(AP Photo/Nate Billings) Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, left, drives against Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate ...

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Tim Bontemps unveils his 24 picks for the East and West All-Star rosters, filled with new starters, wild-card intrigue and some agonizing decisions.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Keon Johnson led a balanced Brooklyn attack with 18 points, and the Nets snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 104-83 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night. Jalen Wilson added 15 points and Tosan Evbuomwan had 14 for the Nets, who never trailed.

The Knicks have won five in a row including wins over teams like the Nuggets, Grizzlies, and Kings who have all been surging. New York is sitting at No. 3 in the East and is just a game back of the Celtics for the No. 2 seed. The Knicks are jelling at the right time as they continue to move forward with their season.

On Jan. 8, the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 129-122. This was a matchup of two similarly built titans. Both teams are young and led by a strong backcourt. For some time, they have had the two best records in the NBA.

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