20.11.2023
Brooklyn Nets 99 - 121 Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers secured a dominant 121-99 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, with Joel Embiid leading the way with 32 points, 12 rebounds, and nine assists. Tyrese Maxey contributed 25 points and 10 assists, while De'Anthony Melton added 21 points on 8-for-10 shooting. The Sixers shot 45.7% from 3-point range, outscoring the Nets in every quarter and forcing seven turnovers in the third quarter alone. Lonnie Walker IV led the Nets with 26 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome Philadelphia's strong performance. The Sixers extended their win streak over Brooklyn to nine games, continuing their dominance in the Eastern Conference.
Dallas Mavericks 113 - 129 Sacramento Kings
Domantas Sabonis scored 32 points and De'Aaron Fox added 30 as the Sacramento Kings defeated the Dallas Mavericks 129-113 for their sixth consecutive win. The Kings improved to 3-0 on their road trip, with all five starters scoring in double figures. Luka Doncic had 25 points for the Mavericks, who have lost three of their last four games. Sacramento shot 53% from the field and outrebounded Dallas on the offensive glass, leading to a decisive victory. The Kings' dominant performance continues their impressive winning streak.
Memphis Grizzlies 100 - 102 Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 102-100 with Kristaps Porzingis scoring 26 points, including the winning dunk with a minute left. Porzingis also had six blocks in the game. Santi Aldama had a career-high 28 points for the Grizzlies, who played without key players like Ja Morant. The Celtics shot 51% in the first half and held off Memphis in a game that had seven ties and 18 lead changes. Boston coach Joe Mazzulla admitted they were "lucky to win that game." The Celtics will wrap up their road trip in Charlotte, while Memphis will travel to Houston to face the Rockets.
Indiana Pacers 116 - 128 Orlando Magic
Paolo Banchero led the fast-starting Orlando Magic to a 128-116 win over the Indiana Pacers with 24 points, while Franz Wagner added 19. The Magic scored the game's first 11 points and had a commanding lead throughout, even reaching a 40-point margin at one point. Despite a late rally from the Pacers, six Magic players scored at least 13 points in the victory. Pacers coach Rick Carlisle took the blame for his team's poor performance and emphasized the need to defend better. The Magic improved to 6-3 on the road and wrapped up a successful four-game road trip with their third straight win.
Utah Jazz 137 - 140 Phoenix Suns
In a thrilling double overtime matchup, Kevin Durant led the Phoenix Suns to a 140-137 victory over the Utah Jazz with 39 points, 10 assists, and eight rebounds. The Suns clinched their third straight win and beat the Jazz for the second time in three days. Devin Booker contributed 26 points while Lauri Markkanen finished with 38 points and 17 rebounds for Utah. The game came down to the wire with Durant's crucial defensive play in the final seconds ultimately securing the win for Phoenix.
Portland Trail Blazers 91 - 134 Oklahoma City Thunder
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points in just three quarters as the Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Portland Trail Blazers 134-91 for their fifth straight win. The Thunder shot over 60% from the field and 3-point range, with 11 different players hitting at least one 3-pointer. Rookie Chet Holmgren added 16 points and six rebounds for OKC. The Blazers, playing short-handed due to injuries, have now lost seven straight games. The 43-point margin was the largest in Thunder history against Portland.
Los Angeles Lakers 105 - 104 Houston Rockets
LeBron James scored a season-high 37 points, including the go-ahead free throw with 1.9 seconds remaining, to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 105-104 victory over the Houston Rockets. James showed off his scoring prowess with his fifth 30-point game of the season and fourth in his last seven, while also making history by reaching 10,500 assists and moving up in the all-time 3-pointers and steals lists. The intense rivalry between James and Dillon Brooks continued, with Brooks scoring 24 points for the Rockets. The Lakers, now with five wins in their last six games, face the Utah Jazz next in the In-Season Tournament.
Cleveland Cavaliers 121 - 109 Denver Nuggets
The Cleveland Cavaliers pulled off a 121-109 victory over the defending champion Denver Nuggets, led by a 26-point performance from Darius Garland and a career-high 21 points from rookie Craig Porter Jr. Evan Mobley added a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds, while Jarrett Allen contributed 15 points. The Cavaliers built a season-high 26-point lead, outscoring the Nuggets by 42 in the 29 minutes Allen was on the court. Nikola Jokic had 18 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists for Denver, but battled foul trouble. The Cavaliers outrebounded the Nuggets 47-33 and did not trail in the final three quarters of the game. Donovan Mitchell was inactive for Cleveland, while Jamal Murray missed his sixth straight game for Denver.
Toronto Raptors 142 - 113 Detroit Pistons
The Toronto Raptors set a franchise record with 44 assists in a dominant 142-113 victory over the Detroit Pistons, who suffered their 11th consecutive loss. Pascal Siakam led the Raptors with 23 points, while Scottie Barnes and Dennis Schroder each added 17. Toronto finished with more assists than Detroit had made baskets, showcasing their ball movement and teamwork. The Pistons, with the worst record in the NBA at 2-12, had Cade Cunningham as the only starter to score more than 10 points. The Raptors' win marked their fifth straight over Detroit and set a season-high for points..moveToNext