🏀Monday Night Hoops🏀
We have 10 games across the Association tonight:
Washington 124, Charlotte 114 (Final)
Atlanta 132, Detroit 130 (Final)
New York 124, Houston 118 (Final)
Oklahoma City 125, Milwaukee 96 (Final)
Sacramento 116, Minnesota 114 (Final)
Memphis 128, San Antonio 109 (Final)
Denver 125, New Orleans 113 (Final)
Indiana 112, Utah 111 (Final)
Golden State 104, Orlando 99 (Final)
Portland 121, Phoenix 119 (Final/OT)
📌📝Top Storylines📝📌
- Jalen Brunson tallied his first career game with 40+ points and 10+ assists in the New York Knicks’ 124-118 win over the Houston Rockets, dropping 15 of his 42 points in the fourth quarter. Brunson scored 40+ points for the 18th time in his NYK career, passing Carmelo Anthony for third-most such games in franchise history. Only Bernard King (23) and Patrick Ewing (30) have more.
- Tyrese Haliburton nailed a clutch 3-pointer with less than a minute left and Pascal Siakam scored 10 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter to give the Indiana Pacers their fourth consecutive win. They had the best record in the NBA in January (10-2) and are now 2-0 in February.
- Devin Booker became the Phoenix Suns all-time leading scorer at just 28 years old in their 121-119 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers tonight. Book needed 23 points to reach 15,667 to surpass Walter Davis, and he finished with 34 points, his third straight game scoring at least 31.
✨⭐Top Performers⭐✨
- Jalen Brunson: 42 points (14-for-27 FGs, 1-for-4 3PT, 13-14 FTs), 6 rebounds, 10 assists and 2 steals in 37 minutes.
- Trey Murphy III: 41 points (13-for-21 FGs, 8-for-12 3PT, 7-7 FTs), 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and a block in 38 minutes. Second consecutive game with 40-plus points.
- Michael Porter, Jr.: 36 points (12-for-22 FGs, 7-for-12 3PT, 5-5 FTs), 7 rebounds, 2 assists and a block in 40 minutes.
Blazers top Suns in OT😤
The Portland Trail Blazers pick up their fourth straight win and the second in three days over the Phoenix Suns by a score of 121-119 in overtime. Deandre Ayton had a massive game with 25 points and 20 rebounds (9 offensive), and Deni Avdija was stellar with 24 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists.
Devin Booker made history by becoming the Suns all-time leading scorer and finished with 34 points in the loss. Book was fouled on a 3-point attempt with 3.2 seconds left in OT with the Blazers leading 120-117, but he missed the potential game-tying free throw after making the first two.
Portland comes up with the offensive board to seal the OT W!@trailblazers have won 8 of their last 9 games 🔥 pic.twitter.com/5aLi0xP7t9
— NBA (@NBA) February 4, 2025
Big Draymond bucket 🔥
Draymond Green gets the runner to fall in crunch time to help the Warriors earn the 104-99 win over the Orlando Magic. Green played in his first game since Jan. 18 and finished 4 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and a steal in 29 minutes.
Steph Curry added 24 points and 5 assists, but it was Andrew Wiggins leading Golden State with 25 points. Kevon Looney was sensational off the bench with 2 points, 16 rebounds (8 offensive), 6 assists and a steal in 21 minutes.
Cole Anthony led all scorers with 26 points off the Magic bench, adding 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and a block in 28 minutes. Orlando drops their fourth in a row and are 1-9 in their last 10 games.
DRAYMOND EXTENDS THE LEAD 😤
Warriors up by 4 with under 2 minutes remaining on NBA TV 🍿👀 #CenterCourt pic.twitter.com/6dslADcokd
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 4, 2025
Royce sends us to OT😱
Royce O’Neale knocks down his fourth triple of the night to send Phoenix and Portland to overtime tied at 107. He’s got 14 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals in 28 minutes off the bench for the Suns.
Tune in live on NBA League Pass to see who comes out on top in OT!
Royce O'Neale ties it up from deep with 1.7 seconds left ‼️
Heading to OT in Portland on NBA League Pass 🍿 pic.twitter.com/6bp5pEaM5t
— NBA (@NBA) February 4, 2025
Franz making Magic🪄✨
Franz Wagner weaves his way to the rim for the layup to give him 17 points in 33 minutes. He helped lead a 14-2 Orlando run to tie things up at 90 with Golden State with 4:33 remaining in the game.
Fourth quarter Franz in motion pic.twitter.com/xKkFEUXM1T
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) February 4, 2025
Booker up to 30👀
Devin Booker makes this incredibly difficult shot look effortless on a career night to give him 30 points. The Suns have gotten 49 points from their bench in a back and forth battle in Portland as they aim to avenge a 127-108 loss to the Blazers on Saturday night.
We’ve had 9 ties and 10 lead changes in a good one at the Moda Center, with Portland leading Phoenix 103-102 with 1:01 remaining in the contest. Deni Avdija leads the Blazers with 24 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists.
Don’t miss the conclusion, live now on NBA League Pass!
Book with the fall-away runner high off the glass for 30 👌
His 3rd-straight game of 30+ 🔥 https://t.co/p5RqDsdHF5 pic.twitter.com/g1UZ8SoIdj
— NBA (@NBA) February 4, 2025
Moody drops it in👌
Moses Moody collects himself before nailing the one-handed scoop layup while falling out of bounds. He’s been a catalyst for Golden State’s 82-69 lead with 14 points in 15 minutes off the bench.
Andrew Wiggins leads all scorers with 22 points in 26 minutes. Paolo Banchero leads the way for the Magic with 18 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists.
Poise under pressure 🚨
📺 @NBCSAuthentic pic.twitter.com/bNB94wLUqI
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) February 4, 2025
Magic/Warriors on NBA TV!
— NBA (@NBA) February 4, 2025
Haliburton seals comeback W🎯
Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam were clutch down the stretch of the Indiana Pacers 112-111 comeback victory over the Utah Jazz. Hali finished with 18 points, 6 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocks, and Siakam led all scorers with 22 points in 33 minutes.
Utah was dominant on the glass with a 74-40 advantage in rebounds, but it wasn’t enough to beat the Pacers without Myles Turner. The Jazz had three players record double-doubles in John Collins (21 points, 12 rebounds), Isaiah Collier (11 points, 10 assists) and Keyonte George (16 points, 11 assists).
HALIBURTON. CLUTCH 3. 🎯
4 straight wins (and 6 of the last 7) for the @Pacers! pic.twitter.com/kaUghjemgb
— NBA (@NBA) February 4, 2025
Book stands alone ☀️🥇
Devin Booker drills the triple to give him 23 points, becoming the Phoenix Suns all-time leading scorer. Book was selected with the 13th overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, playing his entire 10-year career with the Suns.
Congratulations to Devin Booker on an incredible career accomplish! His Phoenix squad is in a close battle with the Portland Trail Blazers as they lead 75-70 with 3:53 left in the third quarter.
Devin Booker just became the @Suns all-time leading scorer ‼️
15,668 points and counting… pic.twitter.com/3WMqQdGngg
— NBA (@NBA) February 4, 2025
The shot for the franchise scoring record! pic.twitter.com/GzGGd0QnXN
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) February 4, 2025
Siakam coming through 👊
Pascal Siakam takes off for the emphatic one-handed slam in Utah. He has a team-high 20 points with 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 blocks.
Tyrese Haliburton knocked down a three to give the Pacers a 108-106 lead with 35.3 seconds left in the game. Catch the exciting conclusion live on NBA League Pass!
💪 https://t.co/hy1WvoVhmg pic.twitter.com/aa6q4Teb9r
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) February 4, 2025
Memphis wins 3rd straight🐻
Jaren Jackson, Jr. dropped 31 points to go along with 6 rebounds and 3 blocks to lead the Grizzlies to their third win in a row, beating the San Antonio Spurs 128-109. Ja Morant finished with 25 points, 11 assists and 3 steals, and G.G. Jackson exploded for a season-high 27 points off the bench in just his 8th appearance this season.
Victor Wembanyama led the way for the Spurs in the losing effort, recording his 8th consecutive double-double with 27 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks in 31 minutes.
GRIZZ WIN 9 OF THE LAST 10 🐻📈
📊 2nd in the West, 34-16 record pic.twitter.com/nf6N0aAwp6
— NBA (@NBA) February 4, 2025
Murphy III ties Pels record📝
Trey Murphy III dropped 24 points in the third quarter tonight in Denver, tying a Pelicans franchise record. He’s got 39 points on 13-for-20 from the field and 8-for-12 from 3-point range. This game marks his third straight game of 32-plus points.
The Nuggets lead the Pelicans 109-98 with 6:48 left in the contest. Tune in live on NBA League Pass to catch the final minutes of action!
shooter pic.twitter.com/gCXYGuRYA0
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) February 4, 2025
Avdija’s nasty crossover🔥
Deni Avdija catches Kevin Durant snoozing and makes him pay for it at the rim. He leads the Trail Blazers tonight with 14 points on 6-for-8 shooting with two made 3-pointers. In his last eight games, Avdija is averaging 18.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.5 steals. Portland is 7-1 in those contests.
Devin Booker has 17 points to lead Phoenix, who own a 45-42 advantage over Portland with 3:07 remaining before halftime.
THIS ANGLE OF DENI'S CROSSOVER 👀🔥 pic.twitter.com/7zd98jSWaD
— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) February 4, 2025
Mathurin drives for ✌️
Bennedict Mathurin sizes up the defense before carving his way to the rack for the bucket, giving him 9 points on the evening. He’s one of seven Pacers to score 7-plus points, but Indiana still trails Utah 84-73 with 2:36 to go in the third.
Jordan Clarkson is thriving in his Sixth Man role with a game-high 17 points on 7-of-12 shooting in 22 minutes off the Jazz bench.
Bennedict Mathurin goes to work in the paint for the basket 🎨 pic.twitter.com/5PZ31T2XnP
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) February 4, 2025
Paolo posting up 😤
Paolo Banchero goes to work on Andrew Wiggins before finishing at the rim with beautiful footwork in the painted area. He’s got 4 points, 2 rebounds and an assist in 9 minutes of play. Cole Anthony is the high man off the Magic bench with 9 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists in only 6 minutes.
Steph Curry (8) and Andrew Wiggins (7) combine to score 15 of the Warriors’ 18 points in the first quarter. Orlando is up 26-18 after one, which is now live on NBA TV and League Pass!
tuff @Pp_doesit pic.twitter.com/qG9foLFWF6
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) February 4, 2025
Brunson drops 40 in W🗽
Jalen Brunson took over in the fourth quarter, scoring 15 of his 42 points to earn a hard fought home win against the Houston Rockets. With tonight’s game, Brunson passed Richie Guerin (11x) for the most games with 30+ points and 10+ assists in Knicks franchise history.
Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges each had 22 points, and Josh Hart chipped in 19 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists.
Amen Thompson’s ascension to stardom continued under the bright lights of NYC. The second-year guard-forward recorded the second triple-double of his career with 25 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists, 2 steals and a block in 37 minutes.
BRUNSON, KNICKS PULL OUT A THRILLER 🗽
▪️ 42 PTS (17 in 4Q)
▪️ 10 AST
▪️ 6 REB
▪️ 2 STLJalen Brunson's 12th 30+ PT, 10+ AST game, the most in @nyknicks franchise history! pic.twitter.com/4xkuBEnLCt
— NBA (@NBA) February 4, 2025
Trey makes it look easy😮
Trey Murphy III has been in his bag lately, and tonight is no different with this nice up and under finish. He has 15 points, 3 assists and 2 steals in 17 minutes of play. He’s averaging 25.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.5 steals while shooting 57.4% from the field and 45.9% from 3-point range over his last four games.
Michael Porter, Jr. leads all scorers with 20 points on 6-for-11 shooting and 3-for-4 from deep, while Nikola Jokić added 15 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Denver holds a 68-50 lead over New Orleans at halftime.
up & under. too tough Trey 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/81jRApqyE2
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) February 4, 2025
Brunson loving MSG📢
Jalen Brunson has Knicks fans going crazy in the Garden as he hits the triple to force a timeout. He stepped up and hit two free throws with 21.2 seconds left, giving him 15 points in the fourth quarter and 40 points on the night.
New York is up 120-116 over Houston with 11.3 seconds remaining. Turn this game on right now, live on NBA TV and League Pass.
MSG ERUPTION 🔊🗣️🗽 https://t.co/uILhCVAKmd pic.twitter.com/vVSNmWGgPx
— NBA (@NBA) February 4, 2025
Trae hits game-winner😱
Trae Young caps off his 17 points in the fourth quarter with a game-winning jumper to seal the 132-130 victory for Atlanta. He finished the game with 34 points and 9 assists, going 12-for-14 from the free throw line.
The Hawks had seven players score 12-plus points, and the Pistons had six players score at least 10 points. Detroit was led by Cade Cunningham with 30 points, 6 rebounds and 14 assists.
TRAE YOUNG FOR THE WIN pic.twitter.com/qUAf2L3s0V
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) February 4, 2025
Castle with authority💥
Stephon Castle takes out some frustration at the rim to earn the second spot on the dunk score leaderboard tonight. He has 12 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists and a steal in 14 minutes, but the Spurs trail the Grizzlies 61-49 at halftime.
Jaren Jackson, Jr. (21 points) and Ja Morant (17 points) lead the way for Memphis, who used a 19-0 run to separate themselves from San Antonio.
OH MY GOODNESS STEPH CASTLE‼️ pic.twitter.com/lZFMqMpttj
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) February 4, 2025
Castle went off the backboard to Wemby 🤯 pic.twitter.com/0u4N4Twoip
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 4, 2025
Trae in 🥶 mode
Trae Young is in takeover mode in Detroit with 32 points and 9 assists.
Cade Cunningham just tied it up at 130 with 26.5 seconds left in the game. He’s got 30 points, 6 rebounds and 14 assists. Turn this game on NOW.
TRAE TRIPLE
He has our last 13 PTS pic.twitter.com/n8bFBJ1LCh
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) February 4, 2025
Amen is elite 🌟
Amen Thompson is a star in the making, and he’s proving that to be the case against the Knicks in Madison Square Garden. After the Knicks closed the gap and held the lead in the third quarter, the Rockets put their foot on the gas to earn another double-digit lead at the start of the fourth.
Thompson is just an assist shy of what would be his second career triple-double, as he’s tallied 21 points, 10 rebounds and 9 assists in 30 minutes of action. Houston currently holds a 95-88 lead with 9:10 remaining in the contest.
AMEN THOMPSON GOT THE ANKLES AND THE SLAM 😱 pic.twitter.com/bVChHNMnE8
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 4, 2025
Knicks storming back⚡
The Knicks use a 10-0 run to give New York their first lead since the first quarter after being down by as much as 12. Jalen Brunson leads all scorers with 23 points, adding 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 2 steals in 28 minutes.
New York and Houston are battling in this one, as we’ve seen 7 ties and 13 lead changes. The Rockets have a 78-74 advantage with 1:43 to go in the third. Tune in now on NBA TV and League Pass!
The Knicks are ROLLING 🫨
A 10-0 run gives them the lead over Houston in the 3rd 😤 pic.twitter.com/ijlcIGpDXK
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 4, 2025
Wemby somehow calls this👽
Victor Wembanyama gets the shooter’s touch from the logo in Memphis. He’s on fire tonight with 12 points on 4-for-5 shooting from the field and 2-for-2 from distance in only 5 minutes of play.
Ja Morant is the high man for the Grizzlies with 14 points while going perfect from the field (5-for-5 FGs) with three 3-pointers. Memphis leads 16-15 with 5:55 remaining in the opening frame.
from the logo 🔥 pic.twitter.com/Df8AZwqr3Z
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) February 4, 2025
Daniels spins on DET 😵💫
Dyson Daniels loses Isaiah Stewart to give him a game-high 19 points to go along with 5 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals and 3 blocks in 27 minutes.
Cade Cunningham and Malik Beasley each have 18 points for the Pistons, but they trail the Hawks 98-84 with 1:52 to go in the third.
Go ahead and cook Dyson 👨🍳
He has 19 pic.twitter.com/Nbf8kucidb
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) February 4, 2025
SGA is a cheat code🤯
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander played the entire first quarter for OKC and tallied 21 points (9-for-11 FGs, 1-for-1 3PT) to lead all scorers in this one. Milwaukee scored 22 points as a team in the first quarter.
The Thunder are up big on the Bucks, as they lead 52-31 with 7:04 to go in the first half. Tune in now on NBA League Pass.
…including these TOUGH handles 😳 https://t.co/u4tGImndWN pic.twitter.com/lYFuHfStnk
— NBA (@NBA) February 4, 2025
Naz is lights out🤩
Naz Reid got the start for Julius Randle and is making the absolute most of it. He’s got 16 points on 6-for-7 shooting and 4-for-5 from long range, tying the most threes in a quarter in his career.
Keegan Murray is going off for the Kings, as he’s got a game-high 17 points (6-for-8 FGs, 2-for-3 3PT) and 3 rebounds after playing the entire first quarter. Sacramento holds a 38-34 lead over the Timberwolves after the first.
TIED HIS CAREER-HIGH FOR THREES MADE IN A QUARTER 🤯 pic.twitter.com/bx1JQLsgDC
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) February 4, 2025
Cam does it all 💪
Cam Whitmore gives everything he has in every possession for the Rockets, showing why he’s been such an important piece to their rise in 2024-25. He has 7 points, 3 rebounds and one block in 10 minutes off the bench.
The Rockets are holding the Knicks to just 36% shooting, and they lead 44-32 with 6:21 left before halftime.
Cam AND ONE 🤝 Cam BLOCK 😤 pic.twitter.com/Jjd3xUM7ZU
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) February 4, 2025
Wizards are ON FIRE🔥🔥
Washington drops 46 on Charlotte in the second quarter to take a 77-54 lead into the break. Corey Kispert went crazy off the Wizards bench with a game-high 21 points (7-for-9 FGs), knocking down five 3-pointers. He’s one of four Wizards to score at least 12 points in the first half.
Miles Bridges (15) and Nick Smith, Jr. (15) have 30 of the Hornets’ 54 points. Washington is shooting 44.8% (13-for-29) from distance and 51.9% (27-for-52) from the field.
IT'S RAINING THREES IN THE QUEEN CITY ☔️ pic.twitter.com/0qjTPuWu70
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) February 4, 2025
Amen can’t be stopped😤
Amen Thompson works his way through the paint and multiple Knicks defenders before cutting in for the crafty layup. He’s got 4 early points on a perfect 2-for-2 from the field. Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks each have 5 points for Houston.
Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns lead the way for the Knicks with 6 points apiece. New York trails Houston 21-18 with 4:10 left in the opening frame, which you can watch live on NBA TV and League Pass here.
Amen slashing through the lane!@Toyota | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/9UrDewPd72
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) February 4, 2025
Cade dropping dimes 🪙
Cade Cunningham dished out 7 assists in the first quarter, and he’s up to 8 dimes and 9 points now in the second. Malik Beasley has 9 points on three 3-pointers off the Piston’s bench in 8 minutes of play.
Trae Young has been on a heater tonight for the Hawks, as he’s up to 13 points and 4 assists in 12 minutes. Vit Krejčí is providing a spark off Atlanta’s bench with 10 points while knocking down a couple 3-pointers of his own.
Atlanta has jumped out to a 54-49 lead with 6:40 remaining before halftime. Tune in now on NBA League Pass to catch the action!
7 assists in the first quarter for Cade 🔥 pic.twitter.com/wmttJ4i6aP
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) February 4, 2025
Bridges on the glass 💪
Miles Bridges hustles for the nasty putback slam to give him 6 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists in 10 minutes.
Kyle Kuzma has been the hot hand in Charlotte tonight, though, dropping a game-high 13 points with 2 rebounds in 10 minutes of play. The Wizards are up 31-29 on the Hornets after one.
.@MilesBridges with the cleanup@drpepper | 📹 @FDSN_Hornets pic.twitter.com/h7Wohhn01a
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) February 4, 2025
Trae hits the brakes🚗
Trae Young creates a ton of space before draining this three to keep things close with Detroit. De’Andre Hunter started tonight and scored the first 7 points for Atlanta, and he’s got 12 total in less than 9 minutes of play.
Tobias Harris, Jalen Duren and Malik Beasley all have 6 points for Detroit, as they lead Atlanta 31-28 with 2:01 remaining in the first.
Trae stops on a DIME, and calmly knocks down the triple 👀
ATL-DET on NBA League Pass pic.twitter.com/N8WTbOffnf
— NBA (@NBA) February 4, 2025
Bilal takes off🔝💥
Bilal Coulibaly hits Mark Williams with a pump fake and takes off through the lane for the jam. He’s got 5 points on a perfect 2-for-2 from the field with one 3-pointer, along with 2 rebounds.
Nick Smith, Jr. is on fire to start this game as well, scoring a game-high 11 points (4-for-5 FGs) with three triples made. Charlotte trails Washington 18-17 with 5:04 left in the first quarter. Tune in now on NBA League Pass!
BILAL WITH AUTHORITY 😤#ForTheDistrict | @Bilaal_6 pic.twitter.com/AJ4up6xgDT
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) February 4, 2025
Amen on the rise🚀
Houston’s Amen Thompson put the rest of the NBA on notice after a career-best month of January. The Rockets have dropped two straight but were 10-2 in their previous 12 games, and Thompson was a huge reason for that success.
The New York Knicks will try to push Houston’s losing streak to three when they host the Rockets tonight at 7:30 ET, on NBA TV and League Pass.
"I feel like I'm 10x more confident."
Amen Thompson after averaging a career-best 18.7 PPG in the month of January 🙌
📺 HOU/NYK, 7:30pm/et, NBA TV pic.twitter.com/dWsgqopulG
— NBA (@NBA) February 3, 2025
Hunter starting for ATL🦅
De’Andre Hunter steps into the starting lineup tonight as the Hawks try to navigate life without Jalen Johnson, who’s out for the season due to a shoulder injury. Atlanta has lost 8 consecutive games, bringing their overall record to 22-27 (9th in Eastern Conference).
Tip-off between the Hawks and Detroit Pistons is set for 7 ET on League Pass!
Dre starting!
Presented by @Chase pic.twitter.com/kLxU74ZXbM
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) February 3, 2025
📢📝 Top Storylines📝📢
- The third-best teams from each conference square off tonight when the New York Knicks (32-17) host the Houston Rockets (32-16). The Knicks lost to the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night, while the Rockets begin another 4-game road trip and look to bounce back from dropping two straight.
- In a rematch of this season’s Emirates NBA Cup Championship game, the Milwaukee Bucks (26-21) travel to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder (38-9). Milwaukee will try to avoid a 4-game losing streak after going 9-2 in their previous 11 games. The Thunder are 20-3 at home this season.
- The Sacramento Kings (24-24) are on the road as they begin a new era of basketball after their reported blockbuster trade over the weekend. They’ll face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves (27-22), who are coming off of a loss that snapped a 5-game win streak.