30.11.2023
Sacramento Kings 117 - 131 LA Clippers
Kawhi Leonard and James Harden led the Los Angeles Clippers to a 131-117 victory over the Sacramento Kings, with Leonard scoring 34 points and Harden adding 26. De’Aaron Fox had a big game for the Kings with 40 points, but the Clippers' balanced scoring and strong defense ultimately secured the win. Leonard, Harden, and Paul George all scored in double figures for Los Angeles, while Westbrook contributed off the bench. The Kings struggled offensively and failed to close the gap, as the Clippers dominated the game from start to finish. The Clippers will face the Warriors next, while the Kings will take on the Nuggets in Denver.
Denver Nuggets 134 - 124 Houston Rockets
Nikola Jokic's triple-double of 32 points, 15 assists, and 10 rebounds lifted the Denver Nuggets past the Houston Rockets 134-124 as Jamal Murray returned from injury to score 16 points. Michael Porter Jr. added a season-high 30 points as the Nuggets made 19 3-pointers and recorded 37 assists with just three turnovers. The win was Denver's third in a row, improving their home record to 9-0, while dropping the Rockets to 0-7 on the road. Jalen Green led Houston with 26 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Nuggets' dominant offensive performance.
Orlando Magic 139 - 120 Washington Wizards
The Orlando Magic continued their winning streak with a 139-120 victory over the Washington Wizards, led by Franz Wagner's season-high 31 points and Jalen Suggs' season-best 22 points. The Magic shot 60.7% overall and made 17 of 27 from 3-point range, with Cole Anthony contributing 25 points off the bench. The win streak is one short of the franchise record, set in 1994. Despite a strong performance from Kyle Kuzma (24 points) and Deni Avdija (22 points) for the Wizards, they couldn't keep up in the second half. The Magic's bench further extended the lead in the final quarter, with Anthony's spectacular dunk sealing the win.
Detroit Pistons 107 - 133 Los Angeles Lakers
In a bounce-back performance, the Los Angeles Lakers routed the Detroit Pistons 133-107, handing the Pistons a franchise-record 15th straight loss. D'Angelo Russell led the Lakers with 35 points, while LeBron James and Anthony Davis contributed 25 and 28 points respectively. The Lakers dominated from the start, leading by 14 points after the first quarter, and never let up. Despite the loss, Cade Cunningham and Isaiah Livers had solid performances for Detroit. The Pistons' struggles have continued since their 2-1 start to the season, with coach Monty Williams emphasizing the need to fight through adversity. The Lakers now move on to face Oklahoma City, while the Pistons will take on New York in their next game.
New Orleans Pelicans 124 - 114 Philadelphia 76ers
Zion Williamson dominated with 33 points on nearly perfect shooting as the New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 124-114, taking advantage of Joel Embiid's absence. Williamson made all but one of his 12 shots and went 11 of 12 from the free throw line, showcasing his scoring prowess. CJ McCollum returned from injury to score 20 points, helping the Pelicans snap a two-game skid. Tyrese Maxey led the Sixers with 33 points, but they couldn't overcome the early deficit. Despite a late Sixers' rally, the Pelicans held on for the win. Williamson was initially credited with a perfect shooting performance but had one missed shot added late in the game. The Sixers will visit Boston next, and the Pelicans will host San Antonio in their next game.
Memphis Grizzlies 105 - 91 Utah Jazz
Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 20 points and had six blocks as the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Utah Jazz 105-91 for their first home win this season. David Roddy added 19 points and Desmond Bane had 17 points and nine assists for Memphis, snapping a four-game losing streak. John Collins led the Jazz with 17 points, but Utah struggled shooting just 38% for the game and committing 18 turnovers. The Grizzlies dominated defensively and on the boards, outrebounding the Jazz 51-39 and generating 23 fastbreak points. Memphis led by as much as 25 points despite facing absences of key players, including Ja Morant's suspension. The win was a much-needed confidence boost for the Grizzlies as they head to Dallas next, while the Jazz will face Minnesota.
Toronto Raptors 112 - 105 Phoenix Suns
The Toronto Raptors ended the Phoenix Suns' seven-game winning streak with a 112-105 victory on Wednesday night, despite Kevin Durant scoring 30 points in his return after missing two games. Pascal Siakam added 22 points for the Raptors, while Scottie Barnes scored 12 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter. Devin Booker struggled with only eight points and left the game briefly with an ankle injury. Jusuf Nurkic had 19 points and 14 rebounds for the Suns, who shot 7 for 26 from 3-point range. Despite the loss, Phoenix outscored Toronto 28-14 on second-chance points. The Raptors bounced back from a tough travel schedule to secure the win and will face the New York Knicks next, while the Suns will host the Denver Nuggets.