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NBA: Wizards, Spurs, Cavaliers and Hawks Secure Victories

Published January 3, 2026, 07:30

The NBA delivered an exciting night of basketball with four teams emerging victorious. The Wizards defeated the Nets 119-99, led by Justin Shabani's season-high 20 points. The Spurs overcame the Pacers 123-113 despite Victor Wembanyama's absence, with De'Aaron Fox scoring 24 points. The Cavaliers edged out the Nuggets 113-108, rallying with a 10-0 run in the final minutes and Donovan Mitchell leading the charge with 33 points. Lastly, the Hawks triumphed over the Knicks 111-99, highlighted by Jaylen Johnson's triple-double (18 points, 11 assists, 10 rebounds).