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Luka Don\u010di\u0107 and the Los Angeles Lakers dispatched the New Orleans Pelicans on the road Tuesday night.<\/p>\n
What we know after Tuesday\u2019s games:<\/p>\n
The Timberwolves beat the Heat 122-94<\/a> in the opening contest, led by Anthony Edwards (26 pts, 5 reb, 5 ast, 2 blk) and Rudy Gobert (13 pts, 17 reb, 2 blk). JANUARY 7, 2026 \/ 1:51 AM<\/p>\n Tonight\u2019s results<\/p>\n LeBron James (30 pts, 8 reb, 8 ast, 2 stl, 1 blk) is your top performer of the night.<\/p>\n JANUARY 7, 2026 \/ 1:40 AM<\/p>\n Mavericks take a thriller on NBC and Peacock<\/p>\n 100-98<\/a>, as DeMar DeRozan\u2019s game-winning three-point attempt was long.<\/p>\n Brandon Williams put up 16 of his 18 points in the second half to key Dallas, including a clutch three late off an assist from Cooper Flagg (20 pts, 8 reb, 6 ast).<\/p>\n BRANDON WILLIAMS SPLASH!<\/p>\n HE PUTS DALLAS AHEAD BY 2.<\/p>\n 33.3 seconds left\u2026 Kings ball. <\/p>\n Watch here: https:\/\/t.co\/nT0VTHYk5c<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/PrEQfc4JPN<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cThat\u2019s been a word for our team all year \u2014 just trusting each other,\u201d Flagg said of Williams. \u201cHe\u2019s a killer, so I\u2019ve got to trust my teammate.\u201d<\/p>\n JANUARY 7, 2026 \/ 1:31 AM<\/p>\n Mavericks-Kings going down to the wire<\/p>\n 98-97 with 40.2 seconds to go, as Cooper Flagg and DeMar DeRozan trade buckets.<\/p>\n JANUARY 7, 2026 \/ 1:17 AM<\/p>\n A one-point contest in the fourth<\/p>\n 87-86 Sacramento with 6:10 to go in the game. End your night on NBC or Peacock and enjoy the finish!<\/p>\n JANUARY 7, 2026 \/ 1:06 AM<\/p>\n Kings up two heading into the fourth<\/p>\n 78-76 on Peacock. Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan have 16 each for Sacramento, while Cooper Flagg leads Dallas with 18 points.<\/p>\n deebo’s jumper smooth like \ud83e\uddc8 pic.twitter.com\/MHPWCa6JLF<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) January 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JANUARY 7, 2026 \/ 12:20 AM<\/p>\n Precious adds to the jam fest<\/p>\n Some thunderous slams being thrown down in Sacramento. Achiuwa leads tonight\u2019s Dunk Score cohort at 100.7.<\/p>\n PRECIOUS. ACHIUWA. \ud83e\udd27<\/p>\n Nasty.<\/p>\n Tap to watch: https:\/\/t.co\/nT0VTHYRUK<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/D1NzSjKmwa<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JANUARY 7, 2026 \/ 12:13 AM<\/p>\n Flying Flagg<\/p>\n The Dallas rookie \u2014 No. 1 on the latest Kia Rookie Ladder \u2014 swoops to the hoop. Coop\u2019s got hops.<\/p>\n Cooper Flagg cuts to rim for the two-handed flush!<\/p>\n Tap to watch: https:\/\/t.co\/nT0VTHYk5c<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/TqpqWlpaeI<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Russ gets up comfortably as well.<\/p>\n Russ’ reaction after his fastbreak slam: \ud83d\ude01<\/p>\n Kings in control on NBC & Peacock. pic.twitter.com\/MQnbyz1u5B<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JANUARY 6, 2026 \/ 11:39 PM<\/p>\n Mavericks and Kings underway on NBC and Peacock<\/p>\n Lock in, NBA fans. We\u2019ve got a Western Conference clash going for your pleasure this Tuesday evening.<\/p>\n Daniel Gafford with POWER \ud83d\ude2e<\/p>\n Woah.<\/p>\n Watch here: https:\/\/t.co\/nT0VTHYRUK<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/vV0Hn79Wxv<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Kings getting the job done on both ends \ud83d\udcaa<\/p>\n Sac-Town with the early lead at home! pic.twitter.com\/CVFhpN6vLG<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JANUARY 6, 2026 \/ 11:10 PM<\/p>\n A look at LeBron and Luka\u2019s luminous performances<\/p>\n LUKA & LEBRON \ud83e\udd1d 30-PIECES@lukadoncic<\/a>: 30p, 10a, 2s@KingJames<\/a>: 30p, 8r, 8a<\/p>\n Lakers secure 3rd straight dub! pic.twitter.com\/Guc7I0wvx9<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JANUARY 6, 2026 \/ 10:34 PM<\/p>\n Only Luka<\/p>\n Lakers win, 111-103<\/a>.<\/p>\n LUKA MAGIC ON FULL DISPLAY!<\/p>\n Lakers win their third straight \ud83e\ude84 https:\/\/t.co\/WxtvDqWyza<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/CjApXAOrQV<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The Don had 30 points and 10 assists, while LeBron James added 30 points of his own, along with 8 rebounds and 8 assists.<\/p>\n Trey Murphy III had 42 points for New Orleans \u2014 the fifth 40+ point games of his career \u2014 but no other Pelican scored more than 15.<\/p>\n JANUARY 6, 2026 \/ 10:30 PM<\/p>\n Grizzlies take it<\/p>\n 106-105<\/a>. Cam Spencer and Jaren Jackson Jr. had 21 each for Memphis, which snaps a four-game losing streak.<\/p>\n SANTI ALDAMA GAME-SAVING BLOCK.<\/p>\n MEMPHIS SECURES THE HOME VICTORY. pic.twitter.com\/3NmXWPj4nm<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JANUARY 6, 2026 \/ 10:13 PM<\/p>\n Spurs-Grizzlies heading down to the wire<\/p>\n 98-97 San Antonio with 3:18 to go in the fourth quarter.<\/p>\n Victor Wembanyama has 30 points off the bench, countered by six Grizzlies in double figures.<\/p>\n COUNT THAT FOR VIC \u261d\ufe0f<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcfa @FanDuelSN_SW<\/a> \u2014 San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) January 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Cam Spencer \u2014 shooting 47.1 percent from three-point range this season \u2014 has delivered tonight.<\/p>\n Cam catching \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcca 16 PTS (6\/10 FG) \u2014 Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) January 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JANUARY 6, 2026 \/ 10:07 PM<\/p>\n Vintage LeBron<\/p>\n Year 23. Still soaring,<\/p>\n It\u2019s a close game in New Orleans with just over five minutes remaining.<\/p>\n LEBRON TAKES FLIGHT \u2708\ufe0f https:\/\/t.co\/XU7LZm7MeG<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/xTAC20Qm2B<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Derik Queen delivered a little art of his own.<\/p>\n Queen Vision \ud83d\udc40 pic.twitter.com\/N2JsCBpAHd<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) January 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JANUARY 6, 2026 \/ 9:51 PM<\/p>\n Ant at work<\/p>\n 82-70 Timberwolves with 2:22 to go in the third quarter. Anthony Edwards has it going \u2014 catch the contest on Peacock.<\/p>\n Antman is doing his thing tonight!<\/p>\n 24 PTS I 5-8 3PM I 5 REB I 2 BLK pic.twitter.com\/SBYomBMBki<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JANUARY 6, 2026 \/ 9:40 PM<\/p>\n Pelicans-Lakers heading to the fourth<\/p>\n 86-79 Lakers in a good battle.<\/p>\n Back-to-back alley-oops!<\/p>\n Luka Don\u010di\u0107 finds Deandre Ayton. Tight game ongoing between Lakers and Pelicans \ud83c\udf7f pic.twitter.com\/fGl4gBQRGf<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JANUARY 6, 2026 \/ 9:17 PM<\/p>\n The Stifle Tower abides<\/p>\n \ud83d\udd90\ufe0f Rudy Gobert swats it away \ud83d\udd90\ufe0f@Timberwolves<\/a> lead the Heat 61-54 at the break.<\/p>\n Tap to watch the second half: https:\/\/t.co\/ZF6WxYKXqO<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/WzPctZVYYM<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JANUARY 6, 2026 \/ 9:15 PM<\/p>\n Magic-Wizards tight late<\/p>\n 111-105 Wizards with four minutes to go. Both teams have six players in double figures; CJ McCollum is the game\u2019s high scorer at 24 points. Who will take it in Washington?<\/p>\n JANUARY 6, 2026 \/ 9:09 PM<\/p>\n Cavaliers-Pacers going down to the wire<\/p>\n 109-102 Cavaliers with just under four minutes to go on League Pass.<\/p>\n Cleveland just took its largest lead of the night, rallying with an 11-0 run.<\/p>\n JANUARY 6, 2026 \/ 8:45 PM<\/p>\n The return of a Herro<\/p>\n This is Herro\u2019s 1,000th career three-pointer \u2014 he\u2019s the sixth-fastest player to reach the milestone.<\/p>\n Overall, 175 players have made 1,000 career threes.<\/p>\n Herro tied Taurean Prince at 1,000 with this shot; Danny Ainge (1,002) is up next.<\/p>\n Tyler Herro is BACK.<\/p>\n Tonight marks his first game since Dec. 9th for the @MiamiHEAT<\/a>! pic.twitter.com\/xmcuIIbGGB<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JANUARY 6, 2026 \/ 8:30 PM<\/p>\n Zion hits the trampoline<\/p>\n Furphy earlier, Zion now. Few get up like the Pelicans\u2019 star forward.<\/p>\n Zion Williamson skies in for the putback! \ud83d\ude24<\/p>\n Tap to watch: https:\/\/t.co\/ws3UN4WwZm<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/rRHCTPGJiV<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 29-25 Lakers after the first quarter.<\/p>\n Luka\u2019s got something to do with that.<\/p>\n This Luka move was so smooth \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n Behind-the-back. Tap to watch: https:\/\/t.co\/ws3UN4WwZm<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/lrSSIhEl46<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JANUARY 6, 2026 \/ 8:17 PM<\/p>\n Jeremiah helps New Orleans jell<\/p>\n One of the Pelicans\u2019 prized rookies has 7 quick points, but the Lakers are up early in the first.<\/p>\n Fears hustle. pic.twitter.com\/29W17xX3aM<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) January 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JANUARY 6, 2026 \/ 7:50 PM<\/p>\n Coulibaly coast-to-coast<\/p>\n 40-33 Wizards with 8:28 to go. Want it prepared B\u00e9arnaise or au poivre?<\/p>\n “That’s called a New York strip right there\u2026”<\/p>\n “Medium well.”<\/p>\n \ud83d\ude02\ud83d\ude02\ud83d\ude02<\/p>\n Bilal Coulibaly and the Wizards lead by 6 in the 2Q.<\/p>\n Watch here: https:\/\/t.co\/pUW6zg3qsI<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/FGNDV33dWs<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JANUARY 6, 2026 \/ 7:35 PM<\/p>\n Furphy takes flight<\/p>\n The Pacers\u2019 dunker extraordinaire adds another to his resume<\/a>.<\/p>\n It’s even better in slow motion\u2026<\/p>\n Tyrese Haliburton is loving what he’s seeing from Johnny Furphy \ud83d\udc4f\ud83d\udca5<\/p>\n Watch here: https:\/\/t.co\/jH97Ak1nXd<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/FcbKtqlKXv<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/CpX5ucOgVn<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 7, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JANUARY 6, 2026 \/ 7:00 PM<\/p>\n Hear the sound in your mind\u2026<\/p>\n “I think that’s like the most beautiful thing to ever be created in the world\u2026”<\/p>\n Anthony Edwards on the art of the SWISH! \ud83d\ude4c<\/p>\n Heat\/Wolves I 8:00 PM ET on NBC and Peacock pic.twitter.com\/tSFsPWthQq<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n JANUARY 6, 2026 \/ 6:30 PM<\/p>\n Jaime Jaquez Jr. is back on form<\/p>\n Jaime Jaquez Jr.’s highlights from December and January.<\/p>\n After a breakout initial season that saw him finish fourth in Rookie of the Year voting, Jaime Jaquez Jr. slipped in his second campaign, seeing his scoring average and minutes drop.<\/p>\n But, as the Heat have risen to seventh in the Eastern Conference this year, he\u2019s found his footing again, putting up 16.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.7 assists on 53 percent shooting.<\/p>\n Jaquez is a skilled, strong slasher, capable with either hand, with considered footwork. He brings to mind ex-Heat star Jimmy Butler \u2014 rarely off-balance, constantly looking to get downhill, and willing and able to cook you in the low-to-mid post.<\/p>\n Jaquez shoots 8.4 field goals from within eight feet per game \u2014 just behind Lauri Markkannen, Karl-Anthony Towns and Alex Sarr \u2014 making 58 percent of them. That\u2019s his bread-and-butter. He takes few attempts per game overall than any of those three.<\/p>\n \u201cHow do you get to that downhill so efficiently and effectively?\u201d Myron Gardner asked his teammate after the Heat knocked off the Nuggets Dec. 29<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cI think the floor\u2019s a little slanted. Every halftime, they slant it a little bit, so it goes downhill,\u201d Jaquez joked.<\/p>\n It feels like that sometimes, as the UCLA product continues to raise the temperature for the Heat, showing off his smooth and easy game.<\/p>\n JANUARY 6, 2026 \/ 6:00 PM<\/p>\n Welcome to a six-game night in the NBA! Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Miami Heat to open tonight\u2019s \u2018Coast 2 Coast Tuesday\u2019 doubleheader on NBC and Peacock.<\/p>\n It\u2019s \u2018Coast 2 Coast Tuesday,\u2019 as we bring you Heat-Timberwolves (8 ET<\/a>) and Mavericks-Kings (11 ET<\/a>) live on NBC and Peacock!<\/p>\n Luka Don\u010di\u0107, the top vote-getter in the second round of balloting<\/a> for NBA All-Star Voting 2026, also leads the Lakers into New Orleans to take on Zion Williamson and the Pelicans on League Pass (8 ET<\/a>).<\/p>\n Doncic (33.7 ppg) continues to pace the league in points per game, dropping 2.1 points more than second-pace Shai Gilgeous-Alexander while leading the Lakers to the second-best field goal percentage in the Association at 50.1 and the third-best record in the Western Conference at 22-11.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s tonight\u2019s complete schedule:<\/p>\n
\nThe Mavericks knocked off the Kings 100-98<\/a> in a thrilling nightcap, led by Cooper Flagg (20 pts, 8 reb, 6 ast), Anthony Davis (19 pts, 16 reb, 2 blk) and Brandon Williams (16 second-half points).
\nLuka Don\u010di\u0107 (30 pts, 10 ast) led the way as the Lakers earned a road win over the Pelicans 111-103<\/a>. LeBron James added 30 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists, while Trey Murphy III was the top man for New Orleans with 42 points.<\/p>\n
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Derik Queen finds Zion Williamson.<\/p>\n
Splits the double.
Lays it in for 2.<\/p>\n
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