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Wednesday’s slate was defined by swings. San Antonio erased a 15-point deficit, Golden State detonated from deep, Houston ran away early and Milwaukee survived a replay review at the horn. For bettors, it came down to fourth-quarter execution, perimeter variance and interior dominance.
Some teams confirmed trends. Others showed how fragile momentum can be.
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Latest NBA Odds & Lines
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NBA Picks of the Day
After a slate with this much volatility, filtering noise becomes critical. Which performances were repeatable and which were pure shooting variance?
For sharper projections and matchup breakdowns, review today’s NBA picks before locking in your next position.
Los Angeles Clippers
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Minnesota Timberwolves
Open
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Feb 26, 2026 22:10 EST
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Score
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+4.50 -110
Spread
-4.50 -110
o+224.50-108
Total
u+224.50-112
+158
Moneyline
-189
Phoenix Suns
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Los Angeles Lakers
Open
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Feb 26, 2026 21:10 EST
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Score
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+4.50 -110
Spread
-4.50 -110
o+217.50-115
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u+217.50-105
+154
Moneyline
-185
Utah Jazz
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New Orleans Pelicans
Open
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Feb 26, 2026 21:10 EST
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Score
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+3.50 -105
Spread
-3.50 -115
o+240.50-110
Total
u+240.50-110
+143
Moneyline
-169
Top Takeaways
- San Antonio closed on a 32-17 fourth quarter after trailing by 15 late in the third. That late-game surge flipped both the straight-up and spread outlook.
- Golden State hit 19 three-pointers with all nine active players connecting from deep. That type of distributed shooting depth breaks defensive schemes fast.
- Houston separated early as Sacramento missed 25 of 32 from beyond the arc. Extreme inefficiency created a non-competitive script.
- Denver steadied behind Nikola Jokic despite losing Jamal Murray early to illness. Boston’s road momentum cooled quickly.
- Detroit dominated Oklahoma City 70-32 in paint scoring. Physical interior play dictated tempo and control.
- Milwaukee survived on a final-possession review. End-game precision continues to define tight spreads.
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NBA Game Recaps
Spurs vs Raptors Recap: Spurs win 110-107
Devin Vassell scored 21 points as San Antonio extended its winning streak to 10 games. De’Aaron Fox added 20, while Victor Wembanyama posted 12 points and five blocked shots.
The decisive stretch came in the fourth quarter. The Spurs outscored Toronto 32-17 after trailing by 15 late in the third, completely reversing the trajectory of the game.
Warriors vs Grizzlies Recap: Warriors win 133-112
Will Richard led with 21 points and Gary Payton II and Brandin Podziemski added 19 each as Golden State rolled in Memphis. Every Warrior who played made a three-pointer in a 19-for-46 team effort from deep.
That perimeter barrage set the tone. Memphis dropped its seventh in eight games as Golden State’s shooting depth proved overwhelming.
Rockets vs Kings Recap: Rockets win 128-97
Alperen Sengun delivered 26 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists for his third triple-double of the season, and Reed Sheppard scored 28 in just his seventh start as Houston cruised.
Sheppard drilled seven three-pointers, while Sacramento missed 25 of 32 from distance. The gap in efficiency defined the margin early and never narrowed.
Nuggets vs Celtics Recap: Nuggets win 103-84
Nikola Jokic compiled 30 points and 12 rebounds as Denver rallied past Boston. Jamal Murray exited early due to illness and did not return.
Denver tightened defensively and dictated pace behind Jokic’s control. Boston’s four-game winning streak ended as its Western trip closed 3-1.
Pistons vs Thunder Recap: Pistons win 124-116
Cade Cunningham had 29 points and 13 assists and Jalen Duren added 29 points and 15 rebounds in Detroit’s win over Oklahoma City.
The Pistons overwhelmed the Thunder inside, outscoring them 70-32 in the paint. That physical edge snapped Oklahoma City’s three-game streak.
Bucks vs Cavaliers Recap: Bucks win 118-116
Kevin Porter Jr. hit the game-winner in the final seconds and scored 20 points to lift Milwaukee. Seven Bucks reached double figures.
Jarrett Allen’s potential tying basket at the buzzer was ruled no good after review. Cleveland played without Donovan Mitchell, James Harden and Evan Mobley, and late execution ultimately decided it.
NBA Picks and Handicappers
As volatility increases late in the season, pace shifts and rotation tightening become real betting variables. Teams coming off emotional wins or heavy minutes often create market overreactions in either direction.
You can compare performance and matchup projections from verified sports handicappers and explore additional insights through the free service plays. For structured betting fundamentals across high-variance slates, consult the Bettor’s Handbook.
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