NBA Monday Madness:Harden Makes History & Siakam Shocks the Celtics!

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NBA Results January 12 2026, James Harden Record, Clippers vs Hornets Highlights, Pacers beat Celtics, NBA News Today.History Written in Los Angeles: James Harden Enters the Top 10!Last night wasn’t just about the wins and losses—it was about legendary status. The Los Angeles Clippers secured a dominant 117-109 victory over the Charlotte Hornets, but the real headline was James Harden."The Beard" officially surpassed Shaquille O'Neal to move into 9th place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. Harden finished the night with 32 points, while Kawhi Leonard reminded everyone why he’s an elite closer by dropping 35 points (including 20 in a blistering third quarter).The Giant Slayer: Pacers Nip the CelticsIn a result that sent shockwaves through the Eastern Conference, the Indiana Pacers (9-31) pulled off a stunning 98-96 upset over the Boston Celtics.The Hero: Pascal Siakam hit a cold-blooded 7-foot bank shot with only 6.1 seconds remaining to seal the win.The Struggle: The Celtics felt the absence of Jaylen Brown (lower back spasms), and despite Payton Pritchard’s 23 points, they couldn’t find the mark in the final seconds. This win marks the first 3-game winning streak of the season for Indiana!Kings Conquer the Lakers: Sacramento Stays HotIn a high-octane California clash, the Sacramento Kings defended their home court with a 124-112 victory against the Los Angeles Lakers.Malik Monk was the player of the night, lighting up the Intuit Dome with seven 3-pointers and 26 points.Luka Doncic put up a monster performance for the Lakers with 42 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Kings' balanced attack and DeMar DeRozan’s 32-point contribution.Around the League: Scores from Last NightMatchupFinal ScoreTop PerformerUtah Jazz vs. Cleveland Cavaliers123 - 112Lauri Markkanen (28 PTS, 12 REB)Dallas Mavericks vs. Brooklyn Nets113 - 105Cooper Flagg (27 PTS, 3 BLK)Sacramento Kings vs. L.A. Lakers124 - 112Malik Monk (26 PTS, 7 3PM)

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Monday night proved that in the NBA, records are meant to be broken and favorites are never safe. As we move closer to the All-Star break, the race for playoff positioning is tightening. Whether it's Harden's scoring climb or the emergence of young stars like Cooper Flagg, the pulse of the league is beating faster than ever.

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