Pulse of the Night: NBA news & highlights from Dec. 21

The matchup between the Orlando Magic and the Miami Heat is set to tip off on League Pass at 7PM Eastern Time. Get ready for a thrilling game as these two teams face off in a battle for dominance on the court. Don't miss out on the action and tune in to witness all the excitement live.

Saturday’s Schedule Hawks vs. Grizzlies (League Pass, 730ET)Nets vs. Jazz (League Pass, 730ET)Pelicans vs. Knicks (NBATV/League Pass, 8ET)Bulls vs. Celtics (League Pass, 8ET)Cavaliers vs. Sixers (League Pass, 8ET)Bucks vs. Wizards (League Pass, 8ET)Timberwolves vs. Warriors (League Pass, 8ET)Mavericks vs. Clippers (League Pass, 830ET)Spurs vs. Trail Blazers (League Pass, 830ET)Suns vs. Pistons (League Pass, 9ET)DeMar DeRozan Slam

In the first game of the night, DeRozan throws down a poster slam. DeRozan is up to five points but the Lakers lead in the first quarter.

Top Storylines 1. Mavericks and Clippers renew rivalry. These teams just played two nights ago, with LA dominating, 118-95. They’ve won three straight games in this series.2. Warriors and Timberwolves face off for the third time this month. This is the third time these teams will play over the last 15 days. They split the first two matchups but Minnesota has been the better team in that span. The T’Wolves have won six of their last eight games while the Warriors are coming off a nightmarish 51-point defeat.3. NBA celebrates World Basketball Day. There’s no better place to celebrate World Basketball Day! We have 11 teams in action for this special team and numerous players representing countries from all over the world.