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.

Lakers star LeBron James' next step in his recovery will be taking part in live 5-on-5 reps in practice, sources told ESPN.

The Orlando Magic face a major test as they take on the New York Knicks, as they try to establish themselves as a contender in waiting and turn the corner after their slow start.

After getting off to an impressive 8-3 start to the season, the Los Angeles Lakers faced their toughest test on Wednesday night when they traveled to take on the defending NBA Champion Oklahoma City Thunder.