👉📝Top Storylines of the Night 👉📝
-Orlando continues its hot stretch versus New York
There were 11 ties and 17 lead changes in this Knicks-Magic matchup, but Orlando rode a 69-55 second half to their victory. They got at least 25 points from Franz Wagner, Jalen Suggs and Desmond Bane, which is the first time Orlando has had three 25-point scorers since 2019. The Magic have won six of their last seven outings.
-Detroit destroys Milwaukee
The Bucks won 25 of their previous 26 games over the Pistons, but Detroit showed who the better team was here. They led by nearly 30 points at times in this road victory and have their winning streak up to 12 games. The Pistons have the best record in the Eastern Conference at 14-2.
-James Harden carries the Clippers to a much-needed win against the Hornets
Los Angeles has been struggling recently, but Harden went into takeover mode when he scored a franchise record 55 points in a win over the Charlotte Hornets. That looks even better since Kawhi Leonard is expected to return to the lineup tomorrow.
-Sacramento grabs a shocking upset win in Denver
The Kings had a 3-13 record in their road matchup with the 12-3 Nuggets, but Sacramento was able to prevail despite trailing by double-digits in the second half. There were six ties and 11 lead changes in total, with the Kings overcoming a 13-point third-quarter deficit.
🌟🌟 Top Performers of the Night 🌟🌟
-James Harden had 55 points, three rebounds and seven assists in a win over the Charlotte Hornets. That was a Clippers franchise record
-Franz Wagner led Orlando with 37 points, six rebounds and seven assists in a victory over the New York Knicks.
-Jalen Brunson tallied 33 points, three rebounds and 11 assists in a loss to the Orlando Magic.
-Kristaps Porziņģis provided 29 points, seven rebounds, four assists and three blocks in a win over the New Orleans Pelicans.
-Josh Giddey generated 18 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists in a win over the Washington Wizards.
-Cade Cunningham collected 29 points, eight rebounds and 10 assists in a victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.
-Zach Edey totaled 12 points, 15 rebounds, three assists and four blocks in a road win over the Dallas Mavericks.
-Nikola Jokić had 44 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists in a loss to the Sacramento Kings.
-Russell Westbrook amassed 21 points, seven rebounds and 11 assists in an upset win over the Denver Nuggets.
♛ ♛ Kings Upset the Nuggets, 128-123 ♛ ♛
Sacramento was just 3-13 coming into this matchup with a 12-3 Denver team, but grabbed this incredible road upset without its best player.
The Kings shot 14-of-25 in the fourth quarter to complete their double-digit comeback win.
Russell Westbrook led the Kings with 21 points, seven rebounds and 11 assists, scoring 15 of those in the decisive fourth quarter.
Dennis Schroder led the bench with 21 points, three rebounds and seven assists.
Nikola Jokić led the Nuggets with 44 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists.
Jamal Murray had 23 points and nine assists.
LIGHT THAT 🟣🔦🟣🔦🟣🔦 pic.twitter.com/V6uEjNQQwT
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) November 23, 2025
🍿 Kings Looking to Close Upset🍿
Sacramento is on a lengthy 45-24 run to grab a game-high eight-point lead in Denver.
No one could have seen the Kings winning this game, given how these teams were trending. Denver has a 12-3 record while Sacramento is 3-13.
The Kings lead 111-103 with 6:19 remaining.
See the final six minutes on League Pass!!!!!
Denver Nuggets vs. Sacramento Kings (League Pass, Live)
🗣️ 🏹 pic.twitter.com/L7e3UrfUo2
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) November 23, 2025
LaVine steal.
Monk bucket.
18-5 Kings run to surge in front on NBA League Pass! pic.twitter.com/VtAFCO2Tx4
— NBA (@NBA) November 23, 2025
🍿🎥✮ Nuggets Lead Kings After 3Q, 92-91 🍿🎥✮
There have been six ties and eight lead changes in this one-point ballgame.
Dennis Schroder leads the Kings with 21 points, three rebounds and seven assists off the bench.
Nikola Jokić leads the Nuggets with 24 points, 12 rebounds and six assists.
Check out the final game of the night on League Pass!
Denver Nuggets vs. Sacramento Kings (League Pass, Live)
Last Q on deck pic.twitter.com/eTHiVtCCrL
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) November 23, 2025
♘ Pistons Appreciation Post ♞
Detroit has been one of the worst teams in the NBA over the last decade, but a 2024-25 surge started something special.
The Pistons won their 12th straight game tonight and have a 14-2 record for the season.
That’s their longest winning streak since the championship team back in 2003-04.
That’s the second-best mark in the NBA and the best record in the Eastern Conference.
Cade Cunningham is in MVP consideration while Jalen Duren is making a bid for his first All-Star appearance.
🔥 12 WINS IN A ROW
🔥 UNDEFEATED SINCE OCTOBER
🔥 NO. 1 RECORD IN THE EAST
The Pistons are on their longest winning streak since their 2003-04 championship season! pic.twitter.com/rH1DubkWh1
— NBA (@NBA) November 23, 2025
⛰️ Nuggets Lead Kings at the Half, 65-61 ⛰️
Denver was projected to win this game handily, but it looks like we have a battle in the final game of the night.
Zach LaVine leads Sacramento with 13 points and two rebounds.
Russell Westbrook has six points and seven assists.
Nikola Jokić leads Denver with 13 points, five rebounds and five assists.
At the break pic.twitter.com/QuFkmSfDj6
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) November 23, 2025
🐻 🐻 Grizzlies Defeat Mavericks, 102-96 🐻 🐻
Memphis grabbed this road win in Dallas, riding a 59-49 second-half surge to their comeback victory.
There were 15 lead changes in total.
They out-rebounded the Mavericks, 68-49, while outscoring them in second-chance points, 29-12.
Zach Edey was the player of the game, collecting 12 points, 15 rebounds, three assists and four blocks.
Santi Aldama had 20 points, eight rebounds and four assists.
Vince Williams amassed 10 points, 10 rebounds and five assists.
Klay Thompson led Dallas with 22 points off the bench.
Back2️⃣Back Dubs 😤
Back Ho〽️e on Monday 🎟️ https://t.co/svnym2iGhZ pic.twitter.com/ddVAFbXnJU
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) November 23, 2025
Nuggets Lead Kings After Q1, 35-30 🤡 🤡 🤡
Denver has just three losses, while Sacramento has just three wins.
Russell Westbrook leads Sacramento with six points, two rebounds and six assists.
Peyton Watson leads Denver with 11 points and two rebounds.
Nikola Jokić is quietly on triple-double watch with four points, four rebounds and four assists.
Check out the final game of the night on League Pass…
First one down pic.twitter.com/q7Vj9pN6qV
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) November 23, 2025
Bulls Defeat Wizards, 121-120 🍕 🌭 🌇
There were six ties and nine lead changes in this game, with Washington holding the lead for all but a few minutes.
The Bulls rode a 29-22 fourth quarter to this comeback win.
Corey Kispert collected 20 points, five rebounds and five assists.
Kyshawn George generated 17 points, 12 rebounds, seven assists and four steals.
Nikola Vučević led Chicago with 28 points and 12 rebounds.
Josh Giddey had 18 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists and three steals.
BULLS WIN.
BULLS WIN.
BULLS WIN.
BULLS WIN.
BULLS WIN.
BULLS WIN. pic.twitter.com/VUKXvj9K7X
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) November 23, 2025
Pistons Defeat Bucks, 129-116 ⚙️ ⚙️ ⚙️
Milwaukee won 25 of its previous 26 games over Detroit, but this is a different Pistons squad.
They held a double-digit lead for the entirety of the second half, leading by nearly 30 points at times in this road victory.
Cade Cunningham collected 29 points, eight rebounds and 10 assists.
Ryan Rollins had 24 points, five rebounds and seven assists.
YOU KNOW THE PISTONS WON AGAIN!!!!!!
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) November 23, 2025
TWELVE WINS IN A ROW pic.twitter.com/I1Bx0uuR1d
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) November 23, 2025
Josh Giddey’s Historic Triple-Double 🤩 🤩 🤩
The Young Aussie recorded the 22nd triple-double of his career.
He passed five all-time greats on the all-time triple-double list, and he is still just 23 years old.
Giddey has 18 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists.
Josh Giddey has his 22nd career triple-double!
He passes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kobe Bryant, Kyle Lowry, Michael Ray Richardson, and Chris Webber on the NBA’s all-time list. pic.twitter.com/HmAvoCjDLP
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) November 23, 2025
Nuggets Starting Lineup 🧽 ⛰️ 🧽 🏞️ 🧽
Denver will be without Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun, but Peyton Watson has stepped up in their absence.
They also have the former MVP ready to go, who’s posting triple-double averages once again!
The Kings and Nuggets close out the night on League Pass.
Denver Nuggets vs. Sacramento Kings (League Pass, 10:00 ET)
Tonight’s five#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/41eukGbfr4
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) November 23, 2025
Mavericks Lead Grizzlies at the Half, 47-43 🤠 🤠 🤠
Both offenses struggled in the opening half, with neither team shooting above 40 percent.
No Memphis player has more than seven points.
Brandon Williams leads the Mavs starters with 12 points and three assists. Klay Thompson dropped 14 points off the bench.
BRB#MFFL pic.twitter.com/TyCgNlKLMH
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) November 23, 2025
Hawks Defeat Pelicans, 115-98 🍑 🪶 🔥
Atlanta outscored New Orleans 67-45 in the second and third quarters to take control of this game.
The Hawks won the turnover battle over the Pelicans, 14-7.
Kristaps Porziņģis led the way with 29 points, seven rebounds, four assists and three blocks on 11-of-17 shooting.
Jalen Johnson generated 18 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists.
Derik Queen led the Pels with 20 points, nine rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks.
Trey Murphy totaled 19 points, nine rebounds and four assists.
Saddiq Bey had 18 points, 11 rebounds and five assists.
HAWKS WIN! pic.twitter.com/klv0H4ZJRm
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) November 23, 2025
Wizards Lead Bulls at the Half, 70-64🧙🏻♀️ 🔮 🪄
Washington has just one win through their first 15 games, but looks poised to add to that here against a solid Chicago team.
The Wizards shot 51 percent from the field and 53 percent from three-point range in the first half.
Corey Kispert leads Washington with 15 points and two assists while Kyshawn George had 12 points, nine rebounds and three assists.
Nikola Vučević led Chicago with 14 points and six rebounds. Coby White collected 13 points, four rebounds and three assists.
Takin’ the lead into the break 🤝#ForTheDistrict | @CapitalOne pic.twitter.com/qAjk7Rqpnw
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) November 23, 2025
Pistons Lead Bucks After Q1, 30-26 🎷 🎷 🎷
Milwaukee has won 25 of its last 26 games over Detroit, but the Pistons are a different team now.
They enter this matchup amid an 11-game winning streak and have the early lead.
All five starters have scored for Detroit, while Bobby Portis leads Milwaukee with 14 points and five rebounds.
12 minutes in. pic.twitter.com/eQr4B6PnsN
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) November 23, 2025
Hawks Lead Pels at the Half, 56-46 𓅃 𓅃
Atlanta outscored New Orleans 35-21 in the second quarter to take this double-digit lead into the half.
Kristaps Porzingis has 16 points, four rebounds and two assists.
Jalen Johnson tallied 15 points, seven rebounds and three assists.
Trey Murphy leads New Orleans with 11 points, seven rebounds and three assists.
Big second quarter has us up 10 at the break! pic.twitter.com/Hns7qso9qH
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) November 23, 2025
Jalen Johnson = Freak Athlete ✈️ ✈️✈️
It’s one thing to have a block like this, but to follow it up with a dunk shows how special this kid is.
Johnson has taken over in the absence of Trae Young, averaging 24.5 points, 11.3 rebounds, 8.8 assists, and 2.3 steals across his last six outings.
The block.
The dunk.
Jalen Johnson is the type of athlete that makes this stuff look easy 😳
Watch on NBA League Pass: https://t.co/xfNhlNDDmL pic.twitter.com/ZxduMQHvlR
— NBA (@NBA) November 23, 2025
Pelicans Lead Hawks After Q1, 25-21 ⚜️⚜️
While New Orleans has just two wins through 16 outings, they’ve remained competitive all season.
That’s what we’re seeing here, holding Atlanta below 40 percent shooting.
Jalen Johnson leads ATL with nine points and six boards.
Trey Murphy leads NOP with seven points, six rebounds and two assists.
After 1 pic.twitter.com/hD5b64Xl7o
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) November 23, 2025
Magic Defeat Knicks, 133-121 ✨ 🪄 ✨
There were 11 ties and 17 lead changes through the opening three quarters, but Orlando rode a 69-55- second half to their victory.
Jalen Brunson led NY with 33 points, three rebounds and 11 assists.
Karl-Anthony Towns tallied 24 points, eight rebounds and three assists.
Franz Wagner led Orlando with 37 points, six rebounds and seven assists.
Desmond Bane had 27 points, three rebounds and five assists.
Jalen Suggs tallied 26 points and three rebounds.
WAGIC WIN🪄 pic.twitter.com/rViCSAm75C
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) November 23, 2025
Wizards Starting Unit 🔮 🧙♂️
Washington gets Alex Sarr back for this game, but will start Corey Kispert over Khris Middleton.
They’re looking to improve on their 1-14 record in a matchup with the Chicago Bulls.
Chicago has lost six of their last eight games as well.
First five on the hardwood tonight 🖐️#ForTheDistrict | @MedStarHealth pic.twitter.com/BzRDNUBzGr
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) November 23, 2025
Magic Lead Knicks After 3Q, 98-93 ✨✨
Jalen Brunson leads NY with 27 points, three rebounds and nine assists.
Franz Wagner leads Orlando with 30 points, four rebounds and five assists.
Orlando outscored NY in that third quarter, 34-27.
BATTLING ⚔️
📊 7/10 from the field for mikal pic.twitter.com/oHOcZ1H1uO
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) November 23, 2025
Knicks Lead Magic at the Half, 66-64 🗽🏙️🍎🚕🍕
These offenses are on full display, with New York shooting 61 percent and Orlando shooting 51 percent.
The Knicks out-assisted the Magic in that opening half, 18-10.
Jalen Brunson has 23 points, two rebounds and five assists.
Franz Wagner tallied 23 points, two rebounds and three assists.
at the half pic.twitter.com/Z11iw5z63o
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) November 22, 2025
James Harden Drops 55 🔥🤩
The Beard was feeling it in the matinee matchup with the Hornets, collecting 55 points, three rebounds and seven assists.
Harden shot 17-of-26 from the field and 10-of-16 from three-point range.
Ivica Zubac had 18 points, nine rebounds and six assists.
The Clippers beat the Hornets, 131-116.
🏀 SATURDAY’S FINAL SCORES 🏀
James Harden shatters the @LAClippers single-game scoring record with 55 points in the victory over Charlotte!
Ivica Zubac: 18 PTS, 9 REB, 6 AST, 9-12 FGM
Kon Knueppel: 26 PTS, 6-9 3PM, 9-12 FGM
Brandon Miller: 21 PTS pic.twitter.com/o2nYTPNSCG
— NBA (@NBA) November 22, 2025
Top Storylines 👉📝
The Pistons have the best record in the Eastern Conference and enter this matchup amid an 11-game winning streak. That brings their record to 13-2, but they have some demons to slay in this matchup with Milwaukee. The Bucks have won 25 of their last 26 games over the Pistons, dating back to 2018.
The Nuggets have been one of the best teams in the NBA, posting a 12-3 record through 15 outings. That’s bad news, given how Sacramento has been performing, posting a 3-13 record. The Kings also enter this matchup amid an eight-game losing streak while losing by double-digit margins in all of those.
Despite getting off to a slow start, Orlando has won five of their last six outings to get to 9-7. The Knicks have been even better than that, winning seven of their last nine fixtures.