05.12.2025
Philadelphia 76ers 99 - 98 Golden State Warriors
In a thrilling finish, the Philadelphia 76ers narrowly defeated the short-handed Golden State Warriors 99-98, thanks to a clutch follow shot by rookie VJ Edgecombe with just 0.9 seconds remaining. Tyrese Maxey was the standout performer for the 76ers, scoring 35 points and securing a game-saving block against De’Anthony Melton to seal the victory. The Warriors, missing key players Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler due to injuries, as well as losing Draymond Green mid-game, impressively erased a 24-point deficit and even took a late lead. Despite missing significant players like Curry and Butler, Golden State saw promising moments, including Pat Spencer's 16 points and Melton's strong season debut with 14 points after returning from an ACL injury. Joel Embiid contributed 12 points in his return for the 76ers, who will face Milwaukee the following night. The Warriors will next play in Cleveland on Saturday.
Washington Wizards 101 - 146 Boston Celtics
In a dominant performance, Derrick White scored a season-high 30 points, complemented by Jordan Walsh's career-high 22, leading the Boston Celtics to a commanding 146-101 victory over the Washington Wizards. Without Jaylen Brown, who was sidelined due to illness, the Celtics still managed to shine, with Peyton Pritchard contributing 20 points and eight assists. Boston's relentless play, aided by White's nine assists and seven rebounds, improved their record to 13-9, having won eight of their last ten games. The Wizards endured their worst loss of the season, now standing at 3-18, highlighted by their tenth consecutive defeat against Boston. Despite a brief 12-point run in the second quarter, Washington never posed a serious threat. C.J. McCollum scored 22 points for the Wizards. The Celtics look forward to hosting the Los Angeles Lakers, while the Wizards will face off against Atlanta on Saturday.
Brooklyn Nets 110 - 123 Utah Jazz
In a thrilling game, Lauri Markkanen led the Utah Jazz with a standout 30-point performance as they surged in the fourth quarter to defeat the Brooklyn Nets 123-110. The Jazz, spurred by Keyonte George's 29 points, outscored the Nets 42-20 in the final quarter despite trailing by 15 points in the first half. The Nets' Noah Clowney also impressed with 29 points, and Ziaire Williams contributed 23 off the bench, but their efforts fell short as they saw their two-game winning streak come to an end. With the game tied at 98 with just over six minutes left, George's clutch back-to-back 3-pointers helped shift the momentum. The Jazz were without the Nets' leading scorer, Michael Porter Jr., who rested due to injury management. Utah stays in New York to face the Knicks next, while the Nets prepare to host the Pelicans.
Toronto Raptors 120 - 123 Los Angeles Lakers
In a thrilling finish, Rui Hachimura sank a buzzer-beating 3-pointer off a pass from LeBron James to secure a 123-120 victory for the Los Angeles Lakers over the Toronto Raptors. This assist marked James' 11th of the game but ended his historic streak of 1,297 consecutive double-digit scoring games, concluding with only eight points after shooting 4 for 17. The Lakers overcame the absence of Luka Doncic, with Austin Reaves stepping up to score 44 points, including 22 in the third quarter, and contributing 10 assists. Hachimura's game-winner was his sole basket of the fourth quarter, emphasizing his clutch performance. Other notable contributors included Deandre Ayton with 17 points, while Toronto's Scottie Barnes led with 23 points. The victory maintained the Lakers' impressive 9-2 road record as they prepare to face Boston, while the Raptors aim to rebound against Charlotte.
New Orleans Pelicans 116 - 125 Minnesota Timberwolves
Julius Randle led the Minnesota Timberwolves with 28 points and nine rebounds, helping them secure a 125-116 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans despite a subdued performance from Anthony Edwards, who managed just 11 points following his explosive 44-point game on Tuesday. The Timberwolves extended their winning streak to four games, with notable contributions from Naz Reid, who added 19 points, seven rebounds, and six assists, and Rudy Gobert, who had a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds. Another key moment was when the Pelicans, suffering their fifth consecutive loss, briefly took a 91-88 lead at the start of the fourth quarter, only for Minnesota to respond with a decisive 15-0 run. Trey Murphy III stood out for the Pelicans with 21 points, eight assists, and seven rebounds. Minnesota is set to host the Los Angeles Clippers next, while New Orleans will visit Brooklyn.