It was a Saturday night full of drama across the NBA, featuring stunning upsets, electrifying comebacks, and record-breaking blowouts. From Victor Wembanyama’s late heroics in Boston to the Clippers overcoming a 19-point deficit in Detroit, and the Hornets pounding the Jazz in a historic rout, fans were treated to nonstop action on January 10, 2026. Here’s a full roundup of the night’s top games.
Spurs Stun Celtics in Boston
In the biggest surprise of the night, the San Antonio Spurs marched into TD Garden and toppled the Eastern Conference powerhouse Boston Celtics, 100-95.
Victor Wembanyama scored 21 points, including 16 in the second half, and hit the game-sealing jumper with 19.2 seconds remaining. De’Aaron Fox also contributed 21 points, while Keldon Johnson added a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds.
The game was tightly contested throughout.
The Spurs trailed by nine in the third quarter, but Wembanyama scored nine consecutive points to tie it, including a critical three-point play. Boston’s Derrick White led all scorers with 29 points, and Jaylen Brown added 27, but the Celtics fell short despite a late push.
San Antonio capitalized on defensive rotations, key steals, and timely shooting, completing their second straight win after losing two in a row. Meanwhile, the Celtics suffered only their third loss in 12 games, falling to the Spurs on the road.
Clippers Rally From 19 Down to Beat Pistons
The Clippers overcame a 19-point first-half deficit to outlast a short-handed Detroit team, rallying with a 28–8 run in the fourth quarter.
Kawhi Leonard led the comeback with 26 points, John Collins added 25, and James Harden posted 19 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists.
Detroit was without stars Cade Cunningham, Isaiah Stewart, Tobias Harris, and Jalen Duren, limiting their firepower. Duncan Robinson scored 20 points but took only one shot in the second half. Ron Holland II had 16 points, and Tolu Smith grabbed a career-high 14 rebounds.
The Pistons held a 14-point lead early in the fourth quarter, but the Clippers’ defensive pressure and fast-break scoring turned the game. Harden’s three-point play tied it at 90, Collins gave LA the lead with two minutes left, and Ivica Zubac’s putback helped seal the win.
The Clippers have now won nine of their last 11 games, while Detroit continues to struggle without its key players.
Bulls Dominate Mavericks Wire-to-Wire
The Bulls snapped a three-game losing streak behind Coby White’s 22 points and Ayo Dosunmu’s 20 points. Chicago led from start to finish, outscoring Dallas 38-8 in fast-break points. Nikola Vucevic and Matas Buzelis added 15 points each, helping Chicago shoot 51.5% from the field.
Dallas faced adversity with injured Anthony Davis and an early ejection for coach Jason Kidd. The Mavericks never recovered, and the Bulls extended their lead with a dominant fourth-quarter surge.
Mitchell Leads Cavs Past Timberwolves in High-Scoring Win
Donovan Mitchell scored 28 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers exploded offensively in the second half to defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves 146-134 on Saturday, snapping Minnesota’s four-game winning streak.
Cleveland had five players score at least 20 points for just the second time in franchise history, led by Evan Mobley (24), Jaylon Tyson (23 off the bench), Darius Garland (22) and Sam Merrill (20), who set a team record with at least five three-pointers in four straight games. The Cavaliers shot a season-best 59.2% from the field and hit 15 threes.
After trailing 65-63 at halftime, Cleveland seized control with a decisive third-quarter run and never looked back. Anthony Edwards and Naz Reid scored 25 points each for Minnesota, while Julius Randle added 20 in the loss.
Hornets Humiliate Jazz 150-95 in Historic Road Rout
The Hornets built a 47-point first-half lead, cruising to the second-largest win in franchise history and their biggest road victory. Brandon Miller scored 18 points, LaMelo Ball added 17, and Tre Mann exploded for 20 points in just 12 minutes off the bench. Charlotte buried 16 three-pointers in the first half, while Utah — resting Lauri Markkanen — struggled to keep pace.
Nembhard Leads Pacers Past Heat 123-99
Andrew Nembhard scored 29 points and dished out nine assists as the Pacers dominated the Miami Heat on Saturday night. Aaron Nesmith added 12 points and nine rebounds, while Micah Potter contributed 14 points, including four 3-pointers.
Indiana never trailed, building early first-quarter runs of 12-2 and 9-0, and maintained control throughout. The Pacers hit 17 triples, just one shy of their season high, and matched their longest winning streak of the season with a second straight victory.
For Miami, Tyler Herro had 21 points and seven rebounds, Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 16, and Bam Adebayo finished with 13 points and nine boards. The Heat struggled offensively, shooting just 39.1% from the field and missing their first 11 3-point attempts.
Source: NBA
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