Inclement weather changed the shape of Sunday and Monday’s NBA schedule, with the Nuggets vs Grizzlies and the Mavericks vs. Bucks both being postponed. Looking ahead, Monday’s Pacers vs. Hawks game has been moved to 1:30 ET, while the 76ers vs. the Hornets has moved to 3:30 ET.

The final game of the NBA Christmas Day slate was the best. The host Denver Nuggets outlasted the Minnesota Timberwolves 142-138 in overtime, thanks to another brilliant performance by Nikola Jokic. The three-time MVP scored 56 points, pulled down 16 ...

Rudy Gobert’s surprising burst of offense punctuated Minnesota’s strong recent play, reminding fans that his impact extends beyond defense as the Timberwolves push back toward winning form.

Durant, who is in his first season with Houston, powered the Rockets with a season-high scoring effort. He finished the first half of play with 18 points after making 7-of-11 shots from the field and helped the Rockets close the gap only trailing Minnesota by two points after a 3-pointer with just a second remaining in the second quarter.

Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said the NBA team was “heartbroken” by events unfolding in Minneapolis, where federal agents shot dead a second US citizen amid the Trump administration’s mass immigration crackdown. Plus Joe Ingles delivered a brutal sledge to an opponent. Catch up on all the NBA latest in our NBA Wrap!

Victor Wembanyama dropped a double-double: 33 points (7-12 3PT) and 10 rebounds to go along with two blocks, two steals, and an assist. Vic was en fuego from three and converted all six of his free throws.

MINNEAPOLIS — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder will face Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves at 8:30 p.m. CST Friday. OKC (25-2) secured a 122-101 home win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday. Minnesota (17-10) fell short in a ...