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The Sixers sleepwalked through most of the game, but Tyrese Maxey capped off a 40-point night with a game-winning layup.

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg continues to prove why he’s destined for greatness in the NBA. Against the Charlotte Hornets Thursday night, the former Duke Blue Devils star managed to make history in just three quarters, as he relentlessly tormented the defense of the visiting team at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. “Cooper Flagg […] The post Maverick star Cooper Flagg’s career night makes new NBA rookie history appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The clock is ticking for the New Orleans Pelicans to make a move, as the trade deadline is quickly approaching. The Pelicans are already rumored to be shopping around Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy III, and Herb Jones. But as of writing, the Pelicans have stayed pat, perhaps awaiting what the other teams will do, especially […] The post Pelicans’ dream 2026 NBA trade deadline scenario with Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy III decisions looming appeared first on ClutchPoints .

John Wall had a fiery message to the home crowd during the halftime break of the Washington Wizards’ matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night. Wall attended the game as Washington dedicated a Celebration Night for him. He represented the franchise for 10 seasons from 2010 to 2020, giving them their best years in […] The post John Wall’s halftime message to Wizards fans will have them fired up appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Clint Capela received a touching tribute in his return to Atlanta during the Houston Rockets’ matchup against the Hawks on Thursday night. Capela represented the Hawks for five seasons from 2020 to 2025, helping the franchise with productive performances throughout three playoff runs. This included a historic run to the East Finals in 2021, the […] The post Rockets’ Clint Capela gets tribute video from Hawks before Atlanta return appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Chicago Bulls gave it their all against the Miami Heat in a rescheduled game on Thursday. However, they sustained their second consecutive loss of the week, 116-113. With 4.6 seconds left on the clock, the ball found its way into the hands of Coby White. He chucked it from way beyond the arc in […] The post Coby White makes painful admission after missing game-tying 3-pointer vs. Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Cooper Flagg went off Thursday night against the Charlotte Hornets, breaking some NBA records with his scoring.

The Houston Rockets got hot in the second half behind Kevin Durant to take down the Atlanta Hawks 104-86 on Thursday night.

Norman Powell scored 21 points, Bam Adebayo had 20 points and 12 rebounds and the Miami Heat held on for a 116-113 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night. Ayo Dosunmu had 23 points to lead the Bulls, who trailed by 13 in the fourth quarter and were down 104-92 with 8:02 remaining before outscoring the Heat 21-12 the rest of the way to make it close.

The Mavericks rookie keeps looking more and more special, but it was the Hornets who took the win.

Joyce Edwards scored 20 points, Tessa Johnson added 13 and No. 3 South Carolina handled Auburn 81-51 on Thursday night. Edwards, the team’s top scorer, made 9 of 14 shots to go along with five rebounds. Johnson chipped in five assists and three rebounds for the Gamecocks (21-2, 7-1 Southeastern Conference), and Maddy McDaniel made all three of her 3-pointers for nine points.

The Philadelphia 76ers (26-21) have too many injury questions and not enough room for error to squander surefire wins. Well, they got quite a scare in Thursday’s home game versus the lowly Sacramento Kings (12-37). Tyrese Maxey had to empty his offensive arsenal in Xfinity Mobile Arena, and it was just enough to send the […] The post Tyrese Maxey rescues 76ers with bonkers game-winner vs. Kings appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Dillon Brooks has never been one to shy away from the spotlight, but on Thursday night, he decided to turn the Footprint Center into his own personal playground. With the Phoenix Suns missing their primary offensive engine in Devin Booker, the man often dubbed “Dillon the Villain” stepped up and delivered a first-half performance for […] The post Suns’ Dillon Brooks explodes for 24 points in 1st half vs. Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints .

With the Lakers being linked to De'Andre Hunter, recent reports suggest that the Cavaliers may also have some interest in acquiring Dalton Knecht.

Smith posted 14 points (5-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, five blocks and three steals over 32 minutes during Thursday's 104-86 win over Atlanta. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Durant ended with 31 points (12-22 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds and four assists over 34 minutes during Thursday's 104-86 victory over the Hawks. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Kara Dunn had 25 points, 11 rebounds and five assists, and Southern California defeated No. 8 Iowa 81-69 on Thursday night, snapping the Hawkeyes' eight-game winning streak and handing them their first Big Ten loss of the season. Jazzy Davidson added 21 points and eight assists, and Londynn Jones had 17 points for USC (12-9, 4-6 Big Ten). It was just the Trojans' fourth win over a ranked opponent this season in eight such games.

Dosunmu finished Thursday's 116-113 loss to the Heat with 23 points (8-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), seven rebounds and five assists in 31 minutes. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

McCollum supplied 23 points (9-19 FG, 5-11 3Pt), five rebounds and two assists across 31 minutes during Thursday's 104-86 loss to the Rockets. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Although the Nets clearly aren’t focused on winning games this season, they’ve long had their sights set on Giannis Antetokounmpo and their rebuild shouldn’t prevent them from making an offer for the Bucks superstar, says Brian Lewis of The New York Post (subscriber link). Multiple sources Lewis has spoken to said the Nets plan to […]

The Phoenix Suns will look to take down the East-leading Pistons.

Kevin Durant scored 31 points and the Houston Rockets beat short-handed Atlanta 104-86 on Thursday night, ending the Hawks' four-game winning streak. The Rockets dominated the second half after leading only 43-42 at halftime. Jabari Smith had 14 points and Reed Sheppard added 13.

All Times EST Friday, Jan. 30 NBA L.A. Lakers at Washington, 7 p.m. Memphis at New Orleans, 7:30 p.m. Portland at New York, 7:30 p.m. Sacramento at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Toronto at Orlando, 7:30 p.m. Cleveland at Phoenix, 9 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Denver, 9 p.m. Brooklyn at Utah, 9:30 p.m. Detroit at Golden State, 10 p.m. NHL Columbus at Chicago, 8:30 p.m. T25 MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL No. 3 Michigan at No. 7 Michigan St., 8 p.m. No. 21 Saint Louis vs. Dayton, 8 p.m. T25 WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL N...

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Toby Fournier scored 23 points, Taina Mair added 18 and No. 20 Duke won on the road 74-58 against Miami for its 12th straight win on Thursday night. Fournier also had 11 rebounds for her fifth double double of the season. She shot 10 of 16 from the floor, 1 of 2 from 3-point range, and 2 of 8 from the free throw line before fouling out. Jordan Wood scored 12 points for Duke. Ra Shaya Kyle led Miami with 21 points on 9-of-17 shooting from the field and added nine rebo...

The Wizards had the fewest wins in the NBA before Thursday.