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[Highlight] Luka hits his 8th 3 of the night to go up to 45 points, then Jaxson Hayes steals and dunks it in-between his legs

Pablo Torre Finds Out- Exclusive Grizzlies owner Robert Pera linked to Russia’s “Crime Against Humanity”

Timberwolves fans receive cheers from the local crowd when they show their “ICE OUT NOW” signs (seen on the jumbotron)

Guerschon Yabusele: …even though I’m French, I can’t remain silent. What’s happening is beyond comprehension. We’re talking about murders here, these are serious matters. The situation must change, the government must stop operating in this way. I stand with Minnesota 🙏🏾🖤

[Highlight] Naz Reid’s aura is too much for Brandin Podziemski to handle

Grizzlies fans: How do you feel about the news that the Grizzlies owner has made a fortune by repeatedly violating sanctions by supplying equipment to the military of criminal regimes like Iran and continues to support Russia’s invasion of Ukraine by illegally providing crucial front-line equipment?

Luka drops 46/7/11 in a win against the Bulls as he continues to build MVP cases

Kerr: “It’s a very resilient city… We have a lot of empathy for the people here. We’re really hopeful that the protests here and nationwide will lead to a much better solution for immigration. It’s not like they’re rooting out violent criminals. They’re taking 5yo kindergartners and US citizens…”

[Highlights] Luka Doncic makes the difficult 3 and Jaxson Hayes steals the ball and makes the incredible between the legs fastbreak dunk (with replays), almost giving Luka a heart attack. Lakers and Bulls commentaries

Rui Hachimura after stating he will embrace a sixth man role: 23 PTS 2 REBS 1 AST 1 STL 1 BLK on 9-11 FG 4-5 3PT 1-2 FT

LaMelo Ball & Moussa Diabaté still playing after a win against the Wizards on Saturday. Pure joy.

[Abbott] Giannis was close to firing his longtime agent Alex Saratsis over his failure to get Giannis traded from the Bucks… multiple sources agree–has been talking to Giannis’s brother Thanasis as of late. Rich (Paul), it seems clear, would like to represent Giannis

[Olivieri] Three-time slam dunk champ Mac McClung skipping 2026 contest

Jaxson Hayes went through the legs for in-game fastbreak dunk tonight. Which stirred some debate. Jake LaRavia: “He didn’t get that high … The only player that does it in the league is Obi Toppin.” -Luka Doncic (off camera): “I did it when I was a teen … I have a video!”

[Highlight] LeBron is putting on a show for Chicago, slamming home another one-handed dunk.

[Highlight] Podcast P: “If I’m in free agency I’m not picking Charlotte… my career is over with if I go there.”

Allen Iverson in australia. Absolutely disgusting

[Post Game Thread] The Los Angeles Lakers (28-17) defeat the Chicago Bulls (23-23), 129-118 behind Luka’s 46 points on 8 threes.

A Nic Claxton fan from South Korea flew about 6,000 miles to LA, getting Nic Claxton to sign

Guys, the Hornets are actually kinda, sorta GOOD now

Since Chris Finch got ejected on December 19th for arguing a no call against the Thunder, OKC has gone 12-8 since, and are 4th in +- during that stretch.

[Krawczynski] A Wolves season ticket holder who attended their game against Golden State last night: “It’s kind of nice to come and try to forget everything for a couple of hours.” When asked if it felt like a real game: “Not really.” “Nothing feels right. Our hearts aren’t in it,” an employee said.

[Highlight] Collin Sexton with the free throw to put the Hornets up 50 at the end of the 3rd quarter - 109-59.

[Highlight] Luka Dončić hits the behind-the-back crosscourt pass on the move to Gabe Vincent who finds Rui Hachimura for the 3-pointer.

[Post Game Thread] The Charlotte Hornets (19-28) dismantle the Philadelphia 76ers (24-21), 130-93.

Luka Doncic is done for the night against Bulls: 46 PTS, 7 REB, 11 AST, +7

[Highlight] The local crowd in Chicago gets really loud as LeBron James finishes the fastbreak dunk

[Highlight] Anthony Edwards talks to Austin Rivers about Brandin Podziemski and his US Olympic Team aspiration. When he was asked why Ant asked him, Rivers replied: “It’s not for air”

[Highlight] Luka Dončić (46 PTS (¹⁵⁄₂₅ FG), 7 REB, 12 AST) helps the Lakers defeat the Bulls 129-118. Dončić reaches 2,000 points with the Lakers in 65 games, the fastest in franchise history.

Alperen Sengun in Rockets’ win: 33 PTS, 9 TRB, 6 AST, ¹⁵⁄₁₇ FGA

[Stein] The New York Knicks have explored pathways to try to acquire Portland’s Jrue Holiday.

[Highlight] Alperen Şengün hits the spin move and dunks past two defenders

Luka’s Per Game January Stats: 34 PTS, 7 REBS, 9 ASTS, 1.5 STLS, 0.4 BLKS.

[Zach Lowe] “Charlotte’s a hell of a lot of fun, man. Charlotte’s a good NBA city, a good NBA market, with good fans and cool uniforms—not the Creamsicle ones they’re wearing now and then. It’s just good for the NBA.”

[Highlight] Austin Rivers and the announcer talk about Bradin Podziemski aspirations to be part of the US Olympic Team in 2028, and Trayce Jackson-Davis with a “clutch free throw” to prevent the local fans from a free chicken

No team has ever finished .500 after starting 6-21 or worse. The Clippers at 21-24 are 3 games from .500 after going 15-3 in their last 18 games.

[Post Game Thread] The Minnesota Timberwolves (28-19) defeat the Golden State Warriors (26-22), 108-83.

[Highlight] Luka fakes out Vucevic and Okoro and whips the no-look pass over to Laravia who pays it off and drills the corner 3

[Highlight] A Hornets fan banks in the halfcourt shot to win $1,000 (with replays). The halftime show was multiple Hornets fans try to make a halfcourt shot, and he was the only one to make it!

[Highlights] The Boston Celtics with a tribute video to Jrue Holiday

[Mind the Game] Tomorrow. Tyrese Haliburton.

[Post Game Thread] The Houston Rockets (27-16) rally in the fourth quarter to defeat the Memphis Grizzlies (18-25), 108-99. Alperen Sengun and Kevin Durant score 33 apiece.

[Highlight] Buzzer Beater P drains two buzzer beaters against the Blazers

[Highlight] Alperen Sengun with the spin move on Santi Aldama and then dunks on Aldama and GG Jackson (with replays). Rockets and Girzzlies commentaries.

Luka Dončić recently became the 5th player to score 14,000+ points before turning 27

[JonK] Steph Curry on watching the protests from his hotel window: “In -10-degree weather. It was beautiful to see that turnout. That speaks to how important people felt to have their voice heard. In those elements and whatever streets outside our hotel, they were out, and it was amazing to watch.”

[Highlights] Zion Williamson finishes with 24-10-4 (¹⁰⁄₁₈ FG), +17 against Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs and leaves with the win.

Anthony Edwards when asked if he had a message for the Minnesota community: “I just love Minnesota, all the love and support that they show me. So I’m behind whatever they with…