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Live Updates: Cavs-Suns, Knicks-Spurs and Wednesday's action around the NBA

Follow along with live updates around the NBA on Wednesday Dec. 31 with scores, moments and highlights from a 9-game schedule.

NBA.com Staff

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 08: Jalen Brunson (#11) of the New York Knicks celebrates his three-point shot as Victor Wembanyama (#1) of the San Antonio Spurs looks on at Madison Square Garden on November 08, 2023 in New York City.ย  (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

What we know after Wednesday’s games ๐Ÿ—’๏ธ๐Ÿ‘‡

-We have games spread throughout the day for this New Year’s Eve card. There are nine games in total, with the Knicks-Spurs matchup looking like the game of the day. Those teams faced off in the NBA Cup Finals, with the Knicks prevailing, 124-113.

-The Warriors grab a road win against the Hornets. Golden State rode a 34-25 fourth quarter to snatch its fifth win over its last six outings. Stephen Curry scored 26 points in his hometown while Draymond Green tallied 10 points, eight rebounds and 12 assists.

-The Hawks snap a seven-game slide with a dominant win over the Timberwolves. Atlanta had one of its best all-around performances of the season, recording 38 assists while committing just eight turnovers. Minnesota had 22 assists while committing 14 turnovers.

6:23 PM / December 31, 2025

๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ Top Performers of the Say (So Far)๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ

Paolo Banchero hit a game-winning shot and led Orlando with 29 points, 10 rebounds, four assists and three blocks.

Jalen Johnson had 34 points, 10 rebounds, six assists and two steals in a blowout win over the Minnesota Timberwolves

Donovan Mitchell collected 34 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists and two steals in a victory over the Phoenix Suns.

5:58 PM / December 31, 2025

Cavaliers Defeat Suns, 129-113

Cleveland got out to a 37-21 lead after the first quarter and never relinquished the lead after that.

The Cavs out-assisted Phoenix, 32-23, while outscoring them in the paint, 56-36.

Devin Booker led the Suns with 32 points, two rebounds and four assists.

Donovan Mitchell led the Cavs with 34 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists.

Jarrett Allen (16 points and 11 rebounds) and Evan Mobley (16 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and five blocks) each recorded double-doubles.

5:39 PM / December 31, 2025

Magic Defeat Pacers, 112-110

There were 12 ties and 10 lead changes in this epic battle, with neither team leading by more than 10 points.

Paolo Banchero was the hero with this game-winning shot in the closing seconds.

He finished with 29 points, 10 rebounds, four assists and three blocks.

Desmond Bane had 18 points, seven rebounds and six assists.

Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 26 points, four rebounds and two steals.

Bennedict Mathurin had 23 points, five rebounds and two assists.

5:19 PM / December 31, 2025

Hawks Defeat Wolves, 126-102

This was one of Atlanta’s best performances of the season, snapping its seven-game slide against a stingy Minnesota team.

The Hawks recorded 38 assists to eight turnovers, while the Timberwolves had 22 assists to 14 turnovers.

Jalen Johnson led the way with 34 points, 10 rebounds and six assists.

Anthony Edwards had 30 points, five rebounds, two assists and two blocks.

5:08 PM / December 31, 2025

Magic-Pacers Coming Down to the Wire…

Orlando leads Indiana 100-97 with less than nine minutes remaining.

Orlando and Indiana have been going at it all day, with neither team leading by more than 10 points.

There have been eight ties and 10 lead changes in total.

Check out the finish on League Pass

4:51 PM / December 31, 2025

Hawks Lead Wolves After 3Q, 98-73

Atlanta has doubled up Minnesota in assists, 30-15.

Anthony Edwards leads the Wolves with 30 points and five rebounds.

Jalen Johnson leads the Hawks with 26 points, eight rebounds and five assists.

4:41 PM / December 31, 2025

Cavs Lead Suns at the Half, 67-54

The Cavaliers shot 50 percent from the field while holding the Suns to 36 percent shooting.

They also out-assisted the Suns, 17-10.

Dillon Brooks leads Phoenix with 20 points and two steals.

Donovan Mitchell leads Cleveland with 21 points, seven rebounds and three assists.

4:22 PM / December 31, 2025

Magic Lead Pacers at the Half, 68-66

There were five ties and six lead changes in the opening half.

Orlando shot 55 percent from the field while Indiana shot 50 percent.

Paolo Banchero leads the Magic with 13 points, seven rebounds and three assists.

Pascal Siakam leads the Pacers with 18 points and two boards.

4:06 PM / December 31, 2025

Hawks Lead Wolves at the Half, 70-49

Atlanta is desperate to end their seven-game slide, and it responded with one of their best halves of the season.

They held Minnesota without a field goal for a seven-minute stretch in that second quarter.

The Hawks recorded 23 assists to three turnovers, while the Wolves had nine assists to seven turnovers.

Anthony Edwards has nearly half of Minnesota’s points, leading the way with 24 points.

Jalen Johnson leads Atlanta with 18 points, seven rebounds and three assists.

 

3:51 PM / December 31, 2025

Hawks Defense Looks Stingy

Atlanta has held Minnesota without a field goal for seven minutes and continues to score off of that defense.

The Hawks have 19 assists to one turnover, while the Timberwolves have five assists to six turnovers.

They lead Minnesota by 21 points in the second quarter.

Kristaps Porziล†ฤฃis made his return to the lineup after a two-week absence, providing 13 points off the bench.

3:40 PM / December 31, 2025

Magic Lead Pacers After Q1, 31-28

Orlando is shooting 52 percent from the field while holding the Pacers to 36 percent shooting.

Desmond Bane leads the Magic with eight points.

Bennedict Mathurin leads all scorers with 12 points.

The Cavaliers and Suns also just tipped off on NBATV…

3:28 PM / December 31, 2025

Warriors Defeat Hornets, 132-125

In a matinee matchup between Charlotte and Golden State, the Warriors rode a 34-25 fourth quarter to their road victory.

There were 14 ties and 27 lead changes in total.

Brandon Miller led Charlotte with a season-high 33 points.

Stephen Curry collected 26 points, two rebounds and four assists.

Jimmy Butler finished with 19 points, five rebounds and seven assists.

Draymond Green generated 10 points, eight rebounds and 12 assists.

3:14 PM / December 31, 2025

Hornets-Warriors Final Moments on NBATV…

The Charlotte Hornets and Golden State Warriors opened the day with a rare 1 p.m. start, and it looks like a fantastic finish.

Golden State leads 118-113 with less than four minutes remaining.

Brandon Miller leads all scorers with 29 points.

See the finish on NBATV

 

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