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Ja Morant\u2019s 24-point effort led the Grizzlies in their 126-109 win over the Magic on Sunday in London.<\/p>\n
What we know about Sunday\u2019s games:<\/p>\n
The Magic and Grizzlies tipped off at the O2 Arena in London on Sunday, with Memphis earning the victory, 126-109. Ja Morant offered up a game-high 24 points and 13 assists in his return to action after missing the last six games with a calf contusion.
\nDespite the absence of Nikola Joki\u0107, the Nuggets are finding their groove and are winners of four straight. Jamal Murray has been a catalyst for the recent success, averaging 33 points and 9.3 assists during their win streak. Tonight, they\u2019ll host the Hornets at 8 ET, who will be wrapping up a five-game road trip.\u00a0
\nSpeaking of four-game win streaks, the Kings are surging and just got Domantas Sabonis back after a two-month absence from a partial meniscus tear. They\u2019ll have an opportunity to win their fifth straight tonight when they host the Trail Blazers, who will have Deni Avdija returning from a back injury.<\/p>\n
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Hornets are buzzing<\/p>\n
Charlotte has come out aggressively and has a 20-point advantage over the Nuggets, 47-27.<\/p>\n
Part of their success has been found on the glass, including on the offensive end, like this Tidjane Salaun putback for 2 of his 7 points.<\/p>\n
tidjane with the follow thruuu \ud83e\udd1d#HiveMentality<\/a> | @TidjaneSalaun<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Fp8XfQv8Cw<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) January 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 8:35 PM \/ January 18, 2026<\/p>\n Stops and slams<\/p>\n Houston is moving the ball, getting stops, and easy buckets against the Pelicans.<\/p>\n First, we get a Durant and Sengun give-and-go, then the swipe on the other end, and an easy Amen finish.<\/p>\n this sequence of dunks & defense >> pic.twitter.com\/WnMtagtLkk<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) January 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The Rockets have an 83-75 lead over the Pelicans with under three minutes remaining in the third quarter.<\/p>\n 8:10 PM \/ January 18, 2026<\/p>\n Dialed in from deep<\/p>\n Coby White and Jabari Smith may play for different teams, and aren\u2019t even competing against each other tonight, but they\u2019re both blistering from 3-point land.<\/p>\n White has 16 points at the break on 5-for-6 shooting from deep, helping lead a 70-51 advantage over the Nets.<\/p>\n Coby White in the first half for Chicago:<\/p>\n 16 PTS (game-high) Bulls lead at the break at home \ud83d\ude24 pic.twitter.com\/0JuMP3U5Ni<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) January 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Meanwhile, in Houston, Smith has poured in 22 points with 5 triples, fueling a 64-54 lead over the Pelicans.<\/p>\n 2\ufe0f\u20e32\ufe0f\u20e3 PTS, 5\ufe0f\u20e3 3PM \ud83d\udcc8@jabarismithjr<\/a> is BALLIN’ pic.twitter.com\/rER9Rmg0XA<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) January 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 7:55 PM \/ January 18, 2026<\/p>\n Taking care of it himself<\/p>\n Derik Queen has been a bright spot for the Pelicans this season and shows off his versatility as a big man here.<\/p>\n He\u2019s able to strip Sengun on the perimeter, then has the handle and speed to take it all the way to the rim on the other end and put it down with two hands.<\/p>\n Take it DQ \ud83d\udc4b pic.twitter.com\/Gt5v7CyO0f<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) January 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Queen has 8 points and 2 assists for the Pelicans, who are trailing the Rockets 60-52 in the waning moments of the first half.<\/p>\n 7:25 PM \/ January 18, 2026<\/p>\n That\u2019s a Mann slam<\/p>\n After Matas Buzelis bites on the pump fake, there\u2019s nothing but open hardwood for Terance Mann. He rushes the rim, beating Jalen Smith to the hoop, and throws it down.<\/p>\n GROWN MANN SLAM \ud83d\ude24@terance_mann<\/a> | #NetsWorld<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/DypTnr6Sb7<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) January 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 7:17 PM \/ January 18, 2026<\/p>\n Fast start in Houston<\/p>\n The Rockets aren\u2019t making things easy for the Pelicans early. They\u2019ve jumped out to a 17-6 lead and turned defense into offense early.<\/p>\n Alperen Sengun gets the deflection, Steven Adams gets the loose ball, and Amen Thompson gets the finish on the other end.<\/p>\n swipe \ud83d\udc4b & lay \ud83e\udef4 pic.twitter.com\/NrmHhIknaM<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) January 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n
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