December 15 brings a full NBA slate with important conference matchups and several games that could shape the scenario before the holiday stretch. Some teams arrive red hot, while others are searching for answers after recent struggles.

In the quarterfinals Wednesday night, the Thunder easily handled the Suns 138–89 on an efficient night from reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who tallied 28 points on 11-of-15 shooting in 27 minutes. In the other matchup, Stephon Castle posted 30 points—his third career game with 30+ points—to help the Spurs take down the Lakers 132–119.

Timothée Chalamet has already had a full career in acting that has led to Oscar nominations and countless other awards, but some of the best memories of his life have nothing to do with the big screen.

Game 2 of Peacock NBA Monday's doubleheader on December 15 features the Houston Rockets visiting the Denver Nuggets. Tipoff time is set for 9:30 p.m. ET from Ball Arena in Denver, and the game will be streamed live exclusively on Peacock .

The NBA knockout rounds are about to begin! The Quarterfinals of the 2025–2026 seaso n will take place this December, so if you’re a fan of the sport, you’re in for an action-packed and exciting holiday season. Here are the key dates and everything you need to know. Take note! The knockout rounds begin this Tuesday, December 9.

Kevin Durant (No. 8) and James Harden (No. 10) paved unique paths to land among the NBA's Top 10 all-time scorers. The big man worked out on the court Wednesday during pregame warmups with no extra protection on his strained left calf.

The 2025 NBA Cup offers major financial incentives, with players earning over $530,000 each for winning the tournament.

Brunson scored a season-high 26 points in the first half, eventually finishing with 35 points (13-19 FG) with 3 boards, 4 dimes and six 3s. But the supporting cast showed out too. New York posted 25 second-chance points and suffocated Toronto into 43% shooting in a 117–101 victory.