Nightly Bounce: NBA updates & highlights from Dec. 29

Cam Thomas has seamlessly transitioned back into the game and continues to impress with his performance. He has scored 23 points in just 19 minutes of playing time, showing his skill and efficiency on the court. The young player has made 3 out of 6 three-point attempts and an impressive 10 out of 11 free throws. In addition to his scoring prowess, Cam has contributed five rebounds and six assists, showcasing his versatility and overall impact on the game.

Sunday’s NBA action

Nets vs. Magic (

Live on NBA League Pass

)

Hawks vs. Raptors (

6 ET, Live on NBA League Pass

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Pacers vs. Celtics (

6 ET, Live on NBA League Pass

)

Grizzlies vs. Thunder (

7 ET, Live on NBA League Pass

)

Heat vs. Rockets (

7 ET, Live on NBA League Pass

)

Spurs vs. Timberwolves (

9 ET, Live on NBA League Pass

)

Lights, Cam(era), action

Orlando has been trying to scrape their way back into the game, but Brooklyn keeps answering and is leading by 12, 86-74 with just under 10 minutes to go in the contest.

Brooklyn rolling

The Nets have built a 71-56 lead over the Magic midway through the third frame, partially due to dimes like this one below from Ben Simmons, who has six assists this evening.

Brooklyn has pretty much led throughout and had an 18-point lead at halftime. With the team trading away Dorian Finney-Smith earlier this afternoon, it’s Noah Clowney who has stepped up, scoring 13 points off 3-for-5 long-range shooting. The return of Cam Thomas from a hamstring injury has also been pivotal, with Thomas pouring in 14 off the bench, in just 13 minutes of action.

The Magic lost Jalen Suggs to a wrist injury earlier, while Goga Bitadze (14 points) and Wendell Carter Jr. (13 points) are Orlando’s leading scorers.

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Western Conference powers collide, as the red-hot Thunder put their 10-game winning streak on the line when they host the 22-10 Grizzlies. These are two of the NBA’s elite teams, with Oklahoma City boasting the league’s No. 1 defense, and Memphis averaging a league-best 124 points per game. Unfortunately, for the Grizzlies they’ll be without Ja Morant, who will be sidelined due to a shoulder injury. However, Memphis has remained a force when their superstar point guard has been out of action this season, going 8-4 and scoring an average of 124.9 points. 

Victor Wembanyama will take the court tonight in Minnesota. The soon-to-be 21-year-old phenom is always a story waiting to happen as he continues to evoke the unprecedented when he steps on the floor. What NBA firsts may he accomplish tonight when the Spurs enter the Target Center for a showdown with Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves? 

The Pacers will be working to get back on track when they play the Celtics again in a re-match of their 142-105 loss Friday. Indianapolis had been winners of five straight and seemed to be finding their groove, but have suffered back-to-back losses, albeit against two of the NBA’s elite squads, with their other defeat coming at the hands of Oklahoma City.