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SACRAMENTO, CA \u2013 JANUARY 1: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics shoots the ball during the game against the Sacramento Kings on January 1, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner\/NBAE via Getty Images)<\/p>\n
What we know after Saturday\u2019s games \ud83d\uddd2\ufe0f\ud83d\udc47<\/p>\n
-Minnesota pulls out a road win in Miami. The Timberwolves started the fourth quarter on a 19-4 run to take command of their victory against the Heat. Anthony Edwards led the way with 33 points, while Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert both recorded double-doubles.<\/p>\n
-Philly grabs a road win in New York. The Sixers snagged their third-straight victory with a win against the Knicks. The studs came to play, with Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and VJ Edgecombe combining for 88 points on 33-of-53 shooting.<\/p>\n
-Jaylen Brown drops 50 in a win over the Clippers. Boston could not be stopped in their matchup with LA, dropping 146 points while hitting 24 3-pointers. Brown finished with 50 points, three rebounds and five assists on 18-of-26 shooting.<\/p>\n
1:01 AM \/ January 4, 2026<\/p>\n
Top Performers of the Night<\/p>\n
-Jaylen Brown finished with 50 points, three rebounds and six assists in a victory against the Los Angeles Clippers.<\/p>\n
-Anthony Edwards had 33 points, three rebounds and five assists in a win over the Miami Heat.<\/p>\n
-Jalen Johnson generated 30 points, seven rebounds and nine assists in a defeat to the Toronto Raptors.<\/p>\n
-Brandon Ingram collected 29 points, nine rebounds, two steals and two blocks on 11-of-15 shooting in a victory over the Atlanta Hawks.<\/p>\n
-Tyrese Maxey tallied 36 points, eight rebounds, four assists and two blocks in a win over the New York Knicks.<\/p>\n
-Deni Avdija amassed 29 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in a victory against the San Antonio Spurs.<\/p>\n
-Nikola Vu\u010devi\u0107 compiled 28 points, seven rebounds and eight assists in a loss to the Charlotte Hornets.<\/p>\n
-Kevin Durant totaled 34 points, five rebounds, seven assists and three blocks in a loss to the Dallas Mavericks.<\/p>\n
-Anthony Davis accrued 26 points, 12 rebounds, three assists and five blocks in that win over the Houston Rockets.<\/p>\n
-Stephen Curry collected 31 points, two rebounds and five assists in a win over the Utah Jazz.<\/p>\n
-Lauri Markkanen had 35 points and six rebounds in that defeat.<\/p>\n
50 POINTS FOR JAYLEN BROWN \ud83d\udea8<\/p>\n
HE TIES HIS CAREER-HIGH IN POINTS. pic.twitter.com\/9u7bBOPuSM<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 12:55 AM \/ January 4, 2026<\/p>\n Celtics Defeat Clippers, 146-115<\/p>\n Boston has now won 17 of their last 22 games.<\/p>\n They shot 44 percent from the field and 47 percent (24-of-51) from long range in this victory.<\/p>\n Jaylen Brown had 50 points, three rebounds and five assists.<\/p>\n Derrick White totaled 29 points, four rebounds, eight assists and two blocks.<\/p>\n Final. pic.twitter.com\/GAlVYMWBOP<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 LA Clippers (@LAClippers) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n A standing ovation for Jaylen Brown after his 50-point performance \ud83d\udc4f https:\/\/t.co\/WJ3XaxNyNp<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/G6FkTJaKAh<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 12:42 AM \/ January 4, 2026<\/p>\n Jaylen Brown Drops 50<\/p>\n Brown matched his career-high 50 points just moments ago in LA.<\/p>\n The All-Star and Finals MVP is up to 50 points, three rebounds and five assists on 18-of-26 from the field.<\/p>\n Make that 5\ufe0f\u20e30\ufe0f\u20e3 for JB pic.twitter.com\/mlo8zMMcP2<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Boston Celtics (@celtics) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 50 POINTS FOR JAYLEN BROWN \ud83d\udea8<\/p>\n HE TIES HIS CAREER-HIGH IN POINTS. pic.twitter.com\/9u7bBOPuSM<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 12:33 AM \/ January 4, 2026<\/p>\n Warriors Defeat Jazz, 123-114<\/p>\n Golden State appeared to be in trouble when they trailed by double-digits in the second quarter, but they rode a \u2013 second half to their comeback victory.<\/p>\n The Warriors have won six of their last eight outings.<\/p>\n Stephen Curry collected 31 points, two rebounds and five assists.<\/p>\n Lauri Markkanen led Utah with 35 points and six rebounds.<\/p>\n DUBS WIN pic.twitter.com\/HTv1CytwL5<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Golden State Warriors (@warriors) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 12:16 AM \/ January 4, 2026<\/p>\n Celtics Lead Clippers After 3Q, 113-99<\/p>\n There were 14 combined threes between these teams in what was a high-scoring quarter. Both teams hit seven apiece.<\/p>\n Jaylen Brown had 39 points, two rebounds and five assists.<\/p>\n Derrick White has 29 points, three rebounds and six assists.<\/p>\n Those two have combined to shoot 23-of-36 from the field.<\/p>\n James Harden has 14 points, three rebounds and 12 assists.<\/p>\n See the finish on NBATV.<\/a><\/p>\n JAYLEN BROWN IS ON A HEATER \u2668\ufe0f<\/p>\n 39 POINTS AND COUNTING IN THE 3RD!<\/p>\n Celtics in front on NBA TV. pic.twitter.com\/xbyS9rd7QM<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n More action up next \u23ed\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/CHiYgHkAlT<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Boston Celtics (@celtics) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 11:59 PM \/ January 3, 2026<\/p>\n Warriors Lead Jazz After 3Q, 100-96<\/p>\n Golden State needed a big third quarter, and they got one.<\/p>\n They outscored Utah in that frame, 42-31, to take this narrow lead into the final quarter.<\/p>\n Stephen Curry found his stroke and is now up to 29 points, two rebounds and five assists.<\/p>\n Lauri Markkanen leads Utah with 31 points, four rebounds and two assists.<\/p>\n “Curry from the Ferry Building!” \ud83d\udca6<\/p>\n 20 PTS IN THE 3Q. 29 FOR THE GAME. pic.twitter.com\/f4DMX7GHmf<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n it’s a buckle up night in the bay! pic.twitter.com\/MPR7O1F7EY<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Chef Curry is COOKING \ud83e\uddd1\u200d\ud83c\udf73<\/p>\n 3 triples in Q3\u2026 He’s up to 22! pic.twitter.com\/Q0tLZ2jpnF<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 11:39 PM \/ January 3, 2026<\/p>\n Celtics Lead Clippers at the Half, 71-63<\/p>\n Both offenses were in full force in the opening half.<\/p>\n Los Angeles shot 56 percent while Boston connected on 53 percent.<\/p>\n Both teams only committed three turnovers apiece.<\/p>\n Derrick White had 23 points, three rebounds and five assists, while Jaylen Brown amassed 20 points, two rebounds and three assists.<\/p>\n John Collins led the Clippers with 20 points.<\/p>\n See the finish on NBATV.<\/a><\/p>\n Make that 6th 70-point first half of the season \u2705 pic.twitter.com\/iqeZZwzaz8<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Boston Celtics (@celtics) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n GO DJ THAT’S OUR DJ \ud83d\udc4f<\/p>\n Derrick Jones Jr. with the block & the bucket! pic.twitter.com\/aFVdqkojbp<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 LA Clippers (@LAClippers) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 11:21 PM \/ January 3, 2026<\/p>\n Jazz Lead Warriors at the Half, 65-58<\/p>\n Utah is looking for a massive upset in Golden State.<\/p>\n The Jazz are shooting 59 percent from the field while holding the Warriors below 46 percent shooting.<\/p>\n Lauri Markkanen has 21 points, three rebounds and two assists.<\/p>\n Keyonte George collected 15 points and four assists.<\/p>\n No Warriors player has reached double figures in scoring.<\/p>\n We also have Bill Kennedy officiating tonight, so here\u2019s one of his classic reads!<\/p>\n taking a lead into the break! pic.twitter.com\/9Z4EhLrdyb<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Steph loves the Bill Kennedy challenge presentation \ud83d\ude02 pic.twitter.com\/c3uETSsGE1<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 11:09 PM \/ January 3, 2026<\/p>\n Celtics Lead Clippers After Q1, 42-28<\/p>\n Boston\u2019s offense was unstoppable through the opening 12 minutes, shooting 63 percent from the field and 50 percent from three-point range.<\/p>\n LA wasn\u2019t too shabby either, shooting 54 percent.<\/p>\n Derrick White has 14 points, two rebounds and four assists.<\/p>\n Jaylen Brown tallied 13 points and two assists.<\/p>\n James Harden had four points and five assists.<\/p>\n 14 QUICK points for Derrick White!<\/p>\n Celtics with the lead headed to 2Q on NBA TV. pic.twitter.com\/bHHw1xYvWB<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 10:51 PM \/ January 3, 2026<\/p>\n Mavericks Defeat Rockets, 110-104<\/p>\n Dallas took control of this game when they outscored Houston in the second and third quarters, 62-44.<\/p>\n Anthony Davis led the way with 26 points, 12 rebounds, three assists and five blocks.<\/p>\n Max Christie collected 24 points, seven rebounds and two assists on 10-of-13 shooting.<\/p>\n Kevin Durant led Houston with 34 points, five rebounds, seven assists and three blocks.<\/p>\n MAVS WIN!!!@Chime<\/a> \/\/ #MFFL<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/KaBIb7fbVB<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n AD said: NOPE! Klay said: SWISH!<\/p>\n What a sequence from Dallas \ud83e\udd29 pic.twitter.com\/yhvPi4YGjF<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 10:34 PM \/ January 3, 2026<\/p>\n Trail Blazers Defeat Spurs, 115-110<\/p>\n There were 10 ties and 10 lead changes in this game, with Portland maintaining the lead for all but a few minutes.<\/p>\n Deni Avdija led Portland with 29 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists.<\/p>\n Donovan Clingan collected 24 points, 12 rebounds and four assists.<\/p>\n Luke Kornet led the Spurs with 23 points, eight rebounds, three assists and five blocks.<\/p>\n Justin Champagnie compiled 20 points, 10 rebounds and four assists.<\/p>\n BLAZERS WIN!! \u2014 Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n DENI AVDIJA STEPBACK 3. MONEY.<\/p>\n Trail Blazers up 4 with 21.7 to go! pic.twitter.com\/ml9rv2E9xl<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 10:22 PM \/ January 3, 2026<\/p>\n Hornets Defeat Bulls, 112-99<\/p>\n While Chicago had a game-high 18-point lead midway through the second quarter, Charlotte rode a 62-41 second half to this comeback victory.<\/p>\n Miles Bridges led Charlotte with 26 points and 14 rebounds.<\/p>\n Brandon Miller had 22 points, six rebounds and four assists.<\/p>\n Nikola Vu\u010devi\u0107 led the Bulls with 28 points, seven rebounds and eight assists on 11-of-15 shooting.<\/p>\n Back on the floor in Boston on Monday. pic.twitter.com\/186bajiH9e<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Brandon beats the buzzer \ud83d\ude2e\u200d\ud83d\udca8@FDSN_Hornets<\/a> | VOTE BRANDON \u2b50\ufe0f https:\/\/t.co\/HyvjGInlEh<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/jR1i3mxBgV<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 10:07 PM \/ January 3, 2026<\/p>\n Sixers Defeat Knicks, 130-119<\/p>\n Philadelphia has now won three straight games, scoring at least 30 points in all four quarters of this impressive road victory.<\/p>\n The Sixers shot 54 percent while holding the Knicks to 44 percent shooting.<\/p>\n Tyrese Maxey tallied 36 points, eight rebounds and four assists.<\/p>\n Joel Embiid had 26 points, 10 rebounds and five assists. VJ Edgecombe also scored 26 points.<\/p>\n All three of those guys shot 60 percent or above.<\/p>\n Jalen Brunson led NY with 31 points, four rebounds and four assists.<\/p>\n Karl-Anthony Towns totaled 23 points, 14 rebounds, two assists and two steals.<\/p>\n SIXERS WIN. pic.twitter.com\/hAS6suk7yV<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n kid is SPECIAL \u203c\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/krBYULtQaO<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 9:52 PM \/ January 3, 2026<\/p>\n Raptors Defeat Hawks, 134-117<\/p>\n Toronto took care of business behind a 27-11 fourth quarter.<\/p>\n The Raptors shot 53 percent from the field while holding the Hawks to 46 percent.<\/p>\n Brandon Ingram and RJ Barrett led the Raptors with 29 points apiece. They combined to shoot 22-of-34 from the field.<\/p>\n Nickeil Alexander-Walker led Atlanta with 31 points, four rebounds and three assists.<\/p>\n Jalen Johnson had 30 points, seven rebounds and nine assists.<\/p>\n Final pic.twitter.com\/UdunqeL2kX<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 9:39 PM \/ January 3, 2026<\/p>\n Mavs Lead Rockets at the Half, 57-50<\/p>\n The Mavericks closed the opening half on an 11-2 run to take this lead.<\/p>\n Anthony Davis leads the way with 16 points, five rebounds and three blocks.<\/p>\n Cooper Flagg collected eight points, five rebounds and five assists.<\/p>\n Kevin Durant leads Houston with 16 points, two rebounds and four assists.<\/p>\n BRB.#MFFL<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/rbUq2G9MLE<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Just a rookie & his vet \ud83e\udd1c\ud83e\udd1b pic.twitter.com\/QvkDYJhxq9<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 9:18 PM \/ January 3, 2026<\/p>\n Blazers Lead Spurs at the Half, 55-51<\/p>\n Portland held San Antonio to 40 percent from the field and 25 percent from long range.<\/p>\n Donovan Clingan is having a career night, collecting 18 points and eight rebounds on 7-of-8 shooting in the opening half.<\/p>\n Deni Avdija has 14 points, four rebounds and eight assists.<\/p>\n Julian Champagnie leads San Antonio with 14 points, seven rebounds and two assists.<\/p>\n just turbo doing turbo things pic.twitter.com\/dSHu3ml4NJ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Halftime. pic.twitter.com\/MVH1mMVAxY<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 9:05 PM \/ January 3, 2026<\/p>\n Bulls Lead Hornets at the Half, 58-50<\/p>\n The Bulls shot 53 percent from the field in that opening half while holding the Hornets below 38 percent shooting.<\/p>\n Chicago doubled up Charlotte in assists, 22-11.<\/p>\n Nikola Vu\u010devi\u0107 led the way with 13 points, four rebounds and seven assists.<\/p>\n Ayo Dosunmu led the bench with 14 points and three assists.<\/p>\n Miles Bridges leads the Hornets with 13 points and five rebounds.<\/p>\n +8 at the half.<\/p>\n Nikola Vucevic: 13 pts, 4 reb, 7 ast pic.twitter.com\/uNPmXu2XMP<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n This is happening every game now \ud83d\udc40@BuzelisMatas<\/a> | @CHSN__<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/44UJxzkIw4<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 8:49 PM \/ January 3, 2026<\/p>\n Sixers and Raptors Lead at the Half<\/p>\n The Sixers lead the Knicks at the half, 66-58<\/p>\n The Sixers shot 54 percent from the field in that opening half while holding the Knicks to 44 percent.<\/p>\n VJ Edgecombe had 18 points, while Tyrese Maxey tallied 16 points, five rebounds and two assists.<\/p>\n Jalen Brunson is carrying NY with 21 points.<\/p>\n at the break pic.twitter.com\/BQIL79NdXc<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The Raptors lead the Hawks at the half, 77-70<\/p>\n Toronto is shooting 58 percent from the field, while Atlanta is at 53 percent.<\/p>\n Brandon Ingram leads Toronto with 18 points and six rebounds.<\/p>\n Jalen Johnson and Dyson Daniels lead Atlanta with 16 points apiece.<\/p>\n \ud83c\udd99 after 2 <\/p>\n Presented by @LGCanada<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/4UmvYTvBIU<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n SCOTTIE THROWS IT DOWN \u2b07\ufe0f<\/p>\n RUN THEM ALL-STAR VOTES\u203c\ufe0fhttps:\/\/t.co\/hBrcYmT62a<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/scitAdhGJF<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 8:37 PM \/ January 3, 2026<\/p>\n Bulls Lead Hornets After Q1, 39-27<\/p>\n Chicago\u2019s offense was humming in that first quarter, shooting 74 percent from the field while recording 16 assists.<\/p>\n Nikola Vu\u010devi\u0107 was the focal point of the offense in the absence of Josh Giddey, collecting nine points, two rebounds and six assists.<\/p>\n Ayo Dosunmu had nine points off the bench while knocking down this half-court buzzer beater.<\/p>\n Miles Bridges and PJ Hall lead Charlotte with seven points apiece.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udfe3\u26aa\ufe0f\u26aa\ufe0f\u26aa\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/27K14RJc9z<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83d\udea8 AYO FROM HALF COURT \ud83d\udea8@AyoDos_11<\/a> | @CHSN__<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/UgLhBEaXm7<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 8:16 PM \/ January 3, 2026<\/p>\n Raptors Lead Hawks After Q1, 35-29<\/p>\n Toronto forced five turnovers from Atlanta while committing just one on their end.<\/p>\n Brandon Ingram is off to a hot start, leading the way with 12 points and four rebounds on 5-of-6 shooting.<\/p>\n Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Jalen Johnson lead ATL with six points apiece.<\/p>\n First frame pic.twitter.com\/DqyNLhFw5L<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n OKKKKKK!!! BACK-TO-BACK SLAMS!!<\/p>\n VOTE B.I & SCOTTIE \u2b07\ufe0fhttps:\/\/t.co\/hBrcYmT62a<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/n9yEb81ZGI<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 8:08 PM \/ January 3, 2026<\/p>\n Sixers Lead Knicks After Q1, 31-30<\/p>\n The Sixers offense looks unstoppable early, shooting 61 percent from the field in the opening frame.<\/p>\n Joel Embiid and VJ Edgecombe lead the Sixers with seven points apiece.<\/p>\n Jalen Brunson leads NY with 12 points.<\/p>\n We also saw one of the most unique bank shots ever from Deuce McBride!<\/p>\n +1 after 1. @cryptocom<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/5u3JKuvdug<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Deuce McBride. Wow \ud83d\ude33 pic.twitter.com\/0Io6Vzr7Pc<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 7:51 PM \/ January 3, 2026<\/p>\n KAT Setting Records<\/p>\n One of our previous posts was about Anthony Edwards setting a record, but here\u2019s another former top pick setting a high standard.<\/p>\n Karl-Anthony Towns and ANT actually played together throughout most of their careers, and Towns joined some elite company here.<\/p>\n He is just the 10th player in NBA history with 15,000 points, 7,500 rebounds and 1,000 threes.<\/p>\n He is also the youngest player to reach those thresholds.<\/p>\n See Towns add to those totals on NBATV!<\/a><\/p>\n KAT joins some elite company\u203c\ufe0f<\/p>\n He becomes just the 10th player in NBA history to eclipse 15,000 points, 7,500 rebounds, and 1,000 three-pointers.<\/p>\n vote KAT for #NBAAllStar<\/a> starter \u2b50\ufe0f https:\/\/t.co\/Ov3esq1i8z<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/jku9DZLEO6<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 7:33 PM \/ January 3, 2026<\/p>\n Wolves Defeat Heat, 125-115<\/p>\n Minnesota took command of this game when it kicked off the fourth quarter on a 19-4 run.<\/p>\n They shot 54 percent from the field while holding the Heat to 47 percent shooting.<\/p>\n Anthony Edwards led the way with 33 points, three rebounds and five assists.<\/p>\n Julius Randle had 23 points, 10 rebounds and four assists.<\/p>\n Naz Reid led the bench with 29 points, four rebounds, three assists and two steals.<\/p>\n All five Miami starters reached double figures, with Norman Powell leading the team with 21 points.<\/p>\n WOLVES WIN!!<\/p>\n WOLVES WIN!!<\/p>\n WOLVES WIN!!#TakeRoot<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/D4b7DFX078<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Ant storms through the lane and gets the gritty bucket through contact \ud83d\ude24<\/p>\n He’s got 31 as the Timberwolves look to close it out in Miami! pic.twitter.com\/8jNhSQ7IDc<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 7:16 PM \/ January 3, 2026<\/p>\n Starting Lineups<\/p>\n We have two games starting in less than 30 minutes!<\/p>\n The Knicks host the Sixers on NBATV<\/a>, and the Raptors host the Hawks on League Pass.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n New York has been one of the hottest teams in the NBA, winning 10 of their last 14 outings.<\/p>\n Getting us going \ud83d\ude08<\/p>\n Presented by @TISSOT<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/wJIZ4gahWQ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n first on the floor tn \u2b07\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/xpvKVoFPY1<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n tonight\u2019s starting five: <\/p>\n \ud83d\udd14 @TyreseMaxey<\/a> \u2014 Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) January 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 6:58 PM \/ January 3, 2026<\/p>\n Wolves Lead Heat After 3Q, 90-86<\/p>\n There have been four ties and six lead changes in this battle, with neither team leading by more than 10 points.<\/p>\n Minnesota is shooting 53 percent from the field while holding Miami to 46 percent shooting.<\/p>\n Anthony Edwards leads all scorers with 25 points, three rebounds and four assists.<\/p>\n Julius Randle has 21 points, nine rebounds and four assists.<\/p>\n NAZ THREEID. \ud83e\udd0c pic.twitter.com\/uvG2iJObOI<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) January 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 1 left..Kel’el with the last second bucket to get us to 86 pic.twitter.com\/L5PKjkZbDz<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) January 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 6:42 PM \/ January 3, 2026<\/p>\n Anthony Edwards = Superstar<\/p>\n Edwards has been setting records ever since he was taken with the top pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, and he notched another one here.<\/p>\n ANT became the youngest player in NBA history to reach 1,200 threes in Minnesota\u2019s matchup with Miami.<\/p>\n He has 23 points, two rebounds and four assists.<\/p>\n you\u2019re looking at the first player in NBA history to make 1,200 threes before turning 25. <\/p>\n All-Star this man.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc1c \u00bb https:\/\/t.co\/PycQA58ZqZ<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ARgaFPGpcE<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) January 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n
BLAZERS WIN!! pic.twitter.com\/x7N4qG4g4P<\/a><\/p>\n
From the corner.
From a tough angle.
Off the glass.<\/p>\n
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\ud83d\udd14 @JoelEmbiid<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/FQ1vjx1ssj<\/a><\/p>\n