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Sengun leads Rockets past Pacers, Ball powers Hornets

LOS ANGELES: Alperen Sengun finished with 39 points and 16 rebounds as the Houston Rockets bagged their third consecutive victory with a 118-114 defeat of the Indiana Pacers on Monday.Turkish international Sengun, who...

Houston Rockets' Alperen Sengun (28) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers' Jay Huff (32) defends at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. — Imagn Images

Flagg breaks NBA teen record with 49-point game

Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) shoots over Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate (14) during the second half at American Airlines Center

Lucky Djokovic sets up Sinner semifinal

Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates after winning his quarterfinal match against Ben Shelton of the US.

Doncic magic sparks Lakers over Bulls, Celtics bounce back

Los Angeles Lakers' Luka Doncic (77) goes to the basket against Chicago Bulls' Josh Giddey (3) at United Center. — Imagn Images

Knicks edge 76ers as Warriors-Wolves suspended

ew York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) drives for a score past Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8). — Imagn Images.

Sixers down Rockets behind Embiid triple-double

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) drives for a dunk against Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. — Imagn Images

Magic rally to top Grizzlies in NBA Berlin game

Basketball - NBA - Orlando Magic v Memphis Grizzlies - Uber Arena, Berlin, Germany - January 15, 2026 Orlando Magic's Franz Wagner in action with Memphis Grizzlies' Jock Landale and Memphis Grizzlies' Cedric Coward REUTERS/Annegret Hilse

Wembanyama shines late as Spurs down Celtics

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) drives to the basket against San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) during the second half at the TD Garden.—Imagn

Curry lifts Warriors in return, Brown scores 50 in Celtics win

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) defends Utah Jazz forward Brice Sensabaugh (28) during the fourth quarter at Chase Center. — Imagn Images

Miami, Houston stretch NBA win streaks to four

Jan 1, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Vj Edgecombe (77) drives to the basket past Dallas Mavericks forward Daniel Gafford (21) and forward Cooper Flagg (32) during the second half at the American Airlines Center. — Imagn Images

Pistons pound Lakers as James marks 41st

Detroit Pistons' Cade Cunningham (2) shoots ahead of Los Angeles Lakers' Luka Doncic (77) at Crypto.com Arena. — Imagn Images

Nuggets reel from Jokic injury, Thunder rout Hawks

Golden State Warriors' Gary Payton II (0) dunks against Brooklyn Nets' Day'Ron Sharpe (20) at Barclays Center. — Imagn Images

Thunder end skid while Kawhi hits career-high 55

Oklahoma City Thunder's Chet Holmgren (7) goes up for a basket beside Philadelphia 76ers' Adem Bona (30) at Paycom Center. — Imagn Images

Antetokounmpo leads Bucks past Bulls

Milwaukee Bucks guard Gary Harris (11) defends Chicago Bulls guard Tre Jones (30) during the first half at United Center. — Imagn Images

Spurs extend domination of NBA-best Thunder

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) dunks over Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Johnson, Castle shine as Spurs rout Thunder

San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7). — Imagn Images
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