19.11.2023
Chicago Bulls 102 - 97 Miami Heat
The Chicago Bulls erased a 21-point deficit to end the Miami Heat's seven-game winning streak with a final score of 102-97. DeMar DeRozan led the Bulls with 23 points, including a decisive turnaround fadeaway in the final seconds. The Bulls starters all reached double figures, with Alex Caruso hitting a key 3-pointer late in the game. Jimmy Butler scored 25 for the Heat, who led until the final minute. The teams will face each other again on Monday at the United Center in Chicago.
Milwaukee Bucks 132 - 125 Dallas Mavericks
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 40 points and Damian Lillard added 27 as the Milwaukee Bucks topped the Dallas Mavericks 132-125, extending their winning streak to four games. Despite missing key players, the Bucks' bench stepped up with 46 points, including a season-high 16 from Pat Connaughton. Kyrie Irving scored 39 and Luka Doncic added 35 for the Mavericks, but they struggled in the fourth quarter, hitting just 3 of 15 3-point attempts. The Bucks were able to secure the win, with Antetokounmpo and Lillard making key plays down the stretch. The Mavericks will face the Sacramento Kings next, while the Bucks will take on the Washington Wizards.
Charlotte Hornets 108 - 122 New York Knicks
Jalen Brunson led the New York Knicks to a 122-108 victory over the Charlotte Hornets with an impressive 32-point performance, extending their winning streak to three games. Donte DiVincenzo added a career-high 25 points, Julius Randle scored 21 points, and R.J. Barrett returned from migraine headaches to contribute 15 points. LaMelo Ball led the Hornets with 34 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Knicks' strong offense. The win marks the Knicks' sixth victory in seven games, with Coach Tom Thibodeau emphasizing the importance of building the right habits. The Knicks will face Minnesota next, while the Hornets will host Boston in their upcoming games.
New Orleans Pelicans 120 - 121 Minnesota Timberwolves
In a thrilling game that came down to the final seconds, Karl-Anthony Towns led the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 121-120 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans with 29 points, including the game-winning shot with 5 seconds left. Anthony Edwards fouled out late in the game, but Towns stepped up along with Rudy Gobert, who had a double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Brandon Ingram scored 30 points for the Pelicans, who were without Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum. The Timberwolves showed resilience and mental toughness to overcome a 14-point deficit in the final minutes, securing the win on the road.
San Antonio Spurs 108 - 120 Memphis Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies rallied behind Jaren Jackson Jr.'s 27 points to overcome a 19-point deficit and defeat the San Antonio Spurs 120-108, dropping the Spurs to their eighth straight loss. The Grizzlies were missing several key players, including Ja Morant and Marcus Smart, but Desmond Bane stepped up with 26 points. San Antonio rookie Victor Wembanyama had an impressive performance with 19 points and 13 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to stop the Grizzlies' comeback. Memphos outscored the Spurs 33-14 in the final quarter. The win marked Memphis' largest comeback of the season, while the Spurs continue to struggle. Next up, the Grizzlies will host Boston while the Spurs will face the L.A. Clippers.
Golden State Warriors 123 - 130 Oklahoma City Thunder
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder to a thrilling 130-123 overtime victory over the Warriors, scoring a career-high 40 points, including 10 in overtime. The Thunder overcame an 18-point deficit to send the Warriors to their sixth straight loss, with Chet Holmgren adding 36 points and 10 rebounds for OKC. Despite a season-high 31 points from Andrew Wiggins and 25 points from Stephen Curry, the short-handed Warriors couldn't hold off the Thunder. Isaiah Joe's 3-point streak ended at eight, and the Thunder secured the season series 2-1 against Golden State.