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Alperen Sengun led the Rockets over the Pacers on League Pass.<\/p>\n
Enjoy the best of Monday\u2019s four-game slate<\/a> with the NBA.com live blog, featuring all of the meaningful moments, performances, observations, news, notes and highlights.<\/p>\n What we know about Monday\u2019s games:<\/p>\n The Hornets defeated the Pelicans 102-95<\/a>, running their winning streak to seven games. They last won seven straight \u2014 and went to the playoffs \u2014 in 2016. LaMelo Ball had 24 points to pace Charlotte. FEBRUARY 3, 2026 \/\/ 12:51 ET<\/p>\n Monday\u2019s results<\/p>\n Alperen Sengun (39 pts, 16 reb, 5 ast) is your top performer of the night.<\/p>\n FEBRUARY 3, 2026 \/\/ 12:40 ET<\/p>\n 76ers defeat Clippers on Peacock<\/p>\n 128-113, behind Dominick Barlow, who set a new career high with 26 points, adding 16 rebounds and 2 steals.<\/p>\n Tyrese Maxey (29 pts, 7 3PM) and Joel Embiid (24 pts) also helped lead the way for Philly, which only turned the ball over five times on the way to the victory.<\/p>\n The Clippers actually outshot the Sixers from the field, 59% to 48%, but Philadelphia took 94 shot attempts to LA\u2019s 78.<\/p>\n Kawhi Leonard (29 pts) led the Clippers in scoring, while Jordan Miller (21 pts on 9-of-10 shooting) had a strong night.<\/p>\n FEBRUARY 3, 2026 \/\/ 12:00 ET<\/p>\n Clippers diminish advantage, but Sixers lead<\/p>\n 100-87 after three periods. It\u2019s been Dominick Barlow\u2019s game so far. He has the third 20+ point game of his career going.<\/p>\n Can the Clippers rally at home in Intuit Dome? Catch the finish on Peacock.<\/p>\n Dominick Barlow (20 PTS) keeps it alive\u2026<\/p>\n And tips it in plus the foul \ud83d\udcaa pic.twitter.com\/lqqhMS31R6<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) February 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n FEBRUARY 2, 2026 \/\/ 11:13 ET<\/p>\n 76ers up at the half on Peacock<\/p>\n 72-53.<\/p>\n Dominick Barlow (15 pts, 8 reb) is flying around, playing with force to help the 76ers. Tyrese Maxey (16 pts, 4 3PM) and Kelly Oubre Jr. (13 pts, 3 3PM) have it going as well.<\/p>\n VJ with the dish, Dom with the finish. \ud83e\udd1d pic.twitter.com\/j7ivc2po6N<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) February 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Kawhi Leonard (13 pts) is the top man for the Clippers so far.<\/p>\n FEBRUARY 2, 2026 \/\/ 10:54 ET<\/p>\n Grimes off the ground<\/p>\n What a slam from Quentin Grimes \u2014 90.1 on the Dunk Score scale.<\/p>\n 76ers lead 58-39 with 5:46 to go in the second quarter.<\/p>\n The handles. WOW. https:\/\/t.co\/WTSHL1WpVb<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/8g7zFLj8ek<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) February 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n FEBRUARY 2, 2026 \/\/ 10:23 ET<\/p>\n 76ers out to 18-2 start<\/p>\n The Philadelphia representatives are in motion early as our Peacock doubleheader continues.<\/p>\n FEBRUARY 2, 2026 \/\/ 10:15 ET<\/p>\n Grizzlies beat Timberwolves on Peacock<\/p>\n 137-128.<\/p>\n Jaren Jackson Jr. (30 pts) led seven Grizzlies in double figures in the FedEx Forum, overcoming Anthony Edwards (39 pts, 7 reb, 3 ast).<\/p>\n A great duel in Grind City tonight!<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc1c ANT: 39 PTS (24 in 2H), 7 REB, 3 3PM Memphis defeats Minnesota at home! pic.twitter.com\/9Y4y9M8u4m<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) February 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cWe had to come out there with that fight, that intensity,\u201d said Jackson Jr. \u201cYou have to stay tense; can\u2019t get comfortable.\u201d<\/p>\n FEBRUARY 2, 2026 \/\/ 9:40 ET<\/p>\n Rockets defeat Pacers<\/p>\n 118-114, as Alperen Sengun (39 pts, 16 reb, 5 ast on 13-of-25 shooting) tied his season high.<\/p>\n Alperen Sengun was A STANDOUT in Houston’s road victory!<\/p>\n \ud83d\ude80 39 PTS (ties season-high) Make that 3 wins in a row for the Rockets! pic.twitter.com\/fG2N5ADrMu<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) February 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Houston used a 65-38 advantage on the glass to grind out the victory.<\/p>\n Pascal Siakam (27 pts) was the top scorer for the Pacers.<\/p>\n FEBRUARY 2, 2026 \/\/ 9:31 ET<\/p>\n A flying Ant<\/p>\n Look at the hang time from the Timberwolves\u2019 two guard.<\/p>\n The drive. ANTMAN! https:\/\/t.co\/gs8dSUcyvd<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Zx7doO3JRO<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) February 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n FEBRUARY 2, 2026 \/\/ 9:18 ET<\/p>\n Grizzlies open up the lead on Peacock<\/p>\n 87-74 Memphis on Peacock, with Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jaylen Wells both putting up 18 points for the Grizzlies.<\/p>\n Jaden McDaniels leads all scorers with 22 points, including this sweet jam.<\/p>\n Please direct your attention to Austin Rivers’ reaction! https:\/\/t.co\/xKxNtBdRyr<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/GXiKn0uYqX<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) February 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n FEBRUARY 2, 2026 \/\/ 9:02 ET<\/p>\n Sengun keeps grinding<\/p>\n The Rockets forward is up to 35 points and 11 rebounds, battering away against the Pacers\u2019 front line.<\/p>\n 96-all with 9:12 to go in the fourth.<\/p>\n FEBRUARY 2, 2026 \/\/ 8:47 ET<\/p>\n Rockets and Pacers in a close one<\/p>\n 79-77 Houston with 3:31 to go in the third quarter, as Alperen Sengun (31 pts, 9 reb) runs his night up.<\/p>\n Amen dish \u23e9 Alpi DUNK \ud83e\udd1d pic.twitter.com\/9LNyGQZjuT<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) February 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Alpi HESI then the THROW DOWN \ud83d\ude4c pic.twitter.com\/0TUHz0vnca<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) February 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The Rockets have a 39-29 advantage on the glass, but Indiana\u2019s showing off the state\u2019s trademark shooting touch with 10-of-20 marksmanship from 3-point range to counteract it.<\/p>\n Aaron Nesmith (17 pts) is the top scorer for Indiana. He\u2019s averaging 18.0 ppg in his last four games.<\/p>\n FEBRUARY 2, 2026 \/\/ 8:19 ET<\/p>\n Sengun\u2019s a scoring machine<\/p>\n Alperen Sengun (21 pts, 5 reb, 3 ast) has it rocking in the first half against the Pacers, as the Rockets take a 63-56 lead into the break.<\/p>\n Sengun has one 40+ point game in his career \u2014 45 points against the Spurs on March 5, 2024.<\/p>\n FEBRUARY 2, 2026 \/\/ 8:16 ET<\/p>\n Memphis on a 9-0 run<\/p>\n Ty Jerome (11 pts) has the Grizzlies roaring in FedEx Forum, as they use a 9-0 run to take a 39-29 lead in the second quarter. Memphis is 7-of-11 from 3-point range so far.<\/p>\n FEBRUARY 2, 2026 \/\/ 8:03 ET<\/p>\n Salute to Mike Conley Jr.<\/p>\n The Grizzlies\u2019 all-time leading scorer is back in Memphis tonight, playing with the Timberwolves.<\/p>\n The man\u2019s a Grit n\u2019 Grind legend.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n FEBRUARY 2, 2026 \/\/ 7:52 ET<\/p>\n Ty Jerome rolling on Peacock<\/p>\n The Virginia product is back for Memphis, scoring 8 points in the last five minutes for the Grizzlies.<\/p>\n Ty Jerome, HOW?<\/p>\n This and-1 off glass was \ud83d\ude2e\u200d\ud83d\udca8 pic.twitter.com\/U3AWFkrfja<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) February 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n But the Timberwolves are leading 17-13 with 6:29 to go in the second quarter.<\/p>\n FEBRUARY 2, 2026 \/\/ 7:24 ET<\/p>\n Pacers up after one<\/p>\n 28-24 Indiana at home, as they open a home back-to-back.<\/p>\n Aaron Nesmith (8 pts, 2 3PM) has it flowing early, as the Pacers open 4-of-7 from 3-point range, while Alperen Sengun (11 pts) is dominating down low.<\/p>\n Benn Mathurin breaks out the euro-step \ud83d\ude2e<\/p>\n Indiana has a 4-point lead after the 1st quarter!<\/p>\n Tap to watch: https:\/\/t.co\/O2GRjgtjm9<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/rahtUeWmz5<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) February 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n FEBRUARY 2, 2026 \/\/ 7:04 ET<\/p>\n Rockets-Pacers tipping on League Pass<\/p>\n We\u2019re live from Gainbridge Fieldhouse as today\u2019s NBA action continues!<\/p>\n Alperen Sengun (21.0 ppg, 9.2 reb, 6.4 ast) and Pascal Siakam (23.0 ppg, 6.9 reb, 4.0 ast) are two of the best power forwards in the Association.<\/p>\n Who was one of the most excited people after Pascal Siakam was named a 2026 NBA All-Star?@Pacers<\/a> assistant coach Jenny Boucek.<\/p>\n A true must-listen story! pic.twitter.com\/8G6HCS4vv5<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) February 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Here, they share a moment of respect before the contest tips off.<\/p>\n Alperen Sengun x Pascal Siakam \ud83e\udd1d<\/p>\n Rockets\/Pacers is LIVE on NBA League Pass!<\/p>\n Tap to watch: https:\/\/t.co\/O2GRjgtjm9<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Av9pT67lP0<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) February 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n FEBRUARY 2, 2026 \/\/ 5:32 ET<\/p>\n Charlotte runs winning streak to seven games<\/p>\n 102-95, winning the second half 53-31 to take control at home in the Spectrum Center.<\/p>\n \u201cWe were just fighting a little bit of adversity at the time. That\u2019s why the game is the game,\u201d said Brandon Miller (16 pts, 8 reb). \u201cGreat vibes from there.\u201d<\/p>\n Cookies and\u2026 SLAM!<\/p>\n Brandon Miller, my goodness \ud83d\ude33\ud83e\udd2f<\/p>\n Hornets seeking 7th straight win\u2026 tap to watch: https:\/\/t.co\/wtwgeHdZSe<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/K7xFrZ2OQT<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) February 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n LaMelo Ball (24 pts, 8 reb, 5 ast, 2 stl) led the Hornets, who overcame a mediocre shooting night with a 70-46 advantage on the glass, in scoring.<\/p>\n \u201cWe built a ton of resiliency over the last months or so,\u201d said Coach Charles Lee. \u201cWe\u2019re going to see if we can figure it out.\u201d<\/p>\n Lee praised the team\u2019s effort to close off the paint to New Orleans, calling out Grant Williams (16 pts, 9 reb) and Ryan Kalkbrenner (10 pts, 7 reb, 3 blk) for their defensive contributions and physicality.<\/p>\n Trey Murphy III (27 pts, 4 ast, 3 3PM) was the top scorer for New Orleans.<\/p>\n FEBRUARY 2, 2026 \/\/ 5:28 ET<\/p>\n Zion takes flight<\/p>\n Poetry and force in motion.<\/p>\n Catch the finish of Pelicans-Hornets live on League Pass!<\/p>\n This Zion Williamson dunk was NICE \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n Drives it with the right. Tap to watch: https:\/\/t.co\/wtwgeHdZSe<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/vx9pb5meo8<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) February 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n FEBRUARY 2, 2026 \/\/ 5:09 ET<\/p>\n Hornets surge into the lead<\/p>\n 90-85 Charlotte with 6:42 to go in the fourth quarter after a Kon Knueppel 3-pointer.<\/p>\n The Pelicans haven\u2019t made a field goal in the last 5:50, as Charlotte locks down defensively.<\/p>\n Ryan Kalkbrenner (10 pts, 6 reb) has been a major factor for the Hornets off the bench today. Charlotte has a 32-18 advantage in bench points so far.<\/p>\n FEBRUARY 2, 2026 \/\/ 4:58 ET<\/p>\n Hornets cut deficit, but Pelicans still up<\/p>\n 82-78 New Orleans with a period to play in Charlotte.<\/p>\n The Hornets won the third quarter 29-18 to trim the lead, helped by eight points by Brandon Miller \u2014 your Eastern Conference Player of the Week<\/a> \u2014 who\u2019s up to 12 on the afternoon.<\/p>\n Trey Murphy III leads New Orleans with 22 points, while Zion Williamson has a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds.<\/p>\n gotta have all the angles \ud83c\udfa5 https:\/\/t.co\/4rJDcMecyr<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/GIva8HlELm<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) February 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n FEBURARY 2, 2026 \/\/ 4:30 ET<\/p>\n Hornets rally with a 10-2 run lead<\/p>\n 66-59 Pelicans in the Spectrum Center, after Charlotte came out with fire to start the third quarter.<\/p>\n Brandon Miller just knocked down a 3-pointer. Entering today\u2019s action, he was averaging 24.3 ppg on 52.8\/46.5\/100 shooting splits during the Hornets\u2019 winning streak.<\/p>\n .@brandmillerr<\/a> behind the arc \ud83d\udd25#HiveMentality<\/a> | \ud83d\udcf9 @FDSN_Hornets<\/a> x @Lowes<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/0wBCSEiecJ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) February 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n FEBRUARY 2, 2026 \/\/ 4:10 ET<\/p>\n Pelicans continue to lead at the half<\/p>\n Derik Queen (15 pts, 5 reb, 2 ast) has it rolling for New Orleans, as the Pelicans lead 64-49 on the road in Charlotte.<\/p>\n LaMelo Ball (18 pts, 4 reb, 3 ast) is doing his best to rally the Queen City representatives, but they\u2019re shooting 36.2% from the field so far.<\/p>\n LAMEL\ud83c\udfaf #HiveMentality<\/a> @MELOD1P<\/a> | \ud83d\udcf9 @FDSN_Hornets<\/a> x @Lowes<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Vpm1eq39C7<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) February 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n FEBRUARY 2, 2026 \/\/ 3:30 ET<\/p>\n Pelicans up after one<\/p>\n 30-23. LaMelo Ball left briefly after colliding with coach Charles Lee, but he\u2019s back to lead things for the Hornets.<\/p>\n Derik Queen (10 pts, 4 reb, 2 ast) is hot to start.<\/p>\n Derik Queen finds Trey Murphy III for the EMPHATIC alley-oop slam \ud83d\udca5<\/p>\n Tap to watch Pelicans-Hornets: https:\/\/t.co\/wtwgeHdZSe<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/T2wi7LpRic<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) February 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n FEBRUARY 2, 2026 \/\/ 3:00 ET<\/p>\n Queen has vision<\/p>\n Always a threat to make plays, all over the court.<\/p>\n Derik Queen (12.3 ppg, 7.4 reb, 4.3 ast) is keying the Pelicans as they take on the red-hot Hornets, who have won six straight.<\/p>\n Derik Queen is the rookie leader in APG!<\/p>\n Check out some of his best dimes so far this season \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n He leads the Pelicans against the Hornets (seeking 7 straight wins) on NBA League Pass at 3pm\/et! pic.twitter.com\/4eW5OfbGKU<\/a><\/p>\n
\nThe Grizzlies beat the Timberwolves 137-128<\/a>, as Jaren Jackson Jr. (30 pts) led seven Memphis players in double figures.
\nThe 76ers knocked off the Clippers 128-113<\/a> on the road, as Dominick Barlow (26 pts, 16 reb, 2 stl) set a new career-high for scoring. Tyrese Maxey (29 pts, 7 3PM) also went off for Philly.
\nAlperen Sengun had 39 points<\/a> to lead the Rockets over the Pacers 118-114<\/a>.<\/p>\n
The slam.
The bench reaction.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udc3b JJJ: 30 PTS (19 in 2H), 6 REB, 3 3PM<\/p>\n
\ud83d\ude80 16 REB (7 OREB)
\ud83d\ude80 5 AST<\/p>\n
The strength.
The english.<\/p>\n
Rises up.
Slams it with two hands.
Count it.
Plus the foul.<\/p>\n
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