03.12.2025
Philadelphia 76ers 121 - 102 Washington Wizards
Tyrese Maxey's impressive performance led the Philadelphia 76ers to a 121-102 victory over the Washington Wizards, with Maxey scoring 35 points, including 20 in a dominant third quarter. Maxey, on the back of a 44-point game, marked his 20th consecutive game with 20-plus points, shooting 13 of 26 from the field and adding six assists and four steals in just 29 minutes. Philadelphia's halftime lead of 66-54 was briefly challenged by a Wizards' surge, but Maxey's third-quarter efforts restored a strong advantage. Philadelphia reached 100 points by the end of the third and extended their lead further with a 14-2 run into the fourth. Andre Drummond contributed a double-double for the 76ers, while reserves Jared McCain and Jabari Walker added significant points and rebounds. The Wizards struggled with shooting, finishing with a 38% field goal percentage by halftime. The win was Philadelphia's as Washington continued to struggle on the road, dropping to a 1-11 away record.
Toronto Raptors 121 - 118 Portland Trail Blazers
In a closely contested game, the Toronto Raptors narrowly defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 121-118, thanks to a stellar performance from Scottie Barnes, who scored 28 points, along with seven rebounds, seven assists, and two blocks. Immanuel Quickley also contributed significantly with 23 points and eight assists, helping Toronto break a two-game losing streak. Despite the efforts of Portland's Deni Avdija, who impressively tallied 25 points, 14 assists, and eight rebounds, the Blazers fell short. Shaedon Sharpe, a native of London, Ontario, added 23 points for Portland. With Toronto's RJ Barrett sitting out due to a knee injury, Quickley's three-pointer early in the second quarter catalyzed a 16-3 run that put the Raptors ahead, a lead they maintained despite a late-game push by the Blazers. The Raptors now prepare to host the Los Angeles Lakers, while Portland moves on to face Cleveland.
Boston Celtics 123 - 117 New York Knicks
In a thrilling rematch of last season's Eastern Conference semifinal, Jaylen Brown led the Boston Celtics to a 123-117 victory over the New York Knicks, scoring a season-high 42 points and clinching the game with a breakaway dunk in the final seconds. Despite the Knicks' early 17-4 lead and a late-game 12-0 run fueled by Mikal Bridges, who scored 17 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter, the Celtics regained control with crucial plays from Derrick White and Jordan Walsh. White contributed seven key points in the last four minutes, extending Boston's advantage, while Walsh added valuable scoring and rebounding in the final quarter. The Celtics have now won four of their last five games, toppling several top Eastern Conference teams in the process. Meanwhile, the Knicks, who had been on a four-game winning streak, look to bounce back against the Charlotte Hornets.
New Orleans Pelicans 142 - 149 Minnesota Timberwolves
In a thrilling overtime victory, Anthony Edwards scored a season-high 44 points, with a remarkable 34 coming in the second half, to guide the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 149-142 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Despite a slow start from beyond the arc, Edwards found his rhythm in the latter half, converting 5 of 8 three-point attempts. His crucial driving layup with 2.3 seconds left forced overtime, where Julius Randle emerged strong with eight points. Rudy Gobert added a solid performance with 26 points and 13 rebounds, while Jaden McDaniels and Randle contributed 17 and 16 points, respectively, securing Minnesota's third consecutive win. On the Pelicans' side, Trey Murphy III shone with 33 points, although the team faltered in crucial moments, failing to maintain their late-game lead after a strong second-quarter burst. The Pelicans played without Zion Williamson, missing his scoring prowess due to a right adductor strain, contributing to their ongoing struggles and league-worst record.
San Antonio Spurs 126 - 119 Memphis Grizzlies
In a thrilling matchup, the San Antonio Spurs overcame the Memphis Grizzlies 126-119, led by Harrison Barnes' standout performance scoring 31 points. De’Aaron Fox contributed 29 points, including crucial plays in the fourth quarter, as the Spurs rallied from a seven-point deficit to maintain a strong 9-2 home record. Despite losing star rookie Victor Wembanyama to injury, San Antonio has improved to 6-2. Zach Edey was pivotal for Memphis in the absence of Ja Morant, scoring 19 points and securing 15 rebounds, leading efforts in the paint where the Grizzlies outscored the Spurs 58-42. Edey's aggressive play included a loose ball foul and a reviewed elbow incident in the second half. Memphis saw strong efforts from Cam Spencer and Jaylen Wells with 21 and 20 points respectively, while Jaren Jackson Jr. was notably quiet with just seven points.
Golden State Warriors 90 - 92 Oklahoma City Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder, boasting a 20-1 record, are off to the second-best start in NBA history and are set to face the Golden State Warriors, who opened the 2015-16 season with 24 consecutive wins. The Thunder are on a 12-game winning streak, defeating teams by an impressive average of 15.5 points per game, and are known for maintaining an aggressive, "hunter" mentality. As they face the Warriors in San Francisco, Oklahoma City is noted for its internal competition to keep players engaged, with Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace competing for most steals. Meanwhile, the Warriors will be without star Stephen Curry due to a right quadriceps contusion, but Seth Curry is expected to make his debut for the team. Both teams are dealing with injuries that could affect their performance, with key players like Al Horford and Trayce Jackson-Davis also missing games for the Warriors, and Isaiah Hartenstein and Alex Caruso recently sidelined for the Thunder. This matchup between Oklahoma City's dominant start and a slightly revamped Warriors roster is anticipated to be a compelling contest.