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Jalen Brunson goes off to highlight Wednesday night

Check out the best highlights, observations, news and moments from Wednesday's slate with the NBA.com live blog.

Russell Westbrook moved to 14th on the all-time scoring list tonight, passing Hakeem Olajuwon.

What we know about Wednesday night’s games:

  • The Knicks defeated the Nuggets in double overtime, as Jalen Brunson (42 pts, 8 reb, 9 ast, 5 3PM) and out-dueled Jamal Murray (39 pts, 5 reb, 6 ast) and Nikola Jokić (30 pts, 10 reb, 14 ast).
  • The Spurs extended their season-series advantage to 4-1 over the Thunder, defeating the defending champs 116-106 behind Victor Wembanyama (22 pts, 14 reb).
  • Check out the latest reported trades, including Kristaps Porziņģis to the Warriors, here.

FEBRUARY 5, 2026 // 12:51 ET

Wednesday’s results

Jalen Brunson (42 pts, 8 reb, 9 ast, 5 3PM)

FEBRUARY 5, 2026 // 12:48 ET

Cavs defeat Clippers

124-91 on the road in the Intuit Dome.

Donovan Mitchell (29 pts, 9 ast) was the star for the Cavaliers, including this nifty move.


FEBRUARY 5, 2026 // 12:44 ET

Grizzlies hold on to beat Kings

129-125. Cam Spencer (20 pts) hit a.pair of late 3-pointers for Memphis, which has now won two straight.


FEBRUARY 5, 2026 // 12:28 ET

Grizzlies and Kings close late

119-114 Memphis with 3:31 to go in the fourth.

Ty Jerome (28 pts on 10-of-14 shooting, 7 ast) is leading the way for the Grizzlies, while the Kings have seven players in double figures.


FEBRUARY 5, 2026 // 12:16 ET

Spurs beat Thunder

116-106, as Victor Wembanyama (22 pts, 14 reb) dominated on his home court in San Antonio

Kenrich Williams (25 pts) and Jaylin Williams (24 pts, 12 reb) led the way for the shorthanded Thunder.

That makes it 4-1 on the season for the Spurs over the Thunder. Will these two teams meet in the playoffs?


FEBRUARY 4, 2026 // 11:48 ET

Thunder rallying in San Antonio

106-100 Spurs with 3:37 to go on ESPN. Catch the finish!


FEBRUARY 4, 2026 // 11:30 ET

Electric Ant

The Timberwolves defeated the Raptors 128-126, earning the franchise’s first victory in Toronto since 2004.


FEBRUARY 4, 2026 // 11:08 ET

Spida style

Look at the force and torque Donovan Mitchell puts on his dribble — no one else in the league whips it around like that.

Mitchell has 11 points as the Cavs lead 55-42 over the Clippers with 1:10 left in the second quarter.


FEBRUARY 4, 2026 // 11:03 ET

The Celtics roll in Houston

114-93. In addition to the Celtics’ main guards, Ron Harper Jr. made his first career start, adding 11 points and 9 rebounds.

All five Rockets starters scored in double figures; Kevin Durant was the top man with 15 points.


FEBRUARY 4, 2026 // 10:50 ET

Bucks defeat Pelicans in overtime

Trey Murphy III had 44, but Ryan Rollins (27 pts) and AJ Green (20 pts, 6 3PM) combined for 47 to lead the Bucks over the Pelicans 141-137 in overtime.


FEBRUARY 4, 2026 // 10:38 ET

History for Russ


FEBURARY 4, 2026 // 10:12 ET

Knicks defend home court

134-127, as Jalen Brunson (42 pts, 8 reb, 9 ast, 5 3PM) out-dueled Jamal Murray (39 pts, 5 reb, 6 ast) and Nikola Jokić (30 pts, 10 reb, 14 ast).


FEBRUARY 4, 2026 // 10:01 ET

Double OT in New York

117-115 Knicks with 2:02 to go. Catch the finish on League Pass!


FEBRUARY 4, 2026 // 9:34 ET

Nuggets and Knicks in overtime

Tied at 108. Jamal Murray has 34 points to lead Denver, while Jalen Brunson’s put up 32.


FEBRUARY 4, 2026 // 8:56 ET

The quick redirection

Celtics are up 36-35 with 3:35 to go in the half in Houston.

Amen Thompson provided a flash of inspiration in this defensive struggle with this dart of a pass.


FEBRUARY 4, 2026 // 8:24 ET

Flip it and reverse it


FEBRUARY 4, 2026 // 8:10 ET

Mitch Rob rises up


FEBRUARY 4, 2026 // 7:50 ET

A Murray flurry

Check it out on ESPN!


FEBRUARY 4, 2026 // 7:17 ET

Knicks start off hot

11-4 Knicks with 8:47 to go in the first quarter.

Karl-Anthony Towns, Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby knocked down 3-pointers in the opening moments, as the Knicks seek to extend their seven-game winning streak.


FEBRUARY 4, 2026 // 6:15 ET

The big bad Knicks


FEBRUARY 4, 2026 // 5:45 ET

Welcome to a seven-game night in the NBA!

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs face the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight on ESPN.

We’re leading with an ESPN doubleheader tonight, featuring Nuggets-Knicks (7 ET) and Thunder-Spurs (9:30 ET).

Oklahoma City and San Antonio have been dueling at the top of the Western Conference, with the Spurs holding a 3-1 lead in the season series. The Thunder won the most recent contest, though, 119-98 on Jan. 13.

Here’s tonight’s complete schedule:

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