Starting 5: Gearing up for a full MLK Day slate
Key Points:
- Kevin Durant surpassed Dirk Nowitzki to become 6th on the NBA all-time scoring list, continuing his consistent high-level scoring in his 19th season.
- The NBA commemorates the 40th anniversary of NBA on MLK Day with nine games and initiatives promoting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of equality, unity, and justice.
- Four marquee NBA games are featured on NBC and Peacock for MLK Day, including matchups like Bucks vs. Hawks and Celtics vs. Pistons, highlighting top teams and players.
- Ja Morant returned from injury to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a dominant win over Orlando in the NBA London Game, while Deandre Ayton posted a perfect shooting night to