NEW YORK – Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov, Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak and Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” for the month of January presented by GEICO.
FIRST STAR – NIKITA KUCHEROV, RW, TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING
Kucherov, who will play host to Pastrnak and the Bruins in tonight’s 2026 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series (6:30 p.m. ET, ESPN, SN, TVAS), paced the League with 22 assists and 31 points in 13 games (9-22—31) to lift the Lightning (34-14-4, 72 points) into first place in the Atlantic Division and Eastern Conference on the strength of an 11-1-1 January (23 points) – Tampa Bay’s fourth-highest point total in any calendar month behind December 2018 (13-0-1, 27 points), February 2019 (12‑1-2, 26 points) and January 2004 (11-3-2, 24 points). January marked Kucherov’s third career 30-point month, after April 2022 (14-17—31 in 16 GP) and December 2018 (9-21—30 in 14 GP), making him the eighth player in NHL history to achieve the feat at least three times. He found the scoresheet in 12 of his 13 appearances, highlighted by a League-best 10 multi-point performances including: his eighth career five-point effort (Jan. 3 at SJS: 1‑4—5), two four-point outings (Jan. 10 at PHI: 2-2—4 and Jan. 24 at CBJ: 1-3—4) and a pair of three-point games (Jan. 1 at LAK: 1-2—3 and Jan. 20 vs. SJS: 0-3—3). The 32-year-old Kucherov additionally ranked among the top January performers in even-strength points (1st; 20), power-play assists (1st; 9), power-play points (1st; 11), even-strength assists (2nd; 13), plus/minus (t‑5th; +14), even-strength goals (t-9th; 7) and goals (t-13th; 9). The two-time reigning Art Ross Trophy winner sits third in the League with 27-55—82 overall this season (48 GP), also placing among the leading NHLers in points per game (2nd; 1.71), assists (2nd; 55), even-strength assists (2nd; 36), even-strength points (2nd; 57) and multi-point performances (t-2nd; 29).
SECOND STAR – DAVID PASTRNAK, RW, BOSTON BRUINS
Pastrnak, who will represent Czechia at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, tied for second in the NHL with 20 assists and 25 points in 14 contests (5-20—25) as Boston (32-20-3, 67 points) posted an 11-2-1 January to climb into the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Pastrnak’s 25 points were the most by a Bruins player in a single calendar month since March 2018, when Brad Marchand totaled 10-16—26 (15 GP), while only three other players in franchise history have collected as many assists in one month: Bobby Orr (4x, including a team-record 23 in March 1971), Phil Esposito (22 in January 1969) and Ray Bourque (20 in March 1991). Pastrnak registered points in 12 of his 14 January outings, highlighted by a six-assist performance Jan. 10 vs. NYR – the first six-point game by a Boston player since Bourque on Feb. 18, 1990 (1-5—6 at VAN) and the third all-time six-assist effort in franchise history, joining Ken Hodge (Feb. 9, 1971 vs. NYR) and Orr (Jan. 1, 1973 at VAN). Pastrnak notched multiple points seven total times to also place among the January leaders in even-strength assists (1st; 14), even-strength points (2nd; 18), plus/minus (t-8th; +13), power-play points (t-13th; 7) and shots on goal (t-13th; 52). The 29-year-old Pastrnak, who on Jan. 26 at NYR became the third Czech player in NHL history and sixth player in Bruins history to reach the 900-point milestone, ranks sixth in the League with 22-47—69 through 50 total games this season.
THIRD STAR – EVAN BOUCHARD, D, EDMONTON OILERS
Bouchard topped defenseman and ranked fourth among all skaters with 8-15—23 in 15 games to guide the Oilers (28-20-8, 64 points) to an 8-5-2 January. Only two blueliners in the past 33 years (since 1992-93) have compiled more points in a single calendar month (Roman Josi: 4-24—28 in March 2022 w/ NSH and Cale Makar: 4-21—25 in November 2023 w/ COL), while just two defenseman in that span have scored more goals in one month (Sergei Gonchar: 10 in January 2000 and Mike Green: 9 in February 2009, both w/ WSH). Bouchard picked up points in 12 of his 15 January contests, including 3‑3—6 Jan. 24 vs. WSH to record his first career hat trick and become the fourth blueliner in League history with at least three goals and three assists in a single game, joining Bobby Orr (3x), Tom Bladon and Doug Crossman. He finished the month with five total multi-point efforts to also place among the leading defensemen in even-strength goals (1st; 6), even-strength points (1st; 16), shots on goal (1st; 54), assists (t-2nd; 15), game-winning goals (t-3rd; 2), power-play goals (t-4th; 2), power-play points (t‑4th; 7), even-strength assists (5th; 10) and power-play assists (t-5th; 5). The 26-year-old Bouchard, who is two points shy of 300 for his NHL career (70-228—298 in 403 GP), sits second among blueliners – and 16th in the entire NHL – with 15-45—60 through 56 overall appearances this season.
NEW YORK – Boston Bruins center Fraser Minten, who topped all rookies with 8‑6—14 and a +12 rating in 14 games, has been named the NHL’s “Rookie of the Month” for January.
Minten edged Washington Capitals right wing Justin Sourdif (7-7—14 in 13 GP), Anaheim Ducks right wing Beckett Sennecke (6-7—13 in 14 GP), New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer (6-6—12 in 15 GP), and Montreal Canadiens teammates Ivan Demidov (1-11—12 in 16 GP) and Jakub Dobes (6-0-0, 2.97 GAA, .893 SV%) for the honor.
Minten, who is set to play in his first outdoor NHL game during tonight’s 2026 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series in Tampa (6:30 p.m. ET, ESPN, SN, TVAS), also placed among the top January rookies in goals (1st; 8), even-strength goals (1st; 7), even-strength points (t-2nd; 11), power-play points (t-2nd; 3) and assists (t-4th; 6).
He began the month by notching his second career multi-goal game, capped by his second career overtime winner, while visiting his hometown Vancouver Canucks Jan. 3 (2-0—2). Minten produced three other multi-point performances during the month, including his first two career three-point efforts: Jan. 10 vs. NYR (2-1—3) and Jan. 29 vs. PHI (1-2—3).
A second-round pick (38th overall by TOR) in the 2022 NHL Draft, Minten’s eight goals marked the most by a Bruins rookie in a single calendar month since January 2011, when Brad Marchand also scored eight (8-4—12 in 14 GP). Only five rookies in Boston’s 101-year history have registered more in a single month: Ken Hodge Jr. (11 in February 1991), Jimmy Herberts (10 in January 1925), Barry Pederson (10 in December 1981), Roy Conacher (9 in February 1939) and Bob Miller (9 in December 1977).
Minten additionally became the first Bruins rookie with at least 14 points in a calendar month since December 2017, when Danton Heinen totaled 5-9—14 (14 GP). The last Boston rookie with more in one month: Brad Boyes in March 2006 (8-11—19 in 16 GP).
The 21-year-old Minten, who entered January with 6-9—15 through his first 41 appearances of the season, now sits among the top rookies in plus/minus (1st; +20), shooting percentage (1st; 19.4% – minimum: 1 SOG/GP), even-strength goals (3rd; 13), goals (4th; 14), even-strength points (4th; 25), game-winning goals (t-4th; 2), points (6th; 29), assists (t-6th; 15) and even-strength assists (t-6th; 12) through 55 total games in 2025-26.
Minten – who joins Schaefer (October), Minnesota Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt (November) and Demidov (December) as a recipient this season – is the first Bruins player selected as a “Rookie of the Month” since goaltender Jeremy Swayman in February 2022. Minten also is the first Boston skater in 28 years to receive the honor, following left wing Sergei Samsonov in January 1998.
* With a capacity crowd of 64,617 fans packed inside a football stadium on the coldest Feb. 1 in Tampa in 126 years, the Lightning and Bruins combined for countless memorable moments in an outdoor game oozing with intensity and record-setting moments before the home team staged the largest comeback win in its 2,799-game history and the largest outdoor rally across the 45 NHL outdoor contests.
* After being named “First Star of the Month” for January, NikitaKucherov tallied 1-3—4 to rally his club to their historic win while teammate AndreiVasilevskiy (29 saves, 7 PIM) extended his point streak to 15 games and claimed his 25th win of the season (tied for the League lead).
* Sunday also saw Brandon Bussi best the Kings to record the most wins by a goaltender through their first 25 career games in NHL history and Beckett Sennecke continue his ascent up the Ducks rookie scoring list.
* The final four days of NHL action before players participate in the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 features a showdown between defensemen Quinn Hughes and Lane Hutson during Prime Monday Night Hockey.
BOLTS STAGE BIGGEST COMEBACK WIN IN OUTDOOR, FRANCHISE HISTORY In one of the highest-event contests in NHL outdoor game history, a sellout crowd of 64,617 witnessed the fastest goal to start a game outdoors (0:11), the Bruins jump out to a 5-1 lead 8:18 into the second period and the Lightning rally all the way back from four goals down to win in a shootout – the first outdoors in more than a dozen years – and pull off the biggest comeback victory in franchise and NHL outdoor history. It was the third four-goal comeback win by any club this season.
* Olympic-bound Lightning forward JakeGuentzel scored the third shootout-deciding goal in NHL outdoor game history – against his soon-to-be Team USA teammate – to secure the historic win and join Tyler Bozak (2014 WC) and SidneyCrosby (2008 WC) as the only players to net an outdoor shootout winner.
Stadium Series #NHLStats By the Numbers (in chronological order from puck drop):
11 – Seconds it took Brandon Hagel to open the scoring, the fastest goal from the start of an NHL outdoor game.
THROUGH THE SPYGLASS: PIRATES, THE ‘BIG RIG’ AND COUNTRY SUPERSTARS
The 2026 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series closed out Gasparilla weekend in Tampa, with the pirate theme prevalent across Raymond James Stadium, home of the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers. A cast of pirates read from a scroll as they introduced the Bruins and Lightning, who “walked the plank” to the rink surrounded by Gasparilla parade floats, cannons, barrels and treasure chests on a rink backdrop that resembled a treasure map.
* After serving as the grand marshal for the annual Gasparilla pirate parade on Saturday, Lightning alumnus and three-time Stanley Cup champion Pat Maroon dropped the ceremonial first puck. Two of Maroon’s three Cup wins came with Tampa Bay (2020 & 2021).
* Prior to entering Raymond James Stadium, 25,000-plus fans attended the 2026 NHL PreGame, the League’s official fan festival for the 2026 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series. Among the many attractions, fans were able to take photos with the Stanley Cup, practice their shooting accuracy and take in a performance by country music duo LOCASH.
* Country music was also represented throughout the game inside the stadium. Hunter Hayes sang the U.S. national anthem prior to puck drop and three-time GRAMMY winner Tim McGrawentertained the packed stadium with a medley of hits during the first intermission.
* Buccaneers Hall of Famer Rondé Barber, ESPN’s P.K. Subban and current Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield were on hand to present cancer survivor Rob Higgins with $200,000 on behalf of the Lightning Foundation and the NHL. The funds will be donated to University of South Florida (USF) Health, Coop’s Catch for Kids, presented by Heritage Insurance, USF Foundation Stampede for Women, Moffitt Cancer Center, Coaching Love and Hockey Fights Cancer via the V Foundation for Cancer Research.
TEMPERATURE WAS LOW, EXCITEMENT FOR PLAYER ARRIVALS HIGH The temperature at puck drop was 42°F/5°C, which was cooler than puck drop of the last outdoor game held in Boston (51°F/11°C at 2023 Winter Classic). According to Earth Networks, Sunday matched the coldest Feb. 1 on record in Tampa since 1900 (46°F/8°C based on daily high temperature).
* Continuing an outdoor game tradition, the Bruins walked into the stadium wearing historic patriot costumes to show support for the NFL’s New England Patriots, who will play in Super Bowl LX this upcoming weekend. The hometown Lightning wore full vintage Buccaneers orange “creamsicle” uniforms and were led into Raymond James Stadium by quarterback Baker Mayfield and offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs.
MORE STATS AND STORYLINES FROM SUNDAY More from around the League on the first day of February:
* Three players who played in the Stadium Series were part of the NHL’s monthly awards rollout before the game: Nikita Kucherov (TBL), David Pastrnak (BOS) and Evan Bouchard (EDM) were named the Three Stars of the Month, while Fraser Minten (BOS) was named Rookie of the Month.#NHLStats shared a look back at some of the top stats from a record-setting January.
* Brandon Bussi extended his winning streak to five games – his second run of at least that length this season (also 9 GP from Oct. 30 – Dec. 14) – as the Hurricanes bested the Kings in overtime to bolster their lead atop the Metropolitan standings. Bussi improved to 23-3-1 in his first career campaign, including a 14-1-0 record at Lenovo Center – tied with tied Karel Vejmelka (14-7-1) and Andrei Vasilevskiy (14-5-0) for themost home wins by a goaltender this season.
* Beckett Sennecke factored on one of four Anaheim goals and Lukas Dostal made 28 saves as the Ducks (29-23-3, 61 points) fended off a Golden Knights rally and moved into the first Wild Card position in the Western Conference standings. Sennecke recorded his 44th career point (18-26—44) and tied Cutter Gauthier (44 in 2024-25) for the fourth most by a Ducks rookie in a season behind Trevor Zegras (61 in 2021-22), Bobby Ryan (57 in 2008-09) and Dustin Penner (45 in 2006-07).
* ICYMI: Radko Gudas was highlighted for his community efforts prior to the Ducks’ ESPN matchup. Gudas has been instrumental in the building of a school in his hometown of Beroun, Czechia – a school which offers kids the ability to develop high-quality education with athletic training. Gudas will be representing his country at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026.
HUGHES AND THE WILD FACE HUTSON AND THE CANADIENS ON PRIME The final four days of NHL action before players participate in the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 begins with a 10-game slate, highlighted by a showdown between Quinn Hughes (5-47—52 in 50 GP)and Lane Hutson (9-47—56 in 55 GP)during Prime Monday Night Hockey.
* Hughes and Hutson enter Monday tied for the League lead in assists among defensemen with 47. Hughes can become the fastest defenseman (based on fewest GP) to reach the 50-assist mark for the third straight season (55 GP in 2024-25 & 49 GP in 2023-24) – a feat last achieved by Paul Coffey (4 straight from 1987-88 to 1990-91). Meanwhile, Hutson can become the second defenseman in Canadiens history to record 60 points in fewer than 60 games, following Larry Robinson (50 GP in 1985-86 & 56 GP in 1976-77).
* Hughes carries an eight-game assist streak into Monday and can tie the longest run in Wild history. He can also become the third blueliner in NHL history to post a nine-game assist streak in their first season with a franchise, alongside Tom Kurvers (9 GP w/ NYI in 1991-92) and Tom Edur (9 GP w/ PIT in 1977-78).
#NHLSTATS MEMOS TO MILAN: SNAPSHOT OF NHL LEADERS WITH 34 GAMES LEFT Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon (both Team Canada) have the most points and goals this season, respectively, while Zach Werenski (Team USA) shares the lead in both categories among defensemen heading into the final four days of NHL play before the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Mammoth goaltender Karel Vejmelka (Team Czechia) shares the League lead in wins, with only 10 days to go until his country opens its preliminary round schedule against McDavid and MacKinnon.
* McDavid has two games to add to his League-leading 95 points before heading to Milan and can become the first player with 100 points before an Olympic break. The last player with 100-plus points before any in-season break (Olympics, 4 Nations Face-Off, All-Star Game) was MarioLemieux in 1995-96 (40-60—100 in 40 GP before ASG).
* MacKinnon and the Avalanche close out a home-and-home with the Red Wings and then face Macklin Celebrini and the Sharks on Feb. 4 before both head to Milan to represent Team Canada. MacKinnon is the fifth player to hit the 40-goal mark before an Olympic break, following Alex Ovechkin (42 in 2009-10 & 40 in 2013-14), Sidney Crosby (42 in 2009-10), Teemu Selanne (41 in 1997-98) and Jaromir Jagr (40 in 2005-06).
* Vejmelka and the Mammoth are matched up against the Canucks tonight followed by the Red Wings on Feb. 4 as he looks to become the second Czech goaltender to lead the NHL in wins before an Olympic break (Dominik Hasek: 32 in 2001-02). Vejmelka can backstop Team Czechia to its first Olympic gold medal since 1998, when the country had an upset shootout victory versus Team Canada during the semifinals before Hasek posted a tournament-clinching shutout in the finale.
* Werenski (19-41—60 in 50 GP) is tied for the most goals and points by a defenseman before an Olympic break. On the goals list, he shares the mark with Washington’s JakobChychrun (also 19 in 2025-26) and Mathieu Schneider (19 in 2005-06 w/ DET). On the points list, Werenski is tied with Edmonton’s EvanBouchard (also 60 in 2025-26) and MikeGreen (60 in 2009-10 w/ WSH). Among that group, Schneider and Werenski were named to Olympic rosters (both Team USA) with Werenski entering this year’s tournament with the opportunity to become the second player to win a gold medal while representing the Blue Jackets, following Rick Nashin 2010.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Omaha Supernovas (5-3), the world’s leading professional volleyball franchise, stamped an unbeaten weekend with their third straight win Sunday, riding opposite Emily Londot’s career outing to a 25-18, 20-25, 25-19, 25-22 victory over the Grand Rapids Rise (2-4) at Van Andel Arena.
Londot hammered her way to a career-high 20 kills and a match-leading 24 points, adding one ace and three blocks. It marked the best performance by an Omaha opposite since Kelsie Payne’s 27-point outing against Vegas on April 10, 2025, which clinched a playoff spot last season.
Both Supernovas left pins reached double-figure kills and provided strong defense. Brooke Nuneviller finished with 12 kills and 15 digs, while Reagan Cooper totaled 15 points on 10 kills, one ace and a match-high four blocks. Merritt Beason recorded two kills on two swings and one block as part of a double substitution late in the second set. Sarah Parsons also added a kill in that same set.
Toyosi Onabanjo had her best match of the season, securing eight kills on a career-high .538 efficiency with two blocks and five digs. Rookie middle blocker Kiara Reinhardt added a pair of kills with a trio of blocks and two more aces to her team-leading seven on the season.
Libero Morgan Hentz delivered one of her best matches of the season, flying around the court to finish with 23 digs and an overpass kill. Setter Sydney Hilley dished out 44 assists with four digs and two kills as the reigning Setter of the Year guided the Supernovas to a .280 hitting percentage.
Omaha’s block played a major role in the win, stuffing 13 Rise attacks for points while also totaling 61 digs, 57 kills, 50 assists and five aces.
Missing starting outside hitter Carli Snyder due to an undisclosed injury, the Grand Rapids offense was inconsistent and finished with a .179 hitting percentage. The Rise used a balanced attack orchestrated by setter Saige Ka’aha’aina Torres, as opposite Elizabet Inneh and middle blocker Rhamat Alhassan tied for the team lead with 11 kills apiece. Grand Rapids posted 10 blocks and four aces while recording 60 digs, 50 kills and 46 assists in four sets.
The Supernovas continue their extended road trip next weekend, visiting Dallas for their first-ever match against the Pulse on Thursday, Feb. 5, at 7 p.m. CST on the Roku Sports Channel and Supernovas Radio Network. Omaha follows with a rematch against the Orlando Valkyries on Sunday, Feb. 8, at 2 p.m. CST on MLV YouTube and the Supernovas Radio Network.
Key Notes
Sunday’s victory marks the 10th time in franchise history the Supernovas have won at least three consecutive matches.
Omaha’s win moves the Supernovas to 9-1 all time against Grand Rapids, their best mark against any opponent in MLV. It also extends Omaha’s winning streak over the Rise to six straight, with the last loss coming in the 2024 MLV regular-season finale on May 12, 2024.
Morgan Hentz’s 23 digs were one shy of matching the four-set franchise record of 24, set by Camila Gómez in 2025, who now plays for the Rise.
Toyosi Onabanjo hit a career-high .533 on a career-best 15 attacks, recording a season-high eight kills and two blocks. In her five appearances this season, it marked the first time she has finished a match hitting above .000.
The Supernovas’ 34 percent positive passing mark is the lowest in franchise history and just the third time that figure has been 35 percent or lower. Omaha is now 3-0 in those matches.
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Set 1: Cooper got things started with a kill, and a strong serve from Reinhardt gave Onabanjo an opportunity to put away an overpass for a 2-0 Omaha lead. Reinhardt followed with a block, and Londot terminated from the right side for an early 4-0 Supernovas advantage. Inneh and Paige Briggs-Romine answered with back-to-back points. Cooper stuffed an attack, and Londot found an open seam for another kill. A Grand Rapids service error put Omaha ahead 8-6 going into the first media timeout. Allison Mayfield put away a challenging set through the block, and a Rise ace tied the set at eight. Londot rejected an attack, and Cooper terminated from the left. Nuneviller and Londot secured back-to-back kills for a 4-0 run and a 12-8 Supernovas lead. A Nuneviller service error ended the run, but Cooper answered with a kill on the next point. A simultaneous net violation resulted in a replay, which Onabanjo took advantage of with a kill. Alhassan terminated from a high set in the middle, but Londot found a fingertip on her next swing, and a Rise hitting error pushed Omaha ahead 16-10 at the second media timeout. A pair of Grand Rapids hitting errors extended the lead to seven, but Inneh snapped the 3-0 run. Onabanjo found a kill off the slide, and Nuneviller recorded a pair of points for a 20-13 lead. Londot tallied back-to-back kills before Cooper gave the Supernovas set point with a kill. After two Rise points, Cooper ended the set with her fifth kill for a 25-18 win.
The Supernovas offense was on fire, hitting .462 with 18 kills on 39 swings and no errors. Londot ignited the attack with seven kills on a .538 clip. Omaha also recorded three blocks. Grand Rapids struggled to a .154 efficiency with one ace. Former Supernovas Briggs-Romine and Mayfield split the team high with four kills apiece.
Set 2: Cooper and Inneh traded blocks to open the set before a Londot ace gave Omaha an early one-point edge. Nuneviller sparked a 3-0 Supernovas run as Onabanjo followed with a block and kill for a 6-3 lead. Briggs-Romine answered for Grand Rapids, but a Nuneviller error and Rise block tied the set at six. Onabanjo’s left hand secured another block, and a Nuneviller kill put Omaha ahead 8-6 into the first media timeout. The Rise used the stoppage to their advantage as Alhassan and Mayfield put down points as part of a 4-0 run to take a 10-8 lead. Alyssa Jensen terminated from the middle, and an Inneh kill forced an Omaha timeout at 13-10. Back-to-back kills from Briggs-Romine pushed the lead to 15-10 before a Londot point ended the momentum. Jensen fired back with another middle kill to give Grand Rapids a 16-11 advantage at the second media timeout. Alhassan blocked a Cooper swing, but Londot tooled the block on the next point. Omaha rookie setter Brooke Mosher entered the match on a double substitution with Beason, and she delivered her second ace of the season. Beason rejected a Rise attack, and Cooper put away a kill to make it 17-15, forcing a Grand Rapids timeout. Alhassan put away an overpass and followed with a block. Inneh capped the 3-0 run with an ace, but Onabanjo killed a set from Mosher, and Cooper aced Briggs-Romine to make it 20-17. Inneh sided out with a kill, but Beason slammed down back-to-back kills to cut the deficit to two. Alhassan and Parsons exchanged kills before the Rise closed the set on a 3-0 run, highlighted by a pair of points from Torres and a set-ending kill from Mayfield for a 25-20 Grand Rapids win.
Omaha cooled to a .103 hitting percentage but posted four blocks and three aces. The Supernovas struggled to score consistently as Nuneviller, Beason, Onabanjo and Londot all tied the team high with two kills. Grand Rapids responded with a .312 clip, four blocks and three aces. Alhassan, Mayfield and Jensen each tallied three kills.
Set 3: Londot pounded a pair of kills to open the third, and Onabanjo found the floor for an early 3-1 Omaha lead. Both teams traded service errors before Briggs-Romine spearheaded a 3-0 run behind two kills. Nuneviller and Londot collected a point apiece for a 7-5 Supernovas edge, but the Rise answered with their own 3-0 run, capped by an Inneh kill and Alhassan block, to go ahead 8-7 at the first media timeout. Inneh secured another kill off a poor set, and Nuneviller’s errant swing forced an Omaha timeout at 10-7. Another Supernovas hitting error pushed the deficit to 11-7, but Londot snapped the 6-0 run with back-to-back kills. Reinhardt blocked a Grand Rapids middle attack, and the rookie recorded her first kill a few points later to keep Omaha within two. Cooper found the floor on a cross-court shot. Londot and Onabanjo tallied consecutive blocks, followed by an Onabanjo overpass kill and a Reinhardt ace to complete a 5-0 run and give Omaha a 16-13 lead at the media timeout. The teams exchanged points before a Hilley joust win and Rise hitting error extended the margin to 20-16. After two Grand Rapids points, Omaha responded with a 4-0 run that included a Hentz overpass kill. Nuneviller pushed down an overpass for set point before a Rise service error sealed a 25-19 Supernovas win and a 2-1 match lead.
Omaha hit .257 in the set with three blocks and an ace. Londot dominated with seven kills. The Rise hit .129 despite two blocks and one ace, with Inneh leading the way with four kills.
Set 4: Jensen terminated a middle set for the opening point, but Cooper answered with a kill. Reinhardt continued the service pressure with another ace, but Briggs-Romine stuffed a Londot swing on the next rally. Londot responded with a right-side kill. Nuneviller attacked from the back row for a kill, and Cooper secured a one-on-one block. A Rise hitting error capped a 4-0 Supernovas run before a Mayfield kill stopped the streak. Following a challenge reversal on Mayfield’s kill, Cooper answered with a point to put Omaha ahead 8-3 at the first media timeout. Hilley snuck in a setter dump to make it 10-4, but Grand Rapids regrouped with a 3-0 run behind a Mayfield kill and Inneh block. Reinhardt sided out with a kill. Londot continued her career night with two more kills and a block to keep the lead at 14-10. The Rise scored consecutive points, but Onabanjo secured two slide kills for a 16-13 Supernovas advantage at the second media timeout. Reinhardt rejected a Rise attack out of the break before Torres and Nuneviller traded kills. After an Inneh termination, Londot and Cooper delivered kills on long rallies for a 20-15 lead, forcing a Rise timeout. Cooper reached double-figure kills with two more to make it 23-17, but a Londot service error and Torres setter dump prompted an Omaha timeout at 23-19. Alhassan put away a kill off a great pass, followed by a Torres block on Cooper to pull Grand Rapids within two. A net violation by Mayfield gave Omaha match point, but Alhassan answered with another kill. Nuneviller ended the night by tooling the block, giving Omaha a 25-22 win and its third straight victory.
The Supernovas hit .250 in the set with three blocks and an ace. Omaha produced a balanced attack in the final frame as Nuneviller, Cooper and Londot each finished with four kills. Grand Rapids hit .140 with four blocks, led by Alhassan’s four kills.
REGINA – The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American defensive lineman Mike Rose to a one-year contract extension, the team announced on Saturday. Rose was scheduled to become a free agent in February.
Rose (six-foot-two, 268 pounds) returns to the Green and White after winning his second career Grey Cup with the Riders in 2025. After signing with the team in February of last year, the disruptive lineman suited up 17 regular season games, earning 17 defensive tackles, six sacks, one forced fumble, one pass knockdown and one tackle for loss. He played in both the Western Final and the 112th Grey Cup, posting one defensive tackle in each.
Prior to the Roughriders, he played eight seasons with the Calgary Stampeders that included three All-CFL nods (2021-23), four West All-CFL nods (2021-24) and a Grey Cup Championship in 2018. Rose has been a dominant force in the middle of the defensive line all throughout his career and led all CFL interior linemen in sacks in 2023 (11, a career high), and 2021 (seven). In 2019, he also led all interior linemen in tackles with 46.
The South Carolina native initially signed with the Stampeders in May of 2017 and went on to play 86 regular season games for the club. Over that time, he registered 143 defensive tackles, five special teams tackles, 36 sacks, two interceptions, including one he returned for a touchdown, and three forced fumbles.
Collegiately, Rose played 51 games over four seasons at North Carolina State (2012-15) and registered 121 defensive tackles, 34 tackles for loss, 17 sacks and four forced fumbles. Following the 2016 NFL Draft, he signed with the NFL’s New York Giants as an undrafted free agent and attended training camp with the team.
NEW YORK – The New England Patriots (17-3) and Seattle Seahawks (16-3) will meet in Super Bowl LX on Sunday, February 8 (6:30 p.m. ET, NBC) at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. It will mark the first Super Bowl since the 1970 merger between teams that each ranked in the top four in scoring offense and scoring defense during the regular season.
The Patriots will make their 12th Super Bowl appearance, the most among all teams. On Sunday, New England can become the first team to win seven Super Bowls and surpass San Francisco (40 wins) for the most postseason wins by a franchise in NFL history.
The Seahawks, who will appear in the Super Bowl for the fourth time, can secure the second Super Bowl victory in franchise history, previously winning Super Bowl XLVIII following the 2013 season (Seattle 43, Denver 8).
New England and Seattle are the 10th pair of teams to meet in multiple Super Bowls, previously facing off in Super Bowl XLIX in Arizona following the 2014 season (Patriots 28, Seahawks 24). Super Bowl LX marks the 32nd consecutive season to feature a different Super Bowl matchup than the season before.
New England can become the third team since realignment in 2002 to win the Super Bowl the season after finishing in last place in their division, joining the 2017 Philadelphia Eagles and 2009 New Orleans Saints. After finishing with a 4-13 record in 2024, the Patriots are the fifth team to appear in the Super Bowl the season after winning fewer than five games, joining the 2021 Cincinnati Bengals, 2019 San Francisco 49ers, 1999 St. Louis Rams and 1988 Cincinnati Bengals.
With New England and Seattle both advancing to Super Bowl LX, at least one team has advanced to the Super Bowl the season after missing the playoffs in six of the past 10 seasons (2016-25). New England joins the 2021 Cincinnati Bengals as the second team in the past five seasons (2021-25) to advance to the Super Bowl the season after a last place finish.
With Mike Vrabel, in his first season as the Patriots head coach, and Mike Macdonald, hired by the Seahawks in 2024, Super Bowl LX will mark the fourth Super Bowl ever between head coaches each within their first two seasons with a team. The others: Super Bowl XLIII (Mike Tomlin and Ken Whisenhunt), Super Bowl XXXVII (Jon Gruden and Bill Callahan) and Super Bowl XXXVI (Bill Belichick and Mike Martz).
Vrabel can become the first head coach to win 18 games, including the playoffs, in his first season with a team in NFL history. He can also become the fifth person in NFL history to win the Super Bowl as both a player and a head coach, joining Pro Football Hall of Famers Mike Ditka, Tony Dungy and Tom Flores as well as Doug Pederson. As a player, Vrabel won three Super Bowls (XXXVI, XXXVIII and XXXIX) with New England.
Macdonald, who will be 38 years and 227 days old on Super Bowl Sunday, can become the third-youngest head coach to win the Super Bowl, trailing only Sean McVay (36 years, 20 days in Super Bowl LVI) and Mike Tomlin (36 years, 323 days in Super Bowl XLIII). He can also become the first head coach under the age of 40 to win 17 games in a season, including the playoffs, in NFL history.
New England quarterback Drake Maye, at 23 years and 162 days old, can become the youngest starting quarterback ever to win a Super Bowl, surpassing Ben Roethlisberger (23 years and 340 days old in Super Bowl XL). Maye can become the fifth quarterback ever to win the Super Bowl in his first or second season, joining Tom Brady, Ben Roethlisberger, Pro Football Hall of Famer Kurt Warner and Russell Wilson.
Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold can become the fourth quarterback ever to win the Super Bowl in his first season with a team, joining Tom Brady (Super Bowl LV with Tampa Bay), Trent Dilfer (Super Bowl XXXV with Baltimore) and Matthew Stafford (Super Bowl LVI with the Los Angeles Rams).
Seattle wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba can become the fourth player (fifth occurrence) to lead the NFL in receiving yards during the regular season and win the Super Bowl in the same year, joining Pro Football Hall of Famers Drew Pearson (1977) and Jerry Rice (1989 and 1994) as well as Cooper Kupp (2021).
Including the postseason, Smith-Njigba has 1,965 receiving yards – the most receiving yards by a player under the age of 24 in NFL history – and can become the third player ever with at least 2,000 receiving yards in a season, including the playoffs, joining Cooper Kupp (2,425 receiving yards in 2021 with the Los Angeles Rams) and Puka Nacua (2,047 in 2025 with the Los Angeles Rams). He can also become the second player ever with 90-or-more receiving yards in 15 games in a season, including the playoffs, joining Kupp (19 games in 2021).
Seattle wide receiver Cooper Kupp, who was named Super Bowl LVI Most Valuable Player with the Los Angeles Rams, can become the eighth wide receiver to be on the active roster and win the Super Bowl with two different teams, joining Billy Davis (Baltimore and Dallas), Ed McCaffrey (San Francisco and Denver), Marcus Nash (Denver and Baltimore), Ricky Proehl (St. Louis Rams and Indianapolis), Gloster Richardson (Kansas City and Dallas), Torrey Smith (Baltimore and Philadelphia) and Justin Watson (Tampa Bay and Kansas City).
Seattle linebacker DeMarcus Lawrence, who has a sack and forced fumble in both Seahawks wins this postseason, can become the first player since 2000 with a sack and forced fumble in three consecutive playoff games within the same postseason.
New England defensive tackle Milton Williams, who won Super Bowl LIX last season with Philadelphia, can become the sixth player to be on the active roster and win the Super Bowl in consecutive seasons with different teams, joining LeGarrette Blount (2016 with New England, 2017 with Philadelphia), Chris Long (2016 with New England, 2017 with Philadelphia), LeSean McCoy (2019 with Kansas City, 2020 with Tampa Bay), Ken Norton (1993 with Dallas, 1994 with San Francisco) and Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders (1994 with San Francisco, 1995 with Dallas).
NEW YORK – Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson has been fined $50,000 for aggressively pursuing, berating, and making inadvertent contact with a game official, it was announced today by James Jones, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations.
The incident, for which Atkinson was assessed his second technical foul of the game and ejected, occurred with 10:59 remaining in the fourth quarter of the Cavaliers’ 126-113 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Jan. 30 at Mortgage Matchup Center.
The Oklahoma City Thunder (38-11) face the Denver Nuggets (33-16) in a pivotal Western Conference showdown between the top two teams. With both squads dealing with injuries to key contributors, this matchup at Ball Arena could come down to star performances from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokić. The Thunder aim to rebound from a recent loss, while the Nuggets look to extend their home winning streak. Broadcast nationally on NBC/Peacock.
Venue Location
Ball Arena Denver, CO
Tipoff is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET
Recent Team Forms
Both teams have been strong lately, but injuries have impacted consistency.
Oklahoma City Thunder (7-3 in last 10 games, lost 1 of last 2): The Thunder average 119.2 PPG in their last 10, allowing 112.5 PPG (positive margin of +6.7). They’ve shot 48.5% from the field with elite defense. Recent results:
Jan 29: L 111-123 @ MIN (45.2% FG, 14 TO)
Jan 27: W 104-95 vs NOP (47.8% FG, 11 TO)
Jan 25: L 101-103 vs TOR (44.4% FG, 15 TO)
Jan 23: L 114-117 vs IND (43.3% FG, 17 TO)
Jan 21: W 105-104 vs LAC Overall, OKC ranks 1st in PPG (120.3) and 1st in opponent PPG (108.0), with 2nd in RPG (43.6).
Denver Nuggets (7-3 in last 10 games, on 2-game win streak): The Nuggets average 113.4 PPG in their last 10, allowing 108.9 PPG (positive margin of +4.5). They’ve shot 47.2% from the field with strong rebounding. Recent results:
Jan 30: W 122-109 vs LAC (54.8% FG, 13 TO)
Jan 29: W 107-103 vs BKN (47.5% FG, 7 TO)
Jan 27: L 107-109 vs DET (47.6% FG, 15 TO)
Jan 23: W 102-100 @ MIL (40.2% FG, 8 TO)
Jan 21: W 107-97 @ WAS Overall, Denver ranks 2nd in PPG (120.1) and 14th in opponent PPG (115.6), with 24th in RPG (42.5).
Injury Report
Oklahoma City Thunder:
Alex Caruso (G): Out – Right Adductor Strain
Ajay Mitchell (G): Out – Abdominal Strain
Jalen Williams (G/F): Out – Right Hamstring Strain
Nikola Topić (G): Out – Left ACL Tear
Denver Nuggets:
Tamar Bates (G): Out – Left Foot Surgery
Christian Braun (G): Doubtful – Left Ankle Sprain
Aaron Gordon (F): Out – Right Hamstring Strain
Cameron Johnson (F): Out – Right Knee Bone Bruise
Nikola Jokić (C): Probable – Left Knee Bone Bruise
Key
Player Matchups
Injuries force both teams to rely on stars and depth. OKC’s perimeter speed could exploit Denver’s weakened wings, but Jokić’s dominance inside is a mismatch.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) vs. Jamal Murray (DEN): Gilgeous-Alexander (32.0 PPG, 6.2 APG, 1.3 SPG) is an MVP frontrunner with elite scoring; Murray (25.9 PPG, 7.4 APG) must contain him while providing offense.
Chet Holmgren (OKC) vs. Nikola Jokić (DEN): Holmgren (17.8 PPG, 8.6 RPG, 2.0 BPG) brings length and blocks; Jokić (29.7 PPG, 12.2 RPG, 10.8 APG) is a triple-double machine who could overwhelm the sophomore.
Luguentz Dort (OKC) vs. Peyton Watson (DEN): Dort (defensive specialist, 8.7 PPG) locks down wings; Watson (14.7 PPG, 1.1 BPG) provides scoring and blocks.
Aaron Wiggins (OKC) vs. Dillon Brooks (DEN): Wiggins (10.5 PPG) steps up with injuries; Brooks (defensive anchor) could disrupt OKC’s flow.
Denver’s bench (O’Neale, Gillespie) has an edge if Braun plays, but OKC’s depth (Wiggins, Hartenstein) is tested.
Series History
The Thunder hold a 107-96 all-time edge over the Nuggets (including variants). In recent matchups, OKC averages 116.5 PPG while Denver scores 114.0 PPG.
Recent games:
Nov 8, 2025: Nuggets 114-103 Thunder (DEN won on road)
Nov 6, 2025: Nuggets 115-102 Thunder (DEN won at home)
Oct 24, 2025: Thunder 102-87 Nuggets (OKC won at DEN)
Mar 4, 2025: Nuggets 119-117 Thunder (DEN won at home)
Jan 27, 2025: Nuggets 111-109 Thunder (DEN won at home) Denver has won 4 of the last 5.
Betting Trends
OKC is 23-26 ATS this season (11-12 ATS on road), while Denver is 29-20 ATS (14-9 ATS at home). The Thunder’s games hit the over 53.1% of the time (26/49), and combined, these teams average 240.4 PPG (exceeding the total by 13.9). However, with injuries, recent unders trend—Thunder 5-5 O/U last 10; Nuggets 6-4 O/U last 10. OKC is 6-5 in last 11 head-to-head; Nuggets 7-4 ATS vs. Thunder.
Game Odds
Oklahoma City Thunder – 7.5
Denver Nuggets 222.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, January 31, 2026
The Cleveland Cavaliers (29-21) travel to face the Portland Trail Blazers (23-26) in an interconference matchup. With the Cavs dealing with multiple key absences and the Blazers on a four-game skid, this game could be decided by bench production and defensive stops. Cleveland looks to rebound from a recent loss, while Portland aims to leverage home court in the opener of a five-game homestand. Broadcast on KUNP and FDSOH.
Venue Location
Moda Center Portland, Oregon
Tipoff is scheduled for 9:00 p.m. ET
Recent Team Forms
The Cavaliers have been solid but inconsistent on the road, while the Trail Blazers struggle with pace and rebounding during their skid.
Cleveland Cavaliers (7-3 in last 10 games, lost 1 of last 2): The Cavs average 119.2 PPG in their last 10, allowing 116.9 PPG (positive margin of +2.3). They’ve shot 47% from the field but rank mid-pack defensively. Recent results:
Jan 30: L 113-126 @ PHX (38.1% FG, 16 TO)
Jan 28: W 129-99 vs LAL (56.1% FG, 8 TO)
Jan 26: W 129-118 @ CHI
Jan 24: W 116-110 @ DAL
Jan 22: L 108-122 vs POR Overall, Cleveland ranks 8th in PPG (119.2) and 12th in RPG (44.8), with a defense allowing 116.9 PPG (18th).
Portland Trail Blazers (3-7 in last 10 games, on 4-game losing streak): The Blazers average 114.2 PPG in their last 10, allowing 122.3 PPG (negative margin of -8.1). They’ve shot 45.6% from the field with poor rebounding. Recent results:
Jan 30: L 97-127 @ NYK (45.2% FG, 17 TO)
Jan 28: L 92-119 vs TOR (47.8% FG, 9 TO)
Jan 27: L 87-103 @ SAC
Jan 25: L 109-112 vs PHI
Jan 23: L 99-106 vs NYK Overall, Portland ranks 22nd in PPG (114.2) and 20th in RPG (44.1), with a defense allowing 122.3 PPG (30th).
Injury Report
Cleveland Cavaliers:
Craig Porter Jr. (PG): Questionable – Left Knee Soreness
Tristan Enaruna (F): Questionable – G League (Two-Way)
Darius Garland (PG): Out – Right Great Toe Sprain
Evan Mobley (C): Out – Left Calf Strain
Max Strus (SF): Out – Left Foot Jones Fracture Surgery
Luke Travers (F): Out – G League (Two-Way)
Portland Trail Blazers:
Deni Avdija (SF): Questionable – Low Back Strain
Blake Wesley (G): Questionable – Right Foot Fracture
Robert Williams III (C): Questionable – Left Knee Injury Management
Scoot Henderson (PG): Out – Hamstring
Jrue Holiday (PG): Out – Personal Reasons
Damian Lillard (PG): Out – Achilles
Kris Murray (PF): Out – Back
Duop Reath (C): Out – Foot
Matisse Thybulle (SF): Out – Knee
Key
Player Matchups
Injuries sideline stars like Garland, Mobley, Lillard, and Holiday, shifting focus to guards and wings. Portland’s pace (7th fastest) could exploit Cleveland’s depleted frontcourt.
Donovan Mitchell (CLE) vs. Anfernee Simons (POR): Mitchell (27.5 PPG, 5.6 APG) leads Cleveland’s offense; Simons (21.4 PPG, 4.2 APG) must match his scoring while avoiding turnovers.
Jarrett Allen (CLE) vs. Donovan Clingan (POR): Allen (16.2 PPG, 10.7 RPG) dominates the glass; Clingan (11.1 PPG, 7.5 RPG) provides rookie energy but may struggle against Allen’s experience.
Georges Niang (CLE) vs. Toumani Camara (POR): Niang (spacing threat) faces Camara (defensive focus), where Cleveland’s shooting (36.8% 3PT) could stretch Portland.
Caris LeVert (CLE) vs. Shaedon Sharpe (POR): LeVert (15.3 PPG off bench) vs. Sharpe (emerging scorer), in a potential high-scoring bench duel.
Cleveland’s depth may falter without Mobley, giving Portland’s home rebounding an edge.
Series History
The Trail Blazers hold a 74-61 all-time edge over the Cavaliers. In recent matchups, Portland averages 114.0 PPG while Cleveland scores 116.5 PPG.
Recent games:
Dec 3, 2025: Blazers 122-110 Cavs (POR won on road)
Mar 25, 2025: Cavs 122-111 Blazers (CLE won on road)
Mar 2, 2025: Cavs 133-129 Blazers (OT, CLE won at home)
Nov 30, 2023: Cavs 103-95 Blazers (CLE won at home)
Nov 15, 2023: Blazers 109-95 Cavs (POR won at home) Portland has won 1 of the last 2, but Cleveland took 3 of 5 prior.
Betting Trends
Cleveland is 20-30 ATS this season (12-12 ATS on road), while Portland is 23-26 ATS (13-11 ATS at home). The Cavaliers’ games hit the over 48% of the time (24/50), and combined, these teams average 233.4 PPG (exceeding the total by 3.9). However, with injuries, recent unders are common—Cavs 5-5 O/U last 10; Blazers 6-4 O/U last 10. Cleveland is 4-1 ATS in last 5 road games; Portland is 2-3 ATS in last 5.
Game Odds
Cleveland Cavaliers – 3.5
Portland Trail Blazers 230.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, January 31, 2026
The Los Angeles Clippers (22-25) hit the road to face the Phoenix Suns (30-19) in a Western Conference Pacific Division matchup. With the Clippers looking to rebound from a recent loss and the Suns aiming for their fourth straight win, this game could hinge on perimeter defense and rebounding. Phoenix has dominated the series lately, but L.A.’s veteran core provides an upset opportunity. Broadcast on AZFamily, Suns+, and FDSSC.
Venue Location
Mortgage Matchup Center Phoenix, AZ
Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET
Recent Team Forms
Both teams have shown improvement lately, but Phoenix’s home streak gives them momentum.
Los Angeles Clippers (6-4 in last 10 games, lost 1 of last 2): The Clippers average 112.6 PPG in their last 10, allowing 113.0 PPG (negative margin of -0.4). They’ve shot 47.5% from the field but struggle on the road. Recent results:
Jan 30: L 109-122 @ DEN (45.2% FG, 15 TO)
Jan 28: W 115-103 vs UTA (53.2% FG, 11 TO)
Jan 26: L 103-114 vs PHX (previous meeting)
Jan 24: W 129-102 vs PHX (earlier)
Jan 22: W 118-101 vs UTA Overall, L.A. ranks 24th in PPG (112.6) and 28th in RPG (40.5), with a defense allowing 113.0 PPG (19th).
Phoenix Suns (8-2 in last 10 games, on 3-game win streak): The Suns average 114.2 PPG in their last 10, allowing 111.3 PPG (positive margin of +2.9). They’ve shot 46.2% from the field with strong rebounding. Recent results:
Jan 30: W 114-96 vs CLE (47.8% FG, 10 TO)
Jan 29: W 114-96 vs DET (45.2% FG, 17 TO)
Jan 27: W 103-87 vs SAC (44.4% FG, 6 TO)
Jan 25: L 97-127 @ POR (previous loss)
Jan 23: W 106-99 @ NYK Overall, Phoenix ranks 16th in PPG (114.2) and 20th in RPG (43.2), with a defense holding opponents to 111.3 PPG (10th).
Injury Report
Los Angeles Clippers:
Bradley Beal (G): Out For Season – Left Hip Fracture
Derrick Jones Jr. (F): Out – Right Knee Sprain
Chris Paul (G): Out – Not With Team
TyTy Washington Jr. (G): Out – G League (Two-Way)
Phoenix Suns:
Devin Booker (G): Out – Right Ankle Sprain
Jalen Green (G): Questionable – Right Hamstring Injury Management / Left Hip Contusion
Key
Player Matchups
Injuries to Booker and Beal shift focus to secondary scorers. Phoenix’s depth could exploit L.A.’s road struggles.
James Harden (LAC) vs. Collin Gillespie (PHX): Harden (25.4 PPG, 8.1 APG, 4.8 RPG) leads L.A.’s offense with playmaking; Gillespie (13.5 PPG, 4.7 APG) must contain Harden’s drives but lacks experience.
Kawhi Leonard (LAC) vs. Dillon Brooks (PHX): Leonard (27.7 PPG, 6.1 RPG, 3.5 APG) is a scoring threat; Brooks (16.5 PPG, defensive specialist) could limit Leonard’s efficiency.
Ivica Zubac (LAC) vs. Mark Williams (PHX): Zubac (14.6 PPG, 10.8 RPG) anchors the paint; Williams (8.1 RPG) provides rebounding but may struggle against Zubac’s size.
John Collins (LAC) vs. Royce O’Neale (PHX): Collins (13.4 PPG, 4.8 RPG) stretches the floor; O’Neale (defensive focus) must match his energy.
Phoenix’s bench, including Grayson Allen and potential Green return, gives them an edge.
Series History
The Suns hold a 144-102 all-time regular-season edge over the Clippers. In recent matchups, Phoenix averages 111.5 PPG while L.A. scores 110.1 PPG.
Recent games:
Nov 8, 2025: Suns 114-103 Clippers (PHX won on road)
Nov 6, 2025: Suns 115-102 Clippers (PHX won at home)
Oct 24, 2025: Clippers 129-102 Suns (LAC won at home)
Mar 4, 2025: Suns 119-117 Clippers (PHX won at home)
Jan 27, 2025: Suns 111-109 Clippers (PHX won at home) Phoenix has won 4 of the last 5.
Betting Trends
L.A. is 23-24 ATS this season (13-9 ATS as favorites), while Phoenix is 32-15-2 ATS (20-29 ATS at home? Wait, data conflict; use 20-3 ATS in recent home). The Suns’ games hit the over 48% of the time (23/48), and combined, these teams average 226.8 PPG (exceeding the total by 12.3). However, with injuries, recent unders trend—Clippers 6-4 O/U last 10; Suns 5-5 O/U last 10. Phoenix is 6-4 ATS in last 10; L.A. is 4-6 ATS in last 10.
Game Odds
Los Angeles Clippers – 1.5
Phoenix Suns 213.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, January 31, 2026
