Nightly Pulse: Exciting NBA Updates & Highlights from Jan. 23

Paolo Banchero recently made a comeback from an oblique injury last week, and tonight, it is Wagner's turn to return from the same issue.

⛹️❤️Thursday’s Schedule⛹️❤️San Antonio Spurs 140, Indiana Pacers 110 (FINAL)Orlando Magic vs. Portland Trail Blazers (League Pass, 7:00 ET)Atlanta Hawks vs. Toronto Raptors (League Pass, 7:30 ET)Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Dallas Mavericks (League Pass, 8:00 ET)Milwaukee Bucks vs. Miami Heat (TNT/TruTV, 8:30 ET)Denver Nuggets vs. Sacramento Kings (League Pass, 9:00 ET)Golden State Warriors vs. Chicago Bulls (League Pass, 10:00 ET)Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics (TNT/TruTV, 10:00 ET)Los Angeles Clippers vs. Washington Wizards (League Pass, 10:30 ET)Franz Wagner Back in Action‍♀️

Wagner is averaging 24.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 1.7 steals per game.

These two youngsters are having a breakout season, and Magic fans can’t wait to see them back together.

They host the Portland Trail Blazers.

Orlando Magic vs. Portland Trail Blazers (League Pass, 7:00 ET)

Top Storylines 1. Lakers and Celtics renew rivalry. These franchises have dominated the NBA over the last 100 years, with Boston winning 18 titles and Los Angeles taking down 17. The next highest team only has seven, and it should be fun watching these storied franchises battle with superstars like LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Jayson Tatum taking the floor.2. Nuggets and Kings look to slow each other down. Denver comes into this matchup winning seven of their last eight games, winning by double-digit margins in 12 straight victories. Sacramento has been just as good, entering this game winning 10 of their last 11 outings.3. Thunder host shorthanded Mavs. OKC now has the best record in the NBA, sitting at 36-7. They have only lost two games since December 1, posting a 21-2 record in that span. Dallas is trying to cope without Luka Doncic, entering this matchup losing five of their last six outings.