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Boston puts road win streak on the line against Indiana

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Boston Celtics (24-14, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (8-31, 15th in the Eastern Conference)

Indianapolis; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Boston visits Indiana aiming to continue its three-game road winning streak.

The Pacers are 6-19 against Eastern Conference opponents. Indiana is 4-18 in games decided by 10 or more points.

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Charlotte faces Los Angeles, aims for 4th straight road win

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Charlotte Hornets (14-25, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (15-23, 11th in the Western Conference)

Inglewood, California; Monday, 10:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte will try to keep its three-game road win streak intact when the Hornets face Los Angeles.

The Clippers are 9-9 on their home court. Los Angeles allows 113.6 points and has been outscored by 1.7 points per game.

Utah plays Cleveland on 4-game road slide

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Utah Jazz (13-25, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (22-18, sixth in the Eastern Conference)

Cleveland; Monday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Utah will try to stop its four-game road slide when the Jazz visit Cleveland.

The Cavaliers are 14-9 on their home court. Cleveland is seventh in the Eastern Conference in rebounding with 44.6 rebounds. Evan Mobley leads the Cavaliers with 8.6 boards.

Gilgeous-Alexander and Oklahoma City take on the Heat in non-conference play

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Miami Heat (20-18, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (32-7, first in the Western Conference)

Oklahoma City; Sunday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Miami Heat take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in non-conference action.

The Thunder are 18-3 on their home court. Oklahoma City is second in the Western Conference scoring 121.3 points while shooting 48.8% from the field.

Wembanyama, Spurs square off against the Timberwolves

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San Antonio Spurs (27-11, second in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (25-14, fourth in the Western Conference)

Minneapolis; Sunday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Julius Randle and the Minnesota Timberwolves host Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.

The Timberwolves are 13-10 in Western Conference games. Minnesota is 2-3 in games decided by 3 points or fewer.

Celtics star Jaylen Brown criticizes officials after loss to Spurs

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Celtics star Jaylen Brown criticizes officials after loss to Spurs

Ken Powtak, The Associated Press 2 minute read Yesterday at 11:10 PM CST

BOSTON (AP) — Celtics star Jaylen Brown didn’t hold back while criticizing the officials during a profanity-laced postgame interview after Boston’s 100-95 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night.

“I hope somebody can pull up the clips,” he said. “It’s the same s--- every time we play a good team. It’s like they refuse to make the calls and they call touch calls on the other end. That’s just extremely frustrating.”

He went on to say that he wants someone to watch the videos to see why he was upset.

“Somebody please pull it up,” he said, standing in the locker room. “Every time we play a good team, the inconsistency is crazy. ... I'm irate at how they officiated the game today.”

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Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) guards San Antonio Spurs guard De'aaron Fox (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) guards San Antonio Spurs guard De'aaron Fox (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Wembanyama’s late jumper seals Spurs’ win over Celtics

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Wembanyama’s late jumper seals Spurs’ win over Celtics

The Associated Press 5 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 11:32 PM CST

BOSTON (AP) — Victor Wembanyama scored 16 of his 21 points in the second half, including a game-sealing jumper with 19.2 seconds left, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Boston Celtics 100-95 on Saturday night.

De’Aaron Fox also finished with 21 points for the Spurs and Keldon Johnson added 18 points and 10 rebounds. San Antonio won its second straight after losing two in a row.

Derrick White led Boston with 29 points and Jaylen Brown had 27. The Celtics lost for just the third time in 12 games.

The game was tied at 84 before Baylor Scheierman’s corner 3-pointer pushed Boston ahead with just under seven minutes left. White followed with a driving basket before the Spurs went on a 9-2 spree, taking a 93-91 lead on Johnson’s 3-pointer with 2:14 left.

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Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) grabs a defensive rebound against San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) grabs a defensive rebound against San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Wembanyama and Fox each score 21 points in Spurs’ 100-95 win over Celtics

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Wembanyama and Fox each score 21 points in Spurs’ 100-95 win over Celtics

Ken Powtak, The Associated Press 2 minute read Yesterday at 9:35 PM CST

BOSTON (AP) — Victor Wembanyama scored 16 of his 21 points in the second half, including a game-sealing jumper with 19.2 seconds left, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Boston Celtics 100-95 on Saturday night.

De'Aaron Fox also finished with 21 points for the Spurs and Keldon Johnson added 18 points and 10 rebounds. San Antonio won its second straight after losing two in a row.

Derrick White led Boston with 29 points and Jaylen Brown had 27. The Celtics lost for just the third time in 12 games.

The game was tied at 84 before Baylor Scheierman’s corner 3-pointer pushed Boston ahead with just under seven minutes left. White followed with a driving basket before the Spurs went on a 9-2 spree, taking a 93-91 lead on Johnson’s 3-pointer with 2:14 left.

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San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) drives to the basket against Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) drives to the basket against Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, in Boston. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Bulls beat Mavericks 125-107 after Kidd is ejected in the first quarter

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Bulls beat Mavericks 125-107 after Kidd is ejected in the first quarter

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CHICAGO (AP) — Coby White scored 22 points, Ayo Dosunmu had 20 and the Chicago Bulls beat the Dallas Mavericks 125-107 on Saturday night to snap a three-game losing streak.

The Bulls put seven players in double figures, outscored the Mavericks 38-8 in fast-break points and never trailed. Nikola Vucevic and Matas Buzelis each added 15 points as Chicago shot 51.5% from the field.

The Mavericks began the game without the injured Anthony Davis and lost coach Jason Kidd midway through the first quarter of it after he was ejected for arguing with referee Scott Foster.

Ryan Nembhard had 16 points and six assists for the Mavericks. Rookie star Cooper Flagg finished with just 11 points and one rebound, shooting 4 for 13.

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Dallas Mavericks' Moussa Cisse (30) battles Chicago Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu (11) for the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Dallas Mavericks' Moussa Cisse (30) battles Chicago Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu (11) for the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Leonard, Collins and Harden power Clippers to comeback win over Pistons, 98-92

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Leonard, Collins and Harden power Clippers to comeback win over Pistons, 98-92

Dave Hogg, The Associated Press 2 minute read Yesterday at 9:22 PM CST

DETROIT (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 26 points and John Collins added 25 as the Los Angeles Clippers rallied to beat the short-handed Detroit Pistons 98-92 on Saturday.

The Clippers trailed by 19 points in the first half and 14 in the fourth quarter before finishing the game on a 28-8 run. Detroit turned the ball over 12 times in the quarter.

James Harden added 19 points, seven rebounds and seven assists for Los Angeles, which has won nine of 11.

The Pistons played without Cade Cunningham (wrist), Isaiah Stewart (illness), Tobias Harris (hip) and Jalen Duren (ankle). That left Detroit without its top three scorers, three of their top four rebounders and their top three shot blockers. Cunningham also has 321 assists — the only player who entered Saturday's action with more than 100.

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Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (23) shoots against Los Angeles Clippers forward John Collins (20) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (23) shoots against Los Angeles Clippers forward John Collins (20) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Andrew Nembhard scores 29 to help the Pacers beat the Heat 123-99 for a rare 2nd straight victory

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Andrew Nembhard scores 29 to help the Pacers beat the Heat 123-99 for a rare 2nd straight victory

Michael Marot, The Associated Press 2 minute read Yesterday at 8:40 PM CST

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Andrew Nembhard had 29 points and nine assists, Aaron Nesmith added 12 points and nine rebounds before an early exit and the Indiana Pacers routed the Miami Heat 123-99 on Saturday night.

Indiana matched its longest winning streak of the season with a rare second straight victory, this time taking the easy route. The Pacers never trailed and held a double-digit lead for most of the game. The Pacers made 17 3-pointers, one short of their season high, with Nembhard matching his season best with four.

Backup Micah Potter made four 3s and finished with 14 points. Jarace Walker had 13 points.

Tyler Herro had 21 points, seven rebounds and four assists on a night Miami shot just 39.1% from the field. Jaime Jaquez Jr. added 16 points, and Bam Adebayo had 13 points and nine rebounds. Miami has lost three of its last four and missed its first 11 3s on Saturday.

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Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) shoots in front of Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) shoots in front of Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Kings’ Dennis Schroder suspended for 3 games after off-court confrontation

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Kings’ Dennis Schroder suspended for 3 games after off-court confrontation

The Associated Press 1 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 10:50 PM CST

NEW YORK (AP) — Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder has been suspended three games without pay for an off-court incident in which he tried to strike another player during a confrontation, the NBA said Saturday night.

The league said the confrontation occurred about 40 minutes after the Kings’ 125-101 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Dec. 28, when Schroder sought out the other player in a hallway at Crypto.com Arena.

The league did not disclose the name of the Lakers player, but according to ESPN it was Luka Doncic. The pair had been sniping at each other all game, with Doncic at one point taunting Schroder for not signing an $84 million contract with the Lakers in 2021.

Schroder will miss home games against the Houston Rockets on Sunday night, the Lakers on Monday night and the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.

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Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schröder, right, moves the ball while defended by Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schröder, right, moves the ball while defended by Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Jason Kidd ejected from Mavericks’ game in Chicago for arguing with Scott Foster

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Jason Kidd ejected from Mavericks’ game in Chicago for arguing with Scott Foster

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CHICAGO (AP) — Mavericks coach Jason Kidd was ejected midway through the first quarter of Dallas' loss at Chicago on Saturday night after arguing with referee Scott Foster.

Kidd appeared to be angry he wasn't granted his request to challenge a goaltending call on Max Christie with 5:44 remaining in the quarter. The Mavericks called a timeout, which initiates the coach's challenge process, but Foster said that came too late to allow the challenge because Dallas was already preparing to pass the ball in.

“The window closes for replay challenge once the thrower-in is given the ball,” Foster said.

Kidd argued with Foster, who called two technical fouls for the ejection.

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Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd looks on before being ejected during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd looks on before being ejected during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Donovan Mitchell scores 28 points as Cavaliers beat Timberwolves 146-134

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Donovan Mitchell scores 28 points as Cavaliers beat Timberwolves 146-134

Joe Reedy, The Associated Press 2 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 3:01 PM CST

CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 28 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers took control in the second half for a 146-134 victory over Minnesota on Saturday that snapped the Timberwolves' four-game winning streak.

Mitchell also had four 3-pointers as the Cavaliers had five players score at least 20 points for the second time in franchise history. Evan Mobley had 24 points, Jaylon Tyson scored 23 off the bench and Darius Garland added 22.

Sam Merrill had 20 points and set a franchise record with at least five 3-pointers in four straight games.

The last time the Cavaliers had five players with at least 20 points was on March 14, 1972, against the Baltimore Bullets, according to Sportradar.

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Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert, left, fouls Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen, right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert, left, fouls Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen, right, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Orlando takes on New Orleans in non-conference matchup

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New Orleans Pelicans (9-31, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (21-18, eighth in the Eastern Conference)

Orlando, Florida; Sunday, 3 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The New Orleans Pelicans visit the Orlando Magic in a non-conference matchup.

The Magic are 12-7 in home games. Orlando is ninth in the Eastern Conference with 26.2 assists per game led by Paolo Banchero averaging 4.8.

New York faces Portland on 3-game road skid

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New York Knicks (24-14, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (19-20, ninth in the Western Conference)

Portland, Oregon; Sunday, 6 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: New York will attempt to end its three-game road losing streak when the Knicks play Portland.

The Trail Blazers have gone 10-9 at home. Portland has a 6-8 record in games decided by 10 or more points.

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