The Latest Breaking News from Bennedict Mathurin

The best photos from the Thunder's 121-117 loss to the Pacers on Friday.

Player grades for the Thunder's 121-117 loss to the Pacers on Friday.

Hey, y’all—happy Tuesday to you. Just in case you’re a normal adult human and avoid making countdown calendars tied to the NBA schedule, there are 19 days left in the regular season. I know because I’ve gone ahead and counted. I genuinely have no clue what’s going to happen once…

Oklahoma City's Jalen Williams had the best game any rookie has had so far this season.

Here is why the Knicks guard deserves to win the John Havlicek Trophy.

Checking in on the top award categories as the trade deadline approaches.

Player grades for the Thunder's 126-106 win over the Pacers.

Checking in on the leaders in the top award categories midway through the season.

Checking in on where every award race stands entering the new year.

The Pacers enter with a winning record and four wins in five games, but they’re only moderate favorites (-5.5) in Houston. The #Rockets are looking for a second straight win.

The Pacers (7-6) are ahead of schedule this season amid a hot start by Bennedict Mathurin. In Friday’s showdown of top rookies, Jabari Smith Jr. has an opportunity to rise to the occasion.