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Sunday’s NBA slate offered no shortage of drama. Scottie Barnes hit a clutch free throw to seal a Raptors OT win. Minnesota mounted a huge comeback at home. Memphis shocked Brooklyn with a late 13-0 run. And Aaron Gordon closed out Milwaukee in a tight finish. Let’s break down the betting takeaways.
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Los Angeles Clippers
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Charlotte Hornets
Open
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Jan 12, 2026 22:40 EST
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Score
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-5.50 -110
Spread
+5.50 -110
o+224.50-105
Total
u+224.50-115
-208
Moneyline
+176
Sacramento Kings
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Los Angeles Lakers
Open
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Jan 12, 2026 22:10 EST
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Score
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+9.00 -108
Spread
-9.00 -112
o+228.50-110
Total
u+228.50-110
+290
Moneyline
-357
Dallas Mavericks
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Brooklyn Nets
Open
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Jan 12, 2026 20:40 EST
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Score
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-3.50 -115
Spread
+3.50 -105
o+221.50-115
Total
u+221.50-105
-175
Moneyline
+148
Top Takeaways
- Scottie Barnes drilled the game-winning FT in OT after Toronto erased a 4-point OT deficit. Barnes had 31 points.
- Timberwolves came back from 19 down, stealing it late vs. Spurs. Bench scoring + late execution did the job.
- Memphis ended the game on a 13-0 run to stun Brooklyn. Rookie Cedric Coward posted 21 and 8.
- Giannis had 31 and 11, but Denver held on with Gordon’s clutch FTs. Nuggets covered without Murray.
- Hawks hit a huge third-quarter run behind Luke Kennard’s 3s. New additions McCollum + Kispert debuted.
- Orlando stormed back with a 37-20 fourth vs. the Pels. Magic had five players with 14+.
NBA Game Recaps
Sunday’s slate offered a little bit of everything: blown leads, clutch shots, and big-time swings for bettors. Toronto’s OT win came down to a single free throw. Memphis flipped an 8-point deficit in the final three minutes. And Denver barely held off Milwaukee despite missing key starters. These weren’t just highlight games — they were full of late-game execution edges worth tracking. Here’s what mattered.
76ers vs Raptors Recap: Toronto wins 116-115 (OT)
Scottie Barnes made the go-ahead free throw with 0.4 seconds left in OT, lifting the Raptors over Philly in the first of a back-to-back. Barnes finished with 31 points, while Jamal Shead added 22 and Immanuel Quickley had 20.
Toronto trailed by four early in OT before ripping off a 7-0 run. Collin Murray-Boyles gave them a late 3-point edge with a dunk, but VJ Edgecombe tied it with a triple. Barnes got to the line late and sealed it.
Spurs vs Timberwolves Recap: Minnesota wins 104-103
Minnesota rallied from 19 down to beat San Antonio at home. Anthony Edwards led with 23 points, and Naz Reid posted 17 and 11 off the bench.
Victor Wembanyama scored 29 for the Spurs, but the Timberwolves surged late behind Donte DiVincenzo’s 19 points and timely rebounding. Big cover late.
Nets vs Grizzlies Recap: Memphis wins 103-98
Memphis pulled off a wild comeback, ending on a 13-0 run to steal one from Brooklyn. Rookie Cedric Coward led with 21 points and 8 boards.
Jock Landale and Santi Aldama combined for 31, and Jaren Jackson Jr. added 14. Cam Spencer tied a career high with 13 dimes. Nets went cold late, scoring nothing over the final three minutes.
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Bucks vs Nuggets Recap: Denver wins 108-104
Aaron Gordon’s two clutch FTs with 4.4 seconds left sealed a win for Denver. Tim Hardaway Jr. led the way with 25 off the bench, and four other Nuggets hit double figures.
Giannis had 31 and 11, but Milwaukee’s rally fell short. Denver led by 14 late before surviving a Bucks push.
Hawks vs Warriors Recap: Atlanta wins 124-111
Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 24 and Luke Kennard hit six 3s as Atlanta handled Golden State on the road. The Hawks used a huge run bridging Q3 and Q4.
McCollum and Kispert made their Hawks debut after the trade for Trae Young. Curry (31) and Butler III (30) weren’t enough for the Warriors.
Pelicans vs Magic Recap: Orlando wins 128-118
Orlando exploded for a 37-20 fourth quarter to beat New Orleans at home. Desmond Bane led with 27, and Goga Bitadze had 14 and 13.
Paolo Banchero nearly had a triple-double, while the Pelicans dropped their 10th in 11 despite 22 from Zion.
Knicks vs Trail Blazers Recap: New York wins 123-114
Jalen Brunson (26 points, 8 assists) led New York to a road win over Portland. OG Anunoby added 24, and Towns had a 20-11 double-double.
Portland’s five-game win streak ended despite 25 from Avdija and five 3s from Caleb Love.
Heat vs Thunder Recap: OKC wins 124-112
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 29 and helped OKC blow it open with a 39-point third. Chet Holmgren had a 16-10 double-double.
Andrew Wiggins had 23, but Miami — without Norman Powell — dropped its third straight.
Wizards vs Suns Recap: Phoenix wins 112-93
Royce O’Neale scored 19 and hit five 3s as Phoenix rolled over Washington. Booker had 17, and all starters played under 26 minutes.
Alex Sarr posted a 19-15 double-double for the Wizards, who’ve lost four of five.
Rockets vs Kings Recap: Sacramento wins 111-98
DeMar DeRozan dropped 22, and the Kings snapped a seven-game losing streak. LaVine scored 18, and rookie Dylan Cardwell had 9 and 11.
Amen Thompson had 31, 13, and 6 for Houston, but Sacramento closed the final six minutes on a 19-8 run.
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