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Jackson, Grizzlies to host Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder (30-7, first in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (16-21, 10th in the Western Conference) Memphis, Tennessee; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Memphis Grizzlies host the Oklahoma City Thunder in Western Conference action Friday. The Grizzlies are 14-12 in Western Conference games. Memphis is ninth in the Western Conference scoring ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Denver plays Atlanta in non-conference matchup
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
Atlanta Hawks (18-21, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (25-12, third in the Western Conference) Denver; Friday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Hawks visit the Denver Nuggets in a non-conference matchup. The Nuggets have gone 10-5 at home. Denver ranks eighth in the Western Conference with 50.9 points per game in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Chicago takes on Miami, aims to break 3-game slide
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
Miami Heat (20-17, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (17-20, 10th in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Chicago will try to stop its three-game slide when the Bulls take on Miami. The Bulls are 13-14 in Eastern Conference games. Chicago has a 7-2 record in one-possession games. The ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Los Angeles and Milwaukee to meet for out-of-conference contest
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
Milwaukee Bucks (16-21, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (23-12, fourth in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Friday, 10:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles and Milwaukee play in non-conference action. The Lakers have gone 10-6 at home. Los Angeles ranks eighth in the Western Conference at limiting opponent scoring, allowing just ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Toronto plays Boston on 3-game win streak
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
Toronto Raptors (23-15, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (23-13, third in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Toronto looks to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Raptors take on Boston. The Celtics are 16-8 against Eastern Conference opponents. Boston ranks last in the Eastern Conference recording ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sacramento plays Golden State on 6-game road slide
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
Sacramento Kings (8-29, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (20-18, eighth in the Western Conference) San Francisco; Friday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Sacramento will aim to break its six-game road losing streak when the Kings take on Golden State. The Warriors are 13-12 against conference opponents. Golden State scores 115.0 points ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Orlando hosts Philadelphia after overtime win against Brooklyn
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers (20-15, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (21-17, sixth in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Orlando hosts the Philadelphia 76ers following the Orlando Magic’s 104-103 overtime win against the Brooklyn Nets. The Magic are 15-13 against Eastern Conference opponents. Orlando is fourth in the league ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New Orleans visits Washington, looks to break road losing streak
By Canadian Press on January 8th, 2026
New Orleans Pelicans (8-31, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Washington Wizards (10-26, 14th in the Eastern Conference) Washington; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans hits the road against Washington looking to end its four-game road slide. The Wizards have gone 6-12 at home. Washington has a 3-20 record against opponents over .500. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celebrini extends point streak to 12 games as Sharks beat Kings 4-3 in overtime
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
LOS ANGELES (AP) — William Eklund scored 3:08 into overtime, Macklin Celebrini had the tying goal and two assists to extend his point streak to 12 games, and the San Jose Sharks defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 on Wednesday night. Celebrini evened the score at 3 with 1:07 remaining in regulation. He deked his ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Avdija has 41 points, Trail Blazers hold on to beat Rockets 103-102
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Deni Avdija had a season-high 41 points and the Portland Trail Blazers won their fourth straight with a wild 103-102 victory over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. It appeared Tari Eason scored on a tip-in for Houston at the buzzer and the Rockets emptied the bench in celebration, but upon ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stars end losing streak with 4-1 win over Capitals
By Canadian Press on January 7th, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Radek Faksa scored a shorthanded goal, Casey DeSmith made 23 saves and the Dallas Stars ended their losing streak at six games by defeating the Washington Capitals 4-1 on Wednesday night. The Stars bounced back from a 6-3 drubbing at Carolina 24 hours earlier that included the Hurricanes chasing U.S. Olympic goaltender ... Read More »
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