Follow along with the NBA.com live blog, bringing you the best of a 12-game Wednesday highlighted by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Thunder hosting Luka Dončić's Lakers.

A five-game NBA schedule highlights Thursday's 2025-26 NBA slate. Among the notable NBA odds include Warriors vs. 76ers (-3.5), Celtics (-9.5)

One of the best highlights of the game was a Jokic no-look pass to Watson late in the fourth quarter. After getting double-teamed by Santi Aldama and Cam Spencer, the Joker turned around to misdirect his opponents before throwing a behind-the-back pass to a cutting Watson for an easy two.

A five-game NBA schedule highlights Thursday's 2025-26 NBA slate. Among the notable NBA odds include Warriors vs. 76ers (-3.5), Celtics (-9.5) vs. Wizards, Jazz (-4.5) vs. Nets and Lakers vs. Raptors (-1.5). Another matchup has Timberwolves (-11.5) vs. Pelicans as Minnesota looks to win their fourth in a row.

For Bickerstaff, the key to their great start is that the team is on the same page with what they want to accomplish. The players, too, have adopted a go-getting mindset, allowing them to better handle any adversity in achieving success.

Giannis Antetokounmpo has gone down with a non-contact, lower leg injury after trade speculation has intensified around the Milwaukee Bucks star.