For Josh Giddey’s first dribbles in 2026, the Bulls created a surprise by winning 120-115 on the Wolves floor. Trailing by 14 points in the first half, the Bulls turned the match around then resisted a 13-0 run from Julius Randle’s partners (30 points) in the 4th quarter.
Author of 22 points, Coby White scored a decisive 3-point shot one minute from the end, before a series of fatal errors from the Wolves. To the point that the Bulls signed a 9-0 in the last minute, with crucial free throws from Jalen Smith. On the Minnesota side, the black streak continues with a 4th consecutive loss.
It’s worse for the Wizards who record an 8th loss in a row. At home, Alex Sarr’s teammates are subjected to the law of Nuggets (107-97) a little more dashing with the return of Jonas Valanciunas in the paint. Despite their worst night of the season in terms of skill (38%), the Wizards came back to tie 83-83 at the start of the fourth quarter after a free throw from Alex Sarr. Denver will then immediately respond with a 9-0, notably signed Peyton Watson (35 points). This exceeds his previous career record (32 points) thanks to a free throw two minutes from the end, after a big scare on a dunk attempt contested by Khris Middleton.
The Blazers dominated the Heat (127-110) by making the difference in the third quarter with great skill from afar: 20 out of 50 at 3-points. After a balanced first half, Portland accelerated after the break and then controlled the game without ever letting Miami come back.
Author of 27 points, including 24 after the break, Shaedon Sharpe is the MVP of the match, supported by Deni Avdija and Caleb Love, each authors of 20 points. The Heat relied on Bam Adebayo’s 32 points, insufficient to reverse the trend. Thanks to this success, the Blazers moved into the positive with 23 victories for 22 defeats.
Utah–San Antonio
Dallas – Golden State
Orlando – Charlotte
Philadelphia – Houston
LA Clippers – LA Lakers
Minnesota – Chicago: 115-120
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How to read the stats? Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive rebound; T = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = Point differential when the player is on the field; Pts = Points; Eval: player evaluation calculated from positive actions – negative actions.
Washington – Denver : 97-107
How to read the stats? Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive rebound; T = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = Point differential when the player is on the field; Pts = Points; Eval: player evaluation calculated from positive actions – negative actions.
Portland – Miami : 127-110
How to read the stats? Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive rebound; T = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = Point differential when the player is on the field; Pts = Points; Eval: player evaluation calculated from positive actions – negative actions.
