Wednesday was a HUGE night of NBA basketball — ten games were on the schedule and almost every single one delivered something worth talking about. But the biggest story of the night came from New Orleans, where the Brooklyn Nets absolutely torched the Pelicans by a score of 145 to 111. That's 145 points, Jacob! Brooklyn dropped buckets like it was a video game on easy mode, winning by a whopping 34-point margin. The Pelicans had no answers whatsoever.
Elsewhere, the Los Angeles Lakers improved to a staggering 11-2 on the season — best record in the entire NBA right now — by knocking off the Milwaukee Bucks 123-112 in Milwaukee. The Bucks have fallen to 1-11, which is one of the saddest records in basketball right now. Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics (10-2) stayed red-hot by escaping Toronto with a 98-93 win, and the San Antonio Spurs (10-2) blasted the Bulls 124-119 in Chicago to match the Celtics for the best record in the East and West combined (tied with the Lakers at the top overall).
The Cleveland Cavaliers (6-6) got a road win over the New York Knicks, 115-107, in a classic Garden battle. Denver edged Memphis 123-118, Orlando beat Utah 123-108, Houston topped Golden State 115-108, and in a genuine upset of the night, the Portland Trail Blazers knocked off the Oklahoma City Thunder 118-108! OKC came in at 8-4 and is one of the best teams in the West, so Portland earning that W at home is a big deal. What a night of hoops!
All ten games are final. The Lakers lead the entire league at 11-2. Boston and San Antonio are right behind at 10-2. Portland's upset of OKC was the biggest shocker of the night, and Brooklyn's 145-point explosion was the most jaw-dropping performance on the board.
| Away | Score | Home | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wizards | 101 | Pacers ✓ | 114 | IND wins |
| Cavaliers ✓ | 115 | Knicks | 107 | CLE wins |
| Celtics ✓ | 98 | Raptors | 93 | BOS wins |
| Spurs ✓ | 124 | Bulls | 119 | SA wins |
| Nuggets ✓ | 123 | Grizzlies | 118 | DEN wins |
| Lakers ✓ | 123 | Bucks | 112 | LAL wins |
| Nets ✓ | 145 | Pelicans | 111 | BKN wins (+34!) |
| Magic ✓ | 123 | Jazz | 108 | ORL wins |
| Warriors | 108 | Rockets ✓ | 115 | HOU wins |
| Thunder | 108 | Trail Blazers ✓ | 118 | POR wins (Upset!) |
It's early-season college hoops time! Seven games tipped off Wednesday, and the big programs mostly dominated. The most eye-popping result: UCLA crushed Arkansas–Pine Bluff 106-37. That's a 69-point difference! Houston also looked powerful, beating Jax State 92-46. The most competitive game of the night was Michigan topping Marquette 84-70 — a solid win for the Wolverines against a Big East foe.
| Away | Score | Home | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jax State | 46 | Houston ✓ | 92 | HOU wins (+46) |
| AR-Pine Bluff | 37 | UCLA ✓ | 106 | UCLA wins (+69!) |
| Colgate | 59 | St. John's ✓ | 90 | SJU wins (+31) |
| Robert Morris | 53 | Arkansas ✓ | 76 | ARK wins (+23) |
| Marquette | 70 | Michigan ✓ | 84 | MICH wins (+14) |
| USC ✓ | 77 | California | 65 | USC wins (+12) |
| Lindenwood | 60 | Nebraska ✓ | 94 | NEB wins (+34) |
The NFL plays on Sundays (and sometimes Mondays and Thursdays!), so there were no games on Wednesday. But the season is very much alive — Week 10 is wrapping up! Top teams right now: Bills (7-1), 49ers (7-1), and Broncos (7-2). Check the standings in the sidebar. Next games coming this weekend!
Baseball's 2026 regular season is OVER, Jacob! The Brewers had the best record in the NL at 103-59, and the Rays blazed through the AL at 98-64. The World Series has already been played. Teams are in the offseason now — resting, trading, and getting ready for Spring Training 2027. Check back in February for the hot stove news!
No international soccer action was reported yesterday. The FIFA World Cup cycle continues, with qualifying matches happening around the globe throughout 2026-27. Keep an eye out — big matches could pop up any week!
Points scored by the Nets last night — the biggest NBA number of the night by FAR!
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Celtics 🔥 | 10-2 |
| 76ers | 9-3 |
| Knicks | 6-5 |
| Raptors | 5-6 |
| Nets | 3-8 |
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Pistons 🔥 | 7-3 |
| Cavaliers | 6-6 |
| Pacers | 4-8 |
| Bulls | 1-9 |
| Bucks 😬 | 1-11 |
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Hawks 🔥 | 7-5 |
| Heat | 5-6 |
| Magic | 4-7 |
| Hornets | 4-7 |
| Wizards | 4-8 |
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Trail Blazers 🔥 | 8-3 |
| Timberwolves 🔥 | 8-3 |
| Thunder | 8-4 |
| Nuggets | 6-4 |
| Jazz 😬 | 1-11 |
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Lakers 👑 | 11-2 |
| Warriors | 8-4 |
| Suns | 4-6 |
| Clippers | 2-8 |
| Kings 😬 | 1-10 |
| Team | W-L |
|---|---|
| Spurs 🔥 | 10-2 |
| Rockets | 9-3 |
| Mavericks | 7-4 |
| Grizzlies | 7-4 |
| Pelicans | 4-8 |
NO GAMES WEDNESDAY — but here's where everyone stands!
| Division | Leader | W-L |
|---|---|---|
| AFC East | Bills | 7-1 |
| AFC North | Steelers/Bengals | 6-2 |
| AFC South | Jaguars | 6-2 |
| AFC West | Broncos | 7-2 |
| NFC East | Giants | 5-2-1 |
| NFC North | Bears | 7-2 |
| NFC South | Panthers/Saints | 3-5 |
| NFC West | 49ers | 7-1 |