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Stephon Castle and the San Antonio Spurs are taking on the Indiana Pacers on League Pass.<\/p>\n
Enjoy the best of\u00a0Friday\u2019s schedule<\/a>\u00a0with the NBA.com live blog, featuring all of the meaningful moments, performances, observations, news, notes and highlights.<\/p>\n What we know about Friday games:<\/p>\n The Cavaliers defeated the Nuggets 113-108<\/a> in the first game of our national doubleheader, as Donovan Mitchell (33 pts) outdueled Jamal Murray (34 pts). 10:10 ET \/ JANUARY 2, 2025<\/p>\n Cavs defeat Nuggets on Prime<\/p>\n Mood. #LetEmKnow<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/rINNnAR3Cp<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) January 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 113-108<\/a>.<\/p>\n Donovan Mitchell had 33 points, while Jamal Murray countered with 34, bringing to mind their classic duel in the 2020 NBA Playoffs<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Cavaliers ended the game on a 10-0 run to ice, running their record to 20-16.<\/p>\n Darius Garland added 18 points and 8 assists for Cleveland.<\/p>\n 9:55 ET \/ JANUARY 2, 2025<\/p>\n Murray in the clutch<\/p>\n JAMAL MURRAY BRINGS DENVER WITHIN 3!<\/p>\n 5.3 SECONDS LEFT ON PRIME.<\/p>\n TAP TO WATCH: https:\/\/t.co\/rXvhoVn427<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/5OM5uCF98A<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 9:30 ET \/ JANUARY 2, 2025<\/p>\n Nuggets-Cavaliers going down to the wire<\/p>\n 101-100 with 7:25 to go on Prime! Jamal Murray and Donovan Mitchell are both up to 31. Check out the duel.<\/p>\n Nothing but net \ud83d\udca6<\/p>\n Spida has 27 (13 in 3Q) as we head to the 4Q! pic.twitter.com\/Njrv2onUOy<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 9:15 ET \/ JANUARY 2, 2025<\/p>\n Buzelis hits the trampoline<\/p>\n A 116.7 on the Dunk Score scale \u2014 fifth-best of the season!<\/p>\n MATAS. BUZELIS. \ud83e\udd2f<\/p>\n What a HUGE one-handed throwdown!<\/p>\n ORL\/CHI is tied at 59 at the break\u2026 tap to watch the 2H: https:\/\/t.co\/KJXQbFKdBI<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/kfcEPtxTk0<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 8:00 ET \/ JANUARY 2, 2025<\/p>\n Long-range dimes to start Friday night<\/p>\n “Touchdown Wizards!” \ud83d\ude4c<\/p>\n Bub Carrington’s one-handed, crosscourt dime to Justin Champagnie extends Washington’s lead.<\/p>\n Tap to watch: https:\/\/t.co\/kIvXykfP25<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/jpStA2eOjP<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n A dime from just beyond halfcourt \ud83c\udfaf<\/p>\n The Mitchell to Mobley connection never gets old!<\/p>\n Cavs with the early lead on Prime. pic.twitter.com\/mzlNnuHsxx<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 7:30 ET \/ JANUARY 2, 2025<\/p>\n The Blue Arrow at work<\/p>\n Jamal Murray loses his defender for the easy finish \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n He’s got 14 in Q1!<\/p>\n Tap to watch: https:\/\/t.co\/6sXrukqmkk<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/tpevSGv78m<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 7:00 ET \/ JANUARY 2, 2025<\/p>\n Pacers rolling early in Indy<\/p>\n And-1 for Andrew Nembhard!<\/p>\n 8 early points on 3\/3 shooting from the floor \ud83d\udc4f pic.twitter.com\/iwxtmrDjOb<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 6:00 ET \/ JANUARY 2, 2025<\/p>\n Welcome to a 10-game night in the NBA!<\/p>\n San Antonio Spurs vs. Indiana Pacers, 7 ET<\/a>
\nNow, it\u2019s Thunder-Warriors (10 ET) on Prime, with Kevin Harlan and Brent Barry on the call.<\/p>\n
\nBrooklyn Nets vs. Washington Wizards, 7 ET<\/a>
\nDenver Nuggets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, 7:30 ET (Prime)<\/a>
\nAtlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks, 7:30 ET<\/a>
\nOrlando Magic vs. Chicago Bulls, 8 ET<\/a>
\nCharlotte Hornets vs. Milwaukee Bucks, 8 ET<\/a>
\nPortland Trail Blazers vs. New Orleans Pelicans, 8 ET<\/a>
\nSacramento Kings vs. Phoenix Suns, 9 ET<\/a>
\nOklahoma City Thunder vs. Golden State Warriors, 10 ET (Prime)<\/a>
\nMemphis Grizzlies vs. Los Angeles Lakers, 10:30 ET<\/a><\/p>\n