Luka Dončić smiles as he faces his former team, the Dallas Mavericks.
What we know about Saturday’s games:
-Luka Dončić faces his former team in a Lakers-Mavericks matchup. This is a highlight game for AWS NBA Rivals Week. The Lakers-Mavericks trade last season was one of the most consequential trades in NBA history, and we’ll get to see Luka Dončić face his former team here. The Mavericks come into this matchup winning seven of their last 10 outings, while the Lakers have lost six of their last nine games.
-The Bulls and Celtics battle at 8:00 ET. Boston has been one of the biggest surprises in the NBA, sitting second in the Eastern Conference with a 28-16 record. Chicago has also been much better recently, entering this matchup amid a three-game winning streak.
-The Knicks grab a narrow win over the Sixers in an AWS NBA Rivals Week game. There were 10 lead changes in the Philly-NY matchup, with the Knicks narrowly holding off the Sixers, 112-109. New York out-rebounded Philadelphia, 53-37, while outscoring them in second-chance points, 26-4.
6:49 PM / January 24, 2026
Luka Dončić Faces His Former Team Tonight
The Luka Dončić trade from Dallas was the story of the NBA last season, and he’ll get a matchup with his former team here.
It’s an interesting matchup, given how these teams have performed.
While the Lakers have a better record at 26-17, they come into this matchup losing six of their last nine games. The Mavericks have a 19-26 record but have won seven of their last 10 outings.
Here are some highlights throughout Dončić’s career to showcase how special he was in Dallas.
This game is part of AWS NBA Rivals Week.
“Luka Magic” has been in full effect since he first stepped on an NBA court 🪄
Take a look back at his wizardry up to this point in his career!
LAL/DAL tips off tonight at 8:30pm/et on ABC as part of AWS NBA Rivals Week 🍿 pic.twitter.com/yRpXBCMtT3
— NBA (@NBA) January 24, 2026
6:32 PM / January 24, 2026
Knicks Defeat Sixers, 112-109
This was one of the highlight games for AWS NBA Rivals Week, and these rivals put on a show.
There were six ties and 10 lead changes, with Philly having two game-tying opportunities in the closing six seconds. They missed a 3-pointer and had a turnover in those possessions.
New York dominated in the paint, out-rebounding Philly, 53-37, while outscoring them in second-chance points, 26-4.
Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 31 points, five rebounds and six assists.
Joel Embiid led the Sixers with 38 points, 11 rebounds and five assists.
KNICKS WIN!!! pic.twitter.com/FAooz31Llj
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) January 24, 2026
🏀 SATURDAY’S FINAL SCORES 🏀
Jalen Brunson comes up big as the @nyknicks win a tight one on the road!
OG Anunoby: 23 PTS, 7 REB, 4 AST, 2 STL
Landry Shamet: 12 PTS, 4 REB
Josh Hart: 10 PTS, 13 REB, 7 AST https://t.co/qOJQOk4B2m pic.twitter.com/PmA0708txu
— NBA (@NBA) January 24, 2026
6:13 PM / January 24, 2026
Hornets Defeat Wizards, 119-115
There were 10 lead changes in the opening half, but Charlotte took command in the second quarter.
They got their lead up to 18 points in the third and fourth quarters.
The Hornets shot 52 percent from the field while holding the Wizards to 46 percent shooting.
Brandon Miller led the way with 21 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists.
Tre Johnson led Washington with a career-high 26 points and six assists.
havin fun & winnin together #HiveMentality | @Waste_Pro_USA pic.twitter.com/a0g3tgUCu4
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) January 24, 2026
b2b dubs 😌#HiveMentality pic.twitter.com/7j3u3MhArc
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) January 24, 2026