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Clutch shot-making, surprise depth performances, and late-game defense shaped Tuesday’s NBA slate. Cam Spencer carried Memphis in the fourth, the Lakers leaned on Doncic and LeBron, and Cleveland handed Indiana a record-setting loss. Availability gaps and fourth-quarter execution made all the difference for bettors.
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Utah Jazz
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Dallas Mavericks
Open
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Jan 08, 2026 21:10 EST
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Score
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+5.50 -110
Spread
-5.50 -110
o+241.50-110
Total
u+241.50-110
+180
Moneyline
-217
Minnesota Timberwolves
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Cleveland Cavaliers
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Jan 08, 2026 20:10 EST
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Score
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-4.00 -105
Spread
+4.00 -115
o+238.00-115
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u+238.00-105
-152
Moneyline
+128
Chicago Bulls
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Miami Heat
Open
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Jan 08, 2026 20:10 EST
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Score
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+5.50 -110
Spread
-5.50 -110
o+241.50-110
Total
u+241.50-110
+180
Moneyline
-217
Top Takeaways
- Cam Spencer took over late with 13 fourth-quarter points and the game-winner to lift Memphis over the Spurs.
- Lakers leaned on stars as LeBron and Doncic both scored 30, and a 9-0 fourth-quarter run buried the Pelicans.
- Cleveland stayed sharp without Mitchell, riding Garland and bigs Mobley and Allen to their fourth win in five.
- Indiana’s freefall hit 13 straight losses, now the longest losing streak in franchise history.
- Minnesota dominated inside, with Gobert and Randle combining for 28 rebounds in a blowout over Miami.
- Wizards closed strong after blowing a 26-point lead, taking advantage of 19 Magic turnovers to seal it late.
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Grizzlies vs Spurs Recap: Memphis wins 106-105
Cam Spencer scored 13 of his 21 in the fourth quarter and buried the go-ahead jumper with 37.3 seconds left. Santi Aldama sealed it with a clutch block on De’Aaron Fox’s potential game-winner.
Jaren Jackson Jr. also had 21 points, while Jock Landale added 19 and Vince Williams Jr. impressed in his return. The Grizzlies were without Morant, Coward, and Edey but still found a way behind late shot-making. Wembanyama led the Spurs with 30 off the bench.
Lakers vs Pelicans Recap: Los Angeles wins 111-103
LeBron James and Luka Doncic each scored 30 as the Lakers won their third straight. Doncic added 10 assists despite going 0-for-6 from three.
Deandre Ayton contributed a key double-double (18 & 11), and the Lakers broke the game open with a 9-0 fourth-quarter run. Trey Murphy III had a career-high 42 points for New Orleans, but the Pels dropped their eighth straight.
Cavaliers vs Pacers Recap: Cleveland wins 120-116
Darius Garland led with 29 points and six assists as the Cavs edged Indiana. Mobley (20) and Allen (19 & 12) dominated inside, and Sam Merrill chipped in 19 off the bench.
Cleveland rested Donovan Mitchell and still held off a late Pacers push. Indiana has now lost 13 straight — their worst losing streak since joining the NBA.
Timberwolves vs Heat Recap: Minnesota wins 122-94
Anthony Edwards scored 26 in 29 minutes and Minnesota rolled. Jaden Daniels added 19 and Naz Reid posted 14 off the bench in a wire-to-wire win.
Randle and Gobert both had double-doubles as the Wolves dominated the glass. Tyler Herro returned from injury and had 17 off the bench, but Miami never made a serious push.
Wizards vs Magic Recap: Washington wins 120-112
CJ McCollum (27 points) and Alex Sarr (23 & 8) powered the Wizards, who built a 26-point lead then held on after a late Magic push.
Washington went 31-for-33 from the line and converted 19 Orlando turnovers into 29 points. Jase Richardson led the Magic with a career-high 20, and they cut the deficit to two before a 10-2 run closed it.
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