Deadspin | NBA roundup: Clippers rally past Raptors in OT for 5th straight win

[ad_1] Jan 16, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; LA Clippers guard James Harden (1) controls the ball as Toronto Raptors guard Jamal Shead (23) tries to defend in the course of the fourth quarter at Scotiabank Enviornment. Necessary Credit score: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Photos James Harden scored eight of his 31 factors in time beyond regulation and added 10 assists Friday evening because the visiting Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Toronto Raptors 121-117.

Ivica Zubac had 16 factors and 14 rebounds for the Clippers, who overcame a 14-point deficit to win their fifth recreation in a row. The Clippers completed the sport on a 20-8 surge -- together with Harden scoring the final eight factors of regulation.

Kawhi Leonard didn't play for the Clippers due to a sprained proper ankle.

Scottie Barnes scored 24 factors for the Raptors, who've misplaced two of three. Brandon Ingram added 19 factors, and Jamal Shead had 15 factors and 13 assists.

Nets 112, Bulls 109

Michael Porter Jr. scored 26 factors, together with the go-ahead layup with 5.4 seconds remaining, as host Brooklyn eked out a victory over Chicago after blowing a 20-point lead.

Noah Clowney added 23 factors and 11 rebounds to assist the Nets cease a five-game shedding streak and earn their second win over the Bulls this season. Day'Ron Sharpe contributed 14 factors, rookie Danny Wolf chipped in 13 and Nic Claxton grabbed a season-best 14 rebounds.

Nikola Vucevic led the Bulls with 19 factors and Dosunmu contributed 18 off the bench. Coby White contributed 17 and Matas Buzelis completed with 15 as Chicago misplaced for the fifth time in seven video games.

Cavaliers 117, 76ers 115

Jaylon Tyson scored a career-high 39 factors and arrange Evan Mobley for the successful bucket as Cleveland posted a victory over Philadelphia to brush their two-game street collection in Philadelphia.

Tyson shot 13 of 17 from the sphere, 7 of 9 from 3-point vary and 6 of 6 from the foul line in a splendid capturing effort. De'Andre Hunter added 16 factors whereas Donovan Mitchell chipped in with 13 factors and 12 assists for Cleveland, which performed with out Darius Garland.

Joel Embiid scored 33 factors and Tyrese Maxey had 22 factors and 9 assists to tempo the Sixers, who took their third loss in 4 video games. Cleveland has gained three of the previous 4.

Kings 128, Wizards 115

Russell Westbrook made a season-best six 3-pointers and scored 26 factors and Domantas Sabonis energized the Kings in his first look since Nov. 16 to assist Sacramento beat visiting Washington.

Sabonis, again from a knee damage, made 5 of 6 photographs and had 13 factors, six rebounds and 5 assists in 21 minutes off the bench. DeMar DeRozan added 17 factors because the Kings prolonged their season-best successful streak to 4 video games.

Alex Sarr scored 19 factors and Tre Johnson had 18 for the Wizards, who misplaced their fifth consecutive recreation. Washington has dropped these contests by a mean of 17.6 factors.

Pacers 127, Pelicans 119

Jay Huff scored 29 factors and grabbed 9 rebounds, Andrew Nembhard went for a 19-point, 10-assist double-double and Indiana scored its fourth win within the final 5 video games with a defeat of visiting New Orleans.

Huff set a profession scoring excessive with 13-of-17 capturing from the ground, together with 3 of 6 from 3-point vary. He was considered one of 5 Pacers to knock down a number of 3-point makes an attempt, led by Pascal Siakam's 4 of 8 effort. Siakam completed with 27 factors, six rebounds and 5 assists.

Zion Williamson, who shot 10 of 12 from the sphere, led New Orleans with 27 factors and 7 assists. Trey Murphy III scored 22 factors for the Pelicans, however was held to 7-of-21 capturing from the ground.

Rockets 110, Timberwolves 105

Kevin Durant capped a 39-point efficiency by sinking 4 free throws within the ultimate minute as Houston sealed a victory over visiting Minnesota.

Durant completed 11 of 18 from the ground and 6 of 8 from 3-point vary to guide Houston's comeback from a 12-point deficit. Alperen Sengun posted 25 factors and 14 rebounds earlier than fouling out late. Reed Sheppard and Amen Thompson every added 14 factors for the Rockets.

Naz Reid paired 25 factors with 9 rebounds off the bench for the Timberwolves, who had been with out main scorer Anthony Edwards (foot). The groups mixed to overlook 29 free throws.