Jan 26. NBA recap: Hornets torch Sixers, Timberwolves down Warriors

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Hawks 132, Pacers 116

CJ McCollum scored 23 points and sparked a decisive second-half surge as Atlanta erased a double-digit deficit and pulled away from Indiana. The Hawks used a 17-0 run spanning the third and fourth quarters to seize control and win their third straight game.

Hornets 130, 76ers 93

Brandon Miller poured in 30 points as Charlotte built a 50-point lead for the second time this month and cruised past Philadelphia. The Hornets outscored the 76ers 81-37 over the second and third quarters, turning a close game into a runaway.

Cavaliers 114, Magic 98

Donovan Mitchell exploded for 45 points, lifting Cleveland to its fourth consecutive victory. Mitchell scored 26 in the first half and finished with his fifth 40-point game of the season as the Cavaliers closed strong to pull away late.

Celtics 102, Trail Blazers 94

Payton Pritchard scored 23 points and hit buzzer-beaters to end the first two quarters as Boston held off a late Portland push. Derrick White’s clutch 3-pointer in the final minute sealed the win for the Celtics.

Lakers 129, Bulls 118

Luka Dončić delivered a monster performance with 46 points, 11 assists and seven rebounds to lead Los Angeles past Chicago. The Lakers shot 56% from the field and pulled away behind a dominant third quarter from Doncic.

Rockets 108, Grizzlies 99

Alperen Sengun and Kevin Durant each scored 33 points as Houston took over in the fourth quarter. The Rockets opened the final period with a 21-9 run, handing Memphis its third straight loss.

Timberwolves 108, Warriors 83

Rudy Gobert recorded 15 points and 17 rebounds as Minnesota snapped a five-game losing streak in a short-handed matchup. The Timberwolves broke the game open with a 21-4 run late in the second quarter and never looked back.