13.11.2023
New Orleans Pelicans 124 - 136 Dallas Mavericks
Kyrie Irving led the Dallas Mavericks to a 136-124 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, hitting 7 of 10 3-pointers and scoring 35 points. Luka Doncic added 30 points, with 15 coming in a 42-point third quarter. The Mavericks shot 20 of 53 from long range and outscored the Pelicans by 11 in the third quarter. Brandon Ingram led the Pelicans with 20 points, but without key players due to injury, they have now lost five straight games. The teams will meet again on Tuesday night in the NBA In-Season Tournament.
Houston Rockets 107 - 104 Denver Nuggets
The Houston Rockets secured their sixth straight victory with a 107-104 win over the Denver Nuggets, led by Fred VanVleet's 26 points and Alperen Sengun's 23 points. Nikola Jokic recorded his fourth triple-double of the season with 36 points, 21 rebounds, and 11 assists in a losing effort. Jeff Green contributed 15 points off the bench, including a crucial 3-pointer late in the game. The Nuggets, who entered the game 8-1, saw their best start in years come to an end. Denver will host the Los Angeles Clippers next, while the Rockets will begin a California road trip against the Clippers on Friday night.
New York Knicks 129 - 107 Charlotte Hornets
The New York Knicks set a season-high in points and shooting percentage, defeating the Charlotte Hornets 129-107. Julius Randle contributed 23 points, R.J. Barrett scored 24 points, and Jalen Brunson added 23 points in the win. The Knicks shot 54% from the field and forced 12 turnovers, limiting the Hornets to 46.8% shooting. Despite LaMelo Ball's 32 points for Charlotte, the Hornets struggled without leading scorer Terry Rozier. The Knicks led by as many as 28 points in the fourth quarter, securing their third straight victory.
Phoenix Suns 99 - 111 Oklahoma City Thunder
In a stunning comeback in the fourth quarter, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Phoenix Suns 111-99, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 35 points and Jalen Williams' 31 points. The Thunder outscored the Suns 31-13 in the final quarter, despite being outrebounded, and held Phoenix without a field goal for the last 6:42 of the game. Kevin Durant led the Suns with 28 points, but the team struggled with fourth-quarter shooting, as they fell to 4-6. The Thunder have now won three of their last four games and move to a 6-4 record.
San Antonio Spurs 113 - 118 Miami Heat
The Miami Heat showed their grit and determination as they rallied from a 19-point deficit to capture their fifth straight win, beating the San Antonio Spurs 118-113. Duncan Robinson scored 26 points, Bam Adebayo added 24 points and 11 rebounds, and Jimmy Butler contributed 19 points in the comeback victory. Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama impressed with 18 points and 11 rebounds, while Keldon Johnson added 20 points and 12 rebounds. The Heat's resilience was on display as they overcame multiple double-digit deficits with runs of 17-0, 18-5, and 12-0 in the game. Miami's strong fourth quarter performance, with no turnovers, sealed the win.
Los Angeles Lakers 116 - 110 Portland Trail Blazers
In a game where LeBron James sat out with a calf injury, Anthony Davis and Rui Hachimura propelled the Los Angeles Lakers to a 116-110 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. Davis had 30 points and 13 rebounds, while Hachimura scored 19 points, including 8 in the final minutes of the game. The Lakers held off a late comeback by the Blazers, who were led by Jerami Grant's 23 points. Portland struggled from the free throw line, shooting just nine attempts compared to the Lakers' 37. Duop Reath made an impressive NBA debut for the Blazers, scoring 11 points. The Lakers will face the Memphis Grizzlies next, while the Blazers will take on the Utah Jazz.
Golden State Warriors 110 - 116 Minnesota Timberwolves
Led by stellar performances from Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns, the Minnesota Timberwolves outpaced Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors with a final score of 116-110. Curry scored 38 points, making NBA history with 11 straight games of four or more 3-pointers to start the season, but the Warriors struggled with cold shooting from beyond the arc, going just 12 for 43. The Timberwolves dominated with a 35-point third quarter to secure their sixth straight victory, while Rudy Gobert contributed with a double-double and five blocks. The teams will meet again on Tuesday for an In-Season Tournament game at Chase Center.
Brooklyn Nets 102 - 94 Washington Wizards
Despite blowing a 17-point lead, the Brooklyn Nets managed to recover and beat the Washington Wizards 102-94 with Mikal Bridges scoring 27 points and 13 rebounds. The Nets outrebounded the Wizards 66-42 and went on a 15-0 run to secure the win. Rookie Bilal Coulibaly had a season-high 20 points for the Wizards, but it wasn't enough as they fell to 2-7. The Nets, who are dealing with multiple injuries, have managed to stay at .500 after their first 10 games. Ben Simmons and Cam Thomas were among the players sidelined for Brooklyn in this game. Despite the challenges, the Nets put together a strong defensive effort to secure the victory.
Chicago Bulls 119 - 108 Detroit Pistons
DeMar DeRozan led the Chicago Bulls to a 119-108 victory over the Detroit Pistons with 29 points, while Nikola Vucevic added 21 points and 12 rebounds. The Bulls, who are now 4-6, bounced back after a slow start to the season and are looking to build momentum for their upcoming game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Kevin Knox II impressed for the Pistons with 18 points, but Detroit still suffered their eighth straight loss. The Bulls were without Alex Caruso, their best defensive player, while Detroit played without Jalen Duren. The Pistons will host Atlanta next, while the Bulls will face Milwaukee.
Philadelphia 76ers 137 - 126 Indiana Pacers
In a thrilling game, Tyrese Maxey scored a career-high 50 points, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to their eighth straight win with a 137-126 victory over the Indiana Pacers. Joel Embiid added 37 points, and Maxey hit a clutch 32-foot step-back 3-pointer in the final minutes. The 76ers are off to their best start since 2000-01 and played without Kelly Oubre Jr. Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton led with 25 points, but Philadelphia pulled away in the fourth quarter. The teams will face off again on Tuesday in the NBA In-Season Tournament.
LA Clippers 101 - 105 Memphis Grizzlies
Desmond Bane scored 27 points as the Memphis Grizzlies survived a fourth-quarter charge from the Los Angeles Clippers to secure their second win of the season with a 105-101 victory. The Grizzlies, now 2-8, have won both of their games on the road while waiting for Ja Morant to return from suspension next month. Luke Kennard added 13 points off the bench against his former team, and Paul George led the Clippers with 26 points. The victory marked the Clippers' fifth consecutive loss, despite Russell Westbrook's 35th birthday performance of 12 points, nine rebounds, and five assists. The Grizzlies set the tone early with seven 3-pointers in the first quarter and held on for the win by making key free throws down the stretch.