The Lakers and Rockets aim to extend win streaks, while the Warriors and Bucks are favorites in tonight’s 4-game NBA slate.

At 26-18, the Los Angeles Lakers look like a threat in the West. But the specifics of how they're winning don't bode well for their postseason hopes.

The NBA has a crowded national TV schedule this week with plenty of eye-popping games. Here's what to watch for.

Amen Thompson drove for the game-winner with 1.3 seconds left to lift the Houston Rockets to a gritty 114-112 victory over the NBA champion Boston Celtics on Monday.

Redick has challenged the Lakers ever since he took the job as head coach. There's been a level of accountability, transparency, and consistency throughout this season. So far, that method has paid off. They sit at the No. 6 seed right now with a 21-17 record. Los Angeles has had some bumps in the road, as all teams do.

Karl-Anthony Towns had 24 points and 11 rebounds, and Jalen Brunson had 20 points and six assists for the Knicks, who scored 143 points for the second straight game and won their fourth straight. New York (31-16) won for the 16th time in its past 22 games.

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball left Monday night's game against the Los Angeles Lakers in the second quarter with a left ankle injury and did not return.

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The Sacramento Kings are expected to open trade talks for All-Star point guard De'Aaron Fox ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline, according to multiple reports. There is expected to be a robust market for Fox's services,