Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sparked defending champion Oklahoma City to victory on Sunday while Anthony Edwards led Minnesota's last-minute fightback to beat San Antonio.

The Oklahoma City Thunder (32-7) come off consecutive wins as they return home on Sunday night to host the Miami Heat (20-18).

Oklahoma City has the NBA's best record heading into its Jan. 11 matchup with the Miami Heat, but could still improve in a few areas.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 29 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 124-112 home win over the Miami Heat on Sunday night.

Brandon Miller scored 28 points as the Charlotte Hornets stunned the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder 124-97 on Monday night.

The most surprising result of the 2025-26 NBA season happened Monday night when the perpetually rebuilding Charlotte Hornets waltzed into the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City and demolished the reigning champion Thunder, 124-97.

Could this comeback, the Thunder's third of at least 19 points in Memphis since April, wake up the NBA champions from their recent slide?

The NBA continues its tradition of honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with 9 games on Monday, Jan. 19. Breaking down the players who have seen a rise or fall in shooting accuracy to begin this season.

Rashad McCants on why the San Antonio Spurs are the favorites in the Western Conference and his 2026 NBA Finals series pick.