Franz Wagner and the Orlando Magic defeated the Memphis Grizzlies in Berlin Thursday afternoon.
This is the NBA.com live blog for tonight’s NBA slate which began with the Berlin Game 2026.
Thursday’s Final Scores 👇
LaMelo snatch-back 3️⃣🤧
This combination from LaMelo Ball was downright dirty, as he took advantage of DeAndre Ayton switching onto him and drained a three.
LaMelo slips FREE from his defender and hits the THREE 🔥
He’s up to 18 as the Hornets hold a slight lead in Q3! pic.twitter.com/mXMMlGpedD
— NBA (@NBA) January 16, 2026
Lakers playing from behind
The Hornets came out of the halftime break firing from deep. Three Charlotte makes from long distance and a technical foul for Luka Dončić helped dig a double-digit hole for the Lakers early in the third.
sorry you can’t go to bed yet! pic.twitter.com/sDXRmFQjN5
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) January 16, 2026
11:41 PM / January 15, 2026
‘Dyson’ up the defense
Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels is one of the league’s premier defensive players, but he’s showing how he can also be an effective scorer. As a 6’7″ ball handler, he can often finish over defenders inside and he’s doing so early in the third quarter to lift his team ahead of Portland.
Dyson is getting whatever he wants in the paint here in the 3rd 🍽️ pic.twitter.com/nq9t7CkqVR
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) January 16, 2026
11:36 PM / January 15, 2026
Hornets take lead into half over Lakers
Miles Bridges is a perfect 6-6 tonight from the field, including this alley-oop that rattled the arena. He also climbed up to fourth all-time in franchise points for the Hornets who lead the Lakers 64-55 at the break.
LaMelo Ball lobs it Miles Bridges for the FEROCIOUS slam 😤
CHA is up late in Q2…. Tap to watch: https://t.co/Jdt71Nk3nA pic.twitter.com/L9sdGud8V5
— NBA (@NBA) January 16, 2026
11:20 PM / January 15, 2026
Two down, two to go
There are a pair of good games developing out west. The Golden State Warriors are pulling out the trick shots to jockey with the visiting Knicks. Karl-Anthony Towns is all over the boards, and his team will need the extra production with Jalen Brunson sidelined tonight. The Warriors lead 62-59 at halftime.
Brandin DEEP corner shot
📸 @NBAonPrime pic.twitter.com/FV3Wgxlhdn
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) January 16, 2026
kat been a MONSTER on the boards 😤💪 10 REB and counting… pic.twitter.com/5R3SNx23Kl
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) January 16, 2026
The Trail Blazers and Hawks are locked into a tight contest as well. Don’t miss a moment as the second half gets underway now on NBA League Pass.
Taking the lead into the break pic.twitter.com/Xl8Ke98eOZ
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) January 16, 2026
TOU TOOK OFF 🤯🤯🤯 pic.twitter.com/GR6Z0FmO5P
— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) January 16, 2026
11:10 PM . January 15, 2026
Luka has 19 already 😳
A high-scoring first quarter overall featured 19 early points from Luka Dončić. The Lakers star is on pace for a huge night, as the Charlotte Hornets eye a road upset.
lots of time left! pic.twitter.com/EIbHzZoa6h
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) January 16, 2026
11:00 PM / January 15, 2026
Looking really Sharpe ✨
Shaedon Sharpe is up to 16 points tonight, and is the only player in double figures as the Trail Blazers host the Hawks. Here’s some of his best first quarter buckets.
10 early points for Shaedon 🔥 pic.twitter.com/xuszKcLv8S
— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) January 16, 2026
10:54 PM / January 15, 2026
Late games underway
The Knicks are reeling from a current Warriors run and their early lead has vanished.
Dubs are on a 23-8 run 💪 pic.twitter.com/qXkKroY41g
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) January 16, 2026
10:14 PM / January 15, 2026
OKC runs away from Rockets
This one was neck-and-neck through three quarters, but a hot start to the fourth quarter from Oklahoma City was too much for Houston to overcome. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the game’s leading scorer with 20 points, extending his 20-plus point streak in the process.
Trifecta barrage to start the final quarter 🏹 pic.twitter.com/40vN3lHmaC
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) January 16, 2026
10:10 PM / January 15, 2025
C’s comeback complete 🏁
The Boston Celtics showed championship resolve tonight against a tough Miami Heat group. After playing behind for almost the entirety of the first three quarters, Boston delivered in the fourth. Anfernee Simons is largely responsible for the victory after scoring a season-high 39 points. Boston outscored Miami 36-21 in the fourth quarter to win this one on the road.
#CelticsWin pic.twitter.com/wgntsEjfL5
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) January 16, 2026
10:02 PM / January 15, 2026
Dominant Spurs 3Q 😤
Highlights were aplenty for San Antonio in the third quarter of tonight’s game versus the Milwaukee Bucks. Victor Wembanyama was a force, sinking shots from long range throwing alley-oop passes.
VIC ON FIRE FROM DOWNTOWN 🔥
📺 @FanDuelSN_SW pic.twitter.com/9XwLWcdoz7
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) January 16, 2026
Throw it down rook! 👏
📺 @FanDuelSN_SW pic.twitter.com/4cYFaqgPB8
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) January 16, 2026
Stephon Castle is in on the fun as well, as he danced around Giannis Antetokounmpo for a hard-earned bucket. With a 30-plus point lead, expect some of the guys at the bottom of the rotation to get some run in the fourth quarter.
T👀 nice Steph
📺 @FanDuelSN_SW pic.twitter.com/vR9gswwWdm
— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) January 16, 2026
9:57 PM / January 15, 2026
Pistons hold off Suns
The Pistons fought hard to escape with the win tonight over the Phoenix Suns. Even without Devin Booker in the lineup, Phoenix hung with Detroit for all four quarters before coming up short.
Jalen Duren had a monstrous double-double, ending the game with 16 points and 18 rebounds in his first game in roughly two weeks. Cade Cunningham had 10 points and 11 assists on 3-16 shooting, overcoming a bad night shooting to still get the victory.
It wasn’t pretty BUT IT WAS A WIN pic.twitter.com/ZPKkfEQ2ym
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) January 16, 2026
9:39 PM / January 15, 2026
Simons leading Celtics 4Q rally 👀
Anfernee Simons is up to a season-high 32 points tonight, as the Celtics are trying to complete a comeback against the Miami Heat. Simons is responsible for Boston’s last 11 points. The final five minutes are playing out on NBA League Pass.
SIMONS bringing that fire to the heat 🔥 pic.twitter.com/xRVoSYC9TB
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) January 16, 2026
9:36 PM / January 15, 2026
Spurs open up big lead in 3Q
San Antonio carried a 13-point lead into halftime, and that has quickly grown to 22 points in the third quarter. Victor Wembanyama is showing no adverse effects of exiting the game briefly in the first quarter, as he brought the crowd to its feet with a sequence proving how special of a talent he is.
Wemby excelling on both ends of the floor had the San Antonio crowd HYPED up. https://t.co/t3BMf3aCty pic.twitter.com/9aCoWKOx8U
— NBA (@NBA) January 16, 2026
9:30 PM / January 15, 2026
Suns-Pistons final stretch ⏳
This has been a back-and-forth affair all night long, and with three minutes remaining it’s anybody’s game. The Pistons lead 102-100, and are hoping to get the win in front of their home crowd.
Tune in to see the final moments play out on NBA League Pass.
9:25 PM / January 15, 2026
Backwards lay???
This kind of shot-making can’t be taught. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander worked through pest defense from Amen Thompson to sink this spinning lay up with his back to the basket. His team leads by just two points entering the fourh quarter against the Houston Rockets.
Come on now, 2️⃣ 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/i6QgkoSroH
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) January 16, 2026
9:17 PM / January 15, 2026
Climbing the ranks 🎯
Klay Thompson is one of the very best shooters of all-time, and that’s not up for debate. Tonight, he passed Damian Lillard for the fourth most made three-pointers in NBA history. The only players ahead of him are Stephen Curry, James Harden and Ray Allen.
Klay Thompson passes Damian Lillard for 4th all-time in 3-pointers made 🎯
2,805 and counting… pic.twitter.com/AXVtJJtHzU
— NBA (@NBA) January 16, 2026
9:12 PM / January 15, 2026
Collier 👉 Bailey 💥
The Utah Jazz are down after one quarter against the Dallas Mavericks, but look out for Ace Bailey. The lottery pick rose for an emphatic alley-oop off a slick feed from Isaiah Collier.
flick it up and let the rook 𝐂𝐎𝐎𝐊 👨🍳 pic.twitter.com/hout3SNT8A
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) January 16, 2026
9:10 PM / January 15, 2026
Pistons-Suns battling
The Suns are without Devin Booker, but the team is still intent on competing against the Eastern Conference’s top team. Detroit managed to cut into their halftime deficit, but still trail as the fourth quarter is moments away.
MARK WILLIAMS IS HOOPIN’
Freaky athleticism on both ends of the court 🤯 pic.twitter.com/CdhvHzSrc5
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) January 16, 2026
8:55 PM / January 15, 2026
Norm deep in his bag 💼
There’s no chill in this highlight dunk from Norman Powell. He’s one of four Heat players already in double figures scoring as the second half in Miami gets underway now.
Nah Norm this is INSANE 🤯 pic.twitter.com/Zo5EGTIib6
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) January 16, 2026
Back with 3rd QT action pic.twitter.com/hLbOeqYyy9
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) January 16, 2026
Wemby returns to game 🙌
Spurs fans were likely on edge after seeing their superstar hobble to the locker room, but concerns are at ease for now. Victor Wembanyama returned to the game in the second quarter after bumping knees with Giannia Antetokounmpo in the first.
8:45 PM / January 15, 2026
Thunder ahead at half
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t sink his first shot until the second quarter, but he started heating up as the first half came to a close. The MVP is up to 10 points, while Chet Holmgren leads all scorers with 16.
Just in time to end the half 🎯 pic.twitter.com/gHPz5pZMDa
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) January 16, 2026
Meanwhile, Amen Thompson continues his scoring surge. He’s averaging 23.1 points per game in January, and leads the Rockets with 12 so far tonight.
exPLOSIVE slam by Amen 💥 pic.twitter.com/CrlGGwNApp
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) January 16, 2026
8:33 PM / January 15, 2026
Wemby limps off court
Victor Wembanyama appeared to be on the wrong end of bumping knees with the Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Spurs big man exited the game after this first quarter collision, as his team hopes to stay afloat in his absence.
Wemby headed to the locker room after bumping knees with Giannis. pic.twitter.com/QbA9cSnwIE
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) January 16, 2026
8:28 PM / January 15, 2026
Getting chippy in Detroit
Dillon Brooks has been assessed a technical foul, Isaiah Stewart has a flagrant foul, and we still have another half to play between the Suns and Pistons. Grayson Allen has been the star of the night thus far, ending the half with 21 points to keep his team ahead.
COUNT IT AND A FOUL.
Dillon has 13 PTS in the first half 👌 pic.twitter.com/fPGPCH3Smd
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) January 16, 2026
GRAYSON ALLEN FOR 1, 2,…
At the half:
🔥 21 PTS
🔥 5-10 from three-point range pic.twitter.com/p8wZ9ZvNKg
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) January 16, 2026
8:20 PM / January 15, 2026
C’s supporting cast ☘️
The Celtics are trailing the Miami Heat midway through the second quarter, but the reserves are keeping them in the game. Anfernee Simons has a team-high 11 points so far, including three makes from downtown.
OH YEAH 👌 pic.twitter.com/ccUjIBVDGq
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) January 16, 2026
Jordan Walsh has also been productive early, collecting seven boards so far and finishing this second-chance opportunity with authority.
Look out BELOW 🔨 pic.twitter.com/jhDVJQrMVT
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) January 16, 2026
8:15 PM / January 15, 2026
Slugfest so far
It should come as no surprise that two of the league’s top defensive and rebounding teams are in a low-scoring battle tonight.
After 12 minutes pic.twitter.com/embky1h4Hy
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) January 16, 2026
7:57 PM / January 15, 2026
Over the DPOM 😤
Isaiah Stewart was honored before the game for earning defensive player of the month honors, but that did not deter Suns center Oso Ighadoro from trying him at the rim.
OSO WANTS ALL THE CONTACT 😤 pic.twitter.com/Brmjci1Ikq
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) January 16, 2026
7:40 PM / January 15, 2026
It’s time 🍿🏀
Grab a seat, this one should be good right out of the gates. Which Western Conference contender will emerge victorious tonight between the Rockets and Thunder? The two team’s last matchup was an opening night classic that ended in overtime.
Going head-to-head for the first time since their opening-night double-OT thriller, SGA (31.9 PPG) and the West-leading Thunder seek 5 straight wins as they square off against KD (26.1 PPG) and the No. 6 Rockets! 🍿
7:30pm/et • Prime pic.twitter.com/fQkuO1KH7P
— NBA (@NBA) January 15, 2026
Suns lead 32-23 after 1Q
After a slow start out of the gate, Phoenix flipped the momentum midway through the first quarter and carry a nine-point lead into the second. It’s been a rough shooting night so far for Cade Cunningham, connecting on just 1-of-7 tries in the opening frame.
LOOK AT THE BODY CONTROL 👀
Grayson is doing it all for us in the first quarter:
☄️ 10 PTS
☄️ 4 REB
☄️ 3 BLK pic.twitter.com/lUam10OZxK
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) January 16, 2026
7:35 PM / January 15, 2026
Family First 👏
While the trip overseas may have been new for many on the Grizzlies and Magic rosters, it was a homecoming for some. Moritz and Franz Wagner both represent the German National Team in FIBA, and had family in attendance for today’s game in Berlin.
Moe Wagner rushed to hug 3 people after his win in Berlin…
His grandma and his parents ❤️🇩🇪 pic.twitter.com/gEdB78t2Xh
— NBA (@NBA) January 15, 2026
7:28 PM / January 15, 2026
Anthony Black vs. the World 😳, Magic top Grizz in Berlin
ANTHONY. BLACK. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/S7FBXjsS5l
— Orlando Magic 🇧🇷 (@br_orlandomagic) January 15, 2026
The day’s action began hours ago overseas with the Orlando Magic facing off with the Memphis Grizzlies. That’s where Anthony Black created one of the season’s best posters, slamming home a one-handed dunk with four defenders in his way.
ANTHONY BLACK ARE YOU KIDDING ME????
FASTBREAK DUNK OVER FOUR (!!!!) DEFENDERS TO TAKE THE LEAD 🤯 pic.twitter.com/GVlzzPeB0l
— NBA (@NBA) January 15, 2026
The Magic were victorious over Memphis, 118-111. Paolo Banchero ended the game with a very balanced box score, while Franz Wagner ended one rebound shy of a double-double himself.
🏀 THURSDAY’S FINAL SCORES 🏀
Paolo Banchero records the double-double as the @OrlandoMagic get the win in the NBA Berlin Game presented by Tissot!
Anthony Black: 21 PTS, 6 REB, 7 AST, 4 3PM
Franz Wagner: 18 PTS, 9 REB
Jaren Jackson Jr.: 30 PTS, 2 STL, 2 BLK pic.twitter.com/I5LBXSK6gJ
— NBA (@NBA) January 15, 2026
7:25 PM / January 15, 2026
Full steam ahead 🚊
Jalen Duren continues to expand his game. The rebounding machine has flashed a better shooting touch and improved ball-handling this season, evidenced by this play where he leads the break and finishes through the contact.
JD going coast-to-coast https://t.co/ADzcKcJd6N pic.twitter.com/cpp9eqwHiZ
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) January 16, 2026
7:19 PM / January 15, 2026
No Booker for PHX ➡️ more Gillespie 🤔
Devin Booker is sidelined for tonight’s game in Detroit for the Suns. Expect Collin Gillespie to be tasked with picking up the slack at the point guard position. He’s been a sniper from long-range this season and is having undoubtedly his best season as a pro.
COLLIN GILL3SPI3 🎯
👌 First in NBA in C&S 3PM (min. 100 attempts)
👌 114 3PM (already a season career-high)
👌 4th in NBA of highest % of points being 3PM@Verizon | #SunsUp pic.twitter.com/nwc730x7mt
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) January 15, 2026
4:42 ET / JANUARY 15, 2026
Magic win the Berlin Game
Michael Grady and Candace Parker couldn’t believe what they saw from Anthony Black 🤯🤯 https://t.co/hZtVIytR0F pic.twitter.com/faLshZFCnJ
— NBA (@NBA) January 15, 2026
Paolo Banchero led the way with 26 points, while Anthony Black had 21 and Franz Wagner added 18. Tristan Da Silva and Moe Wagner, both German, had 8 and 7 respectively.
“It’s super special,” said Franz Wagner of the time in Berlin. “A memory I’ll never forget.”
4:35 ET / JANUARY 15, 2026
Clutch basket from Franz
114-109 with 1:02 to go in the contest after a Franz Wagner (16 pts) floater.
4:30 ET / JANUARY 15, 2026
Anthony Black rises up for the jam
Over four Grizzlies! What a slam!
ANTHONY BLACK ARE YOU KIDDING ME????
FASTBREAK DUNK OVER FOUR (!!!!) DEFENDERS TO TAKE THE LEAD 🤯 pic.twitter.com/GVlzzPeB0l
— NBA (@NBA) January 15, 2026
4:28 ET / JANUARY 15, 2026
Dueling down the stretch
107-105 Memphis with three minutes to go, as Franz Wagner and Jaren Jackson Jr. (30 pts) trade buckets. Catch the finish on Prime!
4:25 ET / JANUARY 15, 2026
Grizzlies fire back
103-102 Memphis — their first lead since it was 73-71 — on a three-pointer by Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.
4:14 ET / JANUARY 15, 2026
JJJ up to 28 points
98-92 Magic with 6:59 to go in the fourth quarter.
.@jarenjacksonjr from range 🎯
📺 @NBAonPrime pic.twitter.com/1T002sKBda
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) January 15, 2026
4:01 ET / JANUARY 15, 2026
Magic up after three
84-79, led by Paolo Banchero’s 22 points.
Both teams are shooting well from three — 44 percent for the Grizzlies, 38 percent for the Magic.
Who will take the win in Berlin?
3:58 ET / JANUARY 15, 2026
Showing out at home
MOE WAGNER OHMY pic.twitter.com/ngs8XDVCaM
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) January 15, 2026
3:46 ET / JANUARY 15, 2026
Magic take the lead
78-73 Orlando with 5:52 to go.
boogie bucketssss pic.twitter.com/JQaok8Ak0S
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) January 15, 2026
3:28 ET / JANUARY 15, 2026
Dirk is thrilled to see the Berlin Game
“Incredible. I never thought this day would come.”@swish41 on seeing a regular season NBA game in Germany 👏🇩🇪 pic.twitter.com/xpOSJzXVza
— NBA (@NBA) January 15, 2026
3:17 ET / JANUARY 15, 2026
Grizzlies lead, but Magic on a run
Memphis is up 67-58 at the half, but Orlando closed the gap in the second period with an 18-3 run.
Jaren Jackson Jr. (23 pts) is dominating for the Grizzlies, while Santi Aldama added 13 and Cedric Coward 11.
Paolo Banchero (18 pts) is leading the way for the Magic.
3:00 ET / JANUARY 15, 2026
Magic rallying back
55-45 Memphis as Orlando makes a comeback in the second period.
Desmond Bane got UP for this DENIAL 🚫
Orlando climbing back in the NBA Berlin Game presented by Tissot!
Watch here: https://t.co/iTiBGUnyUj pic.twitter.com/tulfg50h0L
— NBA (@NBA) January 15, 2026
2:45 ET / JANUARY 15, 2026
Grizzlies up after one
39-23 after the first quarter in Berlin. Santi Aldama has 10 to lead the Grizzlies, while Jaren Jackson Jr. has 8.
Memphis was 8-of-12 in the first quarter.
Raining 👌s in Berlin 🔥
📊 8/12 3PM pic.twitter.com/YX8toZiiVX
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) January 15, 2026
Paolo Banchero has 7 to pace the Magic.
2:30 ET / JANUARY 15, 2026
Spin to the rim
Paolo delivered the early highlight, but the Grizzlies have the lead as the first quarter winds down.
PAOLO BANCHERO BERLIN POSTER 💥
Grizzlies-Magic battling early in the NBA Berlin Game presented by Tissot!
Watch here: https://t.co/iTiBGUnyUj pic.twitter.com/0bnF6iVpxG
— NBA (@NBA) January 15, 2026
2:15 ET / JANUARY 15, 2026
We’re underway from Berlin
Paolo drives downhill to get the first bucket in Berlin 😤
The NBA Berlin Game presented by Tissot is underway on Prime!
Tap to watch: https://t.co/iTiBGUnyUj pic.twitter.com/x4S3OLamrC
— NBA (@NBA) January 15, 2026
2:00 ET / JANUARY 15, 2026
Franz hits the court
FRANZ WAGNER IS BACK…
He returns to the lineup for the first time since Dec. 7, and does so in front of a hometown crowd in Germany 🇩🇪
MEM-ORL | NBA Berlin Game presented by Tissot | 2pm/et on Prime pic.twitter.com/JGvuIFDGG9
— NBA (@NBA) January 15, 2026
1:30 ET // JANUARY 15, 2026
Welcome to the Berlin Game 2026!
We’ve got the Magic and the Grizzlies facing off at the Uber Arena in Berlin, Germany at 2 ET.
Tap in for some NBA action on this Thursday afternoon.