18.12.2023

Phoenix Suns 112 - 108 Washington Wizards
Devin Booker led the Phoenix Suns to a 112-108 comeback victory over the Washington Wizards, scoring 11 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter. Booker overcame a tough shooting night and also had eight assists in the win. The Suns outscored the Wizards 31-19 in the final period to snap a two-game losing streak and stay above .500 at 14-12. Kevin Durant added 28 points for Phoenix, while Daniel Gafford had 26 points and 17 rebounds for Washington. Former Wizard Bradley Beal sat out with an ankle injury, and the Suns will provide an update on his status soon.

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Milwaukee Bucks 128 - 119 Houston Rockets
Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks to a 128-119 victory over the Houston Rockets, passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the Bucks' career rebounding leader. Antetokounmpo finished with 26 points and 17 rebounds, while teammate Damian Lillard scored 39 points. The win extended the Bucks' home winning streak to 13 games and improved their record to 19-7. Middleton, who joined the Bucks in 2013, laughed at the idea of Antetokounmpo breaking franchise records back then, showing his discipline and dedication to his craft. The Rockets, led by Fred VanVleet's 22 points, dropped to 13-10 on the season.

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San Antonio Spurs 110 - 146 New Orleans Pelicans
The New Orleans Pelicans set a franchise record with 22 3-pointers as they rolled past the San Antonio Spurs 146-110, with CJ McCollum scoring 29 points and Brandon Ingram adding 26. Despite a strong performance from rookie Victor Wembanyama with 17 points and 13 rebounds, the Spurs struggled to keep up. The loss marks the Spurs' fourth by 36 points or more this season, with a 2-19 record since November 1st. The Pelicans have won four straight games and are focused on maintaining their consistency, with their next game against Memphis on Tuesday.

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Portland Trail Blazers 114 - 118 Golden State Warriors
Klay Thompson scored 28 points to help the Golden State Warriors hold off the Portland Trail Blazers 118-114, despite Stephen Curry's rare off night where he went 0 for 8 from 3-point range. Andrew Wiggins had a strong performance with 25 points and seven rebounds off the bench, while rookie Trayce Jackson-Davis added 14 points and eight rebounds. Jerami Grant led Portland with 30 points and Anfernee Simons scored all 21 of his points in the second half. Chris Paul hit clutch shots down the stretch for the Warriors, including a game-sealing free throw after an offensive foul by Portland with 0.6 seconds left. The win was the Warriors' second consecutive victory, marking their first back-to-back wins since early November.

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Boston Celtics 114 - 97 Orlando Magic
The Boston Celtics continued their unbeaten streak at home with a 114-97 win over the Orlando Magic, improving to an NBA-best 14-0 at TD Garden. Jaylen Brown led the charge with 31 points, 17 of which came in the fourth quarter. Kristaps Porzingis added 15 points and 10 rebounds in his return to the lineup, while Jayson Tatum contributed 23 points. The Celtics made 17 three-pointers in the game, showcasing their offensive firepower. Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 36 points and 10 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome Boston's strong performance. The Celtics now hold a 20-5 record, the best in the NBA.

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