The NBA schedule will have a full slate of six games on TV for January 6th, two of which will be nationally televised on NBC and Peacock.

Luka Dončić (30 pts, 10 ast) led the way as the Lakers earned a road win over the Pelicans 111-103. LeBron James added 30 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists, while Trey Murphy III was the top man for New Orleans with 42 points.

The Oklahoma City Thunder currently rank first in the NBA in defensive rating, holding opponents to a league-low 108 points per game. While Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is expected to return, the Thunder remain without their primary interior anchors, Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein.

Another full day of NBA action comes into our living rooms on Wednesday, January 7, with 12 games scheduled throughout the night. There will be two games nationally broadcast on ESPN. MORE: Anthony Davis draws trade interest from NBA powerhouse In the opening game of the night,

Thursday night's game between the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls has been suspended by the NBA for unsafe conditions.

Even if Victor Wembanyama doesn't play, our Spurs vs. Timberwolves predictions think San Antonio can force an upset with its depth.

Referee Bill Kennedy, who often goes viral for his reviews and verdicts of NBA challenges during games, suffered an apparent leg injury late in the first quarter of the contest. As he was running during a Sixers offensive play, he was seen grabbing his right leg and limping to the sideline before the game was paused.

Veteran NBA referee Bill Kennedy, known leaguewide for his animated and often entertaining replay explanations, exited Friday’s game between the 76ers and Magic after suffering an apparent right leg injury.