07.12.2025
Brooklyn Nets 119 - 101 New Orleans Pelicans
Michael Porter Jr. delivered a standout performance with 35 points, matching his season high and helping the Brooklyn Nets secure a 119-101 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. Porter, who sat out Thursday to rest his back, hit five 3-pointers and grabbed nine rebounds, achieving his third consecutive 30-point game, a feat he also accomplished last February with Denver. Nic Claxton contributed significantly with his second triple-double of the season, joining the ranks of Nets players like James Harden and Kevin Durant who achieved multiple triple-doubles in a season in 2021-22. Claxton's performance made him the second Nets center with multiple career triple-doubles, following Shawn Bradley's record from the 1990s. Day'Ron Sharpe also shone with 16 points, aiding the Nets to win their third game in four outings. Meanwhile, Trey Murphy III led the Pelicans with 23 points as they suffered their sixth consecutive loss. The Nets dominated early on, building a 35-24 lead in the first quarter, and maintained control throughout, leading by as much as 28 points in the second half.
Washington Wizards 116 - 131 Atlanta Hawks
Jalen Johnson delivered a stellar performance with a 30-point, 12-rebound, and 12-assist triple-double, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a 131-116 victory over the Washington Wizards. This marked Johnson's second consecutive triple-double and his fourth of the season. The win ended Atlanta's three-game losing streak and served as payback for a previous 132-113 loss in Washington. Despite a resilient effort from the Wizards, who tied the game at 97 in the fourth quarter following a 23-8 run, Atlanta's Vít Krejci hit crucial 3-pointers, helping the Hawks regain control. CJ McCollum shined for Washington, hitting seven 3-pointers and scoring 28 points, but his efforts weren't enough as the Hawks dominated the paint with a 70-42 advantage and outrebounded the Wizards 45-26. The Hawks now look ahead to their next game against the Detroit Pistons, while the Wizards prepare to host the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Cleveland Cavaliers 94 - 99 Golden State Warriors
In an exciting match, the Golden State Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 99-94, with Pat Spencer setting a career-high 19 points in his first NBA start. Despite a poor shooting start, going just 4 of 23 in the first quarter, the Warriors bounced back, particularly shining in a dominant second-quarter run where they outscored the Cavaliers 27-8. Spencer's performance, including three three-pointers, highlighted his third consecutive game scoring over 15 points. The Warriors managed this victory despite missing key players like Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. Donovan Mitchell was a standout for Cleveland with 29 points, notably contributing 16 in the fourth quarter. However, the Cavaliers struggled with their shooting, hitting a season-low 34.6% from the field. Gui Santos and Buddy Hield also added key contributions for the Warriors, whose win marked their third in the last four games.
Detroit Pistons 124 - 112 Milwaukee Bucks
Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren were pivotal in the Detroit Pistons' 124-112 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, snapping the Bucks' 15-game winning streak in Detroit. Cunningham contributed a double-double with 23 points and 12 assists, while Duren added 16 points and 16 rebounds. The win marked Detroit's second victory against Milwaukee this season, enhancing their record to 19-5 despite 13 turnovers that gifted the Bucks 20 points. Isaiah Stewart scored 19 points, and Marcus Sasser debuted after recovering from a hip injury. Milwaukee's Kevin Porter Jr. set a personal best with 32 points despite the team's ongoing slump, having lost 10 of their last 12 games. Detroit's strong shooting, especially early in the third quarter, helped them maintain a lead that the Bucks couldn't overcome, even narrowing the gap slightly in the second quarter. Both teams utilized their bench extensively in the fourth quarter as Detroit's lead grew to 25 points.
Miami Heat 111 - 127 Sacramento Kings
Zach LaVine delivered an impressive performance by scoring 42 points, including eight 3-pointers, to lead the Sacramento Kings to a decisive 127-111 victory over the Miami Heat. This marked the Kings' first double-digit win of the season and their largest-ever victory in Miami, breaking their previous best of winning by 15 points. Sacramento had struggled recently, losing four straight and 12 of their last 14 games, with their prior five wins by a combined 18 points. LaVine's previous season highs were six 3s and 34 points. Keegan Murray, Nique Clifford, and DeMar DeRozan contributed 16, 15, and 13 points, respectively, for the Kings. Jaime Jaquez Jr. led Miami with 27 points, while Simone Fontecchio added 20. The Heat were missing key players Tyler Herro, Davion Mitchell, and Pelle Larsson due to injuries. Despite Fontecchio’s 3-pointer giving Miami its last lead of the night in the second quarter, the Kings dominated with a 23-7 run to close the half and maintained control throughout, with Miami unable to close the gap in the fourth quarter.
Minnesota Timberwolves 109 - 106 LA Clippers
In an exciting matchup, the Minnesota Timberwolves edged out the Los Angeles Clippers 109-106, thanks to a pivotal 3-pointer by Naz Reid with 13 seconds remaining, contributing to his 19-point game off the bench. Jaden McDaniels led Minnesota with 27 points, while Julius Randle added 24 points to secure the team's fifth consecutive victory. The Clippers, struggling with their seventh loss in eight games, saw James Harden amass 34 points and climb into 10th place on the NBA's career scoring list, surpassing Carmelo Anthony. Despite a promising first-half lead, the Clippers couldn't hold off the Timberwolves, who rallied with strong perimeter shooting in the second half. Harden had a chance to tie the game but missed a buzzer-beater 3-pointer. The game also featured a flagrant foul call on Minnesota's Rudy Gobert, underscoring a tense contest that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Dallas Mavericks 122 - 109 Houston Rockets
In a high-scoring encounter, Anthony Davis led the Dallas Mavericks to a 122-109 victory over the Houston Rockets, rebounding spectacularly from a previous poor performance against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Davis, who managed just two points the night before, scored 29 points on an impressive 14-of-19 shooting. Kevin Durant scored 27 points for the Rockets, with 20 of those coming in the first half, but he sat out the fourth quarter as the Mavericks surged ahead by 21 points, thanks to a dominant third quarter where they outscored the Rockets 37-20 and shot 73%. Nembhard, in his sixth consecutive start, contributed 11 points and seven assists, while P.J. Washington, returning from injury, made significant plays during a 14-0 run in the third quarter. For the Rockets, Jabari Smith Jr. scored 22 points, and Aaron Holiday added 19, as they missed the contribution of Alperen Sengun due to illness.