FOR 1 \ud83d\udcaa<\/p>\n \ud83c\udf1f Vote #NBAAllStar<\/a>: https:\/\/t.co\/frD28T3bmx<\/a> \u2014 San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 8:00 PM \/ December 19, 2025<\/p>\n We have liftoff \ud83d\ude80<\/p>\n There\u2019s no need to jump with Matas Buzelis on this one<\/p>\n MATAS BACK-SCRATCHER.@BuzelisMatas<\/a> | @CHSN__<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ZzfeZhUxW0<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Letting it fly \u2614\ufe0f<\/p>\n San Antonio and Atlanta are sinking shots from deep in the night\u2019s only cross-conference matchup. Nickeil Alexander-Walker keeps his streak alive, while Devin Vassell has already drilled a trio of shots from beyond the arc.<\/p>\n NAW has made a 3 in 20 games in a row, tying his career high \ud83d\udd25 pic.twitter.com\/kQH3lHuiSi<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 3\/3 for D3V! \ud83c\udfaf<\/p>\n \ud83c\udf1f Vote #NBAAllStar<\/a>: https:\/\/t.co\/frD28T3bmx<\/a> \u2014 San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 7:50 PM \/ December 19, 2025<\/p>\n Hustle Highlights \ud83d\udc4f<\/p>\n The Boston Celtics are all over the place defensively, whether making plays in the backcourt or above the rim. Miami isn\u2019t going away, though, as neither team has separation early in the second frame.<\/p>\n What a play \ud83d\udc4f\ud83d\udc4f\ud83d\udc4f pic.twitter.com\/njFakUSUx1<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Boston Celtics (@celtics) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Neemi said NAH \ud83d\udeab pic.twitter.com\/RTiVBwsufY<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Boston Celtics (@celtics) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 7:40 PM \/ December 19, 2025<\/p>\n Making a difference \ud83d\ude33<\/p>\n Mitchell Robinson did not play in last night\u2019s game for New York against Indiana, but he\u2019s making his presence felt early versus Philadelphia. Robinson has two first-quarter blocks to go along with the early alley-oop coming off the bench.<\/p>\n mitch LOBinson \ud83d\ude24 pic.twitter.com\/LrtqdaXmgP<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n We\u2019re tied at 29 as this one enters the second quarter.<\/p>\n 7:30 PM December 19, 2025<\/p>\n Bulls-Cavaliers Rematch \ud83d\udd02<\/p>\n Rookie Tyrese Proctor is getting called up to the starting lineup for Cleveland tonight, playing without Donovan Mitchell. Jalen Tyson has played well recently as well, coming off 21 points Wednesday night in Chicago. The Bulls won that matchup 127-111.<\/p>\n Prepped for CLE-CHI. #LetEmKnow<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/qCQ80UAwdN<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) December 19, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n A former Bull, Isaac Okoro, finds himself starting for Chicago against his old team tonight.<\/p>\n Our first five on the floor vs. Cleveland.<\/p>\n Stream \u27a1\ufe0f https:\/\/t.co\/dLgvAjeEdl<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/rzqE8J9SJo<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 7:20 PM \/ December 19, 2025<\/p>\n All-Star Voting Open \ud83d\uddf3\ufe0f<\/p>\n Fresh off winning some hardware in the NBA Cup, Jalen Brunson is at it again scoring early for New York. Brunson is seeking his third All-Star appearance this season.<\/p>\n back-to-back buckets from cap to get us started<\/p>\n vote jalen for nba all-star \u2b50\ufe0f https:\/\/t.co\/Ov3esq1i8z<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/9grRiAa9K4<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 7:05 PM \/ December 19, 2025<\/p>\n Going big<\/p>\n Miami has the luxury of playing Bam Adebayo at either frontcourt position, and tonight he\u2019ll start at power forward and Kel\u2019el Ware at center. The duo averages just a tick below 20 rebounds per game combined.<\/p>\n First time in the starters for the rook! pic.twitter.com\/8uhd1cMV6Q<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) December 19, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n The Celtics are donning their City Edition jerseys against the Heat, and rolling out their normal starting five led by Jaylen Brown who\u2019s averaging 29.3 points per game this season.<\/p>\n Friday night hoops \ud83d\udd1c@DraftKings<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/bAgeDfR0Et<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Boston Celtics (@celtics) December 19, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 6:50 PM \/ December 19, 2025<\/p>\n Eastern Conference in Focus \ud83d\udd0d<\/p>\n Four of the five contests tonight feature teams currently in the Eastern Conference standing\u2019s top-10. One marquee matchup pits the New York Knicks against the Philadelphia 76ers. New York is riding high, after hoisting the NBA Cup on Tuesday and winning their regular season restart on Thursday.<\/p>\n Philadelphia is bordering on a top-four spot in the East as Christmas Day approaches. Tyrese Maxey\u2019s 31.5 points per game has fueled the team so far, and he\u2019ll be called upon tonight as Joel Embiid sits this one out.<\/p>\n 13-1 AT HOME. Jalen Brunson (28.7 PPG, 7th in NBA) and the surging Knicks seek their 7th straight win as they host Tyrese Maxey (31.5 PPG, 3rd in NBA) and the Sixers!<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcfa PHI\/NYK | 7:00pm\/et | Prime pic.twitter.com\/57MsK5WQ42<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 19, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n The Highest Honor \ud83c\udf1f<\/p>\n Check out the list of first-time nominees for the newest class of the Naismith Hall of Fame.<\/p>\n Jamal Crawford. The Eligible Candidates for the @Hoophall<\/a> Class of 2026! \ud83d\udc40 https:\/\/t.co\/nh8os4PXBj<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA History (@NBAHistory) December 19, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n
\ud83d\udcfa @FanDuelSN_SW<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/CwAF2GuVtB<\/a><\/p>\n
John Havlicek
Paul Pierce
Jayson Tatum<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udcaa 5 REB
\ud83d\udcaa 6 AST
\ud83d\udcaa 4 BLK
\ud83d\udcaa 9 3PM<\/p>\n
BULLS WIN.
BULLS WIN.
BULLS WIN. pic.twitter.com\/zj8aFWRh7J<\/a><\/p>\n
Mitch and-1.
Stephon Marbury approval. <\/p>\n
\ud83d\udcfa @FanDuelSN_SW<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/A2PT4gnOJ7<\/a><\/p>\n
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CHASING BEST HOME START IN 36 YEARS.<\/p>\n
Blake Griffin.
Joe Johnson.
Mike D\u2019Antoni.
\u2026 and more!<\/p>\n