Nightly Bounce: NBA News & Highlights from Dec. 19

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Thursday’s loaded lineup

Utah Jazz @ Detroit Pistons – 7:00 PM ETOklahoma City Thunder @ Orlando Magic – 7:00 PM ETCharlotte Hornets @ Washington Wizards – 7:00 PM ETChicago Bulls @ Boston Celtics – 7:30 PM ETBrooklyn Nets @ Toronto Raptors – 7:30 PM ETNew Orleans Pelicans @ Houston Rockets – 7:30 PM ETGolden State Warriors @ Memphis Grizzlies – 8:00 PM ETAtlanta Hawks @ San Antonio Spurs – 8:00 PM ETLos Angeles Clippers @ Dallas Mavericks – 8:30 PM ETIndiana Pacers @ Phoenix Suns – 8:30 PM ETNew York Knicks @ Minnesota Timberwolves – 9:30 PM ETDenver Nuggets @ Portland Trail Blazers – 10:00 PM ETLos Angeles Lakers @ Sacramento Kings – 10:00 PM ET

Key Storylines to Follow

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The entire western conference in action tonight, guaranteeing a shakeup to the standings. Only a half-game separates Grizzlies, Rockets and Mavericks from 2nd place. Teams 5-11 are separated by a whopping two games. We’ll see who capitalized on the days off.Dennis’ debut in Golden State. The Warriors made a splash by going after the veteran Dennis Schröder. His addition comes at a much needed time, as the team is 2-8 in their last ten games.Top picks facing off for the first time. Tonight’s Hawks-Spurs matchup features the No. 1 overall pick in the last two drafts in Zaccharie Risacher and Victor Wembanyama. The teams’ records are nearly identical, and both could benefit from a win tonight.