Donovan Mitchell explodes for 24 of his 48 points in the fourth quarter of Cleveland’s 130-126 win over Washington. (Photo by Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images)
Enjoy the best of Friday’s 7-game schedule with the NBA.com live blog, featuring all of the meaningful moments, performances, observations, news, notes and highlights.
Friday’s Finals
Philadelphia 76ers 115, Indiana Pacers 105
Detroit Pistons 142, Atlanta Hawks 115
Chicago Bulls 129, Charlotte Hornets 126
Cleveland Cavaliers 130, Washington Wizards 126
Utah Jazz 130, Memphis Grizzlies 126
Dallas Mavericks 119, Brooklyn Nets 111
Minnesota Timberwolves 127, Golden State Warriors 120
Top Performers
Donovan Mitchell: 48 points (17-31 FG, 8-15 3PM, 6-6 FT), 4 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals in win over Wizards.
Joel Embiid: 39 points (12-23 FG, 2-8 3PM, 13-18 FT), 9 rebounds, 3 assists and one steal in win over Pacers.
Keyonte George: 39 points (12-20 FG, 5-9 3PM, 10-10 FT), 6 rebounds, 8 assists and 2 steals in win over Grizzlies.
Stephen Curry: 39 points (14-28 FG, 6-15 3PM, 5-7 FT), 5 rebounds and 5 assists in loss to Timberwolves.
12:42 AM / DECEMBER 13, 2025
Clutch Wolves take down Warriors, 127-120
Minnesota gets a big time win over the Warriors on the road thanks to timely plays and buckets down the stretch. Julius Randle finishes with a team-high 27 points to go along with 9 rebounds and 6 assists.
GOBERT POSTER.
DONTE TRIPLE.
TIMBERWOLVES ICE THE WIN WITH TWO CLUTCH PLAYS 🧊🧊 pic.twitter.com/EsoQcsHlaN
— NBA (@NBA) December 13, 2025
Donte DiVincenzo drops 21 points on 7-for-15 shooting with four made 3s, and Rudy Gobert was dominant in the middle with 24 points (11-13 FG) and 14 boards.
The Timberwolves outscore the Warriors 39-29 in the final frame, giving them a 66-44 edge in points in the paint for the contest.
PUT THAT MAN ON A POSTER!!!! pic.twitter.com/6R0TI0zNqt
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) December 13, 2025
In his first game back from a 5-game absence, Steph Curry goes off for a game-best 39 points (14-28 FG) and six made 3s, adding 5 rebounds and 5 dimes in 32 minutes.
12:30 AM / DECEMBER 13, 2025
DiVincenzo has ice in his veins
Donte DiVincenzo knocks down two clutch triples down the stretch to give Minnesota a 123-118 lead with 27.4 seconds remaining. It’s now 125-120 in favor of the Wolves with 8.1 ticks left.
DO NOT JUMP WITH RUDY pic.twitter.com/YnwjfnE9u9
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) December 13, 2025
12:18 AM / DECEMBER 13, 2025
Wolves reel off 17-0 run in 4Q
Minnesota caps a 17-0 run with this hesi floater from Jaden McDaniels (17 points), giving the Wolves their first double digit lead of the contest, 108-96.
JADEN MCDANIELS FLOATER FOR A 17-0 TIMBERWOLVES RUN IN THE FOURTH QUARTER!! pic.twitter.com/8J1GmOphuz
— NBA (@NBA) December 13, 2025
Steph Curry and the Warriors come out of a timeout with 5 quick points, cutting the deficit to 108-101. Curry is up to 30 points, 5 boards and 5 assists in 28 minutes, but Golden State still trails 110-106 with 3:45 left in the fourth following a 10-2 run of their own.
30 knocks it down from deep
📺 @NBCSAuthentic pic.twitter.com/ecR4SWNnPG
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) December 13, 2025
11:47 PM / DECEMBER 12, 2025
Chef’s in his bag tonight
Steph Curry mesmerizes Rudy Gobert before getting all the way to the rack for two, giving him a game-high 25 points in 25 minutes.
STEPH DOES IT AGAIN!!! https://t.co/n3nnrH9A5Q pic.twitter.com/PrbLsLJhI0
— NBA (@NBA) December 13, 2025
Julius Randle is right behind Steph, dropping 24 points on 7-for-13 shooting to lead the Wolves in scoring. The Warriors are in the midst of an 8-0 run, helping them take an 87-85 lead with 1:36 remaining in the third.
11:25 PM / DECEMBER 12, 2025
Warriors lead Wolves at the break
Both teams score 30+ in the second quarter, but it’s Golden State’s 36 in the frame that help them secure a 63-61 lead at halftime. Steph Curry leads the Dubs with 16 points on 5-for-10 shooting in 16 minutes.
Slim goes coast to coast 👀 pic.twitter.com/G8dNMS3QEv
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) December 13, 2025
Julius Randle pours in 19 points on 5-for-10 shooting and a pristine 8-for-8 at the free throw line. With his coast to coast finish above, Jaden McDaniels now has 12 points on 6-for-9 from the field.
Don’t miss the second half, coming up shortly on NBA TV!
11:17 PM / DECEMBER 12, 2025
Keyonte scores career-high 39 in W
Keyonte George cooks for a new career-high with 39 points in Utah’s 130-126 win over Memphis. Lauri Markkanen pours in 26 points with 9 rebounds, and Kevin Love scores 20 points for the first time since January 2024.
CAREER NIGHT FOR KEYONTE GEORGE!
🎵 39 PTS (career-high)
🎵 6 REB
🎵 8 AST
🎵 2 STL
🎵 5 3PM
Jazz get the win on the road! pic.twitter.com/GslaQ7GoLf
— NBA (@NBA) December 13, 2025
All five Memphis starters score at least 12 points, with Santi Aldama (22 points) and Ja Morant (21 points) leading the charge. Cam Spencer put up 20 points on a perfect 6-for-6 shooting from 3-point range in 25 minutes as a reserve.
11:05 PM / DECEMBER 12, 2025
Unreal finish from Steph
Steph Curry dances his way around a great defender in Jaden McDaniels for a ridiculous scoop-in bucket. He’s the only Warrior in double figures with 14 points, while Jimmy Butler III and Quinten Post each have 8 points apiece.
Stephen Curry, picking up right where he left off 🍳 https://t.co/n3nnrH9A5Q pic.twitter.com/q10LsS4mbC
— NBA (@NBA) December 13, 2025
Julius Randle (15 points) and Naz Reid (14 points) combine for 29 points in the first half so far, but the Timberwolves trail the Warriors 56-55 with 1:44 remaining before halftime.
back-to-back plays.
back-to-back DUNKS 👏 https://t.co/5LTkPuYhfR pic.twitter.com/qaOx7RceFh
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) December 13, 2025
10:56 PM / DECEMBER 12, 2025
AD dominates in Mavs’ win
Anthony Davis racks up 24 points, 14 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals and 3 blocks in the Mavericks’ 119-111 win over the Nets. Cooper Flagg adds 22 points, 5 boards, 8 assists, a steal and a block in 34 minutes.
Anthony Davis DOMINATING down low 😤
The and-1 followed by the rim-rocking slam!
Tap to watch BKN-DAL on NBA League Pass: https://t.co/WiSCIng2HA pic.twitter.com/404oh7Gnq2
— NBA (@NBA) December 13, 2025
Michael Porter, Jr. scores a game-high 34 points on 12-for-20 shooting with six made 3s. Rookie Danny Wolf sparks with 17 points and 7 rebounds while shooting 3-for-3 from long distance in 27 minutes off Brooklyn’s bench.
10:44 PM / DECEMBER 12, 2025
Pistons win third straight
Detroit wins again, this time in a 142-115 rout of the Atlanta Hawks. Eight Pistons score in double figures, led by Isaiah Stewart (17 points), Cade Cunningham (15 points) and Duncan Robinson (15 points).
SING THE SONG OR ELSE pic.twitter.com/yGHfTnFSu0
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) December 13, 2025
All five Hawks starters put up at least 10 points, with Jalen Johnson’s 19-point, 11-rebound, 12-assist triple-double the highlight of the evening for the losing squad. Tonight marks the third straight triple-double and fifth overall this season for Johnson, setting new franchise records for Atlanta.
Jalen Johnson tonight:
19 PTS | 11 REB | 12 AST
He now has three straight triple-doubles, the longest streak in Hawks franchise history…
And five on the season, the most in Hawks franchise history 🔥 pic.twitter.com/5BpkTEiRHE
— NBA.com/Stats (@nbastats) December 13, 2025
10:29 PM / DECEMBER 12, 2025
Bulls snap 7-game skid
Josh Giddey leads seven Bulls with double figures in their 129-126 comeback victory over the Hornets. Giddey tallies 26 points, 7 rebounds, 11 assists and a steal across 34 minutes, and Coby White pours in 20 points with 5 rebounds.
Picked up a much needed win 🫡 https://t.co/gKPyE4CiJb pic.twitter.com/sldBAw0Vk0
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) December 13, 2025
After being down 61-55 at halftime and 13 in the second half, Chicago outscores Charlotte 74-65 over the final 24 minutes en route to snapping a 7-game losing streak.
Kon Knueppel scores a career-high 33 points (12-21 FG, 5-12 3PM) and matches a personal best with 9 assists in the tough loss. Miles Bridges finishes with 32 points after putting up 16 in the second quarter and 20 in the first half.
10:20 PM / DECEMBER 12, 2025
Steph is back, baby!
Stephen Curry gets the Warriors on the board first as they host the Minnesota Timberwolves on NBA TV. Curry has 8 points on a perfect 3-for-3 shooting and two made 3s, but Golden State trails 14-12 midway through the opening quarter.
STEPH WASTING NO TIME 🍳
Chef Curry is on the board first in his return to the Warriors lineup on NBA TV! pic.twitter.com/UpZUL43Eye
— NBA (@NBA) December 13, 2025
10:10 PM / DECEMBER 12, 2025
Mann with an absolute dime
Terance Mann delivers a dot to Noah Clowney for a showtime triple. Mann has 12 points and 5 assists, while Michael Porter, Jr. leads Brooklyn with 27 points (9-14 FG) and five made 3s.
🔥 TMANN NO LOOK PASS!!!🔥@terance_mann | #NetsWorld pic.twitter.com/8juHAhMSfh
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) December 13, 2025
Cooper Flagg (18 points), Anthony Davis (13 points) and Naji Marshall (15 points) lead the way for Dallas, but they trail the Nets, 83-82, with 4:34 remaining in the third quarter.
10:03 PM / DECEMBER 12, 2025
Jazz lead Grizzlies after 3Q
Keyonte George (27 points) and Lauri Markkanen (26 points) are the driving force behind Utah’s 103-97 lead over Memphis after three quarters. Kevin Love has popped off the bench with 17 points and three made 3s in 14 minutes.
24 for 23#TakeNote | @MarkkanenLauri pic.twitter.com/2lrgMXytKQ
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 13, 2025
Ja Morant is dazzling Grizzlies fans in his return from a month-long absence, putting up 17 points and 9 assists in just 19 minutes. Santi Aldama leads Memphis with 20 points on 7-for-11 shooting.
JA MORANT THAT’S SMOOTH 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/S51iB2QuMG
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) December 13, 2025
Beautiful Basketball 🤌 pic.twitter.com/pQ3egam0tr
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) December 13, 2025
9:54 PM / DECEMBER 12, 2025
Spida drops 48 in comeback win
Donovan Mitchell pours in 48 points to fuel the Cavs’ 17-point comeback victory over the Wizards tonight in D.C, scoring 24 of those in the final quarter. It’s his fourth 40-point game of the season and his second in the month of December.
SPIDA GOES OFF IN THE FOURTH QUARTER!!
🕷️ 24 PTS in the 4Q
🕷️ 48 PTS on the game
He ties LeBron James with the 2nd-most PTS in a 4Q by any Cavalier in the PxP era (1997-98). pic.twitter.com/Y3t7pcwvxi
— NBA (@NBA) December 13, 2025
All five Cleveland starters score in double figures, and Evan Mobley shines with 23 points (7-17 FG), 13 rebounds and 6 assists across 36 minutes.
Donovan Mitchell’s go-ahead bucket gave him 46 POINTS 🤯
He finished with 48 as the Cavs complete the comeback and get the win! pic.twitter.com/a528EEkXIF
— NBA (@NBA) December 13, 2025
CJ McCollum and Bub Carrington each drop 27 points for Washington in the loss. Marvin Bagley III, Kyshawn George and Jamir Watkins finish with 15 points apiece in a balanced effort.
9:41 PM / DECEMBER 12, 2025
Embiid goes for 39 in W
Joel Embiid erupts for a season-high 39 points (12-23 FG, 13-18 FT) to go along with 9 boards, 3 assists and a steal in 32 minutes. VJ Edgecombe chips in 22 points and 5 assists while Paul George adds 23 points, 6 boards and 5 assists in Philly’s 115-105 win over Indiana.
EMBIID DOMINATES IN PHILLY!
😤 39 PTS
😤 9 REB
76ers get the win at home. pic.twitter.com/qUgPrz33C2
— NBA (@NBA) December 13, 2025
JOEL EMBIID. pic.twitter.com/2eLAnwoPuc
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) December 13, 2025
Pascal Siakam finishes with 20 points to lead the Pacers in scoring, and Andrew Nembhard puts up 18 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists in 35 minutes.
TOUGH BUCKET! 💪 pic.twitter.com/6jTOBj7AAL
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) December 13, 2025
9:31 PM / DECEMBER 12, 2025
Cavs climb back in D.C.
Donovan Mitchell has 22 of his 46 points in the fourth quarter, helping Cleveland rally from a 17-point deficit to take a 124-122 lead over the Wizards with 1:00 remaining. Tune in NOW, live on League Pass to see how this one ends!
DG with the tough finish❗️ @dariusgarland22 | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/Y6FUq6nZWN
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) December 13, 2025
9:26 PM / DECEMBER 12, 2025
Grizzlies up 64-61 at half
Despite a personal best for a half with 27 points from Keyonte George, Utah trails Memphis 64-61 at halftime. Lauri Markkanen has 15 points and 5 rebounds in 18 minutes.
Key’s got 🔑𝟮𝟳🔑 for a new 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗳#TakeNote | @keyonte1george pic.twitter.com/KDXb8LTC2v
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 13, 2025
Rookie Cedric Coward leads Memphis with 15 points and 7 boards on 6-for-6 shooting in 15 minutes of action. Ja Morant has 7 points and 5 dimes in 12 minutes in his first game back since Nov. 15.
Pressure on the Rim 👊
𝙲𝚎𝚍 𝚂𝚝𝚊𝚝𝚜:
📊 𝟱/𝟱 𝗙𝗚𝗠
📊 𝟳 𝗥𝗘𝗕 pic.twitter.com/exKLgA0oWr
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) December 13, 2025
9:15 PM / DECEMBER 12, 2025
Bulls rallying in Charlotte
Chicago fights back from a 13-point deficit to take a 5-point lead with less than a minute remaining. Seven Bulls are in double figures scoring, led by Josh Giddey with 20 points to go along with 7 rebounds, 11 dimes and a steal.
rookie work‼️
📹 @FDSN_Hornets | @Kon2Knueppel @RyanKalkbrenner @SionJames14 pic.twitter.com/nn00sQnv40
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) December 13, 2025
The Bulls are up 124-119 over the Hornets with 39.1 seconds left in the contest. Tune in live on League Pass to see the conclusion!
9:10 PM / DECEMBER 12, 2025
Defense fueling Detroit
Despite another outstanding performance from Jalen Johnson (17 points, 11 rebounds, 9 assists, 2 steals) for Atlanta, Detroit’s defense has been a problem for the Hawks all night.
LOCKED DOWN ON DEFENSE pic.twitter.com/L09lEn2Z5u
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) December 13, 2025
Six Pistons are in double figures, led by Isaiah Stewart, Cade Cunningham and Duncan Robinson with 15 points each. Detroit leads Atlanta 117-87 with 8:49 remaining in the contest on NBA TV.
9:03 PM / DECEMBER 12, 2025
Flagg hammers it home
Cooper Flagg punishes the rim on the breakaway, giving him a team-high 12 points on 6-for-8 shooting.
COOPER FLAGG EMPHATIC SLAM 💥
AD initiates the fastbreak with the steal and Washington pushes it ahead! pic.twitter.com/dPYOWObkHU
— NBA (@NBA) December 13, 2025
Michael Porter, Jr. is the high man for Brooklyn with 11 points on 5-for-8 shooting, and the Nets trail the Mavs 26-24 with 1:35 remaining in the first quarter.
8:58 PM / DECEMBER 12, 2025
Heading to the 4th in Philly
The Pacers and 76ers are tied at 90 heading into the fourth quarter, with plenty of highlights coming with Rick Carlisle going for his 1,000th career win as head coach.
WHAT A PLAY 👏
T.J. McConnell saves the loose ball and Andrew Nembhard lays it in. pic.twitter.com/wC7nGBFFjW
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) December 13, 2025
Andrew Nembhard is up to 18 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists, and Pascal Siakam has 16 points and 4 rebounds. Joel Embiid continues to lead all scorers with 33 points, and rookie VJ Edgecombe adds 20 points, 4 boards, 5 assists and 2 steals.
https://t.co/G7oWfc886Q pic.twitter.com/pRfSSSQ8z3
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) December 13, 2025
8:43 PM / DECEMBER 12, 2025
Third quarter flurry in Washington
The Wizards start the second half on a 22-6 run, taking an 82-68 lead over the visiting Cavaliers. CJ McCollum (21 points) and Bub Carrington (19 points) combine for 40 points with 7 made 3s between them.
Back-to-back triples for CJ 🎯 pic.twitter.com/Jxp04NK27M
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) December 13, 2025
Darius Garland is struggling for Cleveland, putting up 10 points on 2-for-13 shooting and 0-for-11 from downtown.
WIZARDS RUN THE BEAUTIFUL FASTBREAK!
Watkins block.
Carrington alley-oop dime.
Riley slam.
Washington leading Cleveland in the 3Q 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ADAZFFoS37
— NBA (@NBA) December 13, 2025
8:36 PM / DECEMBER 12, 2025
Embiid balling out in Philly
Joel Embiid is feeling it tonight, pouring in a season- and game-high 30 points on 9-for-17 shooting and 10-for-13 at the charity stripe.
25 points and counting‼️ pic.twitter.com/gD3UJxSmHd
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) December 13, 2025
Five Pacers are in double figures midway through the third quarter, led by T.J. McConnell with 13 points off the bench. Indiana trails 79-70 with 6:18 remaining in the period, live on League Pass!
Pascal Siakam spins & hits 🌀 pic.twitter.com/Xb8Quc6VOT
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) December 13, 2025
8:24 PM / DECEMBER 12, 2025
Morant already making plays
Ja Morant, who hasn’t played since Nov. 15, gets Memphis on the board with a tough and-1 on their first possession. He’s up to 6 points and one block early, including one made 3.
Welcome back, Ja Morant!
Ja goes coast-to-coast in his return to the Grizzlies lineup 🤩
UTA-MEM underway on NBA League Pass. Watch here: https://t.co/k55zQXmkKt pic.twitter.com/8FOC6kS7XL
— NBA (@NBA) December 13, 2025
NO FLY Z🚫NE@JaMorant pic.twitter.com/xp9cmLoYlh
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) December 13, 2025
Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George lead Utah with 8 points apiece, as the Jazz lead the Grizzlies 18-11 in the first quarter, live on League Pass!
Key & Lauri have combined for the first 16 points of the night 👀#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/UYRDRFscBm
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 13, 2025
8:14 PM / DECEMBER 12, 2025
Bridges erupts for 16 points in 2Q
Miles Bridges pops off with 16 of his 20 first-half points in the second frame, helping Charlotte grab a 61-55 advantage over Chicago at the break. Rookie Kon Knueppel has been stellar, too, dropping 17 points, 4 boards and 5 assists in 17 minutes.
“Miles Bridges… Hotter than a tailpipe.”
The Hornets forward had 16 of his 20 first-half points in the 2Q 🔥 pic.twitter.com/cDe9e5QRg3
— NBA (@NBA) December 13, 2025
Josh Giddey leads the Bulls with 12 points and 4 assists, while Coby White chips in 9 points and Matas Buzelis adds 8 points and 2 blocks.
8:04 PM / DECEMBER 12, 2025
Pistons cooking in 2Q
Detroit is outscoring Atlanta 23-12 in the second quarter, using a 12-4 run to take a 57-45 lead with 5:12 left before halftime. The Pistons’ bench trio of Isaiah Stewart, Ronald Holland II and Daniss Jenkins all have 8 points apiece.
Stew with authority 💪 pic.twitter.com/zyIaqCPUv6
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) December 13, 2025
Nickeil Alexander-Walker is the high man for the Hawks with 13 points and 3 made 3s in 13 minutes.
Nickeil connects on the tough runner pic.twitter.com/zLOgsA6dmZ
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) December 13, 2025
7:52 PM / DECEMBER 12, 2025
Spida starts hot in D.C.
Donovan Mitchell (13 points) and Evan Mobley (14 points) lead the charge for Cleveland, who are up 45-42 over the Wizards midway through the second quarter.
Spida hits the side-step triple.
Cavs close out the 1Q on a 14-0 run.
Cleveland leads on NBA League Pass! pic.twitter.com/gehruZgTlL
— NBA (@NBA) December 13, 2025
Bub Carrington has 10 points and 3 assists to lead Washington in both, and Kyshawn George has 9 points in 14 minutes.
From defense to offense ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/oxrnZ5LLEa
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) December 13, 2025
7:41 PM / DECEMBER 12, 2025
Edgecombe powering 76ers
Rookie VJ Edgecombe has a game-high 14 points on 5-for-6 shooting with two made 3s in 12 minutes, while Paul George adds 8 points, 3 boards and 2 dimes.
The Pacers and Sixers are tied at 37 with 10:25 remaining in the first half, live now on League Pass!
Grimes stuff.
Elite ball movement.
VJ triple.
Incredible sequence from the 76ers 👀 pic.twitter.com/hUaozfnMj4
— NBA (@NBA) December 13, 2025
7:33 PM / DECEMBER 12, 2025
Hawks-Pistons underway in Detroit
Jalen Johnson gets his first bucket of the night on a sweet turnaround jumper. Nickeil Alexander-Walker is on fire to start the contest, scoring 9 points on 3-for-4 shooting from behind the arc.
Jalen that is too pretty 🤩 pic.twitter.com/MhqkLXSNMI
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) December 13, 2025
Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren have 7 points apiece to lead the Pistons, as Detroit leads Atlanta 30-29 with less than two minutes remaining in the first quarter.
It just comes easy 😮💨 https://t.co/kZ65atb7iF pic.twitter.com/FwJvERMxZi
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) December 13, 2025
7:23 PM / DECEMBER 12, 2025
Buzelis getting crafty
Matas Buzelis finishes a beautiful lefty layup to give Chicago an early 7-5 lead. Charlotte’s Kon Knueppel leads all players with 8 points, but the Bulls own a 17-16 edge midway through the opening quarter.
Lefty lay, high off the glass.@BuzelisMatas | @CHSN__ pic.twitter.com/odUZtVwvcz
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) December 13, 2025
6:58 PM / DECEMBER 12, 2025
Morant available tonight
Ja Morant is reportedly available to suit up for the Grizzlies’ matchup with the Utah Jazz tonight. Morant hasn’t played since Nov. 15 while battling a calf injury.
Ａｖａｉｌａｂｌｅ pic.twitter.com/wbC2609AWb
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) December 12, 2025
6:41 PM / DECEMBER 12, 2025
Cleveland’s starters in Washington
The Cavs will once again be without Jarrett Allen as their starting center as he deals with a finger fracture in his left hand. Evan Mobley, who’s averaging a career-best 1.71 blocks per game, will be the anchor of Cleveland’s defense tonight.
Friday’s First Five. #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/rPgXn4wIwS
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) December 12, 2025
6:15 PM / DECEMBER 12, 2025
Welcome to a 7-game Friday night in the NBA!
Evan Mobley and the Cavaliers are in Washington tonight to take on the 3-19 Wizards. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
In the first of two marquee matchups on NBA TV tonight, the Pistons and Hawks square off in an Eastern Conference showdown (7 ET, NBA TV). Detroit won the previous two outings this season, most recently a 99-98 grudge match back on Dec. 1.
Following a solid 9-7 start to the 2025-26 campaign, Chicago has dropped seven in a row and sits at 9-14 overall. The Bulls pay a visit to the 7-17 Charlotte Hornets (7 ET, League Pass) with both squads looking to get back in the win column.
In Philadelphia, the Pacers will try for a third consecutive win when they battle the 76ers (7 ET, League Pass), who will be playing just their third game this season with both Joel Embiid and Paul George active. Indiana head coach Rick Carlisle is one win shy of becoming the 11th coach in NBA history to reach 1,000 career wins.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are in the nation’s capital to face the 3-19 Washington Wizards (7 ET, League Pass) as they aim to find their offensive rhythm. The Cavs are 2-5 over their last seven contests.
Memphis, a team moving in the opposition direction than Cleveland recently, will try for a third straight victory when they host the Utah Jazz (8 ET, League Pass). The Grizzlies are 5-1 over their last six and 7-3 over their last 10 games. Through their first 14 games of the season, Memphis was 4-10.
In Friday’s lone interconference tilt, the Nets are in Dallas to take on Cooper Flagg and the Mavericks (8:30 ET, League Pass). Both squads are coming off of a win their last time out, and the Mavs have been playing their best basketball of the year so far, going 4-1 over their last five.
For the nightcap on NBA TV, Julius Randle and the Timberwolves face the Warriors in The Bay (10 ET, NBA TV). Anthony Edwards has been ruled out with a foot injury, but there’s a chance Stephen Curry will suit up for Golden State for the first time since Nov. 26 against the Rockets.