Nightly Pulse: NBA Recap & Highlights from Jan. 15

The Boston Celtics are set to take on the Toronto Raptors tonight at 7:30 PM ET on NBA League Pass.

NBA scores tonight

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

Magic at Bucks (8:00 PM ET on NBA League Pass)

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

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

Hornets at Jazz (9:00 PM ET on NBA League Pass)

Rockets at Nuggets (9:00 PM ET on NBA League Pass)

Warriors at Timberwolves (9:30 PM ET on ESPN)

Heat at Lakers (10:00 PM ET on NBA League Pass)

Nets at Clippers (10:30 PM ET on NBA League Pass)

Sixers vs Knicks tip off the action

Fans are treated to a rematch of last year’s exciting first-round matchup between the Knicks and Sixers tonight. The 76ers are looking to snap a three-game skid while the Knicks look to get back on track after Monday’s loss to Detroit.

Each team will have to find answers down low as the Knicks are without Karl-Anthony Towns (thumb) and the 76ers will be down Joel Embiid (foot). However, fans can expect some electric guard play with Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Maxey running point on either side of this matchup.

Let’s check out the starting lineups as things get underway in Philly.

Key NBA storylines tonightKey Eastern Conference battle between Bucks and Magic: The No.4 and No.5 seeds in the East square off tonight in Milwaukee tonight with the Bucks hosting the Magic. Orlando will be tasked with slowing Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is coming off of a triple-double in Tuesday’s win over the KingsSpurs out to prove Monday was no fluke: On Monday, the Spurs (19-19) dominated in the fourth quarter to bank an impressive 126-102 road win over the Lakers. Now they will look to make another statement as they host the Grizzlies (25-15).Battle in the paint on tap in Denver: The Nuggets and Rockets square off tonight at 9:00 Eastern in Denver. It’s a matchup that pits two teams who rely on their play at the rim and in the mid-range for their buckets instead of the three-ball. The Nuggets lead the league in percentage of field goals attempted inside the arc (65.6%) while the Rockets are fourth in that metric.