The NBA's 14-game slate tonight features a renewed rivalry between the Thunder and the Spurs, with the Thunder visiting the Spurs in San Antonio. The Thunder, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA), are on a 16-game win streak and have won 24 of their first 25 games, while the Spurs, with Victor Wembanyama, are just 4.5 games back of the top spot. This rivalry is set to grow into something greater, with both teams boasting generational talents and a deep core. The game in San Antonio (8:30 ET, League Pass) is the first of a home-and-home series, with the second game on Christmas Day in Oklahoma City (2:30 ET, ABC).
On the East Coast, the Mavericks host the Nuggets, with Nikola Jokić and Cooper Flagg set to do battle. The Rockets take on the Clippers in Los Angeles, with Kevin Durant and James Harden facing off. The Knicks visit the Wolves, with Anthony Edwards and Jalen Brunson leading their respective teams.
The NBA's national TV viewership is up 89% from last season, with more than 87 million U.S. viewers, the league's highest total in 15 years. Fans can vote for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game starters every day through Jan. 14 using their NBA ID.
In other games, the Pistons top the Blazers, the Celtics rally back from a 20-point deficit to beat the Pacers, the Nuggets defeat the Jazz, and the Pelicans overcome the Mavericks. The Warriors move to .500 with their second win in a row, while the Cavs snap their three-game skid.
