Victor Wembanyama and Keldon Johnson celebrate in a matchup with the Charlotte Hornets
What we know about Saturday’s games
-Houston and Dallas battle on ABC. The Rockets and Mavericks close the night on ABC in a Texas tussle. Dallas had a season-long four-game winning streak just two weeks ago, but they come into this matchup losing three straight since then. The Rockets have won six of their last eight outings and now sit fourth in the Western Conference.
-Miami and Chicago renew their rivalry. The Bulls are looking to snap a three-game losing streak, despite winning four straight before that. The Heat come into this matchup winning three of their last four fixtures. Miami has won both games against Chicago this season.
-Charlotte continues dominance in matinee win over San Antonio. The Hornets picked up their sixth straight win, beating a San Antonio team that sits third in the Western Conference. Brandon Miller led Charlotte in that 111-106 victory, collecting 26 points and eight rebounds.
8:22 PM / January 31, 2026
Pacers Lead Hawks at the Half, 80-73
This was the highest-scoring half for the Pacers this season.
Indiana shot 58 percent from the field and 55 percent from 3-point range.
Andrew Nembhard and Jalen Johnson both scored 21 points apiece.
20 points in the first half for Andrew Nembhard!
He’s got the hot hand for the Pacers ♨️ pic.twitter.com/HbsaAoJdmU
— NBA (@NBA) February 1, 2026
Gotta regroup at the half pic.twitter.com/4e9AETGr6r
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) February 1, 2026
8:09 PM / January 31, 2026
Pelicans Lead Sixers After Q1, 33-31
Both teams recorded eight assists in that high-scoring opening frame.
Trey Murphy leads New Orleans with seven points and four rebounds.
Joel Embiid has eight points, five rebounds and two assists.
Tyrese Maxey totaled eight points and two assists.
okay Micah 👏 pic.twitter.com/XRDXTlm1NK
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) February 1, 2026
after 1. @cryptocom pic.twitter.com/bRPeKDuotX
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) February 1, 2026
7:54 PM / January 31, 2026
Sixers-Pelicans are Underway
New Orleans has played better recently, winning three of their last five fixtures.
Philly enters this matchup amid a two-game winning streak.
Joel Embiid has eight points and five rebounds early on.
New Orleans leads Philly 27-25 late in the opening quarter.
DQ block ➡️
Trey dime ➡️
Saddiq dunk 💥 pic.twitter.com/DKR4u2JVfP
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) February 1, 2026
“Offensively, Joel Embiid looks phenomenal!”💯@JZFish, @ChicagoFlow, and @wtevs talk about Embiid’s level of play on The Association: Weekend.
Get more updates and live look-ins NOW on NBA TV:
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— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 1, 2026
7:35 PM / January 31, 2026
Hawks Lead Pacers After Q1, 39-35
Both offenses were humming in the opening quarter, with Atlanta shooting 54 percent and Indy hitting at 59 percent.
Jalen Johnson led the Hawks with 10 points, two rebounds and three assists.
Andrew Nembhard led the Pacers with 15 points. That’s the highest-scoring first quarter throughout his career.
After 1 in @GainbridgeFH. pic.twitter.com/fHSEyI1aMf
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) February 1, 2026
Dyson defense to more Corey offense ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/49wIzxigdA
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) February 1, 2026
7:19 PM / January 31, 2026
ATL vs. INDY Underway
The Hawks and Pacers kickstart the night-slate on League Pass.
The Hawks come into this matchup winning four of their last six outings.
Jalen Johnson is amid an All-Star campaign and has 10 points through the opening four minutes.
Andrew Nembhard goes reverse 🔥
He’s got 9 of Indy’s first 11 points! pic.twitter.com/qkOoHtqT3y
— NBA (@NBA) February 1, 2026
JJ is cooking 🧑🍳
10 points in the first 4.5 minutes pic.twitter.com/N7EDKj85NF
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) February 1, 2026
6:51 PM / January 31, 2026
Hornets Defeat Spurs, 111-106
Charlotte and San Antonio played early due to some weather, and the Hornets continued to stay hot.
They have now won six straight games.
Brandon Milled led the way with 26 points and eight rebounds.
LaMelo Ball had 16 points, eight rebounds and eight assists.
Victor Wembanyama had 16 points and eight rebounds.
ANOTHA DAY, ANOTHA W!!#HiveMentality pic.twitter.com/oxU7Yk5OYQ
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) January 31, 2026
With the snow coming down outside on Saturday afternoon, the Hornets took control with a 20-4 first-half-closing run, then persevered in clutch time to beat the San Antonio Spurs, 111-106, for their sixth consecutive victory.
📝 https://t.co/ePGGjQcb9j | @LunazulTequila pic.twitter.com/pWd5WBLdJP
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) January 31, 2026