This slate had high-variance written all over it. New York and Denver went to double overtime with a controversial late whistle in the middle, Milwaukee needed OT after a late collapse, and Minnesota stole a tight one with a late run. You also had a pending Harden-Garland trade changing the vibe around Cavs-Clippers, plus Oklahoma City showing up with only eight available players.
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Los Angeles Lakers
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Philadelphia 76ers
Open
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Feb 05, 2026 22:10 EST
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Score
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-3.50 -108
Spread
+3.50 -112
o+232.50-110
Total
u+232.50-110
-159
Moneyline
+134
Phoenix Suns
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Golden State Warriors
Open
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Feb 05, 2026 22:10 EST
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Score
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-6.50 -110
Spread
+6.50 -110
o+221.50-110
Total
u+221.50-110
-250
Moneyline
+205
Dallas Mavericks
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San Antonio Spurs
Open
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Feb 05, 2026 20:40 EST
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Score
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+6.50 -110
Spread
-6.50 -110
o+225.50-110
Total
u+225.50-110
+198
Moneyline
-238
Top Takeaways
- Brunson’s 42 decided the game in double OT, but the key betting moment was the foul call with 0.3 seconds left in the first overtime that extended Denver’s life.
- Jokic got the triple-double, but his 1-for-13 from three and missed free throws late are the kind of outlier efficiency that can flip a close game.
- Milwaukee blew a 10-point lead in the last five minutes of regulation and still won in OT. That’s volatility, and it matters for live bettors.
- Trey Murphy III’s 44 with a franchise-record 12 made threes is a reminder that one heater can erase almost any script, even on the road.
- Minnesota’s 12-2 run in the final 3:30 is the cleanest example of late-game edge on the slate, shotmaking plus stops at the right time.
- OKC only had eight available players, and it showed. That kind of availability gap changes the whole evaluation of a final score.
- The Cavs-Clippers game was shaped by context: Harden and Garland weren’t allowed in the bench area with the trade still pending, and Cleveland still ran away with it.
NBA Game Recaps
Denver Nuggets vs New York Knicks Recap: Knicks wins 134-127
Jalen Brunson exploded for 42 points as the Knicks won their eighth straight by outlasting Denver 134-127 in double overtime. Brunson added nine assists and eight rebounds, Karl-Anthony Towns posted 24 points and 12 rebounds, and OG Anunoby scored 20.
The game swung on one controversial whistle. New York appeared to have a 119-117 win in the first overtime after Jamal Murray missed a potential game-winning three, but Mikal Bridges was called for a foul on Christian Braun away from the ball with 0.3 seconds left. Braun hit both free throws to force a second overtime, where Brunson scored the first six points of the decisive run and outscored Denver 10-8 in the extra session. Nikola Jokic finished with 30 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists, but shot 1-for-13 from three and missed two key free throws late in the second overtime. Murray scored 39 as Denver lost a season-high third straight.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Milwaukee Bucks Recap: Bucks wins 141-137
Ryan Rollins scored 27 points and six Bucks reached double figures as Milwaukee beat New Orleans 141-137 in overtime. AJ Green scored 20 and Kevin Porter Jr. added 18 as the Bucks won their second straight.
Milwaukee made it harder than it needed to by squandering a 10-point lead in the final five minutes of regulation, then recovered in overtime. Trey Murphy III was the engine for New Orleans with a career-high 44 points, hitting a Pelicans franchise-record 12 threes on 19 attempts. Saddiq Bey scored 22 and Zion Williamson added 20, but the Pelicans dropped their third straight.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Toronto Raptors Recap: Timberwolves wins 128-126
Anthony Edwards scored 30 points, including 13 in the fourth quarter, as Minnesota came back to beat Toronto 128-126. Bones Hyland added 20 off the bench, Jaden McDaniels scored 19, and Rudy Gobert recorded 10 points and 12 rebounds.
Minnesota closed with a 12-2 run over the final 3:30, and that was the difference. Toronto got 25 from Brandon Ingram and 23 from Immanuel Quickley, with Scottie Barnes adding 22, but the Raptors couldn’t finish after trimming and trading late.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Los Angeles Clippers Recap: Cavaliers wins 124-91
Donovan Mitchell had 29 points, nine assists, and five rebounds as Cleveland crushed the Clippers 124-91 in Inglewood. Jaylon Tyson scored 17 and Jarrett Allen added 10 points and 11 rebounds as the Cavs won for the ninth time in 11 games.
This one also had a weird backdrop. It came one day after the teams worked out a trade that included James Harden going to Cleveland and Darius Garland joining the Clippers, and neither player was allowed to be in the bench area with the trade still pending. Kawhi Leonard scored 25 points with seven rebounds and John Collins added 19 for the Clippers, but the game never really tightened.
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Memphis Grizzlies vs Sacramento Kings Recap: Grizzlies wins 129-125
Ty Jerome scored a game-high 28 points, Cam Spencer hit two key late threes, and Memphis held off Sacramento 129-125. Jerome filled in for Ja Morant and went 10-for-14 with seven assists, while Spencer finished with 20 as the Grizzlies won their second straight.
Sacramento’s night was shaped by both the loss and the context. It was the Kings debut for De’Andre Hunter after being acquired from Cleveland last week, and he scored nine points in 26 minutes on 3-for-11 shooting. Domantas Sabonis posted 24 points and 15 rebounds, but the Kings dropped their 10th straight.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs San Antonio Spurs Recap: Spurs wins 116-106
Keldon Johnson scored 25 points and Victor Wembanyama added 22 points and 14 rebounds as San Antonio beat Oklahoma City 116-106. De’Aaron Fox contributed 15 points and 10 assists, and the Spurs won the season series 4-1.
Oklahoma City was severely short-handed, with only eight available players. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdomen), Chet Holmgren (back), Isaiah Hartenstein (eye), and Luguentz Dort (knee) were all out. Kenrich Williams scored 25 and Jaylin Williams added 24 points and 12 rebounds, but the lack of bodies mattered in the late-game push.
Boston Celtics vs Houston Rockets Recap: Celtics wins 114-93
Derrick White scored 28 points and Payton Pritchard poured in 27 off the bench as Boston beat Houston 114-93. Baylor Scheierman added 15 points and 10 rebounds, and Neemias Queta had 10 points and 19 rebounds as the Celtics won their fourth straight.
Boston did it short-handed, without Jaylen Brown (hamstring/knee), and still controlled the game. Kevin Durant led Houston with 15 points but shot 4-for-11 and missed 7 of 11 attempts. Alperen Sengun and Jabari Smith Jr. scored 13 apiece as the Rockets saw their three-game win streak end.
NBA Picks and Handicappers
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