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Monday’s NBA slate only had four games on the board (plus two postponements), but it gave bettors plenty to chew on. Philadelphia came out throwing haymakers in Los Angeles, setting the tone from the opening tip and never letting up. Meanwhile, the Hornets continued to quietly stack wins — this time erasing a 22-point deficit to stun New Orleans. In Indiana, Alperen Sengun played the role of closer and star as Houston pulled out a tight one late. Memphis snapped a six-game losing streak with a rare scoring explosion, catching Minnesota on a night when defense was clearly optional.
Whether you were tailing a momentum play, backing a bounce-back spot, or trying to fade fatigue, this slate had all the ingredients. Let’s break it down.
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Portland Trail Blazers
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Phoenix Suns
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Feb 03, 2026 23:10 EST
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Score
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+2.50 -110
Spread
-2.50 -110
o+222.50-110
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u+222.50-110
+122
Moneyline
-145
Golden State Warriors
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Philadelphia 76ers
Open
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Feb 03, 2026 22:10 EST
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Score
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-1.50 -108
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+1.50 -112
o+219.50-110
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u+219.50-110
-120
Moneyline
+102
Dallas Mavericks
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Boston Celtics
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Feb 03, 2026 20:10 EST
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+7.50 -110
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-7.50 -110
o+223.50-110
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u+223.50-110
+235
Moneyline
-294
Top Takeaways
- The Sixers set the tone early, jumping out to an 18-2 lead in L.A. and finishing off the Clippers behind 29 from Tyrese Maxey. Philly has now won four straight.
- Charlotte’s comeback win over New Orleans was massive — down 22 in the second half, they closed strong and held the Pelicans to just 13 points in the fourth quarter.
- Alperen Sengun was everywhere for Houston, scoring 39 and grabbing 16 boards — including a game-saving offensive rebound off a missed free throw with under 10 seconds left.
- Memphis finally woke up, shooting over 54% and getting strong production from both starters and bench to snap a six-game slide against the Timberwolves.
- Minnesota’s defense fell apart late, despite 39 from Anthony Edwards. They allowed 137 to a Grizzlies team that had been struggling to score for weeks.
- James Harden’s absence loomed large again, as the Clippers lacked structure and creation down the stretch. Trade rumors are swirling, and the timing is tough for L.A.
NBA Game Recaps
Here’s a detailed breakdown of how each game played out — what mattered, what flipped the result, and what bettors should take away heading into the next slate.
76ers vs Clippers Recap: 76ers win 128-113
Tyrese Maxey dropped 16 points in the first quarter alone — part of a 29-point effort that sparked Philly’s wire-to-wire win. Dominick Barlow posted a career-best 26 points and 16 boards, while Joel Embiid added a smooth 24. The Sixers opened the game on an 18-2 run, led by as many as 23 in the first half, and coasted from there.
Kawhi Leonard did his part with 29, and Jordan Miller added 21 for the Clippers, but the offense lacked structure without James Harden — who missed his second straight game due to personal reasons. The Clippers had won five straight at home coming in. Philly swept the season series and matched its longest win streak of the season.
Rockets vs Pacers Recap: Rockets win 118-114
Alperen Sengun matched his season high with 39 points, added 16 rebounds, and was the difference in Houston’s road win. Without Kevin Durant (ankle), Sengun stepped up as the focal point, going 13-of-25 from the field and 13-of-18 from the line. His biggest play? Grabbing his own missed free throw with eight seconds left and keeping possession, sealing the win with a reset that forced Indiana to foul.
Amen Thompson knocked down key free throws to stretch the lead late. The Rockets survived a strong offensive push from Indiana, but Sengun’s all-around game stole the spotlight. Houston’s interior presence was too much down the stretch.
Grizzlies vs Timberwolves Recap: Grizzlies win 137-128
This was Memphis’ best offensive performance in weeks. Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 30, Ty Jerome had 19 with eight assists, and Jaylen Wells added 18 as the Grizzlies snapped a six-game losing streak. Five players scored 16+ points for Memphis, and the bench added 32 total.
Anthony Edwards put up 39 for Minnesota and shot efficiently, while Jaden McDaniels added 29 on 11-of-14 shooting. But the defense disappeared in the second half. Memphis took control by pushing pace, hitting 54% from the floor, and attacking downhill — something bettors hadn’t seen from them in recent losses.
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Hornets vs Pelicans Recap: Hornets win 102-95
LaMelo Ball scored 24 and Charlotte pulled off the comeback of the night, erasing a 22-point deficit to beat New Orleans at home. The Hornets outscored the Pels 28-13 in the fourth quarter, using energy from both bench and starters to grind out their seventh straight win — their longest streak in nearly a decade.
Kon Knueppel had 17 points and nine boards, Brandon Miller added 16 and eight, and the Charlotte bench combined for 26. The Pelicans managed just 31 second-half points. Zion had a quiet 14 and 11, and New Orleans dropped its third in the last four.
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