Jalen Brunson and the Knicks are taking on the Bucks in Milwaukee in the opening game of our ‘Coast 2 Coast Tuesday’ doubleheader on NBC and Peacock.
Enjoy the best of Tuesday’s five-game slate with the NBA.com live blog, featuring all of tonight’s top moments, performances, observations, news, notes and highlights.
What we know about Tuesday night’s games:
9:43 PM / OCTOBER 28, 2025
Alex Sarr’s on one
But the Sixers are up one with 27 seconds to go.
Alex 👌 to make it 3️⃣1️⃣ 📊 https://t.co/lRsoKafy7T pic.twitter.com/nGiGOGqggH
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) October 29, 2025
Wizards F/C Alex Sarr is up to 30 points and 11 rebounds in tonight’s game versus Philadelphia.
He becomes the youngest player in franchise history at 20 years 185 days old to record a 30+ point, 10+ rebound game (previously Thomas Bryant, 21 years, 144 days).#ForTheDistrict
— Wizards PR (@WizPRStats) October 29, 2025
9:35 PM / OCTOBER 28, 2025
SGA shows off the speed
Quick hands from @shaiglalex 🔥 pic.twitter.com/j1lwuoBj7m
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) October 29, 2025
9:28 PM / OCTOBER 28, 2025
League Pass Alert: Overtime in Washington
The Sixers and Wizards are headed to OT. Check it out on League Pass!
9:23 PM / OCTOBER 28, 2025
The Sixers come storming back
With under 30 seconds to go, the Sixers and Wizards are tied at 126 in Washington.
QUENTIN GRIMES TIES THE GAME 🚨
WATCH THE ENDING: https://t.co/8d95mbj64g pic.twitter.com/9OjphYijXz
— NBA (@NBA) October 29, 2025
Joel Embiid is feeling the comeback energy.
JOEL IS ALL OF US RN. pic.twitter.com/DC6wjpldtu
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) October 29, 2025
9:21 PM / OCTOBER 28, 2025
A poster jam for Devin Carter
get 🆙 Dev!
Highlight of the Game presented by Garage Champs pic.twitter.com/tPRv6TVsRm
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) October 29, 2025
9:17 PM / OCTOBER 28, 2025
Shai stays on balance
The Kings and Thunder have just opened the second half on League Pass.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the NBA’s fourth-leading scorer at 35.8 ppg, has 16 points so far.
Put ’em in the spin cycle 🔄 pic.twitter.com/REBdM2lWYS
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) October 29, 2025
9:14 PM / OCTOBER 28, 2025
Knicks lead at the half on NBC
New York’s up 71-59 at the half of our first ‘Coast 2 Coast Tuesday’ game, live now on NBC and Peacock. Jalen Brunson has 23 points, drawing close to his season average of 30.0 ppg.
23 FIRST HALF POINTS FOR THE BRUNSON BURNER 🔥
Knicks lead at the break in Milwaukee! pic.twitter.com/wnrktQpgDz
— NBA (@NBA) October 29, 2025
9:11 PM / OCTOBER 28, 2025
Ryan Rollins is rolling
Check the handle. The fourth-year guard out of Toledo has 13 points so far tonight.
Ry is so smooth with it. 🧈 pic.twitter.com/UCbt7m6RFm
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) October 29, 2025
9:10 PM / OCTOBER 28, 2025
Kon delivers to Colin
special Konnection for a 👌
presented by @Lowes pic.twitter.com/Uxqucq1OTK
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) October 29, 2025
The Heat have come back to open up an eight-point lead midway through the third.
9:06 PM / OCTOBER 28, 2025
A milestone for Alex Sarr
Wizards F/C Alex Sarr has recorded a double-double in tonight’s game against Philadelphia with 26 points and 10 rebounds.
It marks his first career 25-point, 10-rebound game.#ForTheDistrict
— Wizards PR (@WizPRStats) October 29, 2025
With five minutes to go, the Wizards are up 13 over Philly.
8:57 PM / OCTOBER 28, 2025
My goodness, Malik Monk
The Kings have a four-point lead over the Thunder with 1:55 to go in the second quarter. Malik Monk has six points — and this remarkable dime to Russell Westbrook.
‘Lik with a craaaaazy dime 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ubNug13Pk0
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) October 29, 2025
8:55 PM / OCTOBER 28, 2025
VJ is going for four tonight
IT HAPPENED AGAIN.
VJ 4-POINT PLAY. pic.twitter.com/3THkWFYiUu
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) October 29, 2025
8:53 PM / OCTOBER 28, 2025
Cason Wallace does this
Teamwork makes the dream work 🤝 pic.twitter.com/xnnUl6do3B
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) October 29, 2025
8:46 PM / OCTOBER 28, 2025
Kyshawn George is making his name
Smooth move from the former Miami Hurricane. The Wizards have opened up a 14-point lead over the 76ers late in the third quarter.
KY’S SO TUFF 🔑 pic.twitter.com/6tCwT4bJqK
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) October 29, 2025
8:42 PM / OCTOBER 28, 2025
Gary Trent Jr. helps the Bucks get back in it
GT will take that! 🍪 pic.twitter.com/nyyLbEcwex
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) October 29, 2025
After one, the Bucks lead 30-26.
8:34 PM / OCTOBER 28, 2025
Trademark Jalen Brunson
Jalen Brunson makes it 13-0 run for New York!
11 PTS I 2 AST I 5-8 FGM pic.twitter.com/ZEc2qNQS2e
— NBA (@NBA) October 29, 2025
8:30 PM / OCTOBER 28, 2025
Fontecchio bars the way
How do you say…”not up in here” in Italian? pic.twitter.com/dDjWq4WpUY
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) October 29, 2025
I don’t know, Heat admin, but “denied” is “negato,” which sounds cool to me.
8:26 PM / OCTOBER 28, 2025
Russ has it rocking in OKC
Russell Westbrook hit 922 threes as a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Now on the Sacramento Kings, he remains comfortable in the Paycom Center.
9 points on 3/3 from beyond the arc.
Russell Westbrook going to work early in OKC 🤩 pic.twitter.com/Eyif1WJEbk
— NBA (@NBA) October 29, 2025
8:20 PM / OCTOBER 28, 2025
Jaime Jaquez Jr. on the rack attack
We hope you’re tuned in to @FanDuelSN_Heat because OMG JAIME pic.twitter.com/e3kjjBjB4g
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) October 29, 2025
8:15 PM / OCTOBER 28, 2025
VJ Edgecombe is a catalyst
The No. 3 pick out of Baylor combined with Tyrese Maxey to score 186 points entering tonight’s action — the most by any backcourt in NBA history.
4-POINT. PLAY. 🎯
VJ Edgecombe with the athletic play for the @sixers!
Watch on NBA League Pass: https://t.co/8d95mbj64g pic.twitter.com/GTOirQXadN
— NBA (@NBA) October 29, 2025
8:12 PM / OCTOBER 28, 2025
Alex Sarr, being awesome
20 points in 14 minutes.
ALEX SARR IS ON FIRE FOR WASHINGTON 😱
They lead by 4 at the break at home! pic.twitter.com/UDSIZxMZVI
— NBA (@NBA) October 29, 2025
8:09 PM / OCTOBER 28, 2025
The Hornets run the break with style
LaMelo starts it with the steal; Miles Bridges finishes it with the strong drive.
coast to coast in Miami😌 pic.twitter.com/82b3qZJCed
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) October 29, 2025
8:00 PM./ OCTOBER 28, 2025
Smooth grooves in Milwaukee
The inaugural ‘Coast 2 Coast Tuesday’ doubleheader is about to tip off in Milwaukee, as the Bucks face the Knicks.
New opportunity vs. New York. pic.twitter.com/KpHRUQaZME
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) October 28, 2025
7:53 PM / OCTOBER 28, 2025
LaMelo from way downtown
Trust Eric Collins to have a Floridian lake name right at hand.
LAMELO BALL SPLASH FROM WAY DOWNTOWN!
📺 CHA vs. MIA on NBA League Pass pic.twitter.com/MIW7u2XCTG
— NBA (@NBA) October 28, 2025
7:47 PM / OCTOBER 28, 2025
Cam Whitmore can take flight
Keep an eye on Kyshawn George as well. He’s averaging 20.3 ppg for the Wizards so far on this young season..
CAM TOOK FLIGHT ✈️ https://t.co/l9wJzHNGqO pic.twitter.com/tfN6HswGTl
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) October 28, 2025
7:44 PM / OCTOBER, 28, 2025
Getting ready to go ‘Coast 2 Coast’
The Greek Freak (36.0 PPG) vs. The Brunson Burner (30.3 PPG) tonight 🍿
Don’t miss Knicks/Bucks action at 8pm/et on NBC & Peacock!
WATCH: https://t.co/uCbiQjOE6L pic.twitter.com/CK4SxETjKb
— NBA (@NBA) October 28, 2025
7:32 PM / OCTOBER 28, 2025
Alex Sarr at work in Washington
Sarr entered Tuesday averaging 15.7 ppg and 8.0 rpg in just 25.7 minutes per game, then wasted no time going to work against the visiting Philadelphia 76ers.
Alex Sarr has 13 1Q points already 😳
Washington hosting Philadelphia on NBA League Pass! pic.twitter.com/U6UvtZDCPl
— NBA (@NBA) October 28, 2025
7:19 PM / OCTOBER 28, 2025
Tyrese picks up where he left off
Maxey’s ready to build on his league-leading 37.0 ppg tonight in Washington.
rese on fire. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/RDVw4LBll6
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) October 28, 2025
7:00 PM / OCTOBER 28, 2025
Bob Costas gets you ready for tonight’s NBC doubleheader
It does my heart good to hear these.
BOB COSTAS GETS YOU READY FOR KNICKS-BUCKS!
Tune-in to the game on NBC (ET/CT/Select MT) and Peacock at 8PM ET. pic.twitter.com/mj5Ni8bQX8
— NBA on NBC and Peacock (@NBAonNBC) October 28, 2025
BOB COSTAS GETS YOU SET FOR WARRIORS-CLIPPERS!
Tune-in on NBC (PT/Select MT) and Peacock at 8PM PT. pic.twitter.com/x1UGKip4L5
— NBA on NBC and Peacock (@NBAonNBC) October 28, 2025
6:00 PM / OCTOBER 28, 2025
LaMelo has the Hornets flying so far this season
LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets have begun the season with a buzz, leading the league in scoring with 132.0 ppg and posting the second-best offensive rating at 124.5.
Ball is coming off 38 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists in a victory over the Washington Wizards.
The 6-foot-7 guard has been hot to enter his sixth NBA season, knocking down 41.9 percent of his three-pointers on his way to 28.0 ppg.
He’s also living up to his potential as a floor general, cueing the rest of the Charlotte squad with 9.7 assists — good for a tie for third in the league — and rising to fifth in the league with 23.3 points created off assists.
Watch Ball run the show in the highlights above — finding Kon Knueppel (3.7 3PM on 57.9 percent from long-range) for quick-trigger threes, flowing into deep jumpers and smooth drives.
Few NBA players are more talented. When Ball is on his game, he can impact the entire game while remaining in a comfortable, easy groove.
Check the skip pass to Miles Bridges at 4:09 — he diagnoses the floor in an instant, yet still remains calm while delivering a crosscourt dime with his off hand.
Bridges has been a veteran scoring partner for LaMelo on the fast break this season, while Colin Sexton has brought intensity, energy and experience to the up-and-coming squad.
Knueppel and Ryan Kalkbrenner, both rookies, have also provided a lift for the Hornets, as has former Michigan Wolverine Moussa Diabate, who is averaging 10.3 ppg so far.
“Coming in every night with the right mindset, trying to get the win,” Ball said of his leadership efforts after Sunday’s win over Washington. “Keep the team on board and have everybody on the right task.”
The Hornets face the Heat tonight on League Pass at 7:30 ET. Both teams are 2-1 as they seek to gain a foothold in the Eastern Conference.
5:45 PM / OCTOBER 28, 2025
Welcome to NBA ‘Coast 2 Coast Tuesday!’
Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the Milwaukee Bucks against the New York Knicks tonight in the opening game of our ”Coast 2 Coast Tuesday’ double-header on NBC and Peacock.
We’ve got a doubleheader featuring veteran contenders on the East and West coasts tonight, as the New York Knicks face the Milwaukee Bucks and the Golden State Warriors take on the LA Clippers, both coming to you live on NBC and Peacock.
In the opener (7 ET), keep an eye on Jalen Brunson, who’s dropping a cool 30.3 ppg so far this season — well above his career average of 18.2 ppg — while making the fifth-most passes of any player in the Association.
He leads a talented, veteran supporting cast, including OG Anunoby, who’s launching three-pointers so far this year. He’s taking 9.3 3PA per game, up from 6.2 last year.
They’ll face Giannis Antetokounmpo, who dominated on his way to earning Player of the Week honors. He’s earned 28 such awards in his illustrious NBA career — good for third all-time — and could be playing the best basketball of his career.
The Greek Freak is averaging 36.0 points, 16.0 rebounds and 7.0 assists per game, leading the NBA in rebounding.
In the second half of our doubleheader, Stephen Curry leads the Warriors into the Intuit Dome to face the Clippers, led by James Harden. Curry and Harden are No. 1 and No. 2 in the all-time rankings for three-pointers made — expect some long-range fireworks tonight.
These are two veteran teams, featuring legends of recent years like Kawhi Leonard, Chris Paul, Jimmy Butler III, Draymond Green and Al Horford. The Clippers are the oldest team in the NBA this season, averaging 30.7 years per player, while the Warriors second at 27 years per player.
The Warriors’ young talents, Jonathan Kuminga and Brandin Podziemski, showed out in a 130-118 victory over Memphis on Monday night, though.
Kuminga put up a double-double (25 points and 10 rebounds) on just 14 shots, showing the slashing prowess that earned him an extension over the summer.
Podziemski knocked down five of seven threes on his way to a season-high 23 points.
He’s one of four Warriors shooting at least five 3PA per game, along with Curry, Buddy Hield and Moses Moody, leading Golden State to a trademark advantage in threes — they’re leading the league with 70 made three-pointers.
The Clippers are tops in the league in field goal percentage at 52.5 percent, as well as effective field goal percentage at 61.1.
Harden has been efficient so far, averaging 21.7 ppg on 52.8 percent shooting, while lob threats Derrick Jones Jr., Ivica Zubac and John Collins are all shooting above 60 percent from the floor.
Which team will find their rhythm this evening?