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Question 1: On Jan 3, 2026 at Madison Square Garden, which team won 130–119?
- Philadelphia 76ers
- New York Knicks
- Brooklyn Nets
Answer: Philadelphia 76ers
Fact: Philadelphia defeated New York 130–119 for a third straight win at MSG.
Question 2: Which team clinched the AFC’s No. 1 seed with a 19–3 win over the Chargers recently?
- New England Patriots
- Buffalo Bills
- Denver Broncos
Answer: Denver Broncos
Fact: Denver secured the AFC’s top seed by beating the Chargers 19–3 in Week 18.
Question 3: Which movie crossed $1 billion worldwide by New Year’s weekend (reported Jan 4, 2026)?
- The Smashing Machine
- Avatar: Fire and Ash
- Zootopia 2
Answer: Avatar: Fire and Ash
Fact: THR reported “Avatar 3: Fire and Ash” flew past $1B during the New Year frame.