Dirk Nowitzki Sets New NBA Record

Dirk Nowitzki made his season debut last night to set a new NBA record. Nowitzki came off the bench in the first quarter against the Phoenix Suns to begin his record-breaking 21st season with the Dallas Mavericks. That breaks a tie with Kobe Bryant, who played 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Nets, Dinwiddie Agree To Extension

The Brooklyn Nets and guard Spencer Dinwiddie have agreed to a three-year contract extension worth $34 million. Dinwiddie was playing in the G League before he signed with the Nets in December 2016 and has become one of their top players.

Knicks Sign Trier

The New York Knicks have signed undrafted Allonzo Trier to a two-year deal. To make room on the roster, the Knicks have released Ron Baker. Trier is currently out of action due to a strained left hamstring and it's not known when he’ll return.

Thursday, December 13 Scoreboard

Orlando 97, Chicago 91

Houston 126, Los Angeles Lakers 111

Phoenix 99, Dallas 89

San Antonio 125, Los Angeles Clippers 87

Friday, December 14 Schedule (All Times Central)

New York at Charlotte, 6 p.m.

Atlanta at Boston, 6 p.m.

Milwaukee at Cleveland, 6:30 p.m.

Washington at Brooklyn, 6:30 p.m.

Indiana at Philadelphia, 6:30 p.m.

Miami at Memphis, 7 p.m.

Toronto at Portland, 9 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Denver, 9 p.m.

Golden State at Sacramento, 9 p.m.

Saturday, December 15 Schedule (All Times Central)

Utah at Orlando, 4 p.m.

Boston at Detroit, 6 p.m.

Los Angeles Lakers at Charlotte, 6 p.m.

Houston at Memphis, 7 p.m.

Chicago at San Antonio, 7:30 p.m.

Minnesota at Phoenix, 8 p.m.

Los Angeles Clippers at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m.

Sunday, December 16 Schedule (All Times Central)

Atlanta at Brooklyn, 2 p.m.

Philadelphia at Cleveland, 2:30 p.m.

New York at Indiana, 4 p.m

Los Angeles Lakers at Washington, 5 p.m.

Sacramento at Dallas, 6 p.m.

Miami at New Orleans, 6 p.m.

Toronto at Denver, 7 p.m.