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Coby White and the Chicago Bulls host Davion Mitchell and the Miami Heat tonight on NBA TV (8 ET).<\/p>\n
Enjoy the best of Thursday\u2019s 4-game slate<\/a> with the NBA.com live blog, featuring all of the meaningful moments, performances, observations, news, notes and highlights.<\/p>\n JANUARY 8, 2026 \/\/ 8:59 PM<\/p>\n McConnell keeps Pacers in front<\/p>\n Indiana lead 90-87 after three quarters, but Charlotte ties it at 90 with 10:38 remaining in the contest.<\/p>\n big-time three from T.J. McConnell \ud83c\udff9<\/p>\n he finished the third with 11 STRAIGHT points & has a new season-high 19 points. pic.twitter.com\/BUq4aaL364<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) January 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JANUARY 8, 2026 \/\/ 8:49 PM<\/p>\n Siakam doing it all for Indy<\/p>\n Pascal Siakam has a team-high 22 points (9-18 FG) and 12 rebounds to help Indiana hold an 83-77 advantage over Charlotte with 3:13 left in the third quarter.<\/p>\n Pascal Siakam on cleanup duty \ud83d\udcaf<\/p>\n He’s got a double-double as the Pacers are on a 15-5 run! pic.twitter.com\/fWs3eTHZes<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n LaMelo Ball is up to a game-high 30 points and six made 3s off the Hornets\u2019 bench.<\/p>\n .@MELOD1P<\/a> from the top of the key \ud83d\udd11<\/p>\n VOTE MELO \u2b50\ufe0f https:\/\/t.co\/oQJmNeBT3Z<\/a> | @Lowes<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/vOzL6uC6Bp<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) January 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JANUARY 8, 2026 \/\/ 8:47 PM<\/p>\n Cavs storm back to end 1Q<\/p>\n Cleveland closes the opening quarter strong to trim what was a 12-point deficit down to one, 32-21. Sam Merrill fuels the Cavs\u2019 run with 11 points (3-4 FG) and two made 3s in 7 minutes.<\/p>\n \ud83e\udd27 Nah this was cold. #LetEmKnow<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/WkNL7kxDwG<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) January 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The vision \u27a1\ufe0f the finish. @spidadmitchell<\/a> & @jaylontyson<\/a> | #LetEmKnow<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ME9Nza2NBz<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) January 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Anthony Edwards (11 points) and Julius Randle (10 points, 4 assists) lead the way for Minnesota, who now trail Cleveland 39-34 with two minutes gone in the second quarter.<\/p>\n throw it down, Ju. \ud83d\ude24\ud83d\ude24 pic.twitter.com\/HeWtSilAjG<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) January 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JANUARY 8, 2026 \/\/ 8:36 PM<\/p>\n Heat-Bulls delayed on NBA TV<\/p>\n The start of tonight\u2019s game in Chicago is currently delayed due to a court issue. We\u2019ll provide an update on the start time as soon as we receive one.<\/p>\n \u2014 Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) January 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JANUARY 8, 2026 \/\/ 8:31 PM<\/p>\n Wolves off and running at home<\/p>\n The Timberwolves start the contest on fire led by Anthony Edwards\u2019 8 points.<\/p>\n Donte DiVincenzo caps a 17-5 run for Minnesota!<\/p>\n Wolves off to a GREAT START at home \ud83e\udee1 pic.twitter.com\/SrKlKlGAMJ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Cleveland has responded to cut the deficit to 25-20 with 3:58 left in the opening frame on League Pass<\/a>!<\/p>\n Throw it down, Rudy \ud83d\udcaa<\/p>\n A sweet reverse alley-oop jam for MIN’s big man!<\/p>\n Tap to watch on NBA League Pass: https:\/\/t.co\/th4SROWMRl<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/U2G4oKRdqX<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JANUARY 8, 2026 \/\/ 8:21 PM<\/p>\n Pacers lead Hornets at the break<\/p>\n It\u2019s been that kind of night for LaMelo Ball, but Charlotte trails Indiana 60-58 after two quarters.<\/p>\n LaMelo Ball (22 PTS) beats the buzzer AGAIN.<\/p>\n 2-point game at the break in Charlotte.<\/p>\n Tap to watch the second half: https:\/\/t.co\/FmK9qVoACz<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/4cZGoHXjEr<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/TfmUAZhKqK<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Pascal Siakam is right behind him, though, dropping a team-high 18 points (7-12 FG) and 7 rebounds in 18 minutes.<\/p>\n Pascal Siakam finds T.J. McConnell for the finish before the end of Q2 \ud83e\udd1d pic.twitter.com\/WDQztS5uX7<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) January 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JANUARY 8, 2026 \/\/ 8:07 PM<\/p>\n 20-piece for LaMelo before half<\/p>\n Ball is on a heater tonight in Charlotte, dropping 20 points on 7-for-10 shooting in just 10 minutes off the bench.<\/p>\n 20 points and counting for LaMelo Ball!<\/p>\n 7-10 FGM I 4-6 3PM I 2-2 FTM pic.twitter.com\/MGBIvwzdzS<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The Hornets and Pacers are tied at 53 with 2:56 remaining before halftime.<\/p>\n JANUARY 8, 2026 \/\/ 7:48 PM<\/p>\n LaMelo beats the 1Q buzzer<\/p>\n LaMelo Ball picks up the loose ball to get the Hornets to within 3 at the end of the first quarter. He\u2019s up to 11 points, 2 assists and 2 steals in 7 minutes as a reserve.<\/p>\n OH MY LAMELO BALL!<\/p>\n Beats the 1Q buzzer with a wild one-legged triple \ud83d\ude31 pic.twitter.com\/TzvMGnC2Aj<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Pascal Siakam has 15 points in 9 first-half minutes, and the Pacers hold a 41-33 lead over the Hornets with 8:50 remaining before halftime.<\/p>\n Pascal Siakam gets it to go high off the glass.<\/p>\n 15 points and counting in Q1 \ud83e\udd29 https:\/\/t.co\/T6jmxAXvtp<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/vkgVfDI9Er<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) January 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JANUARY 8, 2026 \/\/ 7:36 PM<\/p>\n Siakam starts hot<\/p>\n Pascal Siakam is up to 15 points on 6-for-8 shooting with 4 rebounds and one assist, helping Indiana take an early 31-25 lead in the first quarter.<\/p>\n Jay Huff swats it, Ben Sheppard drills it to cap a 14-2 run for Indiana!<\/p>\n Pacers with the early lead in Charlotte \ud83d\ude24 pic.twitter.com\/DzTEwBR2uh<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n LaMelo Ball has 5 points (2-2 FG), 2 assists and a steal off the Hornets\u2019 bench.<\/p>\n JANUARY 8, 2026 \/\/ 7:16 PM<\/p>\n Hornets make lineup change<\/p>\n The Pacers own a 9-4 edge with 8:02 to play in the opening quarter!<\/p>\n LaMelo Ball will come off the bench Thursday night for the Hornets.<\/p>\n It is his first time not starting since January 30, 2021. pic.twitter.com\/8Yb9J69HTY<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) January 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JANUARY 8, 2026 \/\/ 6:48 PM<\/p>\n Wizards to honor Wall<\/p>\n A celebration for a Washington legend\u2026<\/p>\n Wizards will honor John Wall on Jan. 29th! https:\/\/t.co\/0t3QmUmqJJ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 8, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JANUARY 8, 2026 \/\/ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n Welcome to a 4-game night in the NBA! Rudy Gobert has enjoyed a stellar start to his season for the Timberwolves, and he\u2019s the backbone of Minnesota\u2019s 111.9 defensive rating (6th in NBA) through 37 games.<\/p>\n Indiana is at Charlotte to kick off the light four-game evening (7 ET, League Pass<\/a>), as the Pacers are looking to get coach Rick Carlisle\u2019s 1,000th career win and snap a 13-game losing streak.<\/p>\n The Bulls play host to the Heat while aiming to stop a three-game skid of their own (8 ET, NBA TV<\/a>). Miami is coming off of a 122-94 loss to Minnesota on Tuesday, but they\u2019re expected to be fully healthy with Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo ready to suit up.<\/p>\n Those same Timberwolves welcome the 21-17 Cleveland Cavaliers to town at Target Center (8 ET, League Pass<\/a>), with Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle and Co. going for a fourth consecutive victory.<\/p>\n Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks look to make it three straight wins when they visit Keyonte George and the Jazz (9 ET, League Pass<\/a>), while Utah looks to get back in the win column after dropping five in a row.<\/p>\n
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