Tyson entered Friday’s contest averaging 15.3 points on 56.7% shooting across his last three contests. He is back at it, matching Joel Embiid with the game-high 17 points with two minutes remaining in Q2. Philadelphia holds a narrow edge 54-53 over Cleveland.

"Just the name." Dillon Brooks on techs as NBA rescinding his latest one from Tuesday's loss at Miami. "I think those refs in that game was taking it personal. That game is over with. I hope they learned from it and do their studying because refs in this league got to get… pic.twitter.com/sRKkYgXSUk

Most of the NBA has off on Friday, Jan. 16, but there are still six compelling games lined up that are sure to entertain.

A six-game slate highlights Friday's NBA schedule, which begins at 7 p.m. ET, and has the last tip at 10 p.m. ET. Among the top options in the

Our NBA player props foresee Donovan Mitchell filling the shoes of the injured Darius Garland vs. the 76ers tonight. Free NBA picks for Friday, January 16.

Alas, the Nets' string of losses has resulted in a drop in Bleacher Report's latest NBA power rankings. They moved from 26th to 27th, with the Pelicans moving up three spots. Brooklyn is one rank ahead of the Indiana Pacers and one behind the Dallas Mavericks.

The Dallas Mavericks have long been rumored to be exploring trades for star big man Anthony Davis ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline, but it sounds like two of their top veterans are drawing interest from around the league as well.