{"id":459214,"date":"2026-02-05T03:25:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T03:25:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/459214\/"},"modified":"2026-02-05T03:25:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T03:25:14","slug":"live-updates-nikola-jokics-nuggets-take-on-jalen-brunsons-knicks-on-espn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/459214\/","title":{"rendered":"Live Updates: Nikola Joki\u0107&#8217;s Nuggets take on Jalen Brunson&#8217;s Knicks on ESPN"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2039711\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2039711\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2259402836.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-2039711\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves are in Toronto to take on the Raptors on League Pass.<\/p>\n<p>What we know about Wednesday night\u2019s games:<\/p>\n<p>The Knicks defeated the Nuggets in double overtime, as Jalen Brunson (42 pts, 8 reb, 9 ast, 5 3PM) and out-dueled Jamal Murray (39 pts, 5 reb, 6 ast) and Nikola Joki\u0107 (30 pts, 10 reb, 14 ast).<br \/>\nNow, we\u2019ve got Thunder-Spurs (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/game\/okc-vs-sas-0022500730\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">9:30 ET<\/a>) on ESPN.<br \/>\nCheck out the latest reported trades, including Anthony Davis to the Wizards, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/news\/nba-trade-deadline-2026-latest-reports\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<br \/>\nAnthony Edwards, Julius Randle, Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper and Domantas Sabonis are questionable. Kevin Durant is probable.<\/p>\n<p>FEBURARY 4, 2026 \/\/ 10:12 ET<\/p>\n<p>Knicks defend home court<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/game\/den-vs-nyk-0022500726\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">134-127<\/a>, as Jalen Brunson (42 pts, 8 reb, 9 ast, 5 3PM) out-dueled Jamal Murray (39 pts, 5 reb, 6 ast) and Nikola Joki\u0107 (30 pts, 10 reb, 14 ast).<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">JALEN BRUNSON&#8217;S GOT 40 PTS \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n<p>Knicks up 5 with 18 seconds to play in 2OT! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/k1Scvp92W6\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/k1Scvp92W6<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/2019247258336915884?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">February 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>FEBRUARY 4, 2026 \/\/ 10:01 ET<\/p>\n<p>Double OT in New York<\/p>\n<p>117-115 Knicks with 2:02 to go. Catch the finish on League Pass!<\/p>\n<p>FEBRUARY 4, 2026 \/\/ 9:34 ET<\/p>\n<p>Nuggets and Knicks in overtime<\/p>\n<p>Tied at 108. Jamal Murray has 34 points to lead Denver, while Jalen Brunson\u2019s put up 32.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">JAMAL MURRAY TIES IT WITH 13.2 TO PLAY \u203c\ufe0f<\/p>\n<p>He&#8217;s got 34 PTS! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/fCmz860szX\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/fCmz860szX<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/2019237383024353369?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">February 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>FEBRUARY 4, 2026 \/\/ 8:56 ET<\/p>\n<p>The quick redirection<\/p>\n<p>Celtics are up 36-35 with 3:35 to go in the half in Houston.<\/p>\n<p>Amen Thompson provided a flash of inspiration in this defensive struggle with this dart of a pass.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Mid-air dime.<\/p>\n<p>What a pass by Amen Thompson! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/A1rU8F1McY\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/A1rU8F1McY<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/2019226543973888498?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">February 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>FEBRUARY 4, 2026 \/\/ 8:24 ET<\/p>\n<p>Flip it and reverse it<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Tari Eason with the acrobatic reverse layup through multiple defenders! <\/p>\n<p>BOS\/HOU is underway in Q1 on NBA League Pass\u2026 Tap to watch: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XH2ZJ1iPTn\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/XH2ZJ1iPTn<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/AEs0qgLNw5\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/AEs0qgLNw5<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/2019220626012246311?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">February 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Gradey Dick with the crafty reverse layup \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n<p>TOR leads MIN in Q2 on NBA League Pass! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/vXqtEzSrlZ\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/vXqtEzSrlZ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/2019220062134051276?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">February 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>FEBRUARY 4, 2026 \/\/ 8:10 ET<\/p>\n<p>Mitch Rob rises up<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Mitchell Robinson. Two-hand JAM. <\/p>\n<p>NYK holds a slight lead in Q2 on ESPN\u2026 Tap to watch: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/kRIRitPI2S\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/kRIRitPI2S<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Or5UzZeTzM\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/Or5UzZeTzM<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/2019213744858099993?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">February 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>FEBRUARY 4, 2026 \/\/ 7:50 ET<\/p>\n<p>A Murray flurry<\/p>\n<p>Check it out on ESPN!<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Jamal Murray just went OFF in Q1 \ud83e\udd2f<\/p>\n<p>20 PTS (18-straight for DEN)<br \/>7-9 FGM <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/8chIDttZ26\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/8chIDttZ26<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/2019213015812554777?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">February 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>FEBRUARY 4, 2026 \/\/ 7:17 ET<\/p>\n<p>Knicks start off hot<\/p>\n<p>11-4 Knicks with 8:47 to go in the first quarter.<\/p>\n<p>Karl-Anthony Towns, Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby knocked down 3-pointers in the opening moments, as the Knicks seek to extend their seven-game winning streak.<\/p>\n<p>FEBRUARY 4, 2026 \/\/ 6:15 ET<\/p>\n<p>The big bad Knicks<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nyknicks?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@nyknicks<\/a> in their last 7 games:<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udd25 121.1 ORTG (2nd in NBA)<br \/>\ud83d\udd12 95.9 DRTG (best in NBA by 10.4)<br \/>\ud83e\udd2f 25.3 Net Rating (best in NBA by 11.1)<br \/>\ud83d\ude2e\u200d\ud83d\udca8 7-0 record <\/p>\n<p>New York puts their win streak to the test against the Denver Nuggets at 7pm\/et on ESPN! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/vPfDo66JhJ\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/vPfDo66JhJ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/2019135117021663290?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">February 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>FEBRUARY 4, 2026 \/\/ 5:45 ET<\/p>\n<p>Welcome to a seven-game night in the NBA!<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1972013\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1972013\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/wemby-okc-meta-122525-1568x883.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1568\" height=\"883\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1972013\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs face the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight on ESPN.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re leading with an ESPN doubleheader tonight, featuring Nuggets-Knicks (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/game\/den-vs-nyk-0022500726\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">7 ET<\/a>) and Thunder-Spurs (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/game\/okc-vs-sas-0022500730\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">9:30 ET<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Oklahoma City and San Antonio have been dueling at the top of the Western Conference, with the Spurs holding a 3-1 lead in the season series. The Thunder won the most recent contest, though, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/game\/sas-vs-okc-0022500568\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">119-98<\/a> on Jan. 13.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s tonight\u2019s complete schedule:<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves are in Toronto to take on the Raptors on League Pass. 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