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Tyrese Maxey’s takeover sent the Sixers to a statement win, but the real story Thursday was execution. San Antonio kept cashing, Charlotte got hot from deep, and several games flipped late — again. This was a night where sharp bettors who stayed live or leaned into recent team trends likely found the edge. The scoring pace remained high overall, but it was the fourth-quarter shot-making and late-game decision-making that really mattered.
If you were fading cold offenses or trailing fast-paced home teams, you probably had a good night.
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Portland Trail Blazers
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Toronto Raptors
Open
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Jan 23, 2026 22:10 EST
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Score
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+3.00 -110
Spread
-3.00 -110
o+226.50-110
Total
u+226.50-110
+120
Moneyline
-143
Milwaukee Bucks
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Denver Nuggets
Open
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Jan 23, 2026 21:40 EST
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Score
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-5.50 -106
Spread
+5.50 -114
o+221.50-112
Total
u+221.50-108
-196
Moneyline
+166
Oklahoma City Thunder
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Indiana Pacers
Open
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Jan 23, 2026 20:10 EST
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Score
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-15.50 -114
Spread
+15.50 -106
o+226.50-108
Total
u+226.50-112
-1,250
Moneyline
+750
Top Takeaways
- Maxey’s late burst shifted everything: Down 107-101 with four minutes left, Maxey dropped 11 straight to force OT. That one stretch flipped full-game spread, moneyline, and totals bets.
- Spurs showing cover consistency: With Fox and Wembanyama locked in, San Antonio has won four of five and continues to outperform expectations. Their pace and offensive chemistry are ahead of market adjustments.
- Dallas’ depth showing up late: The Mavericks are winning and covering behind balanced scoring. Four players scored 19+, and Golden State couldn’t keep up after losing Kuminga mid-game.
- Chicago’s closing run crushed Wolves backers: Minnesota led with under two minutes left before the Bulls finished on a 9-0 run. Giddey’s return helped stabilize Chicago’s rotations.
- Charlotte’s offensive ceiling shouldn’t be ignored: The Hornets shot 54% overall and 47% from three, with eight players in double figures. That’s repeatable in the right matchups.
- Heat cooling off fast on the road: Miami dropped to 1–2 on their trip and looked tired late. Missing key threes and giving up transition buckets buried them again.
NBA Game Recaps
Below you’ll find a breakdown of every game from Thursday’s slate — who won, who showed up, and what decided the result from a betting angle. Whether it was late-game execution, a key injury, or fourth-quarter shooting swings, these recaps focus on what mattered most for bettors.
Rockets vs 76ers Recap: 76ers win 128-122
Tyrese Maxey went off for 36 points and 10 assists, including a personal takeover late in regulation and overtime. Joel Embiid dropped a triple-double and Kelly Oubre Jr. added 26.
Houston had a real shot — they led by six late — but turnovers and Maxey’s burst wiped it out. Kevin Durant scored 36 but had eight of the Rockets’ 17 giveaways. That decided it.
Nuggets vs Wizards Recap: Nuggets win 107-97
Peyton Watson set a career high with 35 points on 6-of-8 from deep, and Jamal Murray added 24. Jonas Valanciunas returned from injury with 16 and 9 in a balanced win.
Denver stayed in control with better ball movement and rebounding. Washington’s losing streak hit eight as their late-game shot quality continues to crater.
Warriors vs Mavericks Recap: Mavericks win 123-115
Naji Marshall led the way with 30 and nine dimes. Cooper Flagg and Max Christie each had 21 as Dallas won its fourth straight behind efficient perimeter scoring.
Curry had 38 for Golden State, but losing Kuminga midgame hurt. Dallas moved the ball well and created clean looks off switches — huge for bettors chasing second-half value.
Heat vs Trail Blazers Recap: Trail Blazers win 127-110
Shaedon Sharpe scored 27, including 24 in the second half, as Portland blew the game open after halftime. Caleb Love added 20 off the bench, and Deni Avdija scored 20 before exiting with back tightness.
Miami got 32 from Bam Adebayo, but couldn’t hit threes (0-for-7 from Powell) and got burned in transition. Portland’s pace and sharp shooting made this an easy over and side cash.
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Lakers vs Clippers Recap: Clippers win 112-104
Kawhi Leonard scored 24, Ivica Zubac added 18 and 19 rebounds, and the Clippers continued their roll. James Harden added a double-double with 10 assists.
Doncic had 32 for the Lakers, but LA’s execution faded late again. The Clippers have now won 14 of 17 — their recent run is cashing across the board.
Jazz vs Spurs Recap: Spurs win 126-109
De’Aaron Fox caught fire in the fourth with four threes and 31 total points. Victor Wembanyama posted a 26-point, 14-rebound line in a blowout win.
Jusuf Nurkic had a triple-double, but Utah’s 4Q collapse opened up plenty of betting value. The Spurs are growing fast — pace, shot profile, and momentum are all trending up.
Timberwolves vs Bulls Recap: Bulls win 120-115
Coby White led Chicago with 22, and Josh Giddey returned from injury with 21 in a clutch home win. The Bulls closed the game on a 9-0 run.
Minnesota had the edge with under two minutes left, but their offense stalled. Randle scored 30, but it wasn’t enough. Late-game struggles are becoming a pattern.
Hornets vs Magic Recap: Hornets win 124-97
Brandon Miller scored 20 and eight Hornets hit double figures in a blowout win at Orlando. Charlotte shot 54.4% from the floor and nearly 50% from deep.
Orlando took a 3-0 lead, then never led again. Their defense looked lost and couldn’t recover after the early run. Big swing spot for bettors who tailed Charlotte’s recent shooting surge.
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