The Nuggets beat the Wolves, 142-138, in overtime thanks to a historic performance from Jokic that again makes him the MVP front-runner and asserts his place among the game’s all-time greats. Jokic finished with 56 points, 16 rebounds, and 15 assists, setting multiple NBA records in the process:

Kansas coach Bill Self likes the hypothetical of the NBA playing the championship game of its midseason “NBA Cup” tournament in Allen Fieldhouse. The title game is typically played in Las Vegas, and it was no different this season. The New York Knicks defeated San Antonio to win the 2025 title on Dec. 16.

Eric Moody breaks down Friday's NBA games and offers his top fantasy streamers as well as his favorite bets and DFS plays.

Forward Isaiah Jackson (concussion) and G Ben Sheppard (calf) are out, joining a cast of players sidelined for Indiana that includes Aaron Nesmith (knee), forward Obi Toppin (foot), and guard Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles), who won’t suit up at all this season.

Immediately following a terrific lineup on Christmas Day, the NBA is back with nine games and more storylines to follow. The Eastern Conference is in the spotlight, with 12 of the 18 teams competing representing the East. The night wraps up out West, where the surging Portland Trail Blazers look to halt the LA Clippers’ recent momentum.

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Yes, the Bulls (14-15), who sit in 10th place in the East, are the hottest team in the conference, having won four in a row. That's the second longest winning streak in the entire league, behind only the red-hot Spurs, who have won eight straight.

Halfway through the second quarter of the Dallas Mavericks vs Golden State Warriors on Christmas Day, Mavs star Anthony Davis suffered from right groi.