06.12.2025
Boston Celtics 126 - 105 Los Angeles Lakers
Jaylen Brown powered the Boston Celtics with 30 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists, leading them to a decisive 126-105 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, who were missing star players LeBron James and Luka Doncic. Derrick White contributed five 3-pointers and 19 points, while Jordan Walsh added 17 points, as the Celtics extended their winning streak to four games, having won six of their last seven. The team set a season-high with 24 successful 3-pointers and tallied 31 assists. Despite the absence of key players, Austin Reaves shone for the Lakers with 36 points and eight assists, with Gabe Vincent adding 18 points. A notable moment came when Bronny James made his TD Garden debut late in the game, scoring five points with his father, LeBron, watching from the bench. The Celtics commanded the game, never trailing and leading by as much as 29 points, while the Lakers briefly reduced the margin to 15 points before Boston closed out strongly. The Lakers will face the Philadelphia 76ers next, while the Celtics will visit the Toronto Raptors.
Orlando Magic 106 - 105 Miami Heat
Franz Wagner led the Orlando Magic to a thrilling 106-105 victory over the Miami Heat, scoring 32 points. Jalen Suggs contributed 22 points, including a crucial layup that extended the Magic's lead late in the game. Despite a strong performance from Bam Adebayo, who posted 24 points and 15 rebounds, the Heat fell short as Adebayo missed a jumper at the buzzer. The Magic have now won seven of their last nine games, while the Heat have lost three of their last four after a previous six-game winning streak. Paolo Banchero returned for Orlando after a 10-game absence and added nine points and six rebounds. Norman Powell scored 28 for Miami, keeping the game tight with two late layups. The teams are set to face off again in an NBA Cup quarterfinal on Tuesday in Orlando.
Atlanta Hawks 133 - 134 Denver Nuggets
In an exhilarating game, the Denver Nuggets mounted a remarkable comeback to defeat the Atlanta Hawks 134-133, erasing a 23-point deficit. Nikola Jokic led Denver with 39 points, recovering from a shaky first half to go 13 for 26, while Jamal Murray contributed 23 points and 12 assists, including a crucial block on Nickeil Alexander-Walker's potential tying three-pointer in the final seconds. Despite Jalen Johnson's historic first-half triple-double for the Hawks, Atlanta couldn't hold their early lead, which peaked at 63-40 in the second quarter. The Nuggets ignited their rally with a 23-3 run at the start of the fourth quarter, hitting their first seven three-point attempts. With this victory, Denver extended their road winning streak to nine games. The Hawks suffered their third straight loss, with Johnson's impressive night including 21 points, 18 rebounds, and 16 assists, while Alexander-Walker finished with 30 points for Atlanta.
Cleveland Cavaliers 130 - 117 San Antonio Spurs
The Cleveland Cavaliers overcame a 10-point deficit in the first half to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 130-117, thanks to a pivotal third quarter fueled by Donovan Mitchell’s 28 points and eight assists, and Jaylon Tyson’s impressive 16-point contribution during that period. The Cavaliers executed a decisive 23-4 run in the third, spearheading a 44-point quarter to secure the lead. Evan Mobley also excelled with 17 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists, while Dean Wade added vital support with 12 points and eight rebounds. The Spurs struggled despite Devin Vassell scoring 25 of his 28 points in the first half, marking a season-high for him in the opening quarter. They continue a challenging road stretch without key players, including Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle, due to injuries. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers were missing three of their starters but managed to end a two-game skid at Rocket Arena, gearing up to host Golden State next.
Detroit Pistons 122 - 116 Portland Trail Blazers
In a thrilling matchup, the Detroit Pistons edged out the Portland Trail Blazers with a 122-116 victory, thanks in large part to Cade Cunningham's impressive performance in the fourth quarter where he scored 13 of his 29 points. Cunningham also contributed three key assists in that quarter, finishing the game with nine. Jalen Duren supported the effort with 18 points and eight rebounds. Despite allowing 22 points off turnovers, Detroit has shown an upward trend by consistently scoring over 20 points off turnovers in their recent games. Portland's Deni Avdija delivered a stellar performance with 35 points, and Jeremi Grant and Shaedon Sharpe added 29 and 28 points respectively. Detroit secured their lead with Cunningham’s crucial steal and layup, widening the gap with Duncan Robinson's five points late in the game.
New York Knicks 146 - 112 Utah Jazz
The New York Knicks delivered a dominant performance against the Utah Jazz, achieving a historic 23-0 start—the largest run to open an NBA game since 1997. Jalen Brunson spearheaded the Knicks with 33 points, including a critical 3-pointer that completed the initial surge, leading to a 146-112 victory. Deuce McBride contributed significantly, shooting 7 of 10 from beyond the arc to add 22 points. New York's defense was solid, not allowing Utah to score until more than halfway through the first quarter, ultimately ending the period with a 41-13 lead, marking a 28-point advantage—their largest after one quarter in the detailed play-by-play era. OG Anunoby returned from a nine-game hiatus due to injury, adding 11 points. For Utah, Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George each scored 18 points, but their effort fell short in their pursuit of a three-game winning streak, as the Knicks' commanding lead left them trailing by as many as 41 points.
Toronto Raptors 86 - 111 Charlotte Hornets
In a decisive victory, the Charlotte Hornets snapped a two-game losing streak by defeating the Toronto Raptors 111-86. Kon Knueppel was instrumental, delivering a standout performance with 21 points, including five 3-pointers, and contributing eight assists. Miles Bridges also had a strong outing, scoring 15 points and grabbing nine rebounds. However, standout guard LaMelo Ball played only 12 minutes before exiting with left ankle soreness. For the Raptors, Immanuel Quickley was a bright spot, achieving a season-high 31 points, while Jamison Battle had to leave the game due to a sprained left ankle. Both teams are set to host games on Sunday night, with the Hornets facing Denver and the Raptors taking on Boston.
Chicago Bulls 105 - 120 Indiana Pacers
Pascal Siakam delivered a standout performance, scoring a season-high 36 points to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 120-105 victory over the Chicago Bulls. Siakam, who started the game scoreless, ignited in the second quarter and further contributed to a crucial 20-6 run at the start of the third quarter. Bennedict Mathurin added significant support with 28 points, including six 3-pointers, while Andrew Nembhard chipped in 15 points and seven assists. Jay Huff's defensive prowess was evident with five blocks. The Pacers, despite their overall season struggles, showed resilience by securing their first road victory in 11 games and improving their record to 5-18. Meanwhile, the Bulls continued their downward spiral, losing their sixth consecutive game, despite Coby White’s 22-point return and Matas Buzelis’s impressive 19 points and 12 rebounds.
Houston Rockets 117 - 98 Phoenix Suns
In a commanding 117-98 victory over the Phoenix Suns, Kevin Durant scored 28 points, surpassing the 31,000 career points milestone, becoming the eighth player in NBA history to do so. This game marked Durant's first encounter with his former team following a notable trade involving Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks. Durant, who sat out the fourth quarter, contributed significantly to a 44-point second quarter for the Houston Rockets, with 17 points, helping to overturn an early nine-point deficit. Amen Thompson scored a season-high 31 points, leading the Rockets to their fifth win in six games. A highlight run in the third quarter saw the Rockets surge ahead, thanks to contributions from Thompson, Durant, and Reed Sheppard. Meanwhile, Dillon Brooks led the Suns with 23 points, handing Phoenix their third loss in four games. The game also featured tribute videos for former Rockets players Brooks and Green, receiving warm receptions from the Houston crowd.
Memphis Grizzlies 107 - 98 LA Clippers
In a closely contested game, rookie Cedric Coward shone with 23 points and 14 rebounds, leading the Memphis Grizzlies to a 107-98 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. Memphis had five players scoring in double figures, including Cam Spencer and Jaylen Wells with 17 points each and Jaren Jackson Jr. with 13 points. Zach Edey added 10 points and eight rebounds to the effort. For the Clippers, Kawhi Leonard paced the team with 24 points and eight rebounds, while James Harden contributed 18 points and seven assists, and John Collins added 16 points. The game saw 10 lead changes and nine ties, with neither team leading by more than eight points. Tied at 98 with 3:40 remaining, Memphis went on a decisive 9-0 run to seal the win, marking their sixth victory in eight games, while the Clippers lost for the ninth time in 11 games. The Grizzlies had previously defeated the Clippers in Los Angeles 112-107 just a week prior.
Milwaukee Bucks 101 - 116 Philadelphia 76ers
In an impressive showing from the bench, Quentin Grimes led the Philadelphia 76ers with 22 points to secure a 116-101 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. Contributing to the win, Paul George added 20 points and Jabari Walker notched a season-high 18 points, helping the Sixers overcome Tyrese Maxey's season-low 12 points. This marks their second consecutive win following a tight victory over the Golden State Warriors. With both teams missing key players—Giannis Antetokounmpo for the Bucks due to a calf strain and Joel Embiid rested by the 76ers—the game was tied early on until a decisive 15-2 run gave Philadelphia a comfortable lead they maintained throughout the match. Despite Bobby Portis leading Milwaukee with 22 points and a late effort to close the gap, the Bucks couldn't recover from Philadelphia's dominance, especially from their reserves who scored a combined 61 points.
Oklahoma City Thunder 132 - 111 Dallas Mavericks
The Oklahoma City Thunder claimed their 14th consecutive victory by defeating the Dallas Mavericks 132-111, largely thanks to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 33 points in just three quarters. Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a stellar performance, making 10 of 12 field goals and 11 of 12 free throws, maintaining his streak of 95 straight games with at least 20 points, a record second only to Wilt Chamberlain's streak. Despite missing injured starters Lu Dort and Isaiah Hartenstein, the Thunder shot 56% from the field, showcasing their depth with contributions from Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams, who each added 15 points. Rookie sensation Cooper Flagg helped the Mavericks with 16 points, while Jaden Hardy led their scoring with 23 points, including five three-pointers. However, Dallas struggled with star player Anthony Davis, who managed just two points on 1-for-9 shooting after being held scoreless for the first three quarters. This game saw the Thunder expand their dominance in the third quarter, outscoring the Mavericks 41-26 to lead 104-74 heading into the final quarter.