South Carolina beat The Citadel 71-55, overcoming a three-point drought behind 19 points from Meechie Johnson.

The Denver Nuggets host the Houston Rockets, seeking to end a four-game home losing streak despite injuries, in a rematch six days after their first meeting.

The Milwaukee Bucks, missing key players, play the Brooklyn Nets to stay in the tight Eastern Conference race.

Ja'Kobi Gillespie scored 23 points as Tennessee beat Louisville 83-62 on Dec. 16, 2025, ending a three-game losing streak.

Cooper Flagg leads the Dallas Mavericks in their push to extend their winning streak against the visiting Detroit Pistons.

Kansas beat Towson 73-49, with Bidunga scoring 18 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.

Ja Morant returns to the court for the Memphis Grizzlies in a key game against the Utah Jazz.

Arizona beat Alabama 96-75, improving to 9-0 with a second-half surge led by Brayden Burries' 28 points.

Portland beats Warriors 120-118 despite Stephen Curry's 48-point outburst.

On December 15, 2025, the Dallas Mavericks hosted the Utah Jazz, with Utah favored to win 119-118.