NBA Roundup: Timberwolves Run Wild, Lakers Roll, Heat Hold Off Suns

It was a high-octane Wednesday night across the NBA, featuring statement wins, explosive offensive outings, and contenders flexing their muscle at home.

In Miami, the Heat outlasted the Phoenix Suns, 127–121, riding a dominant first half and timely execution late. Miami poured in 71 first-half points, building separation early before Phoenix mounted a third-quarter surge behind Devin Booker, who flirted with a triple-double with 24 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists. Still, Bam Adebayo anchored the Heat with 29 points and nine rebounds, steadying Miami whenever momentum threatened to swing. The Heat’s 35-point fourth quarter proved decisive as they protected home court.

Houston continued its strong play at Toyota Center, edging the Chicago Bulls, 119–113, in a game that stayed tight until the final minutes. Alperen Şengün once again served as the Rockets’ offensive hub, finishing with 23 points, seven rebounds, and 11 assists, while Houston’s balanced attack overwhelmed a career night from Tre Jones, who erupted for 34 points and seven assists for Chicago.

The most lopsided result of the night came in Milwaukee, where the Minnesota Timberwolves dismantled the Bucks, 139–106. Minnesota exploded out of the gate with 76 first-half points, never allowing the Bucks to recover. Julius Randle led the charge with 29 points, eight rebounds, and six assists, while Milwaukee struggled to keep pace despite Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 25 points and eight boards. The Timberwolves’ offensive efficiency and depth overwhelmed a Bucks team searching for answers.

OKBET is Asia’s most trusted and popular online sports gaming platform. Visit us on OKBET to stay up to date with all sports news from around the world.

JAMAL MURRAY TONIGHT:

35 POINTS
9 ASSISTS
3 STEALS
2 REBOUNDS
1 BLOCK
11/19 FGM
5/8 3PM
37 MINUTES pic.twitter.com/n7XoTn0Tpr

— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) January 14, 2026

In New Orleans, the Denver Nuggets leaned on Jamal Murray’s scoring burst to escape with a 122–116 win over the Pelicans. Murray poured in 35 points with nine assists and three steals, taking control late as Denver pulled away in the fourth quarter. Trey Murphy III kept New Orleans competitive with 31 points, but Denver’s composure down the stretch proved the difference.

Oklahoma City continued to assert itself as one of the West’s elite, cruising past the San Antonio Spurs, 119–98. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stuffed the stat sheet with 34 points and four blocks, dominating both ends as the Thunder’s third-quarter surge broke the game open. Rookie Stephon Castle led San Antonio with 20 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists, but OKC’s depth and defensive pressure were too much.

At Crypto.com Arena, the Los Angeles Lakers put on an offensive show, blowing past the Atlanta Hawks, 141–116. LeBron James turned back the clock yet again, recording 31 points, nine rebounds, and 10 assists in a near triple-double performance. The Lakers dropped 81 points in the first half, effectively ending the contest early despite Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s 26 points for Atlanta.

Golden State closed the night with a solid 119–97 win over the Portland Trail Blazers at Chase Center. The Warriors jumped out early and never looked back, leaning on collective effort rather than a single dominant scorer. Jimmy Butler III contributed 16 points and six rebounds, while Shaedon Sharpe paced Portland with 19 points in a losing effort.

From wire-to-wire blowouts to late-game execution, Wednesday’s slate showcased the league’s growing separation between contenders and chasing packs—setting the tone for an increasingly intense midseason stretch.

Don’t miss out on the latest sports news, updates, and fan discussions!

  Follow our Facebook page Sports News PH today and be part of a growing community of passionate basketball fans!