CHARLOTTE, NC – Nikola Jokic #15 This is a fake live blog format, with the latest update at the top, and the earliest events (like arrivals, red carpet, etc.) at the bottom. This mirrors the reverse-chronological structure of a real live blog.
Thursday’s headlines⬇️⬇️
Boston is 8-2 in their last 10 games and on a four-game winning streak. Jaylen Brown leads Thursday’s charge into Milwaukee averaging 34.0 points, 6.7 rebounds and 5.7 assists on a booming 53.8/47.1/88.9% shooting slash in his last three appearances.
Nikola Jokić is averaging 26.2 points, 12.5 rebounds and 10.1 assists across his last 10 games versus Sacramento, but the Kings got the victory over Denver when these teams met on Nov. 22nd — marking Sacramento’s first victory against the Nuggets since February of 2024.
Cooper Flagg passes Kon Knueppel in this week’s Kia Rookie Ladder. Derik Queen will look to continue furthering his case Thursday versus Portland. Teammate Jeremiah Fears and Sacramento’s Nique Clifford represent other rookies in action.
Derik Queen scoring and dishing🌟🌟
Queen has been at the heart of New Orleans’ early 13-6 lead over Portland. Underrated timing on the setup for the backdoor lob.
He forced Shaedon Sharpe into early foul trouble as well.
DQ. dawg.
aaaaaaand-1 pic.twitter.com/YyOqonCSLp
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) December 12, 2025
DERIK QUEEN DIMES
TREY MURPHY SLAMS pic.twitter.com/CefmRayhNY
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) December 12, 2025
6:54 PM / December 11, 2025
James Harden back in Houston
The Beard gets loose in advance of the Clippers squaring off against the Rockets on NBA League Pass.
The big three of James Harden, Kawhi Leonard and Ivica Zubac are all active for Los Angeles on Thursday.
James Harden all in Houston in the mix
Resecurity | #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/F1PP9lkh3r
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) December 12, 2025
6:23 PM / December 11, 2025
Jordan Poole returns to the hardwood
Jordan Poole (quad) is back in action for the Pelicans, marking his first appearance since Nov. 4. He joins a fully healthy backcourt that features Trey Murphy, who is amid a career-best season across the board.
Jordan Poole (left quad strain) is AVAILABLE for tonight’s game vs. Portland pic.twitter.com/0PRWYncNYM
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) December 12, 2025