NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 08: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks celebrates his three point shot as Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs looks on at Madison Square Garden on November 08, 2023 in New York City.  (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

3:51 PM / December 31, 2025

Hawks Defense Looks Stingy

Atlanta has held Minnesota without a field goal for seven minutes and continues to score off of that defense.

The Hawks have 19 assists to one turnover, while the Timberwolves have five assists to six turnovers.

They lead Minnesota by 21 points in the second quarter.

Kristaps Porziņģis made his return to the lineup after a two-week absence, providing 13 points off the bench.

Dyson block & a Kristaps jam ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/dGBa8Gnkna

— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) December 31, 2025

3:40 PM / December 31, 2025

Magic Lead Pacers After Q1, 31-28

Orlando is shooting 52 percent from the field while holding the Pacers to 36 percent shooting.

Desmond Bane leads the Magic with eight points.

Bennedict Mathurin leads all scorers with 12 points.

The Cavaliers and Suns also just tipped off on NBATV…

Bennedict Mathurin from DEEP.

he has 12 PTS in the first quarter.

🗳️ https://t.co/T6jmxAY3iX pic.twitter.com/qL4o0QgMW2

— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) December 31, 2025

3:28 PM / December 31, 2025

Warriors Defeat Hornets, 132-125

In a matinee matchup between Charlotte and Golden State, the Warriors rode a 34-25 fourth quarter to their road victory.

There were 14 ties and 27 lead changes in total.

Brandon Miller led Charlotte with a season-high 33 points.

Stephen Curry collected 26 points, two rebounds and four assists.

Jimmy Butler finished with 19 points, five rebounds and seven assists.

Draymond Green generated 10 points, eight rebounds and 12 assists.

Ending 2025 with a W 😊 pic.twitter.com/gKObA0KzBc

— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) December 31, 2025

DUBS WIN pic.twitter.com/skL3OF2YhI

— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) December 31, 2025

3:14 PM / December 31, 2025

Hornets-Warriors Final Moments on NBATV…

The Charlotte Hornets and Golden State Warriors opened the day with a rare 1 p.m. start, and it looks like a fantastic finish.

Golden State leads 118-113 with less than four minutes remaining.

Brandon Miller leads all scorers with 29 points.

See the finish on NBATV

BOOOOOM 💥

Send Draymond to All-Star » https://t.co/UJvZISU6rp pic.twitter.com/1fQkKV6rZ4

— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) December 31, 2025

3:00 PM / December 31, 2025

What we know after Wednesday’s games 🗒️👇

-We have games spread throughout the day for this New Year’s Eve card. There are nine games in total, with the Knicks-Spurs matchup looking like the game of the day. Those teams faced off in the NBA Cup Finals, with the Knicks prevailing, 124-113.

-Suns look to keep rolling in Cleveland. Phoenix (18-13) has been one of the biggest surprises in the NBA, and they’ll take a four-game winning streak into their matinee matchup with the Cavaliers. Cleveland has also won three of five, and they’re finally fully healthy for the first time in weeks.

-The Raptors face a shorthanded Nuggets team. Denver is without four starters right now, and they’ll look to hold the fort until Nikola Jokić can return. The former MVP will be out for the next four weeks while Aaron Gordon, Christian Braun and Cameron Johnson all remain sidelined as well. The Raptors come into this matchup winning three of their last four fixtures.