Overview
- The Knicks edged the Cavaliers 126-124 at Madison Square Garden after trailing by 17 in the fourth, with Jalen Brunson and Donovan Mitchell scoring 34 points apiece; Evan Mobley was out with a left calf strain.
- San Antonio and Oklahoma City meet again after the Spurs’ 111-109 NBA Cup semifinal upset and another recent win, with Victor Wembanyama managed on minutes; tip is 2:30 p.m. ET on ABC/ESPN.
- Golden State hosts Dallas at 5 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN), pitting Stephen Curry against former teammate Klay Thompson, with rookie Cooper Flagg adding intrigue to the Mavericks’ visit.
- The Lakers face the Rockets at 8 p.m. ET on ABC/ESPN, a LeBron James–Kevin Durant chapter that could feature Luka Dončić, who is expected to play if a pregame workout goes smoothly per Shams Charania.
- The nightcap features Timberwolves–Nuggets at 10:30 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN), capping a five-game lineup that is also available via streaming options such as Fubo.