February 2, 2026, witnessed a thrilling slate of NBA regular - season matchups, featuring record - setting performances, impressive winning streaks, and crushing defeats across the league. Here is a detailed breakdown of each game's progress and results:

1. New York Knicks 112 - 100 Los Angeles LakersThe Lakers took a 33 - 27 lead in the first quarter, with LeBron James and Luka Dončić combining to drive the offense. However, the Knicks fought back in the second quarter, as Landry Shamet's hot outside shooting narrowed the gap, making the score 56 - 52 in favor of the Lakers at halftime. The third quarter turned out to be a turning point. The Knicks' suffocating defense forced the Lakers into consecutive turnovers and launched a 15 - 2 offensive spurt to take the lead. They scored 38 points in the quarter alone, leading 90 - 82 going into the final period. Shamet's crucial three - pointers in the fourth quarter sealed the victory for the Knicks, who secured their sixth consecutive win. Dončić put up a near - triple - double with 30 points, 15 rebounds and 8 assists for the Lakers, while James contributed 22 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. For the Knicks, OG Anunoby tallied 25 points, 8 rebounds and 3 steals, Shamet scored 23 points, and Josh Hart added 20 points.

2. Cleveland Cavaliers 130 - 111 Portland Trail BlazersJarrett Allen had a career - best game to lead the Cavaliers to an away win, which ended their losing streak and condemned the Trail Blazers to a fifth consecutive loss. Allen sparked the Cavaliers with a 11 - 0 run at the start and scored 16 points in the first quarter, helping the team take a 33 - 25 lead. The Trail Blazers fought back and cut the deficit to just 2 points in the second quarter, but Allen and Merrill joined forces to stabilize the situation, and the Cavaliers led 57 - 48 at halftime. The Cavaliers were in full swing in the third quarter, and their lead exceeded 20 points. Although the Trail Blazers tried to rally in the fourth quarter and reduced the gap to 10 points, the Cavaliers quickly regained control. Allen finished with an outstanding 40 points, 17 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 blocks. Merrill scored 22 points, Isaiah Whitehead had 18 points, and Donovan Mitchell contributed 14 points and 9 assists for the Cavaliers. For the Trail Blazers, Kevin Love scored 21 points, Shaedon Sharpe had 20 points, and Chinese player Yang Hansen played 2 minutes and 30 seconds, grabbing 1 rebound and dishing out 1 assist.

3. Oklahoma City Thunder 121 - 111 Denver NuggetsThe Thunder seized the initiative right from the start of the game by taking the lead in the first quarter. They then extended their advantage with a dominant 24 - 9 run in the third quarter, putting the game beyond the Nuggets' reach. Shai Gilgeous - Alexander was the star for the Thunder, delivering a brilliant performance with 34 points, 5 rebounds and 13 assists. 杰伦・华莱士 chipped in 27 points and 6 rebounds, while Chet Holmgren got 14 points, 4 rebounds and 3 blocks. For the Nuggets, Watson scored 29 points and 5 rebounds. Nikola Jokić recorded 16 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists, and Jamal Murray finished with 12 points, 5 rebounds and 12 assists.

4. Los Angeles Clippers 117 - 93 Phoenix SunsBoth teams were without key players, with James Harden out for the Clippers and Devin Booker sidelined for the Suns. The game was closely contested at 9 - 9 early in the first quarter, before the Clippers went on a 9 - 2 run to take the lead and ended the first quarter 24 - 20 ahead. The Clippers once led by 13 points in the second quarter, but the Suns responded with a 15 - 5 run to level the score. The Clippers stepped up again to take a 49 - 43 halftime lead. In the second half, the Clippers combined inside and outside offense to widen the gap, leading by 14 points at the end of the third quarter, and stretched the lead to more than 20 points in the fourth quarter. This victory brought an end to the Suns' three - game winning streak. Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers with 25 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Jordan Miller scored 20 points, and Ivica Zubac had an impressive double - double of 14 points and 20 rebounds. For the Suns, Grayson Allen scored 23 points and 8 assists, and Dillon Brooks added 22 points.

5. San Antonio Spurs 112 - 103 Orlando MagicThe Spurs got off to a flying start, with De'Aaron Fox scoring 10 points in the first quarter to lead the team to a commanding 37 - 21 lead. The Magic turned things around in the second quarter, as Paolo Banchero scored 8 points and led the team on a 40 - 23 run to take a 1 - point lead at halftime. Victor Wembanyama took charge on both ends of the court in the third quarter, scoring 8 points and exerting strong defensive pressure, allowing the Spurs to regain control and take an 86 - 79 lead. Wembanyama scored another 7 points in the fourth quarter to maintain the advantage for the Spurs until the end. He finished the game with 25 points, 8 rebounds, 4 steals and 5 blocks. For the Magic, Desmond Bane scored 25 points, and Banchero had 19 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists.

6. Detroit Pistons 130 - 77 Brooklyn NetsThe Pistons achieved a historic victory by defeating the Nets by a 53 - point margin, setting a new franchise record for the largest single - game winning margin. After the Nets took a slight early lead, the Pistons quickly counterattacked with a 9 - 2 run to take the lead, and kept expanding the advantage by attacking the Nets' interior. The Nets' offense completely stagnated in the second quarter, and the Pistons continued to build on their lead, leading 67 - 44 at halftime. In the second half, the Pistons kept up their offensive momentum, and the gap widened to more than 40 points at one point, and exceeded 50 points in the fourth quarter. Jalen Duren had 21 points and 10 rebounds for the Pistons, while Cade Cunningham posted 18 points, 4 rebounds and 12 assists. For the Nets, Cam Thomas and Norman Powell each scored 12 points, and Nic Claxton added 10 points.

7. Boston Celtics 107 - 79 Milwaukee BucksThe Bucks started the game with a 12 - 0 run, but the Celtics quickly adjusted their rhythm. They launched a 14 - 2 offensive spurt in the second quarter to build a double - digit lead and led by 14 points at halftime. The Celtics kept pressing in the second half and initiated another 10 - 0 run in the third quarter to expand the lead to more than 20 points. The Bucks struggled to mount a comeback but failed to turn the tide. Jaylen Brown starred for the Celtics with 30 points and 13 rebounds, Ben Simmons scored 27 points, and Derrick White contributed 17 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists. For the Bucks, Rollins tallied 25 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists, and Kyle Kuzma had 16 points and 5 rebounds. This loss made the Bucks suffer a five - game losing streak.

8. Miami Heat 134 - 91 Chicago BullsThe Heat dominated the game from the opening tip to get revenge on the Bulls and avoid a losing streak. They played a dominant first quarter, scoring 34 points while limiting the Bulls to just 13, which put them in a commanding position early on. The Bulls' shooting improved in the second quarter, but they still couldn't narrow the gap, and the Heat maintained a lead of around 20 points, going into halftime with a 62 - 40 advantage. The Heat didn't let up in the second half. They scored 39 points in the third quarter alone, widening the lead to 39 points. Bam Adebayo scored 20 points and 9 rebounds for the Heat, Larson had 20 points and 4 assists, and Veal added 17 points and 6 rebounds. For the Bulls, Coby White scored 16 points, and Nikola Vučević had 12 points. At one point in the game, the Heat's lead reached 54 points.

9. Washington Wizards 116 - 112 Sacramento KingsThe Kings, missing key players such as Russell Westbrook and Domantas Sabonis, started with a 7 - 2 lead but went scoreless for half a quarter afterward. The Wizards seized this opportunity and went on a 14 - 0 run to establish a double - digit lead. Zach LaVine erupted in the second quarter, scoring 18 points to help the Kings cut the deficit to 5 points at halftime. The two teams engaged in a tight battle in the second half. The Kings drew close multiple times but couldn't take the lead. DeMar DeRozan led the Kings on an 8 - 0 run to take the lead in the fourth quarter, but the Wizards immediately responded with a crucial 11 - 3 spurt to secure the win. This loss extended the Kings' losing streak to nine games. Tyrese Rice had 18 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the Wizards. For the Kings, LaVine scored 35 points, and DeRozan contributed 32 points.

10. Toronto Raptors 107 - 100 Utah JazzThe Raptors ended their two - game losing streak with this victory, while the Jazz suffered a sixth consecutive loss. The Raptors made four consecutive three - pointers at the start, opening with a 14 - 5 run. The Jazz adjusted in time and responded with an 11 - 3 run to keep the game close in the first quarter. The Raptors' offense went cold for 3 minutes in the second quarter, scoring only 2 points, and the Jazz took a 5 - point lead at halftime with fast - break points from steals. The Raptors regained the lead with a 6 - 0 run at the start of the second half. The two teams then fought fiercely, and the Raptors maintained a lead of at least two baskets until the end. RJ Barrett scored 21 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the Raptors. Lauri Markkanen was the standout for the Jazz, finishing with 27 points and 11 rebounds.