Nightly Thrive: NBA News & Highlights from Jan. 6

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Nightly Thrive: NBA News & Highlights from Jan. 6

"Suns take on the 76ers tonight at 7:00 PM ET, catch the game live on NBA TV."

NBA scores tonight

Trail Blazers at Pistons (7:00 PM ET on League Pass)

Bucks at Raptors (7:30 PM ET on League Pass)

Magic at Knicks (7:30 PM ET on League Pass)

Pacers at Nets (7:30 PM ET on League Pass)

Clippers at Timberwolves (8:00 PM ET on League Pass)

Mavericks at Grizzlies (8:00 PM ET on League Pass)

Spurs at Bulls (8:00 PM ET on League Pass)

Heat at Kings (10:00 PM ET on NBA TV)

Key NBA storylines tonightKnicks look to bounce back to open home stand: The Knicks were on a tear going into the new year, winning nine straight. However, trips to Oklahoma City and Chicago over the weekend resulted in a pair of losses.  The Knicks can make some strides during their upcoming stretch of schedule with five home games on tap, beginning tonight against the Magic.Kings set sights on five straight wins: The Kings are coming off a 30-point road win over the Warriors on Sunday to notch a season-best fourth consecutive victory. They hope to have De’Aaron Fox back in the lineup after he missed Sunday’s game due to injury.Star-studded matchup in the Twin Cities: Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves will host James Harden and the Clippers tonight. Edwards had a career-high 53 points in his last game while Harden’s passing skills were on display Saturday when he dished out 15 dimes against the Hawks. Notably for the Clippers, they just got Kawhi Leonard back in the fold as well as he played 19 minutes in his season debut Saturday.