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The Hornets knocked down a franchise record 24 three-pointers in a 133-126 win over the Hawks. Jalen Johnson had 43 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists in that defeat. The Pelicans, Trail Blazers and Mavericks all snagged overtime victories.

The Lakers and the Kings are set to play each other in the upcoming NBA 2025-26 season game. Here is everything you need to know about the schedule, date, time, live stream, and more.

The Houston Rockets (18-10) return home to the Toyota Center from a blowout Christmas Day road victory to host the Cleveland Cavaliers (17-15), who took a tough loss on the holiday.

Follow along with live updates around NBA action on Saturday Dec. 20 with key games, moments and highlights from 10-game schedule NBA.com Staff Kevin Durant drops a game-high 31 points with five made 3s during Houston’s 115-101 win over the Nuggets on ...