Here’s a quick look at the NBA action from December 7, 2025—a night packed with strong performances, decisive runs, and a few surprising blowouts. Some teams tightened their grip on the standings, while others showed fight but couldn’t quite close things out.
New York Knicks vs Orlando Magic
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) looks to drive past Orlando Magic guard Tyus Jones (2) in the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn ImagesFinal Score: 106-100New York Knicks (winner)
Standings: 16–7
New York leaned on Jalen Brunson’s control of the offense and timely defensive stops to pull away in the second half. Their poise in the final minutes answered every push Orlando tried to mount.Orlando Magic (loser)
Standings: 14–10
The Magic started strong but lost rhythm after early injury setbacks and could not recover despite late scoring flurries. Their comeback attempt fell short as New York executed better in crunch time.Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics
Toronto Raptors forward Collin Murray-Boyles (12) tries to slow up Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (7) during the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn ImagesFinal Score: 121-113Boston Celtics (winner)
Standings: 15–9
Boston built a commanding early lead with efficient scoring and tight defensive rotations, then hit crucial shots late to stop Toronto’s comeback. Their balance and late-game focus proved the difference.Toronto Raptors (loser)
Standings: 15-10
Toronto rallied impressively in the third quarter and briefly seized momentum before cooling off late. Their run showed fight, but defensive breakdowns and missed looks in the final minutes cost them.Memphis Grizzlies vs Portland Trail Blazers
Memphis Grizzlies forward Cedric Coward (23) drives to the basket as Portland Trail Blazers center Yang Hansen (16) defends during the third quarter at FedExForum. Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn ImagesFinal Score: 119-96Memphis Grizzlies (winner)
Standings: 11–13
Memphis imposed their will with relentless ball pressure and a bench unit that lit up the scoreboard. Their physical defense and deep rotation overwhelmed Portland from start to finish.Portland Trail Blazers (loser)
Standings: 9–15
Portland never found offensive rhythm and struggled to respond to Memphis’ tempo. Despite moments of fight, they were outmatched in both physicality and depth.Charlotte Hornets vs Denver Nuggets
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) looks to drive past Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) during the second half at the Spectrum Center. Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn ImagesFinal Score: 115-106Denver Nuggets (winner)
Standings: 17–6
Denver delivered another composed, efficient road performance with strong star production and smooth perimeter shooting. Their ability to control pace made Charlotte chase all night.Charlotte Hornets (loser)
Standings: 7–17
Charlotte played hard and had occasional offensive bursts but lacked consistency and defensive resistance. Their limited scoring options without key players made sustaining runs difficult.Chicago Bulls vs Golden State Warriors
Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) defends against Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) during the first half at United Center. Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn ImagesFinal Score: 123-91Golden State Warriors (winner)
Standings: 13–12
Golden State came out firing, dictated tempo early, and maintained a double-digit cushion throughout. Their bench impact and defensive energy overwhelmed Chicago before halftime.Chicago Bulls (loser)
Standings: 9-14
Chicago struggled to generate efficient shots and fell behind quickly, never recovering from the initial onslaught. Their defensive lapses and slow half-court execution compounded the loss.Philadelphia 76ers vs Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) drives against Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) during the fourth quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn ImagesFinal Score: 112-108Los Angeles Lakers (winner)
Standings: 17-6
The Lakers surged in the second half behind star play and timely late-game scoring. Their composure in clutch possessions helped them shut the door on a tight finish.Philadelphia 76ers (loser)
Standings: 13-10
Philadelphia battled through most of the game but couldn’t sustain offense when Los Angeles tightened defensively. They stayed competitive but lacked closing execution.Utah Jazz vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Utah Jazz forward Taylor Hendricks (0) goes to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (left), guard Cason Wallace (22) and center Branden Carlson (back) during the second half at Delta Center. Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn ImagesFinal Score: 131-101Oklahoma City Thunder (winner)
Standings: 22-1
Oklahoma City erupted offensively, controlling pace and spacing while pouring in points from all levels. Their energy and efficiency turned the matchup into a comfortable blowout.Utah Jazz (loser)
Standings: 8-14
Utah struggled to match OKC’s tempo and scoring runs, falling behind early and never recovering. Defensive breakdowns and limited shot creation defined a rough outing.Conclusion
Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (7) controls the ball against Toronto Raptors guard Scottie Barnes (4) during the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
All in all, the results highlighted who’s gaining momentum and who still has adjustments to make as the season pushes forward. With more matchups ahead, every win and loss from this slate could shape the playoff race in the weeks to come.