11.01.2026
Cleveland Cavaliers 146 - 134 Minnesota Timberwolves
The Cleveland Cavaliers managed to halt the Minnesota Timberwolves' four-game winning streak with a high-scoring 146-134 victory on Saturday, driven by Donovan Mitchell's 28-point performance. In a game where the Cavaliers saw five players, including Mitchell, Evan Mobley, Jaylon Tyson, Darius Garland, and Sam Merrill, score at least 20 points for only the second time in franchise history, Merrill set a franchise record by making at least five 3-pointers in four consecutive games. The Cavs marked this achievement for the first time since 1972 and recorded their fourth-highest regulation game score ever. The Timberwolves, despite Anthony Edwards and Naz Reid each contributing 25 points, saw their season-best field goal percentage of 57.3% fall short against Cleveland's season-high shooting accuracy of 59.2%. After trailing at halftime, Cleveland took command with a pivotal 12-0 run in the third quarter. Both teams traded leads frequently in the first quarter, but the Cavaliers pulled ahead in the second half, securing their fifth win in seven games.
Indiana Pacers 123 - 99 Miami Heat
The Indiana Pacers dominated the Miami Heat in a 123-99 victory, bolstered by Andrew Nembhard's standout performance with 29 points and nine assists. The Pacers, achieving their second consecutive win to match their longest winning streak of the season, never trailed and maintained a strong lead throughout. Indiana came close to their season record by making 17 three-pointers, with Nembhard contributing four. Backup Micah Potter also impressed with four three-pointers and a total of 14 points. In contrast, the Heat struggled offensively, shooting just 39.1% from the field. Despite Tyler Herro's 21 points and Bam Adebayo's near double-double with 13 points and nine rebounds, the Heat missed their first 11 three-point attempts and have now lost three of their last four games. The game took place shortly after Miami and Indiana faced off in college football, marking a parallel night of victories against Oregon.
Detroit Pistons 92 - 98 LA Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers staged an impressive comeback to defeat the depleted Detroit Pistons 98-92, overcoming a 19-point first-half deficit and a 14-point gap in the final quarter. A strong 28-8 run by the Clippers in the closing minutes, fueled by Kawhi Leonard's 26 points and John Collins' 25 points, secured their victory. James Harden contributed significantly with 19 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists. Detroit struggled without key players, including Cade Cunningham, Isaiah Stewart, Tobias Harris, and Jalen Duren, who were all sidelined due to various ailments. Despite Duncan Robinson scoring 20 points, the Pistons faltered under the pressure, committing 12 of their 25 total turnovers in the fourth quarter, which proved costly. Additionally, a crucial windmill dunk by Ron Holland II had given Detroit a promising lead early in the fourth, but the Clippers rallied back effectively, aided by critical plays like Harden's three-point play and crucial defense in the final minutes.
Boston Celtics 95 - 100 San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs secured a significant road victory by defeating the Boston Celtics 100-95, with Victor Wembanyama shining in the second half. Despite not scoring until midway through the second quarter, Wembanyama ended with 21 points, including a crucial jumper that sealed the game with 19.2 seconds left. De'Aaron Fox also contributed 21 points, while Keldon Johnson added 18 points and 10 rebounds. The game saw intense moments, such as Baylor Scheierman’s corner 3-pointer, which initially gave Boston the lead in the final minutes. However, the Spurs responded with a decisive 9-2 run, highlighted by Wembanyama's key plays. Derrick White and Jaylen Brown were strong for Boston, scoring 29 and 27 points respectively, but their efforts weren't enough to prevent the Celtics' third loss in 12 games. This win marked San Antonio's second consecutive victory after a brief losing streak.
Chicago Bulls 125 - 107 Dallas Mavericks
In a decisive 125-107 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, the Chicago Bulls ended a three-game losing streak, with Coby White leading the charge with 22 points and Ayo Dosunmu adding 20. The Bulls showcased impressive depth by having seven players score in double figures and dominated in fast-break points, outscoring Dallas 38-8. Chicago never trailed in the game, shooting 51.5% from the field. The Mavericks, already without the injured Anthony Davis, lost coach Jason Kidd early on after he was ejected for arguing with referee Scott Foster. Despite Ryan Nembhard's 16 points and six assists, and rookie Cooper Flagg's modest contribution of 11 points, Dallas couldn’t recover, falling victim to a pivotal 13-2 Bulls run in the second quarter and a 21-4 surge by Chicago in the fourth.
Utah Jazz 95 - 150 Charlotte Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets delivered an overwhelming performance against the Utah Jazz, winning 150-95, sparked by impressive contributions from Brandon Miller with 18 points and LaMelo Ball with 17. Remarkably, the Hornets amassed a 47-point lead by halftime and at one point led by 57. Tre Mann led the scoring with 20 points off the bench, and Ryan Kalkbrenner, returning from injury, added 12 points and nine rebounds. The Hornets were prolific beyond the arc, outscoring the Jazz by 45 points from the 3-point line, hitting 16 of their 36 attempts while Utah managed just one of 12. Charlotte's dominance was underscored by a 23-2 run including consecutive 3-pointers from Grant Williams after his return from knee surgery. Despite missing key players like Lauri Markkanen and Jusuf Nurkic, the Jazz were led by Brice Sensabaugh, who scored 26 points. The win provided a robust response for the Hornets after two recent narrow defeats, and they are set to face the Los Angeles Clippers next.