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Deni Avdija has been on a tear, averaging 31.4 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 7.6 assists during Portland\u2019s five-game win streak. They\u2019ll have the opportunity to extend that to six tonight against the Knicks live on NBA League Pass<\/a>.<\/p>\n What we know about Sunday\u2019s games:<\/p>\n Portland carries the league\u2019s longest active winning streak (five games) into tonight\u2019s contest against the Knicks, who are playing in the second of a four-game West Coast trip.\u00a0 Unlike the Trail Blazers, New York has struggled of late, going 1-5 in their last six, but will have Josh Hart (ankle) back in action for the first time since Christmas. They\u2019re in action on NBA League Pass<\/a>. 6:50 PM \/ January 11, 2026<\/p>\n Suiting up<\/p>\n Victor Wembanyama and Anthony Edwards were each questionable for tonight\u2019s game, but both will play, and Wembanyama will make his first start since December 31.<\/p>\n Let’s hoop! \ud83e\udd29@Ticketmaster<\/a> | #sponsored<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/hha5OuHFBp<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) January 11, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Sunday\u2019s starters pic.twitter.com\/iTPldDKWD5<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) January 11, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 6:40 PM \/ January 11, 2026<\/p>\n Slams continue in Portland<\/p>\n Not to get redundant, but rims are getting rocked in the Moda Center.<\/p>\n This is a fun sequence, with Donovan Clingan blocking Josh Hart\u2019s shot attempt and the ball landing right in Caleb Love\u2019s hands. Down the floor they go, ending with the lob from Love to Shaedon Sharpe, who throws it down.<\/p>\n This Trail Blazers sequence \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n Clingan block. NYK-POR battling in the 2Q! pic.twitter.com\/jwpEnMngdJ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 11, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 6:30 PM \/ January 11, 2026<\/p>\n Deni dimes<\/p>\n Deni Avdija is as on fire as they get around the league right now, and he\u2019s making an impact again early. Not only on the scoreboard with 7 points, but also 3 dimes, including this alley-oop setup for Robert Williams,<\/p>\n AIR TIME WITH THE TIME LORD \u23f1\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/I0aUBLzoGx<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) January 11, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The Trail Blazers and Knicks are tied at 34 in the final seconds of the first quarter.<\/p>\n 5:55 PM \/ January 11, 2026<\/p>\n Grizzlies roar to the win<\/p>\n With the score knotted up at 98 each, Cedric Coward hit the shot of the game. This triple, which delivered a victory for Memphis, and was part of a 13-0 run to close out the game.<\/p>\n Cedric Coward\u2026 CLUTCH!<\/p>\n His go-ahead triple gives the Grizzlies an 11-0 run and the LEAD in the final minute \ud83d\udc40 pic.twitter.com\/R01MVlaWfR<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 11, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Coward posted a game-high 21 points, making 5 of his 10 triple tries, while pulling down 8 boards.<\/p>\n No other scorer in the contest exceeded 17 points, with Noah Clowney and Tyrese Martin each hitting that mark for the visiting Nets.<\/p>\n 5:40 PM \/ January 11, 2026<\/p>\n Magic down the Pelicans<\/p>\n Orlando trailed New Orleans by 7 entering the fourth quarter, but put in a dominant effort in the final frame, outscoring the Pelicans 37-20, to pick up a 128-118 victory.<\/p>\n The pivotal moment, this and-1 play from Paolo Banchero, who flexes his strength in the paint, getting the best of multiple defenders. The bucket tied the game, and the subsequent free throw gave the Magic the lead for good with 4:28 to go in the game.<\/p>\n Paolo Banchero powers in for the go-ahead and-1 \ud83d\udcaa<\/p>\n Magic lead entering the final minutes on NBA League Pass!<\/p>\n Watch here: https:\/\/t.co\/fqD04WgATf<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/hp1HM6Ab6u<\/a><\/p>\n
\nThe Spurs and Timberwolves continue to ascend as two of the top teams in the Western Conference, with each led by a young superstar, Victor Wembanyama and Anthony Edwards, respectively. They\u2019ll clash at 7 ET<\/a> in the Target Center in Minneapolis.
\nCJ McCollum and Corey Kispert are expected to make their debut with the Hawks after Wednesday\u2019s trade that sent Trae Young to the Wizards. Their first test with their new squad will be a battle at the Chase Center against the Warriors, with each team coming off back-to-back victories. They\u2019ll tip off at 8:30 ET on NBA League Pass<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Love alley-oop.
Sharpe slam. <\/p>\n