The NBA action on Saturday, Jan. 17 features many of the top teams in the league and plenty of games that will have a lasting effect on the playoff standings.

Preview the Brooklyn Nets' NBA matchup with Chicago, including live stream, TV channel, odds, and game information.

Michael Porter Jr. made a go-ahead layup with 5.4 seconds remaining after Brooklyn had blown a 20-point lead in the fourth quarter, and the Nets beat the Chicago Bulls 112-109.

The Brooklyn Nets are hoping that a return home can get them back on track. The Nets have lost five in a row, including all three on their road trip, but are no

On Sunday, the Bulls will be back in Chicago for the rubber match against the Nets. At the beginning of the year, the Bulls surprised most with a 6-1 start. However, injuries, losing streaks, and inconsistency have brought them back to what they are used to.

-Minnesota and San Antonio match up in a marquee matchup: The Spurs sit second in the Western Conference with a 28-13 record, while the Wolves are in fourth with a 27-15 record. With that said, the Timberwolves have won five straight games against the Spurs.

Houston Rockets general manager Rafael Stone has reportedly been busy gathering intel ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline.

The Oklahoma City Thunder (35-7) aim to extend a five-game win streak when they visit the Miami Heat (21-20) at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Kaseya Center. The matchup airs on FDSSUN, FDSOK,