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Luka Dončić's domination leads a seven-game Monday

Enjoy live updates from Monday's seven-game slate of action with the NBA.com live blog.

Ben Lambert, NBA.com

Luka Dončić dropped 46 points as the Lakers defeated the Bulls Monday night.

What we know about Monday’s games:

  • The Hawks defeated the Hornets in the first game of the day 132-116. CJ McCollum led Atlanta with 23 points, while Dyson Daniels had 22.
  • The Hornets demolished the Sixers 130-93, leading by as many as 50 during the contest. Brandon Miller had 30 points to lead Charlotte on 9-of-12 shooting.
  • The Cavaliers defeated the Magic 114-98 on Peacock behind Donovan Mitchell (45 pts, 5 3PM).
  • The Lakers defeated the Bulls 132-118, as Luka Dončić (46 pts, 7 reb, 11 ast) showed out.
  • Our Peacock tripleheader concluded with a 102-94 win for the Celtics over the Trail Blazers and a 108-83 victory for the Timberwolves over the Warriors.

JANUARY 27, 2026 // 12:07 ET

Monday’s results

Luka Dončić (46 pts, 7 reb, 12 ast, 8 3PM) is your top performer of the night.

JANUARY 26, 2026 // 11:59 ET

Wolves race away

108-83, defeating the Warriors to avenge their loss from Sunday night.

Julius Randle (18 pts) led six Timberwolves in double figures. Minnesota held Golden State to 23.1% shooting in the victory.

Quinten Post (13 pts, 5 reb, 3 3PM) was the top man for the Warriors.

JANUARY 26, 2026 // 11:34 ET

One time for Jaxson Hayes

The Eastbay. Fire.

JANUARY 26, 2026 // 11:18 ET

Timberwolves up on the Warriors after three

75-57. Julius Randle has 18 points to lead the Timberwolves, while Bones Hyland and Jaden McDaniels have 14 apiece.

JANUARY 26, 2026 // 10:59 ET

Rockets defeat Grizzlies

108-99, behind Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun, who both had 33 points. Sengun was 15-of-17 from the field, adding 9 rebounds and 6 assists to his total.

Check out the touch around the rim. Sengun’s dexterity is always impressive.

GG Jackson (14 pts) topped our Dunk Score scale for the night, delivering a 90.3 for the Grizz.

JANUARY 26, 2026 // 10:30 ET

Lakers defeat the Bulls

132-118. Luka Dončić put up 46 points on 25 shots in the victory, adding 7 rebounds and 12 assists, while LeBron James contributed 25 points and 5 assists.

Coby White had 23 points to lead the Bulls.

JANUARY 26, 2026 // 9:55 ET

Oh come on, Luka

Few would attempt it. Even fewer would complete it. Luka in his element.

JANUARY 26, 2026 // 9:32 ET

Cleveland stand up

Cavaliers take the win 114-98 on Peacock.

Donovan Mitchell ended up with 45 points on 25 shots — his sixth 40+ point game of the season and the 33rd of his career.

JANUARY 26, 2026 // 9:16 ET

Cavaliers up 12 points

97-85 with 8:20 to go in the fourth quarter. Donovan Mitchell has 39 points on 14-of-22 shooting.

JANUARY 26, 2026 // 8:44 ET

A moment for Jrue Holiday

The TD Garden crowd just welcomed back the 2024 NBA Champion.

JANUARY 26, 2026 // 8:32 ET

Celtics up early on Peacock

21-9. Jaylen Brown has 7 early points in Boston.

JANUARY 26, 2026 // 8:25 ET

Cavaliers up five at the half

61-56. Donovan Mitchell (26 pts, 4 3PM, 9-of-11 shooting) is on fire, leading Cleveland so far.

JANUARY 26, 2026 // 7:38 ET

Magic up after one

32-22. Desmond Bane has 10 to lead Orlando, which has a 6-2 advantage in fast break points.

JANUARY 26, 2026 // 7:18 ET

Magic run out early

13-7 Orlando in the early going, as the Magic sprint out to a lead on the road at Rocket Arena. Paolo Banchero just nailed an above-the-break 3-pointer to prompt a Cleveland timeout.

Catch the contest on Peacock!

JANUARY 26, 2026 // 7:13 ET

Your Castrol Rising Stars

The annual showcase of premier young talent, featuring a mini-tournament with four teams and three games spotlighting the league’s top rookies and second-year standouts, is set to be played Friday, Feb. 13, at the LA Clippers’ Intuit Dome (9 ET, Peacock) as part of NBA All-Star 2026.

The teams will be drafted Tuesday (7 ET, Peacock).

Learn more and check out the G League pool here.

JANUARY 26, 2026 // 7:00 ET

Magic and Cavaliers about to tip on Peacock

A battle between Eastern Conference stalwarts is about to get going.

The Cavaliers (27-20) have won three straight, propelling them to fifth in the East, including a win over Orlando (23-22) on Saturday.

Can the Magic get their revenge? Check it out tonight as our Peacock tripleheader tips off.

JANUARY 26, 2026 // 5:27 ET

Hornets dominate Sixers

130-93. Brandon Miller led seven Hornets in double figures with 30 points.

Charlotte led by as many as 50 in the game, shooting 47-of-85 (55.3%) from the field and 17-of-42 (40.5%) from 3-point range.

Good to see Grant Williams back firing away from long distance.

JANUARY 26, 2026 // 5:01 ET

Hornets keep rolling

109-59 Hornets after three quarters. It’s a party in the Spectrum Center!

Brandon Miller went off in the third quarter, scoring 19 points to bring his total to 30 on 9-of-12 shooting.

JANUARY 26, 2026 // 4:17 ET

Hornets up big at the half

69-44 over the 76ers, leading by as many as 31 during the first half. The Hornets are shooting 56.8% from the field, while Philly’s been held to 33.3% shooting.

Brandon Miller (11 pts, 6 reb) leads the Hornets, while ex-Hornet Kelly Oubre Jr. (14 pts) is tops amongst all scorers.

LaMelo Ball (8 pts, 7 ast) is on double-double watch, including this sweet alley-oop.

JANUARY 26, 2026 // 3:54 ET

Diabate jams

A 77.8 on the Dunk Score scale as the Hornets open up a 49-29 lead over the 76ers on League Pass.

JANUARY 26, 2026 // 3:45 ET

Hawks up 12 late

125-113 with just under two minutes to go in the fourth in Atlanta. CJ McCollum (23 pts) leads three Hawks with 20+ points, while Christian Koloko has 12 points on 6-of-6 shooting and this nasty dunk.

JANUARY 26, 2026 // 3:00 ET

Pacers open up the lead

81-70 with 7:15 to go in the third quarter. Pascal Siakam (19 pts, 6 reb, 3 ast) has it going for the Pacers.

JANUARY 26, 2026 // 2:34 ET

Pacers up at the half on League Pass

64-60. Mathurin’s up to 16 points for Indiana on 6-of-7 shooting.

The Pacers are shooting 53.1% from the field to the Hawks 46.9%, with a 12-5 advantage in fast break points and a 30-22 advantage in points in the paint.

CJ McCollum has 18 points for the Hawks.

JANUARY 26, 2026 // 2:15 ET

Pacers-Hawks close in the second

Indiana’s up 48-46 with 6:25 to go in the second quarter, as fans gather in State Farm Arena to avoid inclement weather.

Bennedict Mathurin leads all scorers with 13 early points, while Dyson Daniels submitted this sterling jam.

JANUARY 26, 2026 // 1:30 ET

Castrol Rising Stars to be announced tonight

JANUARY 26, 2026 // 1:00 ET

Welcome to a seven-game night in the NBA!

Nickeil-Alexander Walker and the Hawks tip off Monday’s action against the Pacers on League Pass.

We’ve got two afternoon games and a Peacock tripleheader today in the Association!

Here’s the complete schedule:

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