Live Updates: Sunday's NBA action
Follow tonight's NBA action as we keep you updated with latest highlights and happenings around the league.
What we know about Sunday’s games:
- The Magic and Grizzlies tipped off at the O2 Arena in London on Sunday, with Memphis earning the victory, 126-109. Ja Morant offered up a game-high 24 points and 13 assists in his return to action after missing the last six games with a calf contusion.
- Despite the absence of Nikola Jokić, the Nuggets are finding their groove and are winners of four straight. Jamal Murray has been a catalyst for the recent success, averaging 33 points and 9.3 assists during their win streak. Tonight, they’ll host the Hornets at 8 ET, who will be wrapping up a five-game road trip.
- Speaking of four-game win streaks, the Kings are surging and just got Domantas Sabonis back after a two-month absence from a partial meniscus tear. They’ll have an opportunity to win their fifth straight tonight when they host the Trail Blazers, who will have Deni Avdija returning from a back injury.
7:55 PM / January 18, 2026
Taking care of it himself
Derik Queen has been a bright spot for the Pelicans this season and shows off his versatility as a big man here.
He’s able to strip Sengun on the perimeter, then has the handle and speed to take it all the way to the rim on the other end and put it down with two hands.
Take it DQ 👋 pic.twitter.com/Gt5v7CyO0f
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) January 19, 2026
Queen has 8 points and 2 assists for the Pelicans, who are trailing the Rockets 60-52 in the waning moments of the first half.
7:25 PM / January 18, 2026
That’s a Mann slam
After Matas Buzelis bites on the pump fake, there’s nothing but open hardwood for Terance Mann. He rushes the rim, beating Jalen Smith to the hoop, and throws it down.
GROWN MANN SLAM 😤@terance_mann | #NetsWorld pic.twitter.com/DypTnr6Sb7
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) January 19, 2026
7:17 PM / January 18, 2026
Fast start in Houston
The Rockets aren’t making things easy for the Pelicans early. They’ve jumped out to a 17-6 lead and turned defense into offense early.
Alperen Sengun gets the deflection, Steven Adams gets the loose ball, and Amen Thompson gets the finish on the other end.
swipe 👋 & lay 🫴 pic.twitter.com/NrmHhIknaM
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) January 19, 2026
