76ers 139, Wizards 134 (OT)
Tyrese Maxey scored 23 of his 39 points in the fourth quarter and overtime as Philadelphia stayed unbeaten after rallying from a 19-point second-half deficit in Washington. The Sixers (4-0) closed regulation with a 17-4 run and tied the game on Quentin Grimes’ late 3-pointer before sealing it in overtime.
Joel Embiid scored 25 points in 23 minutes and Grimes added 23 for Philadelphia, which outscored Washington 13-8 in the extra session. Alex Sarr led the Wizards (1-3) with 31 points and 11 rebounds, while Kyshawn George chipped in 20.
Explore advanced team stats and betting data at Sportshub Bettor’s Handbook.
Bucks 121, Knicks 111
Giannis Antetokounmpo poured in 37 points, including 23 in the second half, as Milwaukee (3-1) erased a 14-point deficit to beat New York. Antetokounmpo added eight rebounds and seven assists, continuing his early MVP-level pace with averages of 36.3 points, 14 rebounds, and seven assists per game.
Ryan Rollins scored a career-high 25 for the Bucks, while Jalen Brunson’s 36 points weren’t enough for the Knicks (2-2), who saw Brunson play through a late leg injury.
Warriors 98, Clippers 79
Jimmy Butler III scored 21 points and Stephen Curry added 19 as Golden State (3-1) clamped down defensively to snap a seven-game skid against the Clippers. The Warriors buried 17 of 45 threes while holding Los Angeles to just 30 second-half points.
James Harden scored all 20 of his points in the first half for the Clippers (2-2), who were held scoreless by Butler and company after halftime.
Get more game-by-game analysis and player performance breakdowns in the Sportshub Sports Blog.
Thunder 107, Kings 101
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points and grabbed nine rebounds as Oklahoma City (5-0) stayed perfect with a comeback win over Sacramento. The Thunder closed on a 17-7 run behind clutch baskets from Gilgeous-Alexander and strong bench play from Aaron Wiggins (18 points).
Domantas Sabonis pulled down 18 rebounds for the Kings (1-3), who have dropped three of four.
Heat 144, Hornets 117
Jaime Jaquez Jr. erupted for a season-high 28 points off the bench to lead Miami (4-2) to its third consecutive win. Bam Adebayo added 26 points, while Andrew Wiggins and rookie Pelle Larsson combined for 38 more.
LaMelo Ball paced Charlotte (1-4) with 20 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds but struggled with efficiency, shooting just 6-of-18.
Basketball Handicappers Update
According to the Sportshub Leaderboard, The Bookie continues to dominate with 11,974 dollars in basketball profits this week. Al Grant follows with 11,053, and Black Widow sits close behind with 10,381.
These elite handicappers have been leading NBA bettors through consistent high-return plays and verified results. Find their premium selections, betting trends, and live strategy guides on the Sportshub Bettor’s Handbook and Strategies Blog.
