James Harden (36 pts) led the Clippers over the Wizards on League Pass.
What we know about Monday’s games:
We have a national TV quadruple-header on this Martin Luther King Jr. Day!
Currently live on NBC and Peacock: Mavericks-Knicks (5 ET).
The Bucks defeated the Hawks 112-110 behind Giannis Antetokounmpo (21 pts, 17 reb, 6 ast), despite Atlanta’s second-half comeback attempt.
The Thunder dominated the Cavaliers 136-104 behind the star duo of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (30 pts) and Chet Holmgren (28 pts, 8 reb), hitting 49 percent of their three-pointers along the way.
The 2026 NBA All-Star Game starters were revealed! Read on to learn more.
JANUARY 19, 2026 // 5:45 ET
Mavericks up after one
31-22 on NBC and Peacock.
Max Christie leads the Mavericks with 9 points, while Dwight Powell is a team-high +13.
Mitchell Robinson (8 pts, 7 reb) is off to a strong start for the Knicks.
JANUARY 19, 2026 // 5:37 ET
Clippers hang on against Wizards
It came down to the final few possessions, but the Clippers held on against the Wizards 110-106.
James Harden (36 pts, 7 reb, 9 ast) delivered a vintage performance to lead LA, which also received 16 points from Jordan Miller and a double-double from Ivica Zubac (14 pts, 12 reb).
All five starters scored in double figures for the Wizards, led by Alex Sarr (28 pts).
JANUARY 19, 2026 // 5:28 ET
Alien watch
Wemby is having his way in the 1Q 👀
13 PTS
3-4 3PM
4-5 FGM pic.twitter.com/Yxs2spdOys
— NBA (@NBA) January 19, 2026
JANUARY 19, 2026 // 5:16 ET
Thunder roll over Cavaliers
136-104, as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (30 pts) continued his steady scoring, aided by Chet Holmgren (28 pts, 8 reb, 2 blk, 4 3PM).
The Thunder hit 23-of-47 (48.9 percent) of their attempts from distance, while the Cavs were 8-of-35 (22.9 percent).
Donovan Mitchell (19 pts) led five Cavaliers in double figures.
JANUARY 19, 2026 // 4:59 ET
Clippers-Wizards tight in the fourth
85-all with just over 9 minutes to go in the fourth quarter in Washington.
Kyshawn George (15 pts, 6 reb, 5 ast, 3 stl) is doing a bit of everything for the Wizards, who have a 25-8 lead in fast break points.
JANUARY 19, 2026 // 4:36 ET
Thunder up as the fourth begins
92-79 Thunder with 11:41 to go in the fourth quarter. Catch the finish on NBC and Peacock!
SNATCH the board.
WALLOP the rim.
Jarrett Allen and the Cavs are battling on NBC & Peacock… Tap to watch: https://t.co/vz3T3qncp0 pic.twitter.com/9AEvegAC9a
— NBA (@NBA) January 19, 2026
“SGA dances, SGA drives, SGA scores…”
He’s got a game-high 26 PTS as we head into Q4 on NBC & Peacock… Tap to watch: https://t.co/vz3T3qncp0 pic.twitter.com/4SwGZOerpH
— NBA (@NBA) January 19, 2026
JANUARY 19, 2026 // 4:21 ET
Clippers up 54-53 at the half
James Harden has 18 points and six assists at the half, including a 12-of-12 streak at the free throw line, continuing his recent streak of hot play. He’s averaging 24.5 ppg and 8.1 ast over his last 10 games.
Alex Sarr has 17 to pace the Wizards.
JANUARY 19, 2026 // 4:15 ET
Thunder up, but Cavaliers battling back
76-63 Thunder, but the Cavs just went on a 7-0 run.
Hungry on both ends 🍪 pic.twitter.com/WTrcAb32Dh
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) January 19, 2026
JANUARY 19, 2026 // 4:00 ET
Thunder up 66-51 at the break
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has 16 points to pace Oklahoma City, which is shooting 55 percent to 35 percent for Cleveland. The Thunder have 11 points off turnovers so far.
JANUARY 19, 2026 // 3:44 ET
Respect from across the world
Martin Luther King Jr.’s son, MLK III and his co-visionary Mrs. Arndrea Waters King are honored in Atlanta! pic.twitter.com/sjSa8oXI42
— NBA (@NBA) January 19, 2026
JANUARY 19, 2026 // 3:34 ET
Bucks hold on
Milwaukee wins 112-110, as CJ McCollum’s desperation shot attempt glances off the rim.
Jalen Johnson (28 pts, 16 reb, 6 ast) was huge for Atlanta, but Giannis Antetokounmpo (21 pts, 17 reb, 6 ast) offset him for the Bucks.
The Hawks won the second half by 14 points, but fell just short in their comeback attempt.
JANUARY 19, 2026 // 3:19 ET
Hawks closing the gap on Peacock
96-90 Bucks with just over four minutes to go. Catch the finish on Peacock!
JANUARY 19, 2026 // 3:03 ET
Incisive, Isaiah
A slick pass from Isaiah Joe here. Thunder are up 26-16 with 3:51 to go in the first quarter.
Stole it, passed it, finished it 🤝 pic.twitter.com/IpNnFr3thR
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) January 19, 2026
JANUARY 19, 2026 // 3:00 ET
Clippers-Wizards underway on League Pass
The time is always right to do what is right. #MLKDay pic.twitter.com/hCSfLH8keY
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) January 19, 2026
.@Khris22m served as a producer on the short film, “Hoops, Hopes, & Dreams”, that detailed how Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and civil rights activists used basketball to drive change 🤝
🎥 Stream it today on Hulu & Disney+ pic.twitter.com/3cSBlmRclX
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) January 19, 2026
JANUARY 19, 2026 // 2:45 ET
Thunder-Cavs underway on NBC and Peacock
❝The time is always right to do what is right.❞
Today, we honor the lasting legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His message of love, service, and equality continues to inspire us onward in meaningful community engagement. pic.twitter.com/sQ9WJ3pMjG
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) January 19, 2026
Two of the more talented teams in the Association are getting it rolling.
Donovan Mitchell and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are superstars; Evan Mobley and Chet Holmgren are do-it-all-bigs with defensive chops; Aaron Wiggins and Jaylon Tyson are wings with game on the rise. Get into it! We’re live coast to coast.
“If it wasn’t for his influence, a lot of guys from all over the world wouldn’t even be playing basketball on the same court together.” – Darius Garland and the @cavs reflect on Dr. King’s legacy.#MLKDay pic.twitter.com/STpbkrPweP
— NBA Cares (@nbacares) January 19, 2026
JANUARY 19, 2026 // 2:26 ET
Your NBA All-Star 2026 starters!
The NBA All-Star Starters!
EAST:
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Tyrese Maxey
Jalen Brunson
Cade Cunningham
Jaylen Brown
WEST:
Luka Dončić
Nikola Jokić
Stephen Curry
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Victor Wembanyama
— NBA (@NBA) January 19, 2026
The 2026 All-Star Game will feature a new format in which two teams of U.S. players and one team of international players (known as the World team) will compete in a round-robin tournament featuring four 12-minute games.
The All-Star players are being selected regardless of position, with the seven reserves being chosen by NBA coaches.
The top finishers by conference in the final fan returns for NBA All-Star Voting ⬇️ https://t.co/PhMfdofA5s pic.twitter.com/KgGSislFOl
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) January 19, 2026
JANUARY 19, 2026 // 2:14 ET
Bucks up 54-38 at the half
Giannis Antetokounmpo has 14 points on 5-of-7 shooting, with Bobby Portis adding 10. Milwaukee led by as many as 20 in the first half.
Jalen Johnson has 11 to lead Atlanta, which is 1-of-22 from three-point range so far.
“Just trying to find the open man and let it fly,” Portis of the Bucks’ approach. “Stay with a sense of urgency. Hit them first, then go from there.”
JANUARY 19, 2026 // 2:02 ET
Graceful, Giannis
Prototypical Antetokounmpo. 45-33 Bucks with 2:42 to go in the second quarter.
Stride at a relaxed rate.
Attack with splitting steps.
Finish with finesse.
Giannis and the Bucks are ahead on NBC & Peacock… Tap to watch: https://t.co/FmLe3APjd5 pic.twitter.com/TcjFayChqA
— NBA (@NBA) January 19, 2026
The Hawks are hanging around despite being 0-20 from three-point range so far.
JANUARY 19, 2026 // 1:50 ET
Bucks open up lead with 20-2 run
36-21 Milwaukee, as AJ Green (9 pts, 3 3PM), knocks down another three-pointer.
JANUARY 19, 2026 // 1:42 ET
Bucks up as second quarter begins
23-21 Bucks with 10:55 to go in the second quarter.
Milwaukee’s held Atlanta to 30 percent shooting so far, including 0-of-13 shooting from three-point range. But the Hawks have a plus-3 turnover advantage and a 19-14 lead on the boards, helping them stay in it.
Ryan Rollins leads all scorers with 7 points.
JANUARY 19, 2026 // 1:25 ET
Bucks and Hawks dueling early
16-15 Milwaukee with 4:00 to go in the first quarter.
Nice alternate uniform matchup — the Bucks’ “Cream City” look versus the Hawks’ “Peachtree” joints.
Lock in on Peacock and settle in for some holiday basketball.
JANUARY 19, 2026 // 1:00 ET
Honor Dr. King’s legacy and get involved
Partnering with the Realize the Dream foundation, NBA Cares is committed to helping achieve 100 million hours of service by 2029 in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 100th birthday. Get involved today!
Learn more about Dr. King’s legacy
JANUARY 19, 2026 // 12:45 ET
Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day!
We have a day’s worth of NBA action for you, highlighted by a quadruple-header on NBC and Peacock. Spend a joyous holiday and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with the National Basketball Association.
“He fought for justice, he fought for equality,” said Aaron Wiggins. “There’s a sense of that that’s human nature. Everyone wants something equal.”
“No one was born to hate another another,” said Bismack Biyombo. “We were born to love.”
Here’s the complete slate:
Milwaukee Bucks at Atlanta Hawks, 1 ET (Peacock)
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, 2:30 ET (NBC, Peacock)
LA Clippers vs. Washington Wizards, 3 ET
Dallas Mavericks vs. New York Knicks, 5 ET (NBC, Peacock)
Utah Jazz vs. San Antonio Spurs, 5 ET
Indiana Pacers vs. Philadelphia 76ers, 7 ET
Phoenix Suns vs. Brooklyn Nets, 7:30 ET
Boston Celtics vs. Detroit Pistons, 8 ET (NBC, Peacock)
Miami Heat vs. Golden State Warriors, 10 ET