The Denver Nuggets will be off the hook for resting their star guard for their nationally televised game vs. the Philadelphia 76ers.

Monday night delivered a packed NBA slate filled with blowouts, comebacks, statement wins, and emotional moments. Several contenders flexed their depth, while struggling teams showed familiar flaws. From Cade Cunningham’s control of the Knicks to Kevin Durant’s late dagger against his former team,

The standard NBA on NBC format usually features two games on Peacock NBA Monday and two games on NBC 's Coast 2 Coast Tuesday. In December we broke with that format a couple of times to allow holiday programming to take up some of the time, but NBC Sports is starting off January right with an extra game for the first week of the year.

Athletic trainer Ed Lacerte took care of the Boston Celtics and USA Basketball players for decades. Now, they're trying to help save his life.

The NBA schedule for January 6 features six games across the league. Several playoff contenders face struggling teams, while others look to extend winning streaks on the road. Injuries play a vital role in shaping outcomes,