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Live Updates: Top NBA highlights and scores from Friday

Follow tonight's NBA action as we keep you updated with the latest highlights and happenings around the league.

NBA.com Staff

WASHINGTON, DC –  JANUARY 9: Derik Queen #22 of the New Orleans Pelicans dunks the ball during the game against the Washington Wizards. The Pelicans’ youth stars in Friday’s win.

Friday’s Top Performers⭐⭐

  1. Trey Murphy III: 35 points (13-24 FG, 7-16 3PM), eight rebounds, four assists, four steals
  2. Jalen Johnson: 29 points (12-18 FG), nine rebounds, six assists, one steal, one block
  3. Payton Pritchard: 27 points (12-19 FG), five rebounds, eight assists, one turnover, one block
  4. Stephen Curry: 27 points (10-21 FG, 6-12 3PM), 10 assists, one steal, two blocks
  5. Derik Queen: 14 points (7-13 FG), 16 rebounds, 12 assists, two blocks
  6. Dyson Daniels: 17 points (8-14 FG), 11 rebounds, 10 assists, four steals

Headlines from Friday’s Slate⬇️⬇️

  • Boston’s 2nd ranked offense takes down Toronto’s 4th ranked defense. Jaylen Brown and Payton Pritchard lead the way
  • Derik Queen notches a triple-double as New Orleans beats Washington 128-107
  • Dyson Daniels posts a triple-double and Atlanta uses a 30-9 run in the 2nd half to pull away from Denver, securing a 110-87 victory.
  • Portland wins another thriller versus Houston — getting back-to-back tight wins over the Rockets after emerging victorious at the buzzer Wednesday. The Trail Blazers have now won 5 straight games.
  • The Bucks and Lakers go down to the wire. Luka Dončić fouls out on Milwaukee’s game-winning free throws, while Giannis Antetokounmpo made two huge defensive plays on LeBron James in the two minutes to catalyze the victory.

12:53 PM / January 9, 2026

Bucks escape victorious, 105-101

Milwaukee and Los Angeles went back-and-forth down the stretch, with Myles Turner and Jake LaRavia exchanging clutch threes in the final minute, but it was Giannis Antetokounmpo’s defense that sealed the Bucks’ victory.

Antetokounmpo was remarkably efficient offensively (21 points, 9-11 FG), while Kevin Porter Jr. (22 points, 7-14 FG) stepped up as Milwaukee’s leading scorer.

LeBron James and Luka Dončić combined for 50 points, 18 rebounds, 19 assists and just six turnovers, but the duo combined for 18 of 46 shooting.

12:39 PM / January 9, 2026

LeBron James fresh for the close, Lakers try to complete comeback

12:22 PM / January 9, 2026

Houston and Portland battling down the stretch

Tons of big plays being made. Portland up 109-105 with 14 seconds remaining.

Toumani Camara🤯🤯

11:59 PM / January 9, 2026

Legendary HORSE shot

Brandin Podziemski (four points, four rebounds) will remember this one.

His circus shot deflates Sacramento as Golden State has now expanded their lead to 109-88. Stephen Curry has game highs with 27 points (10-20 FG, 6-11 3PM) and 10 assists while committing just two turnovers.

11:44 PM / January 9, 2026

Durant passes Chamberlain in career scoring

Kevin Durant continues climbing the record books — moving into 7th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list Friday.

He has a team-high 20 points (7-11 FG) as Houston leads Portland 81-74 with four minutes remaining in Q3.

11:31 PM / January 9, 2026

Dillon Brooks booms, Grayson Allen clutch, Suns win

Phoenix leads the league in clutch time efficiency and lived up to that reputation Friday, earning a 112-107 win at home against the Knicks.

Brooks’ tough-shot making was on display, drilling multiple contested threes as part of his 27 points (8-15 FG, 5-9 3PM, 6-6 FT) on the night. He also had seven rebounds and five assists. Devin Booker led the team in both categories, posting 31 points (10-23 FG) and eight assists.

New York and Phoenix delivered nearly identical team shooting slashes, but 17 turnovers for the Knicks versus just nine for the Suns made the difference. Grayson Allen generated the most critical turnover of them all, getting a key deflection and then knocking the ball off Mikal Bridges as both were along the sideline in the final minute.

Bridges struggled to the tune of 11 points (4-10 FG), while Jalen Brunson posted a team-high 27 points (9-19 FG).

11:00 PM / January 9, 2026

Luka Dončić x LeBron James

The Lakers’ star duo gets on the board early!

Los Angeles and Milwaukee are tied at 24 each in the final seconds of the first quarter on NBATV.

In a star-studded affair, AJ Green leads all scorers with eight points (3-4 FG) thus far.

10:45 PM / January 9, 2026

Unsung heroes propel OKC

Kenrich Williams made critical plays on both ends, which combined with timely And-1s to help Oklahoma City overcome a 10-point deficit in the final four minutes of Friday’s 117-116 win over Memphis.

On the final possession, Grizzlies rookie Cedric Coward got clamped by Alex Caruso, with Williams denying Cam Spencer coming to receive a handoff. Oklahoma City gets the win on a night both teams were without superstar point guards. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (ankle) was unavailable, while Ja Morant missed his fourth straight game with a calf injury.

Jalen Williams finished with a game-high 26 points (9-18 FG, 8-10 FT) along with 10 assists and five rebounds. Second-year guard Ajay Mitchell continues profiling as a sleeper around the league and a blossoming player in a depth role. He posted 23 points (9-18 FG) and six assists.

Jaron Jackson had a team-high 23 points (9-14 FG). Coward finished with 13 points (3-9 FG). GG Jackson played with conviction offensively, finishing with 18 points (7-12 FG).

10:19 PM / January 9, 2026

Clippers’ stars shine in win⭐⭐

Los Angeles 121, Brooklyn 105

In a wire-to-wire victory for the Clippers, connecting on 58.3% of 24 3PA made the difference as a pristine 59.2/48.3/89.5% shooting slash as a team was too much efficient multi-level scoring for Brooklyn’s offense to keep up with.

James Harden gets his revenge game victory, while third-year wing Jordan Miller (21 points, 9-13 FG) posted the second 20-point game of his career — falling one point shy of his career high.

9:49 PM / January 9, 2026

Gritty affair, Philadelphia wins 103-91

Philadelphia notched a 52-42 victory in the rebounding battle, while only committing 12 turnovers vs. Orlando’s 18 on a night when both teams struggled from the field offensively.

Anthony Black was Orlando’s most efficient scorer (21 points, 7-12 FG, 4-4 FT), while Tyrese Maxey led the way for Philadelphia (29 points, 10-22 FG).

9:30 PM / January 9, 2026

Aaron Gordon looking sharp

Playing in his first back-to-back since mid-November after returning from injury, Gordon and the Nuggets are in a tight battle with Atlanta at the end of Q1.

Hawks 30, Nuggets 28

Nickeil Alexander-Walker leads all scorers with eight points (3-6 FG).

9:15 PM / January 9, 2026

Dunks everywhere🍽️🍽️

John Collins joins the party! It’s a dunk-fest around the Association.

The Clippers are in control with a 84-68 lead over Brooklyn, as John Collins helps set the tone with a vicious slam. James Harden leads all scorer s with 29 points (9-12 FG, 8-8 FT), while no other player on either side exceeds 13.

9:05 PM / January 9, 2026

JAYLEN BROWN💪💪

Jaylen Brown down the lane!

Boston leads 112-103 with 5 minutes remaining in Q4. Brown has 21 points (5-14 FG, 10-10 FT) while Payton Pritchard leads all scorers with an efficient 23 points (10-16 FG). Each have seven assists.

Immanuel Quickley has a double-double with 17 points and 12 assists for the Raptors. RJ Barrett represents Toronto’s leading scorer (19 points, 6-15 FG), although he’s now dealing with a fresh ankle sprain.

8:49 PM / January 9, 2026

Tyrese Maxey cooking♨️♨️

Maxey has a game-high 26 points (9-20 FG, 2-7 3PM), helping Philadelphia overcome 3-22 3P shooting as a team to possess a 83-79 lead at the end of Q3.

Fortunately for Philadelphia, Orlando is merely 4-22 from beyond the arc!

8:36 PM / January 9, 2026

Another night in the office for James Harden

Harden is dancing with the rock and hot from beyond the arc en route to 22 points (7-10 FG, 2-3 3PM, 6-6 FT) as the Clippers are up 63-47 at halftime over Brooklyn.

Harden represents the game’s only double-digit scorer. The Clippers have amassed a biggest lead of 22 points, while leading for the entirety of Friday’s contest thus far.

8:07 PM / January 9, 2026

Philly ball movement🔥🔥

Philadelphia gets the ball around the horn leading to a dunk on this possession, but they trail Orlando 52-47 in the final seconds of the first quarter.

Desmond Bane leads all scores with 14 points (6-14 FG), although Anthony Black (12 points, 4-6 FG) and Wendell Carter (10 points, 5-8 FG) have been efficient in joining him in double figures for the Magic.

Tyrese Maxey (10 points, 3-12 FG) is the only 76er with double-digit points.

7:51 PM / January 9, 2026

Collin Murray-Boyles poster👀👀

Rookies popping around the Association🔥🔥🔥

Murray-Boyles turns defense to offense with assistance from a nice lob by Ja’Kobe Walter.

7:35 PM / January 9, 2026

Great play, great challenge

Put it on his rookie highlight reel!

Hugo Gonzales hustles in transition defense for an all-ball chasedown block.

Joe Mazzulla gets the 19-year-old rewarded with a clean block after taking the play to review.

Boston leads Toronto 37-30 at the end of Q1. Sam Hauser represents the only double-digit scorer, fueled by some hot shooting (12 points, 4-5 3PM).

7:23 PM / January 9, 2026

Fears and Queen connect

Jeremiah Fears navigates the hedging double-team to set Derik Queen up with a dunk.

The Pelicans lead the Wizards 25-17 with four minutes remaining in Q1. Zion Williamson leads all scorers with nine points (4-4 FG).

6:46 PM / January 9, 2026

Tyrese Maxey — A man of the People

6:20 PM / January 9, 2026

Trae Young in the house

Trae Young with the Washington Wizards. The 27-year-old won’t suit up while dealing with a quad injury, but his time as a Wizard is officially underway.

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