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Karl-Anthony Towns records a monster double-double with 36 points and 15 rebounds during the Knicks\u2019 128-125 win over the Hawks. (Photo by Adam Hagy\/NBAE via Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Enjoy the best of Saturday\u2019s 9-game slate<\/a> with the NBA.com live blog, featuring all of the meaningful moments, performances, observations, news, notes and highlights.<\/p>\n Saturday\u2019s Final Scores<\/p>\n Sacramento Kings 113, Dallas Mavericks 107<\/a><\/p>\n Phoenix Suns 123, New Orleans Pelicans 114<\/a><\/p>\n Orlando Magic 127, Denver Nuggets 126<\/a><\/p>\n Houston Rockets 117, Cleveland Cavaliers 100<\/a><\/p>\n Brooklyn Nets 123, Minnesota Timberwolves 107<\/a><\/p>\n Milwaukee Bucks 112, Chicago Bulls 103<\/a><\/p>\n Miami Heat 142, Indiana Pacers 116<\/a><\/p>\n Utah Jazz 127, San Antonio Spurs 114<\/a><\/p>\n New York Knicks 128, Atlanta Hawks 125<\/a><\/p>\n Top Performers<\/p>\n Anthony Black: career-high 38 points (14-24 FG, 7-11 3PM, 3-6 FT) with 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals in win over Nuggets. 11:58 PM \/ DECEMBER 27, 2025<\/p>\n What we know after Saturday\u2019s games<\/p>\n Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 29 points in his return<\/a> to help Milwaukee defeat Chicago, 112-103, snapping the Bulls\u2019 5-game win streak in the process. 11:35 PM \/ DECEMBER 27, 2025<\/p>\n Thomas returns, Nets win 3rd straight<\/p>\n Cam Thomas drops 30 points (9-15 FG, 3-8 3PM, 9-9 FT) in only 20 minutes off the bench in his first game action since Nov. 5 to help Brooklyn secure the 123-107 win over Minnesota.<\/p>\n Michael Porter, Jr. adds 27 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists in 33 minutes as the Nets win their third straight and move to 7-3 over the last ten contests.<\/p>\n Cam Thomas returned to the lineup and immediately made a winning impact!<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfc0 30 PTS Nets win in Minnesota for their third in a row. pic.twitter.com\/gqxnFvoMY5<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Anthony Edwards tallies 28 points on 10-for-22 shooting with 7 rebounds, 2 assists and a steal in 35 minutes. The Timberwolves have now lost two in a row after winning five of their previous six games.<\/p>\n 11:26 PM \/ DECEMBER 27, 2025<\/p>\n Heat cruise past Pacers<\/p>\n Miami picks up their second straight win by defeating Indiana 142-116 behind a balanced offensive attack. Six Heat players score at least 15 points, with Andrew Wiggins and Jaime Jaquez, Jr. dropping 28 points each.<\/p>\n Andrew Wiggins and Jaime Jaquez Jr. led another HIGH-POWERED offensive showing \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n Wiggins: 28 PTS | 6 REB | 3 AST | 3 STL | 4 3PM \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n After trailing by one point at halftime, Miami outscores Indiana 83-56 over the final two quarters.<\/p>\n Pascal Siakam records a game-high 33 points (14-21 FG, 4-6 3PM) with 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals in 34 minutes. Bennedict Mathurin scores 25 points with 6 rebounds and 2 steals in the Pacers\u2019 eighth consecutive loss.<\/p>\n 11:18 PM \/ DECEMBER 27, 2025<\/p>\n Giannis powers Bucks in return<\/p>\n Giannis Antetokounmpo puts up 29 points (10-15 FG, 8-10 FT), 8 rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block in Milwaukee\u2019s 112-103 win over Chicago. It was his first game action since suffering a calf strain on Dec. 3 in a win over Detroit.<\/p>\n Giannis welcomed himself back to the Bucks lineup with a STRONG performance!<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcaa 29 PTS Milwaukee gets the win in Chicago. pic.twitter.com\/8NOO11lYOF<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Six Bulls score in double figures, led by Coby White and Nikola Vu\u010devi\u0107 with 16 points apiece. The loss snaps Chicago\u2019s 5-game win streak.<\/p>\n 11:12 PM \/ DECEMBER 27, 2025<\/p>\n KD cooks for 30 in Rockets\u2019 W<\/p>\n Kevin Durant drops 30 points (11-17 FG) in only 29 minutes to help the Rockets defeat the Cavaliers 117-100. Reed Sheppard pours in 18 points (4 3PM) with 3 rebounds, 8 assists, 5 steals and one block in 32 minutes off the bench.<\/p>\n Kevin Durant put together a COMPLETE offensive game in Houston’s win!<\/p>\n \ud83d\udd25 30 PTS \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Jaylon Tyson (23 points, 15 rebounds) and Donovan Mitchell (16 points, 6 assists) lead the way for Cleveland in the loss, their second straight after winning two in a row.<\/p>\n 11:05 PM \/ DECEMBER 27, 2025<\/p>\n Jazz end Spurs\u2019 streak at 8<\/p>\n Utah, led by Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George, defeats San Antonio 127-114 to end their win streak at eight consecutive games. The Jazz pick up their second win in as many nights and move to 12-19 on the season.<\/p>\n Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George lead the way as the Jazz take down the Spurs \ud83d\ude2e\u200d\ud83d\udca8<\/p>\n Lauri: 29 PTS | 5 REB | 3 STL | 5 3PM \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Victor Wembanyama finishes with a game-high 32 points (12-21 FG, 8-8 FT) with 7 rebounds, 3 assists and 5 blocks, and Keldon Johnson tallies 27 points on 10-for-15 shooting with 10 rebounds off the Spurs\u2019 bench.<\/p>\n Wemby put together an UNREAL night despite the Spurs loss:<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc7d 32 PTS \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 10:50 PM \/ DECEMBER 27, 2025<\/p>\n Knicks survive Hawks\u2019 comeback attempt<\/p>\n After leading by as many as 18 points in the second half, New York trailed by one with less than a minute remaining in regulation, 125-124. Timely plays and rebounds from the Knicks\u2019 OG Anunoby help seal their 128-125 victory, including four clutch free throws over the final 48.7 seconds.<\/p>\n Anunoby finishes with 15 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals and a block, while Karl-Anthony Towns tallies 36 points (8-15 FG, 17-18 FT) and 16 rebounds. Jalen Brunson pours in 34 points on 15-for-29 shooting and four made 3s.<\/p>\n KNICKS GET THE STOP AND SECURE THE WIN!<\/p>\n THEY MOVE TO 22-9 AND 9-2 IN THEIR LAST 11 \ud83d\udc40 pic.twitter.com\/9RQ9rGGkNO<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Onyeka Okongwu\u2019s brilliant 31-point, 14-rebound performance with six made 3s wasn\u2019t enough to stop the Hawks from losing their sixth consecutive game. Nickeil Alexander Walker scores 25 points off Atlanta\u2019s bench, while Jalen Johnson drops 20 points, 9 rebounds, 12 dimes and 2 blocks in 37 minutes.<\/p>\n CLUTCH CLAMPS FROM OG<\/p>\n VOTE OG FOR ALL-STAR \u203c\ufe0f https:\/\/t.co\/HWjDFYAJeh<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/4HV55KrFME<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) December 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 10:40 PM \/ DECEMBER 27, 2025<\/p>\n Suns win third straight<\/p>\n Phoenix defeats New Orleans 123-114 with a balanced effort, as seven Suns score in double figures. Devin Booker finishes with a team-high 20 points to go along with 3 rebounds and 4 assists in 34 minutes, and Jordan Goodwin chips in 16 points and 9 rebounds off the bench.<\/p>\n NON-STOP HUSTLE \ud83d\ude24<\/p>\n Season high in offensive rebounds (22) and second chance points (30) tonight! pic.twitter.com\/nb2vl7QsOs<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Phoenix Suns (@Suns) December 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n New Orleans has Trey Murphy III (24 points, 6 3PM), Zion Williamson (22 points, 2 steals, 2 blocks) and Derik Queen (21 points, 11 rebounds) all reach the 20-point mark, but it wasn\u2019t enough to keep them from dropping their third straight.<\/p>\n 10:31 PM \/ DECEMBER 27, 2025<\/p>\n Hawks take the lead!<\/p>\n Atlanta goes up by one, 125-124, over New York on Nickeil Alexander-Walker\u2019s strip and score on Jalen Brunson with 48.7 seconds remaining.<\/p>\n COUNT IT FOR OG <\/p>\n VOTE OG FOR ALL-\u2b50\ufe0f https:\/\/t.co\/HWjDFYAboJ<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/dWLOBqD6aa<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) December 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Don\u2019t miss the finish on NBA TV<\/a>!<\/p>\n HAWKS COME BACK TO TAKE THE LEAD AFTER TRAILING BY 18!<\/p>\n WE’RE DOWN TO THE WIRE ON NBA TV \ud83d\udd25 pic.twitter.com\/RXtuIPHilS<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 10:24 PM \/ DECEMBER 27, 2025<\/p>\n Magic hold off Nuggets in thriller<\/p>\n Anthony Black drops a career-high 38 points and plays elite defense all night to help the Magic close out their 127-126 win against the Nuggets. Desmond Bane goes for 24 points (7-13 FG, 10-10 FT) and 6 assists, while Wendell Carter, Jr. adds 18 points, 7 boards and 4 assists.<\/p>\n HAVE A NIGHT, ANTHONY BLACK! <\/p>\n \ud83d\udd25 38 PTS (career-high) And the clutch stop to get the win over Denver \ud83d\udd12 pic.twitter.com\/AaVC833qOd<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Nikola Joki\u0107 continues his case for what would be his fourth league MVP award after dropping 34 points, 21 rebounds, 12 assists and a steal in 38 minutes.<\/p>\n Another night, another RIDICULOUS showing for Nikola Joki\u0107!<\/p>\n \ud83d\ude2e\u200d\ud83d\udca8 34 PTS The 8th 30\/20\/10 game of his career (2nd-most all-time behind Wilt’s 16) \ud83e\udd2f pic.twitter.com\/2hzZrCX57Y<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Jamal Murray (24 points) and Tim Hardaway, Jr. (20 points) combined for 44 points as Denver\u2019s starting backcourt.<\/p>\n 10:15 PM \/ DECEMBER 27, 2025<\/p>\n Greek Freak at it again<\/p>\n Giannis Antetokounmpo throws the alley-oop down with force, as he\u2019s got a team-high 21 points (8-12 FG) in 23 minutes. Milwaukee leads Chicago 103-98 with less than two minutes remaining in this one.<\/p>\n Freakish. https:\/\/t.co\/Mh78dyapwZ<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Us8NFAUeii<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) December 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n The Bulls have six players in double figures, but they\u2019ll need someone to step up in crunch time if they want to extend their winning streak to six games.<\/p>\n 10:10 PM \/ DECEMBER 27, 2025<\/p>\n Rockets dominating Cavs<\/p>\n Reed Sheppard shakes Darius Garland before draining a tough floater, giving him 18 points with 8 assists and 4 steals off the Rockets\u2019 bench. Kevin Durant has a game-high 30 points in just 29 minutes, as Houston has a commanding 111-86 lead with 3:39 remaining in the contest.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udde3\ufe0f we got a runner! pic.twitter.com\/2ukf4Jr3r4<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) December 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Jaylon Tyson has a team-high 21 points and 13 rebounds off the Cavs\u2019 bench.<\/p>\n 10:05 PM \/ DECEMBER 27, 2025<\/p>\n Hawks fighting back in ATL<\/p>\n Trae Young gets the and-1 to fall, giving him 5 points to go with 8 assists in 24 minutes. Jalen Johnson has 15 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists and 2 blocks, while Onyeka Okongwu has a team-high 23 points in 26 minutes.<\/p>\n Hoop & the harm \ud83e\uddca pic.twitter.com\/tEV3FitAJm<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) December 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Jalen Brunson (25 points) and Karl-Anthony Towns (26 points, 12 rebounds) are fueling the Knicks\u2019 100-94 lead with 10:46 remaining in the game.<\/p>\n cap doin what he does best \ud83d\ude4c<\/p>\n VOTE JB FOR ALL-STAR https:\/\/t.co\/HWjDFYAJeh<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/pYTiF5CuSq<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) December 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 9:59 PM \/ DECEMBER 27, 2025<\/p>\n Dunks galore in San Antonio<\/p>\n Dylan Harper paints himself a poster to give him 7 points to go along with 11 dimes off the Spurs bench. Victor Wembanyama and Keldon Johnson have 25 points each to lead San Antonio, who trail 104-94 with 10 minutes remaining in the contest.<\/p>\n Harper goes airborne \ud83d\udeeb https:\/\/t.co\/mlKNsGFPeO<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/rCmZOLb2Al<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Tap to watch: https:\/\/t.co\/x9li3LHpeJ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Lauri Markkanen took off for his own nasty jam in traffic on the other end, as he\u2019s up to 20 points with four made 3s. Keyonte George is the high man for Utah with 22 points, adding 4 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals in 27 minutes.<\/p>\n Lauri Markkanen splits the defense and throws down the SLAM \ud83d\udca5<\/p>\n Jazz lead the Spurs after 3 on NBA League Pass!<\/p>\n Tap to watch: https:\/\/t.co\/x9li3LHpeJ<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Ae9QZx8B86<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 9:53 PM \/ DECEMBER 27, 2025<\/p>\n Heat drop 39 in 3Q, lead 98-94<\/p>\n Jaime Jaquez, Jr. knocks down a jumper at the third quarter buzzer to give him a team-high 23 points in 21 minutes. Andrew Wiggins chips in 21 points, 6 rebounds and 2 steals, while Norman Powell pours in 18 points.<\/p>\n THIS IS THAT DAWG DEFENSE pic.twitter.com\/Xji56biROS<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) December 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Pascal Siakam has a game-high 29 points on 12-for-16 shooting (4-5 3PM) in 25 minutes, and Andrew Nembhard has 15 points, 3 rebounds and 14 assists in 29 minutes.<\/p>\n Indiana trails by 4 as we head to the final frame, live now on League Pass<\/a>!<\/p>\n 9:42 PM \/ DECEMBER 27, 2025<\/p>\n Bulls storming back<\/p>\n After trailing by 15 in the first half, Chicago has come back to take a one-point lead over Milwaukee in the third quarter. Josh Giddey finds Isaac Okoro (10 points) for one of his 7 dimes on the night, adding 8 points and 5 rebounds in 19 minutes.<\/p>\n Josh Giddey looks off the defender and delivers the DIME to Okoro \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n Tap to watch: https:\/\/t.co\/ueBjG2andL<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/sqoe6jNV1I<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Giannis Antetokounmpo leads five Bucks in double figures scoring with 18 points in 15 minutes, while Ryan Rollins has 13 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals and a block.<\/p>\n Ryan Rollins is so smooth and crafty. pic.twitter.com\/12UAK0tpLQ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) December 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n The Bulls hold a 79-78 edge with 1:41 remaining in the quarter, live on League Pass<\/a>!<\/p>\n 9:35 PM \/ DECEMBER 27, 2025<\/p>\n Just throw it to Wemby<\/p>\n Victor Wembanyama is up to 20 points to lead San Antonio in scoring, but they trail Utah 82-71 with four minutes gone in the third quarter.<\/p>\n UP THERE. \ud83d\udc7d<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcfa @FanDuelSN_SW<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/3drAXpeHiu<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) December 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Lauri Markkanen (18 points) and Keyonte George (17 points) are providing the offensive spark for the Jazz.<\/p>\n the steal \ud83d\ude0f vote Lau for all-star \ud83d\uddf3\ufe0f https:\/\/t.co\/s4t7IE0P3O<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/fpDVy0UF8m<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 9:28 PM \/ DECEMBER 27, 2025<\/p>\n KD blasting off in Houston<\/p>\n Kevin Durant drops 23 points in the first half against the Cavs to give the Rockets a 14-point lead going into halftime. He\u2019s up to 25 on 9-for-13 shooting in 22 minutes, as Houston leads Cleveland 68-54 with 8:07 left in the third quarter.<\/p>\n KD in the first half:<\/p>\n \ud83e\udde8: 23 PTS | 8-10 FG https:\/\/t.co\/Jsna54RQ9q<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/iTYqLeMuwg<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) December 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Donovan Mitchell (11 points) and Darius Garland (10 points) are the two Cavs in double figures scoring.<\/p>\n 9:23 PM \/ DECEMBER 27, 2025<\/p>\n Crunch time in Orlando<\/p>\n The Magic lead Denver 121-120 with 1:05 remaining in the contest on League Pass<\/a>! Get to this game now!<\/p>\n Finished through contact \ud83d\ude24 pic.twitter.com\/3mcVXv3DEA<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) December 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n THE STEAL ON ONE END AND THE BUCKET ON THE OTHER FOR ANTHONY BLACK \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n WE’VE GOT A THRILLER BREWING! https:\/\/t.co\/FOWjg8LlKa<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/VLQfPUqNrd<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 9:20 PM \/ DECEMBER 27, 2025<\/p>\n KAT drops a DIME<\/p>\n Karl-Anthony Towns (16 points, 7 rebounds) somehow finds a cutting Mikal Bridges (12 points, 4 assists) for the easiest bucket of the night. Jalen Brunson adds 15 points on 7-for-13 shooting to help the Knicks take a 68-55 advantage over the Hawks into the break.<\/p>\n KARL-ANTHONY TOWNS WHAT A DIME \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n FINDS A CUTTING BRIDGES FOR THE DUNK!<\/p>\n Watch here: https:\/\/t.co\/5AC4pKaz88<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/kHYL8hsGTV<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Onyeka Okongwu leads Atlanta with 16 points and 8 rebounds, while rookie Asa Newell chips in 10 points and two made 3s off the bench.<\/p>\n 9:15 PM \/ DECEMBER 27, 2025<\/p>\n Siakam cooks for 24 in 1H<\/p>\n Pascal Siakam drops a game-high 24 points on 10-for-13 shooting (4-5 3PM) in 16 minutes of action. Aaron Nesmith returns for Indiana for the first time since Nov. 13, scoring 9 points with three made 3s in 10 minutes off the bench.<\/p>\n Indiana leads Miami 60-59 after two quarters.<\/p>\n 24 PTS in the first half for Pascal Siakam \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n He’s got the Pacers up over Miami at the break! pic.twitter.com\/pDkWny0JVr<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n The Heat are led by Kel\u2019el Ware (13 points), Norman Powell (12 points), Andrew Wiggins (10 points) and Jaime Jaquez, Jr. (12 points).<\/p>\n 9:10 PM \/ DECEMBER 27, 2025<\/p>\n Ant-Man down the lane<\/p>\n Anthony Edwards explodes for the two-handed flush to give him a game-best 13 points (5-9 FG, 2-3 3PM) with 4 rebounds and 2 assists. Jaden McDaniels and Naz Reid each have 10 points apiece to help Minnesota hold a 63-62 lead over the visiting Nets at halftime.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc1c\ud83d\udc1c\ud83d\udc1c\ud83d\udc1c\ud83d\udc1c<\/p>\n VOTE \u00bb https:\/\/t.co\/PycQA58rBr<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/3CcdG2VC5E<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) December 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Nic Claxton and Cam Thomas have 12 points each to fuel Brooklyn, who shoots 59.1% from the field overall through the first half. Thomas is playing in his first game since Nov. 5 while recovering from a hamstring injury.<\/p>\n THROW IT DOWN, NOAH!!! pic.twitter.com\/aKJsQRpj5l<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) December 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 9:02 PM \/ DECEMBER 27, 2025<\/p>\n Pelicans not going away<\/p>\n Zion Williamson finishes the crafty layup to give him a game-high 20 points to go with 2 steals and 2 blocks. Trey Murphy III adds 19 points with five made 3s in 30 minutes, but New Orleans trails Phoenix 100-91 with 9:24 left in the contest.<\/p>\n ZION. WILLIAMSON. pic.twitter.com\/Pku7CkCHlm<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) December 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Collin Gillespie (15 points) leads six Suns players in double figures scoring, adding 6 rebounds, 6 dimes and 2 steals in 25 minutes.<\/p>\n 8:55 PM \/ DECEMBER 27, 2025<\/p>\n Giannis can\u2019t be stopped<\/p>\n Giannis Antetokounmpo bullies his way to the rack for three straight dunks, and you can see what it means to the Bucks. He\u2019s got a game-high 15 points on 7-for-9 shooting in only 10 minutes.<\/p>\n GIANNIS WITH THREE STRAIGHT THROWDOWNS. pic.twitter.com\/H4NEIZbiR6<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) December 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Coby White leads the Bulls with 9 points on 3-for-4 from long range, but Chicago trails Milwaukee 50-40 with 3:15 left before halftime.<\/p>\n 8:49 PM \/ DECEMBER 27, 2025<\/p>\n This Spurs connection\u2026<\/p>\n San Antonio fans can get used to seeing this for the next several years. Victor Wembanyama (10 points) and Devin Vassell (10 points) lead the way for the Spurs as they go for nine straight wins tonight.<\/p>\n HARPER TO WEMBY FOR THE ALLEY-OOP!<\/p>\n 2025 No. 2 pick finds the 2023 No. 1 pick for the slam \ud83d\udca5<\/p>\n Tap to watch: https:\/\/t.co\/x9li3LHpeJ<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/bzDDQXtWmT<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Jusuf Nurki\u0107 has a game-high 14 points with 3 rebounds and 3 assists, powering a 12-3 run for the Jazz to tie the game at 49 with 5:50 remaining before halftime.<\/p>\n he’s got 14 now \ud83d\udc40 https:\/\/t.co\/qezWAv86Kf<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/9dlnfDdiC0<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Key doing Key things \ud83d\udd11<\/p>\n VOTE \u2605 https:\/\/t.co\/s4t7IE0P3O<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/IwoC7Q3j4X<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 8:44 PM \/ DECEMBER 27, 2025<\/p>\n Knicks-Hawks in a good one<\/p>\n Ten lead changes and four ties already between the Knicks and Hawks in Atlanta tonight. We\u2019re currently tied at 33 with 10:38 remaining in the second quarter on NBA TV<\/a>!<\/p>\n one-handed put back SLAM \u203c\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/ErvwDc9zdi<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) December 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Jalen Brunson (11 points) and Onyeka Okongwu (10 points, 3 3PM) lead their respective squads in this Eastern Conference matchup.<\/p>\n 8:39 PM \/ DECEMBER 27, 2025<\/p>\n Rockets start hot at home<\/p>\n In their first home game following a 6-game road trip, Houston jumps out to a 32-24 lead over Cleveland after 12 minutes of play. Kevin Durant has a game-high 14 points on 5-for-7 shooting in 12 minutes.<\/p>\n What a sequence for Tari Eason \ud83d\ude2e\u200d\ud83d\udca8<\/p>\n Block on one end and triple on the other! pic.twitter.com\/NdYJLMn80a<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Donovan Mitchell (6 points) and Darius Garland (5 points) lead the charge for the Cavs. Cleveland has turned it over 8 times already, resulting in 13 points for the Rockets.<\/p>\n 8:32 PM \/ DECEMBER 27, 2025<\/p>\n Giannis making a difference early<\/p>\n Giannis Antetokounmpo is up to 7 points and one block in his first game action since Dec. 3. He\u2019s missed Milwaukee\u2019s last eight contests and is looking to turn the tide for the Bucks, who have gone 2-6 during that stretch.<\/p>\n Instant impact.<\/p>\n Giannis rises up for the rejection. pic.twitter.com\/OEBPJ6VwRz<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) December 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Chicago is going for a sixth consecutive win tonight, but they\u2019ve got some work to do after one quarter, as they trail 28-26 on League Pass<\/a>.<\/p>\n 8:25 PM \/ DECEMBER 27, 2025<\/p>\n McDaniels detonates at the rim<\/p>\n Jaden McDaniels gets the Minnesota crowd on their feet with an unreal poster against the Nets. He\u2019s got 6 points early to help the Timberwolves get out to a 22-15 lead over Brooklyn with 3:59 remaining in the opening quarter.<\/p>\n JADEN PUT HIM ON A POSTER!!!! \ud83d\ude24<\/p>\n \u2b50\ufe0f \u00bb https:\/\/t.co\/vYNQa5N8FU<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/fmIkIFZ6im<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) December 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 8:18 PM \/ DECEMBER 27, 2025<\/p>\n Gillespie firing on all cylinders<\/p>\n Collin Gillespie puts up a game-high 15 points (5-8 FG) while shooting a perfect 5-for-5 from 3-point range in 14 first-half minutes. Dillon Brooks and Mark Williams add 10 points apiece to help the Suns grab a 65-55 lead at the break.<\/p>\n Collin Gillespie in the first half:<\/p>\n \ud83d\udd25 15 PTS \u2014 Phoenix Suns (@Suns) December 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Zion Williamson paces the Pelicans with 14 points on 6-for-9 shooting off the bench. Trey Murphy III splashes three 3s to give him 11 points in 17 minutes.<\/p>\n New Orleans led this game 33-32 after the first quarter, but the Suns outscore the Pels 33-22 in the second quarter to jump out to their 10-point advantage.<\/p>\n 8:09 PM \/ DECEMBER 27, 2025<\/p>\n Nuggets lead Magic 62-48 at half<\/p>\n Jamal Murray (16 points) and Nikola Joki\u0107 (13 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists) power the Nuggets to a 12-point edge over the hosting Magic at the break. Denver shoots 53.3% from the field while holding Orlando to just 37.0% overall.<\/p>\n The Nuggets close the first half on a 17-5 run while holding the Magic to just one made field goal over the final 4:35 of the second quarter.<\/p>\n The Joker-Murray two-man game picks up where they left off on Christmas!<\/p>\n Jamal finds Nikola for 2\u20e3 on NBA League Pass. pic.twitter.com\/ktzLcdr7WN<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Anthony Black is the only Magic in double figures with 16 points (5-11 FG) with three made 3s, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists in just 11 foul-plagued minutes. He sat most of the second quarter after picking up his third personal.<\/p>\n 7:48 PM \/ DECEMBER 27, 2025<\/p>\n Missi with an emphatic swat<\/p>\n Yves Missi completely erases this layup attempt from Collin Gillespie to end the first quarter in New Orleans. Gillespie is up to 12 points (4-4 3PM), 3 rebounds and 3 assists.<\/p>\n YVES SAID NOPE pic.twitter.com\/8m18aumEYv<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) December 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Zion Williamson leads the Pelicans with 12 points on 5-for-8 shooting in 9 minutes off the bench. New Orleans trails Phoenix 48-42 with 7:26 remaining before halftime.<\/p>\n 7:34 PM \/ DECEMBER 27, 2025<\/p>\n WCJ printing posters<\/p>\n Wendell Carter, Jr. puts the defender on a poster after the beautiful feed from Anthony Black.<\/p>\n \u26a0\ufe0f don’t jump \u26a0\ufe0f<\/p>\n AB finds @wendellcarter34<\/a> for the slam pic.twitter.com\/yrEWaSg1p2<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) December 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Black (game-high 15 points) and Jamal Murray (12 points) are trading buckets in the opening frame in Orlando, but it\u2019s the Nuggets who hold a 31-23 edge as we head to the second quarter on League Pass<\/a>.<\/p>\n JAMAL THAT WAS \ud83e\udd2f<\/p>\n See more Mal moves at All-Star: https:\/\/t.co\/gjqCkW1mfH<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/IdHcJWhbuq<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) December 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 7:27 PM \/ DECEMBER 27, 2025<\/p>\n And-1 for the birthday boy<\/p>\n Derik Queen, celebrating his 21st birthday today, gets the hoop and harm early in the first quarter against the Suns. He\u2019s up to 2 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists in 8 minutes of play, while Trey Murphy III has a team-high 9 points on 3-for-4 shooting from downtown.<\/p>\n Point-forward Derik Queen initiates his own and-1 \ud83d\ude24<\/p>\n Suns-Pelicans underway on NBA League Pass!<\/p>\n Tap to watch: https:\/\/t.co\/8C9ZvllHPv<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/PJe9j6FcWK<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Dillon Brooks has a game-high 10 points for the Suns, and Devin Booker (5 points) and Royce O\u2019Neale (6 points) have 11 combined to give Phoenix a 25-23 lead with 3:12 left in the first quarter.<\/p>\n Have you voted Book for All-Star today?<\/p>\n \ud83c\udf1f Vote Now: https:\/\/t.co\/K45fdlaq6r<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/mTYFT0AKvP<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Phoenix Suns (@Suns) December 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 7:16 PM \/ DECEMBER 27, 2025<\/p>\n Kings outlast Mavs, win 113-107<\/p>\n Russell Westbrook (21 points, 9 assists) and Keon Ellis (21 points, 5 3PM) lead the Kings to a tight victory over the visiting Mavericks. Rookies Maxime Raynaud (19 points, 2 blocks) and Dylan Cardwell (8 rebounds, 2 blocks) play a huge role in Sacramento\u2019s second win over their last eight outings.<\/p>\n BIG DUNK FROM DYL pic.twitter.com\/3L3pUzRJT5<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) December 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Cooper Flagg finishes with a game-high 23 points (7-13 FG, 3-4 3PM) with 6 rebounds and 5 assists in 34 minutes. P.J. Washington adds 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 blocks, while Klay Thompson chips in 14 points with four made 3s off Dallas\u2019 bench.<\/p>\n The Kings force 21 total Mavs\u2019 turnovers and score 28 points off the miscues.<\/p>\n 7:02 PM \/ DECEMBER 27, 2025<\/p>\n Giannis returns for Bucks tonight<\/p>\n Giannis Antetokounmpo is available for Milwaukee\u2019s game against Chicago tonight. He hasn\u2019t played since Dec. 3, missing the Bucks\u2019 last eight games.<\/p>\n Giannis is AVAILABLE. pic.twitter.com\/ToqOM864oY<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) December 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 6:45 PM \/ DECEMBER 27, 2025<\/p>\n More history for Russ<\/p>\n Congratulations to Russell Westbrook on reaching 2,000 career steals!<\/p>\n Congrats to @russwest44<\/a> of the @SacramentoKings<\/a> for becoming the 14th player in NBA history to record 2,000 STEALS! pic.twitter.com\/QfxFbgSWQ9<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Westbrook\u2019s Kings lead the Mavs 97-85 with 8:20 remaining in the contest.<\/p>\n 6:36 PM \/ DECEMBER 27, 2025<\/p>\n Kings in control heading to 4th<\/p>\n After Dallas cut their deficit to 3 with 6:05 remaining in the third quarter, Sacramento puts together a 17-9 run to hold an 88-77 edge as we head to the fourth quarter.<\/p>\n K3ON 3LLIS \ud83c\udfaf pic.twitter.com\/jVBGHrZ7Ka<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) December 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Keon Ellis is up to 21 points on 8-for-14 shooting with five made 3s, adding 2 steals and 2 blocks in 27 minutes. Russell Westbrook is right there with him, dropping 21 points with five made 3s to go along with 8 assists.<\/p>\n 6:23 PM \/ DECEMBER 27, 2025<\/p>\n Mavs fighting back in 3Q<\/p>\n Dallas is outscoring Sacramento 24-12 in the third quarter, helping the Mavs cut a 15-point halftime deficit to just 3. Cooper Flagg is up to 17 points on 5-for-9 shooting with three made 3s after finishing with just 2 points at the break.<\/p>\n Make way for The Knife \ud83d\udd2a pic.twitter.com\/p5fwE2wBCV<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) December 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Russell Westbrook is up to a game-high 18 points and 8 dimes in 20 minutes, while rookie Maxime Raynaud adds 15 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks and a steal.<\/p>\n Russ in his office \ud83d\uddc2\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/U1VGg7u3TC<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) December 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n The Kings lead the Mavs 71-68 with 6:05 remaining in the third quarter, live on League Pass<\/a>!<\/p>\n
\nKarl-Anthony Towns: 36 points (8-15 FG, 3-6 3PM, 17-18 FT), 15 rebounds and one assist in win over Hawks.
\nNikola Joki\u0107: 34 points (11-22 FG, 12-13 FT), 21 rebounds, 12 assists and one steal in loss to Magic.
\nJalen Brunson: 34 points (15-29 FG, 4-11 3PM), 3 rebounds and 5 assists in win over Hawks.
\nPascal Siakam: 33 points (14-21 FG, 4-6 3PM, 1-1 FT), 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals in loss to Heat.
\nVictor Wembanyama: 32 points (12-21 FG, 0-4 3PM, 8-8 FT), 7 rebounds, 3 assists and 5 blocks in loss to Jazz.
\nOnyeka Okongwu: 31 points (10-16 FG, 6-10 3PM, 5-7 FT), 14 rebounds, one assist and one steal in loss to Knicks.<\/p>\n
\nRussell Westbrook makes history twice<\/a> by passing Magic Johnson for 7th on the all-time assists leaderboard and becoming just the 14th player in NBA history to reach 2,000 steals.
\nThe Utah Jazz snap San Antonio\u2019s 8-game win streak despite 32 points from Victor Wembanyama in his return to the starting lineup<\/a>. Keyonte George (28) and Lauri Markkanen (29) combine to score 57 points in the victory.
\nAnthony Black records a new career-high with 38 points in a masterful performance during Orlando\u2019s 127-126 win over Denver.
\nNikola Joki\u0107 continues to rewrite the record books with his 34-point, 21-rebound, 12-assist masterclass, becoming the first player ever<\/a> to register 110+ points, 40+ rebounds and 40+ assists in a three-game span.
\nKarl-Anthony Towns (36) and Jalen Brunson (34) combine for 70 points in a riveting win over Atlanta, sending the Hawks to a sixth consecutive loss.
\nThe Suns and Nets each pick up a third consecutive victory in wins against New Orleans and Minnesota, respectively.<\/p>\n
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Jaquez: 28 PTS | 6 REB | 3 AST pic.twitter.com\/CbC8EmzJoP<\/a><\/p>\n
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Keyonte: 28 PTS | 5 REB | 6 AST | 2 STL | 3 3PM pic.twitter.com\/LnhFP804Du<\/a><\/p>\n
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the scoop \ud83e\udd0c<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udd25 5-5 3PT
\ud83d\udd25 5 AST
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\ud83d\udd25 1 STL pic.twitter.com\/DnWbfrZBqT<\/a><\/p>\n