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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder are hosting the San Antonio Spurs to open our \u2018Coast 2 Coast Tuesday\u2019 doubleheader on NBC and Peacock.<\/p>\n
Enjoy the best of\u00a0Tuesday\u2019s slate<\/a>\u00a0with the NBA.com live blog, featuring all of the meaningful moments, performances, observations, news, notes and highlights.<\/p>\n What we know ahead of Tuesday\u2019s games:<\/p>\n The Thunder defeated the Spurs 119-98<\/a> in the opening contest of our \u2018Coast 2 Coast Tuesday\u2019 doubleheader, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (34 pts, 5 reb, 5 ast, 4 blk). JANUARY 14, 2026 \/\/ 1:02 AM<\/p>\n Lakers defeat Hawks<\/p>\n 141-116, behind a dominant performance from LeBron James (31 pts, 9 reb, 10 ast), Luka Don\u010di\u0107 (27 pts, 12 ast) and Deandre Ayton (17 pts, 18 reb).<\/p>\n LBJ slams never get old! https:\/\/t.co\/fMLfwDy7wY<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/y7yHE4iTg3<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Nickeil Alexander-Walker had 26 points to lead Atlanta, while CJ McCollum added 25.<\/p>\n NAW spin zone \ud83c\udf00\ud83c\udf00\ud83c\udf00 pic.twitter.com\/6QHtRmk9h0<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) January 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JANUARY 14, 2026 \/\/ 12:51 AM<\/p>\n Jimmy Butler III leading Warriors<\/p>\n To an 82-62 lead over the Trail Blazers in the third quarter. Jimmy Buckets has 16 points to pace the Dubs so far.<\/p>\n That’s more like it<\/p>\n And Dell Curry approves \ud83d\ude0a pic.twitter.com\/BSJMpdb6O9<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) January 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n And he has a fresh cut. Looking good, Jimmy.<\/p>\n Thoughts on Jimmy Butler’s new hairstyle? \ud83d\ude05 pic.twitter.com\/NFBAAU3znc<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) January 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JANUARY 14, 2026 \/\/ 12:25 AM<\/p>\n Lakers up heading into the fourth<\/p>\n 102-86. Deandre Ayton has a double-double with 15 points and 15 rebounds, while CJ McCollum has 23 points in his second game with the Hawks.<\/p>\n Will Atlanta rally? Tune in to League Pass to find out.<\/p>\n JANUARY 14, 2026 \/\/ 12:13 AM<\/p>\n A chance to appreciate greatness<\/p>\n KD is fewer than 100 points behind Dirk Nowitzki for sixth on the all-time scoring list.<\/p>\n watch KD’s double-double night here \ud83c\udfa5 pic.twitter.com\/L59u9QfZUp<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) January 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JANUARY 13, 2026 \/\/ 11:57 ET<\/p>\n Warriors up big on Blazers<\/p>\n 51-29. Nine Warriors have scored so far, led by Draymond Green (10 pts) and Stephen Curry (4 pts, 4 reb, 5 ast).<\/p>\n Cut to the corner. Steph doing what Steph does! pic.twitter.com\/8NfRQuJqqz<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JANUARY 13, 2026 \/\/ 11:44 ET<\/p>\n Lakers drop 81 in the first half<\/p>\n The Lake Show leads 81-60 over the Hawks at the half, thanks in part to 23 points and 7 assists from Luka Don\u010di\u0107.<\/p>\n Luka Magic on FULL DISPLAY!<\/p>\n Back-to-back triples to give him 18 in the 1H \ud83e\ude84 pic.twitter.com\/3QXjiftyls<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Marcus Smart, though, leads the Lakers at +19.<\/p>\n JANUARY 13, 2026 \/\/ 11:19 ET<\/p>\n A little vintage LeBron<\/p>\n LeBron James is just too smooth with it \ud83d\ude2e\u200d\ud83d\udca8<\/p>\n Tap to watch on NBA League Pass: https:\/\/t.co\/4VyhwQhKwM<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/kNJxrBtgR9<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JANUARY 13, 2026 \/\/ 10:50 ET<\/p>\n The King on the break<\/p>\n Marcus Smart with the long distance dime. Perfect pass\u2026 perfect finish \ud83c\udfaf pic.twitter.com\/Wpp2EYbrFg<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JANUARY 13, 2026 \/\/ 10:37 ET<\/p>\n Thunder defeat Spurs<\/p>\n Earning their first win of the season over their Western Conference rival with a resounding effort. Oklahoma City led by as many as 24 on their way to a 119-98 win.<\/p>\n SGA leads West-leading Thunder past Spurs at home!<\/p>\n \u26c8\ufe0f 34 PTS SGA becomes the only player in the Thunder\u2019s OKC era with multiple games of 30+ PTS, 5+ REB, 5+ AST, and 4+ BLK! pic.twitter.com\/Sd6vQk245R<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cWhen we get set and play defense, it\u2019s pretty hard to score on us. We got set enough tonight,\u201d said Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. \u201cUncomfortable feelings and adversity is where you find growth, find where you are. Now, from here on, it\u2019s just about getting better.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWe were find another way to grow up a little bit,\u201d said Jalen Williams (20 pts, 2 stl). \u201cOver the course of 82 games, these are the games that make you better.\u201d<\/p>\n JANUARY 13, 2026 \/\/ 10:27 ET<\/p>\n Rockets defend home court<\/p>\n 119-113, overcoming Tre Jones\u2019 career-high 34 points.<\/p>\n Kevin Durant had 28 for Houston, while Alperen Sengun (23 pts, 7 reb, 11 ast) and Amen Thompson (23 pts, 5 reb, 2 stl) did their thing.<\/p>\n Amen putting ’em in the RIM \ud83d\ude24 pic.twitter.com\/Q3q4V6yd0N<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) January 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JANUARY 13, 2026 \/\/ 10:17 ET<\/p>\n Bulls-Rockets in a tight one late<\/p>\n 104-103 Chicago with 3:29 to go in the fourth.<\/p>\n Tre Jones has 27 points on 8-of-9 shooting to lead the way for the Bulls \u2014 his career high is 30.<\/p>\n Tre Jones is cookin!@Tre3Jones<\/a> | @CHSN__<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/eUa616y8LP<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) January 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JANUARY 13, 2026 \/\/ 10:13 ET<\/p>\n Spurs on a 14-2 run<\/p>\n To cut it to 102-90. Keldon Johnson \u2014 the subject of tonight\u2019s mini-profile<\/a> \u2014 just knocked down a corner three for San Antonio.<\/p>\n JANUARY 13, 2026 \/\/ 10:11 ET<\/p>\n Nuggets-Pelicans going down to the wire<\/p>\n Tied at 106 with 4:42 to go.<\/p>\n Peyton Watson has 27 points on 14 shots for Denver, while Trey Murphy leads six Pelicans in double figures with 24.<\/p>\n Peyton Watson\u2019s shot chart.<\/p>\n JANUARY 13, 2026 \/\/ 9:56 ET<\/p>\n Thunder take control in the third<\/p>\n A 40-26 advantage for Oklahoma City in the third quarter, giving them a 95-76 lead heading into the fourth quarter. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has 30 points, along with six rebounds.<\/p>\n OKC\u2019s come out motivated in front of a rollicking home crowd, holding the Spurs to 39 percent shooting so far.<\/p>\n JANUARY 13, 2026 \/\/ 9:52 ET<\/p>\n Suns on the comeback<\/p>\n It\u2019s now 106-105 Phoenix with just over five minutes to go.<\/p>\n Dillon Brooks leads the Suns with 25 points. Devin Booker\u2019s just behind at 24, adding eight assists as well.<\/p>\n Collin Gillespie nails the triple \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n After being down by as many as 20, the Suns have their first lead of the game in Q4! pic.twitter.com\/EO3ANGSVkz<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JANUARY 13, 2026 \/\/ 9:44 ET<\/p>\n Thunder rolling<\/p>\n 80-69 with 5:16 to go in the third quarter.<\/p>\n Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (22 pts) and Jalen Williams (16 pts) are in their element, while Chet Holmgren (8 pts, 8 reb, 1 blk) is battling Victor Wembanyama (14 pts).<\/p>\n SGA LOB \ud83e\udd1d OKC leads SAS by 8 in the 3Q!<\/p>\n Tap to watch: https:\/\/t.co\/47K0he7AWa<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/LlSEqcw3CW<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JANUARY 13, 2026 \/\/ 9:22 ET<\/p>\n Timberwolves up 31 at the half<\/p>\n 76-45 over the Bucks. Julius Randle has 24 points \u2014 his most in a half this season.<\/p>\n JULIUS JAM. \ud83d\udca5<\/p>\n VOTE THIS MAN IN \u00bb https:\/\/t.co\/kbFUqGCeu2<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/R1dfEdq5PQ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) January 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n LARGEST FIRST-HALF POINT DIFFERENTIAL ON THE ROAD IN TIMBERWOLVES HISTORY. \ud83d\udd25 pic.twitter.com\/NxEjIEH23G<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) January 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The Bucks had some beautiful ball movement, though.<\/p>\n Move it and shoot it. \ud83d\udc4c pic.twitter.com\/rDyCaDYgZk<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) January 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JANUARY 13, 2026 \/\/ 9:17 ET<\/p>\n Phoenix with the defensive effort<\/p>\n Flashing the foundations of the sixth-best defensive rating in the NBA (111.9).<\/p>\n Keep the hustle. pic.twitter.com\/Widun83fYu<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Phoenix Suns (@Suns) January 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Heat up 82-76 with 4:48 to go in the third quarter.<\/p>\n JANUARY 13, 2026 \/\/ 9:04 ET<\/p>\n Amen at the rim<\/p>\n Floating up to the stratosphere.<\/p>\n blink & he’s at the rim \u26a1\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/sBTFqrE1YT<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) January 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JANUARY 13, 2026 \/\/ 8:58 ET<\/p>\n Keep the ball moving<\/p>\n Another example of sterling ball movement from the Rockets.<\/p>\n Bulls are up 52-51 with 2:41 to go in the half. Tre Jones has 11 for Chicago, while Kevin Durant has 12 to lead Houston.<\/p>\n The ball movement by Houston on this possession \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n Reed Sheppard has 6 points on 2-2 shooting!<\/p>\n Rockets lead after the 1st quarter. pic.twitter.com\/4TgRfG1Hb8<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JANUARY 13, 2026 \/\/ 8:53 ET<\/p>\n Timberwolves dominating Bucks<\/p>\n 64-39 in the second quarter. Jaden McDaniels is a big reason why.<\/p>\n Jaden McDaniels in Q1:<\/p>\n 14 PTS \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JANUARY 13, 2026 \/\/ 8:40 ET<\/p>\n Thunder up after one<\/p>\n 32-26. SGA leads all scorers with 13 points.<\/p>\n SGA scores the bucket\u2026 plus the foul!<\/p>\n He leads OKC in scoring with 9 in the 1Q \u26c8\ufe0f<\/p>\n Watch here: https:\/\/t.co\/47K0he7AWa<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/0aYwZvEnpy<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JANUARY 13, 2026 \/\/ 8:20 ET<\/p>\n Spurs-Thunder underway<\/p>\n Victor Wembanyama has two big dunks early as this clash between the top two teams in the Western Conference gets rolling on NBC and Peacock.<\/p>\n Wemby going to WORK inside early \ud83d\udcaa<\/p>\n Tap to watch the 1Q on NBC and Peacock: https:\/\/t.co\/47K0he7AWa<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ZwqNleNfVO<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JANUARY 13, 2026 \/\/ 8:00 ET<\/p>\n Heat up early on Suns<\/p>\n 25-15. Bam Adebayo has 10 points, while Tyler Herro has seven.<\/p>\n Check the unquestioned passing here. Swing, swing, bucket.<\/p>\n Ball movement \u2705 pic.twitter.com\/1jPLU02MyK<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) January 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JANUARY 13, 2026 \/\/ 6:30 ET<\/p>\n Keldon Johnson keeps grinding<\/p>\n The longest-tenured San Antonio Spur has picked it up lately, helping drive his team up to second in the Western Conference at 27-12.<\/p>\n Johnson (15.7 ppg, 6.5 reb, 55.1 FG% over his last 10 games) is a strong slasher and consistent worker.<\/p>\n As the team around him has grown in talent, he\u2019s focused his role, shooting his career-best from the field and three-point range this season.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Keldon Johnson’s highlights over the last 10 games.<\/p>\n The 2020 Olympic gold medalist has a bowling ball frame and knows how to use it.<\/p>\n Keldon\u2019s made 117 of 178 shots (65.7 percent) within five feet of the hoop this season \u2014 no Spur has taken more shots at the rim \u2014 while also hitting 50 of 118 (42.4 percent) of his three-pointers.<\/p>\n He\u2019s also third on the team at 1.3 box outs per game, behind Victor Wembanyama and Luke Kornet, and has the second-best rebound percentage on the team, trailing only the French superstar.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s as consistent as it gets for us in terms of his rebounding, his efficiency,\u201d said Coach Mitch Johnson. \u201cHe\u2019s been a mainstay and yeah, it\u2019s every night with that guy.\u201d<\/p>\n JANUARY 13, 2026 \/\/ 6:00 ET<\/p>\n Welcome to a seven-game night in the NBA! Stephon Castle and the San Antonio Spurs take on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight on NBC and Peacock.<\/p>\n It\u2019s \u2018Coast 2 Coast Tuesday\u2019 on NBC and Peacock, featuring Spurs-Thunder (8 ET<\/a>) and Trail Blazers-Warriors (11 ET<\/a>).<\/p>\n The defending NBA champions are 0-3 against the Spurs so far this season, including a loss in the Emirates NBA Cup 2025 Semifinals, while going 33-4 against the rest of the league.<\/p>\n \u201cYou don\u2019t lose to a team three times in a row in a short span without them being better than you,\u201d said Shai Gilgeous-Alexander after OKC\u2019s most recent loss to San Antonio on Christmas. \u201cWe have to get better. We have to look in the mirror \u2013 and that\u2019s everybody, top to bottom \u2013 if we want to reach our ultimate goal.\u201d<\/p>\n Here\u2019s tonight\u2019s complete schedule:<\/p>\n
\nThe national nightcap, available on NBC and Peacock, features the Portland Trail Blazers and Golden State Warriors (11 ET<\/a>) as both vie for position in the Play-In Tournament ranks.<\/p>\n
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