NBA Round up: Clippers, Pistons, Warriors rout opponents in dominating fashion 

The NBA delivered a full slate of action on Monday, January 26, 2026, with several teams making bold statements in the race for playoff positioning. From the Clippers’ dominant win over the Nets to the Pistons’ high-scoring blowout of the Kings, and the Warriors’ defensive showcase against the Timberwolves, the night was packed with standout performances and shifting momentum across the league. Even in tighter contests like the Raptors-Thunder showdown and the Pelicans’ road victory in San Antonio, the day’s results offered a clear reminder: the season is heating up, and every win matters.

Clippers Run Past Nets, 126–89

The LA Clippers put the Brooklyn Nets in cruise control from the opening tip, cruising to a 126–89 victory behind a standout 28 points from Kawhi Leonard. Leonard’s strong performance — part of his season’s continued resurgence — sparked LAC on both ends of the floor. D. Wolf led Brooklyn with 14 points and 7 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough to slow the high-powered Clippers offense, which dominated in front of the home crowd. LAC continues to solidify its Western Conference positioning with another convincing win.

Pistons Dominate Kings, 139–116

In Detroit, the Pistons flexed offensive muscle by rolling past the struggling Sacramento Kings 139–116. Cade Cunningham starred with 29 points and 11 assists, orchestrating Detroit’s attack as they ran their home record to 19–5 and claimed their fifth win in six games. Jalen Duren chipped in 18 points on efficient shooting, while Tobias Harris added 16. Sacramento couldn’t keep pace despite Malik Monk’s 19 points, and the loss extended the Kings’ struggles this season.

Warriors Dominate Timberwolves, 111–85

Back on the court after a postponed game, the Golden State Warriors clamped down defensively against the Minnesota Timberwolves, blowing them out 111–85. Stephen Curry led the charge with 26 points and 7 assists, igniting a second-half surge that saw GSW outscore Minnesota 64–39 after intermission. Despite a strong individual effort from Anthony Edwards (32 points, 11 rebounds), the Wolves suffered their fifth straight loss in a game marked by defensive intensity and sharp spacing from the Warriors.

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Stephen Curry entered the top 20 on the NBA’s all-time scoring list tonight!

In the W vs. MIN:

26 PTS
7 AST
4 STL pic.twitter.com/LkISKZl57Y

— NBA (@NBA) January 26, 2026

Raptors Edge Thunder, 103–101

In a tightly contested battle, the Toronto Raptors held off the Oklahoma City Thunder 103–101. Immanuel Quickley paced Toronto with 23 points and 11 rebounds, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander narrowly outscored him with 24 points and 6 assists for OKC. The Raptors’ balanced attack late in the fourth proved just enough to tip the result in their favor in a thriller that went down to the wire.

Pelicans Triumph Over Spurs, 104–95

The New Orleans Pelicans delivered a strong performance in San Antonio, topping the Spurs 104–95. Zion Williamson posted 24 points and 10 rebounds, and Victor Wembanyama responded with 16 points and 16 boards for SA. New Orleans built an early lead and maintained it through the fourth quarter to secure the road win, snapping a brief skid while giving Pelicans fans something to cheer about.

Heat Down Short-Handed Suns, 111–102

The Miami Heat took advantage of a shorthanded Phoenix Suns squad to score a 111–102 victory. Bam Adebayo led Miami with 22 points, and Jaime Jaquez Jr. contributed 20 points and 6 assists in a balanced effort. Phoenix was missing key backcourt production, with Devin Booker sidelined by an ankle sprain and Jalen Green listed day-to-day, impacting the Suns’ rhythm on both ends. 

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