Sunday’s slate had a little bit of everything, a statement road win in Boston, a Kawhi takeover in Minnesota, and two blowouts that got out of hand fast. The common thread was separation, teams that won key stretches and never let go.
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NBA Picks of the Day
This slate was a reminder that runs decide tickets, not just final margins. If you’re building angles, focus on what actually swung these games, third-quarter explosions, shooting collapses, and one-star control late. For more, browse today’s NBA picks on Sportshub.
Golden State Warriors
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Memphis Grizzlies
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Feb 09, 2026 22:10 EST
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-7.50 -110
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+7.50 -110
o+226.50-110
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u+226.50-110
-270
Moneyline
+220
Los Angeles Lakers
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Oklahoma City Thunder
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+4.00 -110
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-4.00 -110
o+219.50-110
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u+219.50-110
+140
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-167
Portland Trail Blazers
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Philadelphia 76ers
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Feb 09, 2026 22:10 EST
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+2.00 -110
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-2.00 -110
o+230.50-110
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u+230.50-110
+114
Moneyline
-133
Top Takeaways
- New York’s win in Boston was built on shot-making plus a Celtics 3-point collapse, 7-for-41 overall and 0-for-10 in the third quarter is the kind of swing that flips spreads and totals.
- The Knicks’ balance mattered, Brunson led, Hart chipped in, Towns posted a double-double, and Alvarado gave them points in his debut.
- Minnesota couldn’t keep pace once the Clippers pulled away, and Kawhi’s 41 points set the tone for a comfortable margin.
- Miami snapped out of a rough stretch by turning Washington into a one-way game, multiple scorers got home, and the rebounding production showed up from Ware and Wiggins.
- Toronto buried Indiana with a 44-26 third quarter, Barnes owned that stretch, and the Raptors also completed a four-game season-series sweep.
NBA Game Recaps
New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics Recap: New York wins 111-89
Jalen Brunson had 31 points and eight assists to lead the Knicks to a 111-89 road win over the Celtics. Josh Hart added 19, and Jose Alvarado scored 12 in his Knicks debut.
Boston’s shooting from deep decided the tone, the Celtics went 7 for 41 from 3-point range, including 0 for 10 in the third quarter. That third-quarter miss-fest kept them from ever making a real push.
From a betting lens, this was about clean separation through shot variance and execution. New York also got a double-double from Karl-Anthony Towns, 11 points and 10 rebounds, as the Knicks won for the ninth time in 10 games and moved into a second-place tie with Boston in the East, both teams five games behind Detroit.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Minnesota Timberwolves Recap: Los Angeles wins 115-96
Kawhi Leonard went off for 41 points and eight rebounds as the Clippers pulled away for a 115-96 win in Minnesota. John Collins and Yanic Konan Niederhauser scored 15 apiece, and Kobe Sanders added 10.
Minnesota’s top line was there on paper, Anthony Edwards had 23, Julius Randle finished with 17 and eight rebounds, and Rudy Gobert posted 10 points with seven boards. But the gap widened as the game went on.
This one reads like a classic pull-away spot, the Clippers stacked enough scoring to separate, and Leonard’s control made the margin feel inevitable. Minnesota has now lost three of its past four.
Miami Heat vs Washington Wizards Recap: Miami wins 132-101
Bam Adebayo and Kasparas Jakucionis scored 22 points apiece as Miami rolled to a 132-101 win over Washington. Norman Powell added 21, and Kel’el Ware put up 19 points and 14 rebounds.
Washington’s scoring was spread out, Tristan Vukcevic led with 14, while Justin Champagnie, Kyshawn George, and Bub Carrington scored 13 each. Alex Sarr added a 12-point, 12-rebound double-double.
For bettors, this was a wire-to-wire blowout profile, Miami had enough scoring layers to turn it into a rout. The Heat had dropped three of their previous four, and this was a clean correction game.
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Toronto Raptors vs Indiana Pacers Recap: Toronto wins 122-104
Scottie Barnes scored 25 points and controlled the decisive third quarter with 13 points, while also leading all players with 14 rebounds and four blocks in Toronto’s 122-104 win over Indiana. RJ Barrett added 20, and Sandro Mamukelashvili scored 17.
The swing was brutal, Toronto outscored Indiana 44-26 in the third quarter and put the game away there. Trayce Jackson-Davis logged a double-double, 10 points and 10 rebounds, in his Raptors debut.
From a betting standpoint, the third-quarter avalanche was the story, that’s the kind of single stretch that breaks live numbers and totals. Toronto also swept the four-game season series, while Indiana dropped its fourth straight.
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