Follow along with the NBA.com live blog, bringing you the best of a 12-game Wednesday highlighted by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Thunder hosting Luka Dončić's Lakers.

Top NBA picks for Thursday, Dec. 4. After simulating every game 10,000 times, the model is backing the Celtics (-9.5) to cover the spread against the Wizards at Washington at 7 p.

For Bickerstaff, the key to their great start is that the team is on the same page with what they want to accomplish. The players, too, have adopted a go-getting mindset, allowing them to better handle any adversity in achieving success.

Enjoy all the the top moments and highlights from a six-game night in the NBA, featuring the return of LeBron James.

Giannis Antetokounmpo has gone down with a non-contact, lower leg injury after trade speculation has intensified around the Milwaukee Bucks star.