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The Golden State Warriors cruised to a 136–116 home win over the Charlotte Hornets, but the biggest storyline came before tip-off.

The Milwaukee Bucks are in free fall, having dropped three straight games. Their latest setback was a lopsided 119–101 road loss to the San Antonio Spurs, a game that effectively ended in the third quarter.

The Oklahoma City Thunder suffered a narrow 122–120 road loss to the Miami Heat in their previous outing

The Los Angeles Clippers pulled off a dramatic 121–117 overtime comeback win on the road against the Toronto Raptors, showcasing their depth and resilience despite significant absences.

In the first game of the 2026 season on January 1, the Cleveland Cavaliers hosted the Phoenix Suns and secured a commanding 129-113 victory. The win highlighted Cleveland’s depth, defensive discipline, and ability to execute in crucial moments.

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The scoreboard at FedExForum ultimately froze at 110–116, as the Minnesota Timberwolves fell short in a hard-fought battle. For the Timberwolves, the reasons behind this loss were multifaceted, but one unavoidable focal point was the performance of the team’s new addition, Julius Randle.

Regarding whether the Thunder can become a superteam comparable to the Warriors, Yang Yi said: “The Thunder’s core roster is already complete. The three key players—Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren—are all under contract through 2031.

Boston sits 8th in the Eastern Conference with an 11–9 record, averaging 114.9 points per game while allowing 110.9 points. Their home record stands at 6–4.

Yesterday, the 76ers suffered a dramatic 134–142 double-overtime loss to the Hawks. But beyond the final score, this game carried deeper meaning: after more than eight months, Embiid, George, and Maxey finally shared the floor again.

Toronto has emerged as one of this season’s biggest surprises, posting a strong 14–7 record to sit fourth in the Eastern Conference and at one point pushing hard behind the conference-leading Pistons. But their momentum has cooled: back-to-back losses to the Hornets and Knicks have dropped them into a two-game skid.