76ers (15–2) def. Spurs (13–5), 112–107
76ers:
Victor Wembanyama — 25 PTS, 12 REB, 4 BLK Chet Holmgren — 21 PTS, 9 REB Bennedict Mathurin — 18 PTS Coby White — 15 PTS, 6 AST
Spurs:
Giannis Antetokounmpo — 27 PTS, 11 REB, 6 AST Brandon Ingram — 22 PTS Scoot Henderson — 18 PTS, 8 AST Luke Kennard — 14 PTS
Philadelphia led by 13 early in the fourth before Giannis dragged San Antonio back into it, just like he drags his brothers everywhere with him. Wembanyama answered with a pair of blocks and a three-minute stretch of dominant defense. Coby White's three with 1:24 remaining finally put the game away.
Rockets (15–2) def. Timberwolves (14–3), 115–111
Rockets:
Karl-Anthony Towns — 27 PTS, 13 REB Derrick White — 23 PTS, 7 AST Donte DiVincenzo — 17 PTS Mark Williams — 14 PTS, 12 REB
Timberwolves:
LeBron James — 24 PTS, 8 REB, 7 AST Jaden Ivey — 22 PTS Austin Reaves — 19 PTS Herbert Jones — 12 PTS, 5 STL
LeBron had the ball with Minnesota down two inside the final minute, but Houston forced a tough fadeaway that missed. Towns then grabbed the rebound and hit two free throws. The Rockets finish Week 6 tied for the league's best record.
Trail Blazers (14–3) def. Magic (13–4), 109–103
Trail Blazers:
Nikola Jokić — 24 PTS, 13 REB, 10 AST Michael Porter Jr. — 22 PTS Anfernee Simons — 19 PTS Immanuel Quickley — 13 PTS, 8 AST
Magic:
Anthony Edwards — 29 PTS Domantas Sabonis — 17 PTS, 15 REB, 8 AST Klay Thompson — 16 PTS Dylan Harper — 14 PTS
Jokić recorded his first triple-double of the week, but it wasn't an easy night for him—he shot 8-for-19 and committed five turnovers. Portland's defense forced Orlando into a horrendous 16 turnovers.
Warriors (13–5) def. Clippers (12–6), 118–110
Warriors:
Luka Dončić — 30 PTS, 9 REB, 8 AST Cooper Flagg — 21 PTS Josh Hart — 11 PTS, 12 REB, 7 AST Rudy Gobert — 13 PTS, 14 REB
Clippers:
Dejounte Murray — 25 PTS, 8 AST Bam Adebayo — 19 PTS, 12 REB Jarrett Allen — 14 PTS, 11 REB Aaron Gordon — 16 PTS
Josh Hart was everywhere for Golden State, while Luka took over late with 10 fourth-quarter points. The Clippers couldn't overcome 18 turnovers.
Pacers (13–5) def. Raptors (12–5), 113–108
Pacers:
Jaylen Brown — 28 PTS, 7 REB Jamal Murray — 23 PTS, 8 AST DeMar DeRozan — 19 PTS Jrue Holiday — 12 PTS, 7 AST
Raptors:
Donovan Mitchell — 27 PTS Kawhi Leonard — 21 PTS, 9 REB Jalen Green — 18 PTS Ausar Thompson — 12 PTS, 10 REB
Eastern Rivals Dogfight for the top. Mitchell scored 11 points in the third quarter to give Toronto a lead, but Jrue Holiday's defense on him in the final minutes changed the game. Indiana scored 31 points in the fourth.
Jazz (11–6) def. Cavaliers (10–7), 106–101
Jazz:
Joel Embiid — 26 PTS, 14 REB Jalen Williams — 22 PTS Malik Monk — 17 PTS T.J. McConnell — 12 PTS, 9 AST
Cavaliers:
Scottie Barnes — 23 PTS, 10 REB Jalen Suggs — 20 PTS Kon Knueppel — 15 PTS Bradley Beal — 9 PTS, 4 AST
Beal had a rough shooting night, going 3-for-12, while Cleveland's offense stalled late. Embiid missed seven of his first nine shots before finding his rhythm in the second half.
Thunder (10–7) def. Kings (9–8), 111–104
Thunder:
Cade Cunningham — 28 PTS, 10 AST Pascal Siakam — 22 PTS, 8 REB Zach LaVine — 20 PTS Ron Holland — 15 PTS
Kings:
Jayson Tatum — 27 PTS, 9 REB LaMelo Ball — 21 PTS, 10 AST Tari Eason — 15 PTS Clint Capela — 12 PTS, 13 REB
Cade controlled the game despite shooting 9-for-22. Sacramento couldn't generate enough offense after LaMelo Ball picked up his fifth foul like a noob with six minutes remaining.
Mavericks (10–7) def. Nuggets (1–15), 117–106
Mavericks:
Stephen Curry — 28 PTS Desmond Bane — 24 PTS John Collins — 18 PTS, 10 REB Devin Carter — 15 PTS
Nuggets:
Ja Morant — 30 PTS, 9 AST Tyler Herro — 22 PTS Tobias Harris — 16 PTS Mitchell Robinson — 12 PTS, 14 REB
Morant kept Denver in it almost single-handedly, but Dallas' spacing eventually became too much. Curry went 5-for-12 from three.
Grizzlies (10–7) def. Hawks (8–9), 114–109
Grizzlies:
Zion Williamson — 26 PTS, 10 REB Collin Sexton — 23 PTS Amen Thompson — 15 PTS, 9 AST Keldon Johnson — 14 PTS
Hawks:
Franz Wagner — 27 PTS Darius Garland — 20 PTS, 11 AST Buddy Hield — 18 PTS Walker Kessler — 12 PTS, 13 REB
Zion spent the fourth quarter attacking the rim and repeatedly drawing fouls. Garland kept Atlanta alive, but Memphis' second unit won the final stretch.
Knicks (10–7) def. Bucks (7–10), 112–105
Knicks:
Tyrese Maxey — 31 PTS Evan Mobley — 18 PTS, 14 REB Norman Powell — 17 PTS Devin Vassell — 15 PTS
Bucks:
Tyrese Haliburton — 24 PTS, 12 AST Shaedon Sharpe — 23 PTS Kyle Kuzma — 17 PTS, 8 REB Jaime Jaquez Jr. — 13 PTS
Maxey struggled from three but relentlessly attacked Milwaukee's defense, using his slashing abilities instead. Haliburton had 12 assists, but the Bucks turned the ball over 16 times.
Hornets (7–10) def. Heat (2–16), 115–107
Hornets:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander — 30 PTS, 8 AST Trey Murphy III — 24 PTS Jaren Jackson Jr. — 19 PTS, 8 REB Julius Randle — 16 PTS, 10 REB
Heat:
Brandon Miller — 26 PTS Jared McCain — 19 PTS Dillon Brooks — 17 PTS Robert Williams III — 10 PTS, 13 REB
Miami actually led entering the fourth, but SGA scored 12 points in the final period. Brooks got ragebaited and fouled out with 2:18 remaining.
Lakers (4–13) def. Nets (5–12), 108–102
Lakers:
Lauri Markkanen — 27 PTS, 9 REB Mikal Bridges — 20 PTS Jalen Duren — 15 PTS, 14 REB P.J. Washington — 13 PTS
Nets:
Devin Booker — 32 PTS Keegan Murray — 18 PTS Cameron Johnson — 16 PTS Reed Sheppard — 12 PTS
Booker had 20 points by halftime, but Los Angeles doubled him aggressively after the break. Markkanen hit four threes and gave the Lakers their best offensive performance of the week.
Wizards (4–14) def. Celtics (3–14), 110–105
Wizards:
Kevin Durant — 28 PTS, 7 REB Jalen Brunson — 25 PTS, 8 AST Paul George — 18 PTS Cameron Thomas — 16 PTS
Celtics:
Anthony Davis — 23 PTS, 13 REB Kyrie Irving — 22 PTS James Harden — 17 PTS, 10 AST Isaiah Collier — 12 PTS
The Durant-Brunson Duo is finally locking in. Boston led by 10 in the third, but Durant scored 14 in the fourth. Anthony Davis picked up his fifth foul with just under five minutes left, forcing Boston to go small.
Pelicans (4–15) def. Pistons (2–16), 109–98
Pelicans:
De'Aaron Fox — 29 PTS, 8 AST Myles Turner — 21 PTS, 10 REB, 3 BLK Moses Moody — 17 PTS Dennis Schröder — 14 PTS, 7 AST
Pistons:
Damian Lillard — 24 PTS R.J. Barrett — 20 PTS Deni Avdija — 16 PTS, 8 REB Zach Edey — 12 PTS, 12 REB
This estranged New Orleans team recently traded Sengooner after losing like 11 in a row or something. Was he the problem? NOLA controlled the game from the second quarter onward. Turner's rim protection was a major factor, with Detroit shooting just 39% inside the arc.
Bulls (7–10) def. Timberwolves (14–4), 113–110
Bulls:
Paolo Banchero — 29 PTS, 10 REB Jalen Johnson — 22 PTS, 8 REB Aaron Wiggins — 17 PTS Sam Hauser — 15 PTS
Timberwolves:
LeBron James — 26 PTS, 9 AST Austin Reaves — 22 PTS Jaden Ivey — 19 PTS Khris Middleton — 13 PTS
Upset of the week. Chicago shot 15-for-34 from three and survived a furious Minnesota comeback. LeBron had a chance to tie it with a three in the final seconds, but the shot came up short, just like his career.
Rockets (16–2) def. Suns (3–16), 116–108
Rockets:
Karl-Anthony Towns — 25 PTS, 12 REB Derrick White — 22 PTS, 8 AST Donte DiVincenzo — 18 PTS Mark Williams — 14 PTS, 13 REB
Suns:
Trae Young — 29 PTS, 10 AST Alperen Sengün — 21 PTS, 11 REB O.G. Anunoby — 18 PTS
Houston struggled to contain Trae early, but Towns controlled the fourth quarter with 10 points and six rebounds. Houston now has the best record in the league.
76ers (16–2) def. Hawks (8–11), 111–103
76ers:
Victor Wembanyama — 23 PTS, 14 REB, 4 BLK Chet Holmgren — 19 PTS, 10 REB Bennedict Mathurin — 20 PTS Coby White — 14 PTS, 7 AST
Hawks:
Franz Wagner — 25 PTS Darius Garland — 21 PTS, 9 AST Buddy Hield — 15 PTS
Wembanyama controlled the paint after Atlanta shot 4-for-21 from three. It's probably the Buddy Hield effect in play.
Warriors (14–5) def. Bucks (7–11), 119–113
Warriors:
Luka Dončić — 27 PTS, 10 AST, 8 REB Cooper Flagg — 22 PTS Josh Hart — 10 PTS, 13 REB, 8 AST Rudy Gobert — 12 PTS, 15 REB
Bucks:
Tyrese Haliburton — 26 PTS, 11 AST Shaedon Sharpe — 23 PTS Kyle Kuzma — 18 PTS, 9 REB
Hart nearly recorded another triple-double, while Flagg scored 11 fourth-quarter points. The Warriors' recent "All-in" trade for Flagg has won them 2 in a row.
Trail Blazers (15–3) def. Cavaliers (10–8), 114–109
Trail Blazers:
Nikola Jokić — 22 PTS, 11 REB, 9 AST Michael Porter Jr. — 25 PTS Anfernee Simons — 21 PTS Immanuel Quickley — 14 PTS, 7 AST
Cavaliers:
Scottie Barnes — 25 PTS, 9 REB Jalen Suggs — 21 PTS Kon Knueppel — 17 PTS Bradley Beal — 12 PTS
Jokić came one assist short of a triple-double, while Portland survived a late Cleveland run.
Thunder (11–7) def. Nets (5–14), 108–101
Thunder:
Cade Cunningham — 26 PTS, 11 AST Pascal Siakam — 21 PTS, 9 REB Zach LaVine — 20 PTS Ron Holland — 13 PTS
Nets:
Devin Booker — 30 PTS Keegan Murray — 18 PTS Cameron Johnson — 16 PTS
Booker kept Brooklyn close, ordering a 30-piece McNugget with extra dipping sauce. But Oklahoma City forced 16 turnovers, ultimately winning the game.
Pacers (14–5) def. Knicks (11–8), 112–106
Pacers:
Jaylen Brown — 29 PTS, 8 REB Jamal Murray — 22 PTS, 7 AST DeMar DeRozan — 19 PTS Jrue Holiday — 11 PTS, 8 AST
Knicks:
Tyrese Maxey — 28 PTS Devin Vassell — 20 PTS Evan Mobley — 17 PTS, 12 REB
Jrue Holiday's All-Star level defense held Maxey to 2-for-8 shooting in the fourth quarter.
Jazz (12–6) def. Grizzlies (11–8), 110–105
Jazz:
Joel Embiid — 24 PTS, 13 REB Jalen Williams — 23 PTS Malik Monk — 19 PTS T.J. McConnell — 11 PTS, 10 AST
Grizzlies:
Zion Williamson — 26 PTS, 9 REB Collin Sexton — 21 PTS Amen Thompson — 16 PTS, 8 AST
Embiid shot only 8-for-20, but Utah won the rebounding battle 49–40.
Timberwolves (14–5) def. Bulls (8–11), 117–109
Timberwolves:
LeBron James — 23 PTS, 10 AST, 8 REB Jaden Ivey — 25 PTS Austin Reaves — 21 PTS Herbert Jones — 12 PTS, 4 STL
Bulls:
Paolo Banchero — 28 PTS, 9 REB Jalen Johnson — 21 PTS Aaron Wiggins — 16 PTS
Minnesota erased a nine-point halftime deficit behind 34 third-quarter points.
Clippers (12–7) def. Lakers (5–13), 112–104
Clippers:
Dejounte Murray — 24 PTS, 9 AST Bam Adebayo — 21 PTS, 12 REB Jarrett Allen — 15 PTS, 13 REB Aaron Gordon — 14 PTS
Lakers:
Lauri Markkanen — 26 PTS Mikal Bridges — 19 PTS Jalen Duren — 16 PTS, 12 REB
Los Angeles led after three, but the Clippers closed the game on a 17–6 run. The Clippers now have a problematic double center issue after trading Anthony Davis to the Warriors, who then got flipped to the Celtics less than a day later.
Raptors (12–7) def. Hornets (8–10), 115–110
Raptors:
Donovan Mitchell — 30 PTS Kawhi Leonard — 23 PTS, 8 REB Jalen Green — 20 PTS Ausar Thompson — 11 PTS, 12 REB
Hornets:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander — 31 PTS, 7 AST Trey Murphy III — 23 PTS Julius Randle — 19 PTS, 10 REB
Mitchell scored 12 points in the fourth to offset another big night from SGA.
Mavericks (11–8) def. Pelicans (4–16), 118–111
Mavericks:
Stephen Curry — 32 PTS Desmond Bane — 24 PTS John Collins — 17 PTS, 11 REB Devin Carter — 13 PTS
Pelicans:
De'Aaron Fox — 27 PTS, 9 AST Myles Turner — 20 PTS, 11 REB Moses Moody — 18 PTS
Curry hit six threes, including three in the fourth quarter.
Kings (9–8) def. Nuggets (1–17), 113–105
Kings:
Jayson Tatum — 29 PTS, 8 REB LaMelo Ball — 21 PTS, 11 AST Tari Eason — 17 PTS Clint Capela — 13 PTS, 14 REB
Nuggets:
Ja Morant — 28 PTS, 9 AST Tyler Herro — 23 PTS Tobias Harris — 17 PTS
Denver led by seven at halftime but couldn't maintain its offense after the break. Denver does seem able to maintain a large losing streak though.
Wizards (5–14) def. Celtics (3–16), 109–106
Wizards:
Kevin Durant — 30 PTS, 8 REB Jalen Brunson — 24 PTS, 7 AST Paul George — 17 PTS Cameron Thomas — 15 PTS
Celtics:
Anthony Davis — 25 PTS, 14 REB Kyrie Irving — 23 PTS James Harden — 16 PTS, 9 AST
Another matchup between these two Eastern conference teams. Durant hit a contested jumper with 34 seconds left to give Washington the lead for good, now going 2-0 against Boston.
Heat (2–18) def. Pistons (2–18), 106–100
Heat:
Brandon Miller — 27 PTS Jared McCain — 21 PTS Dillon Brooks — 16 PTS Robert Williams III — 11 PTS, 14 REB
Pistons:
Damian Lillard — 25 PTS R.J. Barrett — 22 PTS Deni Avdija — 17 PTS
Two Trashcan teams battle it out for the position of being at the top of the can. Miami finally snapped its losing streak behind 27 from Miller and a strong defensive fourth quarter.
Spurs (13–7) def. Mavericks (11–8), 112–107
Spurs:
Giannis Antetokounmpo — 30 PTS, 12 REB Brandon Ingram — 21 PTS Scoot Henderson — 18 PTS, 9 AST Luke Kennard — 13 PTS
Mavericks:
Stephen Curry — 26 PTS Desmond Bane — 22 PTS John Collins — 18 PTS, 10 REB
Giannis dominated the paint late, but Dallas kept it close behind Curry.
76ers (17–2) def. Raptors (12–8), 109–104
76ers:
Victor Wembanyama — 26 PTS, 13 REB, 4 BLK Chet Holmgren — 18 PTS, 9 REB Bennedict Mathurin — 19 PTS Coby White — 15 PTS, 6 AST
Raptors:
Donovan Mitchell — 28 PTS Kawhi Leonard — 22 PTS, 7 REB Jalen Green — 17 PTS Ausar Thompson — 12 PTS, 10 REB
After taking an embarrassing L up their ass from Miami, Philadelphia hasn't taken another L (yet). Wembanyama controlled the paint late as Philadelphia held Toronto to 20 fourth-quarter points.
Rockets (17–2) def. Jazz (12–7), 113–107
Rockets:
Karl-Anthony Towns — 28 PTS, 11 REB Derrick White — 20 PTS, 9 AST Donte DiVincenzo — 16 PTS Mark Williams — 13 PTS, 12 REB
Jazz:
Joel Embiid — 29 PTS, 12 REB Jalen Williams — 21 PTS Malik Monk — 18 PTS T.J. McConnell — 10 PTS, 8 AST
The Rockets just CANNOT seem to lose bro. Embiid had an excellent offensive game, but Houston's perimeter defense forced Utah into 17 turnovers.
Trail Blazers (16–3) def. Thunder (11–8), 116–110
Trail Blazers:
Nikola Jokić — 25 PTS, 12 REB, 7 AST Michael Porter Jr. — 24 PTS Anfernee Simons — 22 PTS Immanuel Quickley — 13 PTS, 8 AST
Thunder:
Cade Cunningham — 27 PTS, 9 AST Zach LaVine — 23 PTS Pascal Siakam — 20 PTS, 8 REB
Portland's shooting won the game, with Simons and Porter combining for nine threes. Portland consistently wins games because of the level-headed stature of their GM, JayWiggs. His firm but wise approach to running this team involves careful trading and effective rotations, setting an example for the rest of the league with his traditional team-running.
Warriors (15–5) def. Timberwolves (14–6), 114–108
Warriors:
Luka Dončić — 29 PTS, 11 AST, 8 REB Cooper Flagg — 23 PTS Josh Hart — 9 PTS, 14 REB, 8 AST Rudy Gobert — 12 PTS, 13 REB
Timberwolves:
LeBron James — 25 PTS, 8 REB, 7 AST Jaden Ivey — 24 PTS Austin Reaves — 18 PTS Khris Middleton — 14 PTS
Hart stuffed the stat sheet again without forcing his offense, while Luka scored 11 fourth-quarter points. Flagg still continues to develop as a young player.
Pacers (15–5) def. Magic (13–5), 111–105
Pacers:
Jaylen Brown — 27 PTS, 8 REB Jamal Murray — 24 PTS, 7 AST DeMar DeRozan — 20 PTS Jrue Holiday — 10 PTS, 9 AST
Magic:
Anthony Edwards — 28 PTS Domantas Sabonis — 19 PTS, 14 REB, 8 AST Klay Thompson — 16 PTS Dylan Harper — 13 PTS
Indiana forced Edwards into a difficult corner in the fourth quarter, while Brown repeatedly attacked Orlando's smaller lineups.
Clippers (13–7) def. Knicks (11–9), 108–102
Clippers:
Dejounte Murray — 26 PTS, 10 AST Bam Adebayo — 20 PTS, 11 REB Aaron Gordon — 18 PTS Jarrett Allen — 13 PTS, 12 REB
Knicks:
Tyrese Maxey — 27 PTS Evan Mobley — 18 PTS, 13 REB Norman Powell — 17 PTS Devin Vassell — 14 PTS
Murray repeatedly found Allen and Adebayo inside as Los Angeles pulled away in the final five minutes. Murray's incredible playmaking matched with a different pair of lob threats seems to have benefitted the Clippers in a new way now.
Grizzlies (12–8) def. Hornets (8–11), 117–112
Grizzlies:
Zion Williamson — 29 PTS, 11 REB Collin Sexton — 24 PTS Amen Thompson — 17 PTS, 9 AST Keldon Johnson — 15 PTS
Hornets:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander — 32 PTS, 8 AST Jaren Jackson Jr. — 21 PTS, 8 REB Trey Murphy III — 19 PTS
Zion attacked the rim relentlessly, while SGA kept Charlotte within striking distance until the final minute. The game was nothing short of interesting.
Cavaliers (11–8) def. Bulls (8–12), 110–103
Cavaliers:
Scottie Barnes — 26 PTS, 11 REB Jalen Suggs — 22 PTS, 7 AST Kon Knueppel — 16 PTS Isaiah Hartenstein — 12 PTS, 14 REB
Bulls:
Paolo Banchero — 27 PTS, 10 REB Jalen Johnson — 20 PTS, 8 REB Sam Hauser — 15 PTS
Cleveland's defense tightened after halftime, holding Chicago to 44 second-half points.
Kings (10–8) def. Hawks (8–12), 118–114
Kings:
Jayson Tatum — 31 PTS, 9 REB LaMelo Ball — 23 PTS, 12 AST Tari Eason — 18 PTS Clint Capela — 12 PTS, 15 REB
Hawks:
Franz Wagner — 29 PTS Darius Garland — 24 PTS, 10 AST Buddy Hield — 17 PTS
A tight game between the teams. Tatum took over late, scoring 10 points in the fourth quarter.
Mavericks (12–8) def. Lakers (5–14), 121–112
Mavericks:
Stephen Curry — 35 PTS Desmond Bane — 23 PTS John Collins — 19 PTS, 10 REB Devin Carter — 14 PTS
Lakers:
Lauri Markkanen — 29 PTS, 8 REB Mikal Bridges — 20 PTS Jalen Duren — 17 PTS, 13 REB
Curry went 7-for-13 from three and broke open a close game with 14 fourth-quarter points. The Lakers have signaled that they're in rebuilding mode after trading Cooper Flagg to the warriors for Lauri Markkanen and Draft Capital.
Spurs (14–7) def. Pelicans (4–17), 105–99
Spurs:
Giannis Antetokounmpo — 26 PTS, 14 REB Brandon Ingram — 22 PTS Scoot Henderson — 17 PTS, 8 AST Donovan Clingan — 11 PTS, 10 REB
Pelicans:
De'Aaron Fox — 27 PTS Myles Turner — 19 PTS, 10 REB Moses Moody — 16 PTS
San Antonio won despite shooting just 5-for-24 from three, dominating the glass instead.
Wizards (6–14) def. Nets (5–15), 115–109
Wizards:
Kevin Durant — 32 PTS, 9 REB Jalen Brunson — 27 PTS, 8 AST Paul George — 19 PTS Cameron Thomas — 14 PTS
Nets:
Devin Booker — 34 PTS Keegan Murray — 19 PTS Cameron Johnson — 15 PTS
Booker had 22 by halftime, but Washington trapped him repeatedly in the fourth. Can the Wizards climb anywhere to the top of the Eastern Conference, or are they unknowingly facing the punishment of Sisyphus?
Heat (3–18) def. Pistons (2–19), 111–104
Heat:
Brandon Miller — 25 PTS, 7 REB Jared McCain — 22 PTS Dillon Brooks — 18 PTS Robert Williams III — 12 PTS, 15 REB
Pistons:
Damian Lillard — 29 PTS R.J. Barrett — 23 PTS Deni Avdija — 15 PTS
Miami followed up its first win of the week with another victory, as Miller scored eight straight during a decisive fourth-quarter run. The Heat make a smart move in their rebuild by keeping Brandon Miller.
Bucks (8–11) def. Celtics (3–17), 107–101
Bucks:
Tyrese Haliburton — 25 PTS, 13 AST Shaedon Sharpe — 24 PTS Kyle Kuzma — 18 PTS, 9 REB Jaime Jaquez Jr. — 14 PTS
Celtics:
Anthony Davis — 27 PTS, 12 REB Kyrie Irving — 24 PTS James Harden — 15 PTS, 8 AST
The Celtics' new big three couldn't save them from the wrath of Kyle Kuzma!!! Haliburton picked apart Boston's defense all night, while Harden checked out mid game to go to the str-I mean, attend urgent matters...yeah, that.
Nuggets (2–17) def. Timberwolves (14–7), 119–116
Nuggets:
Ja Morant — 36 PTS, 10 AST Tyler Herro — 27 PTS Fred VanVleet — 18 PTS, 7 AST Mitchell Robinson — 11 PTS, 14 REB
Timberwolves:
LeBron James — 30 PTS, 9 REB, 8 AST Jaden Ivey — 25 PTS Austin Reaves — 21 PTS
Denver SOMEHOW gets its second win! And over the Timberwolves when Lebuns had 30-9-8??? Morant blew the place up without a firearm this time, scoring 36 points with 13 of them in the fourth.