MILWAUKEE, WI – NOVEMBER 14: Tre Mann of the Charlotte Hornets yams it home.
Top Performers⭐⭐⭐
- Stephen Curry: 49 points (16-26 FG, 9-17 3PM, 8-8 FT), four rebounds, two assists, two steals
- James Harden: 41 points (13-25 FG, 9-11 FT), 14 rebounds, 11 assists, one steal, two blocks
- Karl-Anthony Towns: 39 points (13-26 FG), 11 rebounds, four assists, one steal, zero turnovers
- Giannis Antetokounmpo: 25 points (12-18 FG), seven rebounds, 18 assists, two steals, one block
- Kon Knueppel: 32 points (12-20 FG), three rebounds, three assists, three steals
Takeaways from Friday’s slate of Emirates NBA Cup hoops🏆🏆
- Stephen Curry notched his 44th game of 40+ points since his 30th birthday. The 37-year-old is now tied with Michael Jordan for the most in NBA history after turning 30. Wednesday and Friday’s performances represent his first back-to-back 40-point games since 2022.
- The Knicks boomed versus the Heat and the Warriors earned a hard-fought win over San Antonio in two intense matchups on Prime Video. New York dropped 140 points without Jalen Brunson (foot), who might not travel with the team during its five-game road trip, which begins Monday.
- The Pistons win their 9th straight game and are off to an 11-2 start — the best record in the Eastern Conference.
EMIRATES NBA CUP STANDINGS UPDATE ‼️
▪️ MIN, LAL, LAC, DET, ORL, MIL improve to 2-0
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— NBA (@NBA) November 15, 2025
PISTONS WIN THEIR 9TH STRAIGHT GAME.
It matches their longest win streak since the 2005-06 season ‼️
They also improve to 2-0 in @emirates NBA Cup Group play! pic.twitter.com/aZ7xDWCq0v
— NBA (@NBA) November 15, 2025
NBA.com keeps you updated on all Emirates NBA Cup standings, news and updates.
12:22 PM / NOVEMBER 14, 2025
Curry composed, dazzled, fuels Warriors win
As the exclamation point to end a 49-point (16-26 FG, 9-17 3PM, 8-8 FT) eruption, Curry hits the game-winning free throws with under 10 seconds remaining to put Golden State up 109-108 — marking the ultimate final margin.
Strong defense from Gary Payton II forced De’Aaron Fox (24 points, 10-22 FG, 10 assists) into a contested midrange fading jumper — which hit the rim twice but ultimately came up short.
Victor Wembanyama finished with a team-high 26 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, one steal and three blocks. On the possession prior to Curry’s game-winning free throws, the Golden State star drove in transition versus Wembanyama, dropped off a perfect behind-the-back pass to Jimmy Butler, yet still watched Wembanyama read the play and reject Butler at the rim.
No team ever possessed a lead greater than 10 points throughout the contest. For San Antonio, 20 turnovers loom large compared to just 14 for Golden State.
The Warriors earn a win in the vaunted Emirates NBA Cup West Group C, which features the Nuggets, Rockets, Spurs and Trail Blazers, now all tied at 1-1.
49 POINTS. 9 TRIPLES. 🤯
Stephen Curry records his second-straight 40-point game for the 1st time since November 2022!
He is now 1 of 2 players in NBA history to record back-to-back games of 45+ points after turning 35 years old!
The other? Michael Jordan. pic.twitter.com/6cIGnYLXi1
— NBA (@NBA) November 15, 2025
Steph tells Dirk and Co. the mindset of Golden State coming into tonight’s game vs. the Spurs 🗣️💯 https://t.co/WI9fVEn06d
— NBA (@NBA) November 15, 2025
12:10 PM / NOVEMBER 14, 2025
40-point triple-double for Harden, Clippers win
James Harden (41 points, 13-25 FG) was in a mode where he’s going to isolate at the top of the floor, get to his spot and hit a shot in your face. Dallas was yesterday’s victim as the Clippers survived a Mavericks’ fourth-quarter comeback to emerge victorious in 2OT 133-127.
The Mavericks’ offense finding rhythm Friday is nonetheless notable. D’Angelo Russell (28 points, 11-24 FG) is getting more reign as the team’s point guard recently, but his scoring resolve was partially offset by 0-for-6 shooting from beyond the arc and seven turnovers versus just five assists.
That being said, his inclusion helps Cooper Flagg (16 points, 8-13 FG) slide into a secondary creator role, where he can capitalize on different matchups and generate opportunities after the initial action.
Naji Marshall (28 points) was excellent on both ends for Dallas. Ivica Zubac (27 points, 11 rebounds) was efficient en route to his fourth double-double in his last five games.
🏀 FRIDAY’S FINAL SCORES 🏀
James Harden tallies the first 40-point triple-double in @LAClippers franchise history in a 2OT thriller as they move to 2-0 in @emirates NBA Cup West Group B
Ivica Zubac: 27 PTS, 11 REB
Bogdan Bogdanović: 21 PTS, 5 3PM
D’Angelo Russell: 28 PTS, 5… https://t.co/5KnP7YNTjh pic.twitter.com/vN7nAlc8FY
— NBA (@NBA) November 15, 2025
11:56 PM / NOVEMBER 14, 2025
Houston’s Core-4 dominate Portland
Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun, and Amen Thompson combined to connect on 55.4% of their shots en route to 96 of Houston’s 140 points in a 24-point victory over the Trail Blazers.
Houston also thrived by turning defense to offense, forcing 20 Portland turnovers and converting that into 30 points. In sparkling fashion, the Rockets committed just six turnovers as a team.
Deni Avdija posted a team-high 22 points (7-15 FG), tacking on 10 rebounds and, topically, being plagued by seven turnovers. The 24-year-old has scored no fewer than 22 points in each of his last seven contests, averaging 28.0 points, 6.7 rebounds and 4.9 assists over that span. He has emerged as a candidate for Most Improved Player early in the season.
From an Emirates NBA cup standpoint, Portland loses a chance at pole position with their first defeat in Group Play, dropping to an overall margin of -22 while being tied with the Rockets — and all other teams in their group — at a 1-1 record.
“Everybody is coming in and contributing on both ends of the ball.”@KDTrey5 on the collective effort of this team 👏@SpaceCityHN | #AllFire pic.twitter.com/CqGFBKQlal
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) November 15, 2025
Must-see highlight🚨🚨🚨
Although Houston came out on top, Shaedon Sharpe (19 points, 7-16 FG) leaves with a poster and the highest dunk score of the year!
ADD IT TO THE SHAEDON SHARPE POSTER COLLECTION 😤 pic.twitter.com/B7yAYOdRIB
— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) November 15, 2025
11:40 PM / NOVEMBER 14, 2025
Vintage Stephen Curry👀
Curry is up to 41 points (13-21 FG, 9-16 3PM, 6-6 FT), three rebounds, one assist and two steals in 28 minutes of action thus far. Hitting his blend of dynamic threes and circus shots, the 37-year-old is having success getting downhill as well.
Curry has kept Golden State tight, although the Warriors currently trail 95-88 midway through the fourth quarter on Prime Video.
35 POINTS & 8 TRIPLES.
CHEF CURRY IS COOKING.
🏆 GSW-SAS • West Group C@emirates NBA Cup on Prime pic.twitter.com/Ap3KZeW5Xb
— NBA (@NBA) November 15, 2025
11:33 PM / NOVEMBER 14, 2025
Double OT on the way‼️‼️
James Harden is in killer shotmaking mode, swishing deep contested threes en route to 37 points (12-23 FG, 6-11 3PM, 7-11 FT). Tacking on 13 rebounds and 11 assists, Harden logs the 82nd triple-double of his career — 7th most in NBA history.
Stellar two-way play from Naji Marshall, headlined by 28 points (8-18 FG, 9-10 FT) and stout point-of-attack defense, combined with strong interior defense from Daniel Gafford and heroics from Cooper Flagg and D’Angelo Russell down the stretch have fueled Dallas overcoming a 15-point deficit in the second half and fighting in overtime.
DANIEL GAFFORD SWATS IT 😮
WE ARE HEADED TO DOUBLE OVERTIME IN DALLAS!
🆚 LAC-DAL • West Group B
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Cooper Flagg muscles his way inside and ties the game!
12.7 seconds left on NBA League Pass!
🆚 LAC-DAL • West Group B
🏆 @emirates NBA Cup
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HARDEN AGAIN 👌 MAKE THAT 37 POINTS! https://t.co/7gq46dGWNs
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) November 15, 2025
DANIEL GAFFORD SWATS IT 😮
WE ARE HEADED TO DOUBLE OVERTIME IN DALLAS!
🆚 LAC-DAL • West Group B
🏆 @emirates NBA Cup
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11:21 PM / NOVEMBER 14, 2025
WEMBANYAMA SLAM🔥🔥
Nearly a travel but it’s clean. Even when you win a defensive possession against Victor Wembanyama, sometimes he just finds a way.
San Antonio leads Golden State 69-68 with three minutes remaining in the third quarter on Prime Video.
WEMBY SELF ALLEY-OOP OFF THE GLASS 🤯
🏆 GSW-SAS • West Group C
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— NBA (@NBA) November 15, 2025
11:11 PM / NOVEMBER 14, 2025
OT underway in Dallas
DLo’s floater ties the game!
🏆 LAC-DAL • West Group B@emirates NBA Cup on NBA League Pass pic.twitter.com/A8GfGwdy4M
— NBA (@NBA) November 15, 2025
10:59 PM / NOVEMBER 14, 2025
Pelicans youth flashes, not enough versus Lakers
Luka Dončić booms for 24 points and 12 assists, helping propel a 20-point and 16-rebound performance from Deandre Ayton. Austin Reaves posted a team-high 31 points (9-16 FG) and seven assists. Lakers 118, Pelicans 104.
Trey Murphy had a game-high 35 (13-21 FG, 6-6 FT), continuing a breakout campaign for the 25-year-old
Jeremiah Fears was a hound defensively and profiles as one of the most interesting guard prospects in recent years. His handle is eye-catching.
Jeremiah Fears on the night:
19 PTS
4 REB
3 AST
8 STL (first rookie to record 8+ steals in a game since 2013) pic.twitter.com/UDgvZ1jLSd
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) November 15, 2025
10:48 PM / NOVEMBER 14, 2025
Timberwolves win, historic night for Westbrook
Anthony Edwards drops 30 points (9-20 FG, 11-12 FT), Julius Randle delivers 26 points, 11 rebounds and five assists, and Naz Reid adds a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds as Minnesota beat Sacramento 124-110.
Russell Westbrook continues stacking his all-time leading triple-double total — now at 204 for his career. Westbrook also passed Oscar Robertson to move into 8th all-time in total career assists.
Only Chris Paul and LeBron James have more among active players.
FINAL: Kings fall to the Timberwoves 124-110.
👑 Domantas Sabonis: 34 PTS, 11 REB, 3 AST
👑 Zach LaVine: 25 PTS, 6 REB, 4 AST
👑 Russell Westbrook: 13 PTS, 10 REB, 13 AST
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) November 15, 2025
10:34 PM / NOVEMBER 14, 2025
Mic’d up Steph and Fox
🔊🔊🔊
Stephen Curry and De’Aaron Fox are mic’d up for a battle on Prime Video. Fox, Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs will look to move to 9-3 with a victory.
“From the jump, 48 minutes.”
Listen to De’Aaron Fox and Stephen Curry mic’d up 🔊
🏆 GSW-SAS • West Group C
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— NBA (@NBA) November 15, 2025
10:26 PM / NOVEMBER 14, 2025
Tough-shot making clinic, OT next
Ryan Rollins and Kyle Kuzma were clutch.
Giannis Antetokounmpo has been limited to 19 points (9-14 FG) but has 17 assists.
Kon Knueppel answered. Tying the game at 129 after a vicious dunk attempt by Miles Bridges ricocheted directly to the rookie. That’s been his spot tonight too.
Bridges then clamped Antetokounmpo on the final possession, leading to OT basketball.
KON KNUEPPEL TIES THE GAME!
WE ARE TIED AT 129.
🆚 CHA-MIL • East Group C
🏆 @emirates NBA Cup
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— NBA (@NBA) November 15, 2025
RYAN ROLLINS STEP BACK THREE. pic.twitter.com/sbyqmz3PYN
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) November 15, 2025
KUZ IN THE CLUTCH. pic.twitter.com/dSSBGhq4nH
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) November 15, 2025
9:59PM / NOVEMBER 14, 2025
Prolific offense all around, Knicks prevail without Brunson
Landry Shamet delivers a career-high 36 points (12-19 FG) and Karl-Anthony Towns booms for 39 points (31 in the first half) as the Knicks beat Miami 140-132. New York rained in 39.6% of a whopping 53 3PA, as well as only commit eight turnovers.
Jordan Clarkson pops for 24 points (6-13 FG, 9-11 FT). OG Anunoby (hamstring) was forced to exit early.
Miami has been playing through Norman Powell (38 points, 12-22 FG) more on offense, and it’s paying dividends. Powell is averaging 26 points on 45.5% shooting across his last five games entering Friday’s contest.
Davion Mitchell and Kel’el Ware each had double-doubles — 11 points and 11 assists and 15 points and 10 rebounds, respectively. Miami just had no answer for New York defensively.
proud of these fellas 👏
KAT 39 PTS | 11 REB | 4 AST | 1 STL
Landry 36 PTS | 2 REB | 3 AST
Jordan 24 PTS | 5 REB | 3 AST
Mikal 15 PTS | 5 REB | 5 AST | 7 STL | 2 BLK
Josh 12 PTS | 12 REB | 10 AST | 1 STL pic.twitter.com/SV1nP6p8RQ
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) November 15, 2025
No Brunson, No problem.
The Knicks get the win over the Heat‼️ pic.twitter.com/MtNHFfHaGu
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) November 15, 2025
Final score – HEAT 132, Knicks 140
Powell: 38pts, 5rebs
Jaquez: 23pts, 9rebs, 7asts
Ware: 15pts, 10rebs
Wiggins: 15pts, 7rebs
Larsson: 14pts
Mitchell: 11pts, 11asts pic.twitter.com/MiiLTVXODY
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) November 15, 2025
9:22 PM / NOVEMBER 14, 2025
TRE MANN POSTER🚨🚨
MOVE OR GET MOVED.
Tre Mann goes all the way to the rack!
TRE MANN ROCKED THE RIM ‼️
🆚 CHA-MIL • East Group C
🏆 @emirates NBA Cup
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— NBA (@NBA) November 15, 2025
9:10 PM / NOVEMBER 14, 2025
Lakers seize momentum, lead at half
Los Angeles outscored New Orleans 28-17 over the final 8:08 of the second quarter. Luka Dončić has team-high totals of 20 points and nine assists, while Austin Reaves (11 points) and Deandre Ayton (14 points, 11 rebounds) join him with double-digit scoring. Ayton is on track for a monster double-double.
Trey Murphy counters for New Orleans — already at his third-consecutive 20-point game. New Orleans trails 65-52 at halftime.
Trey Murphy with 22 PTS (9/13 FG) in the first half 🔥 pic.twitter.com/QnsgKoQZVO
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) November 15, 2025
8:45 PM / NOVEMBER 14, 2025
Stephen Curry coming soon⏳⏳
Curry looks for a follow-up dominant performance on Prime Video. Curry and Jimmy Butler will lead the show while Jonathan Kuminga (knee) is unavailable Friday.
Stephen Curry erupted for 46 points in Golden State’s thrilling win over San Antonio on Wednesday night!
Watch him get warm ahead of tonight’s rematch 👀
GSW/SAS I 9:30pm/et on Prime
(music by @unitedmasters) https://t.co/WJkmY6NImR
— NBA (@NBA) November 15, 2025
8:31 PM / NOVEMBER 14, 2025
Myles Turner dialed in
Turner’s bombing knots him with Kyle Kuzma (nine points) co-leading Milwaukee’s scoring. Turner is connecting on 36.8% of 5.7 threes per game this season across 12 appearances.
Nonetheless, Charlotte holds a 33-31 lead over Milwaukee in the final seconds on the first quarter. Miles Bridges has a game-high 10 points (4-5 FG).
MYLES TURNER WITH THREE STRAIGHT THREES. pic.twitter.com/UOQKrb0rfq
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) November 15, 2025
Giannis dunks on a swarm of Hornets. https://t.co/x1heM31IcR pic.twitter.com/vWy9OQHrsI
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) November 15, 2025
8:20 PM / NOVEMBER 14, 2025
Karl-Anthony Towns cooking♨️♨️
Towns is up to 31 points (11-16 FG, 6-10 3PM) fueling the Knicks’ 78-68 first half advantage at the break. The 30-year-old is the fifth player in Knicks history to have 30-plus points in the first half.
Norman Powell paces Miami with 15 points (5-10 FG), while Kel’el Ware has chipped in 13 points and six rebounds.
Karl-Anthony Towns (31 PTS, 6 3PM) with a HUGE first half for New York!
He’s the 3rd player this season to score 30+ in the first half of a game, joining Nikola Jokić (Nov. 12 v LAC) and Luka Dončić (Oct. 24 v MIN)!
NYK leads MIA at the break. pic.twitter.com/IGcsGtqUlf
— NBA (@NBA) November 15, 2025
“Well, I said earlier this may be the best shooting big man of all-time, he’s making me look good tonight.”
🏆 MIA-NYK • East Group C
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— NBA (@NBA) November 15, 2025
7:46 PM / NOVEMBER 14, 2025
KAT’s out the bag
Karl-Anthony Towns (23 points, 9-13 FG, two assists) is dominating early.
Representing the only Knick with more than four points, Miami has countered with a balanced effort that is yielding a tight game early in the second quarter — Knicks up 43-37.
Additional burden will remain on Town’s shoulders with OG Anunoby ruled out for the remainder of the game with a left hamstring strain.
KAT WITH A MONSTER FIRST QUARTER 😱
📊 18 POINTS pic.twitter.com/ChkzXPv378
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) November 15, 2025
7:29 PM / NOVEMBER 14, 2025
Underway on Prime Video
HEAT VS. KNICKS IS LIVE ON PRIME!
🏆 MIA-NYK • East Group C
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— NBA (@NBA) November 15, 2025
7:23 PM / NOVEMBER 14, 2025
Michael Porter Jr. dropping dimes
This is not a drill.
Good two-man game from MPJ with Nic Claxton.
The Nets lead the Magic 32-25 in the final seconds of the first quarter. Porter also has a game-high 11 points.
MPJ (6 AST) & Nic Claxton (6 PTS) connect on 3 alley-oops in the 1Q!
🆚 BKN-ORL • East Group B
🏆 @emirates NBA Cup
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— NBA (@NBA) November 15, 2025
6:40 PM / NOVEMBER 14, 2025
On the rise📈📈
Ryan Rollins has taken a massive leap in his age-23 season.
Underlying metrics were fond of Rollins last season, with his paint efficiency, pull-up shooting and growing PnR comfort grading in the same breath as some perennial All-Stars. Now his blossoming is coming to fruition with an enlarged role.
Milwaukee faces Charlotte on NBA League Pass.
Ryan Rollins is averaging a career high in:
🔥 PTS (17.3)
🔥 AST (5.7)
🔥 REB (3.7)
🔥 STL (1.8)
🔥 FG% (52.7)
Looks like the most improved played to us. pic.twitter.com/BxK8aB4GLY
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) November 14, 2025
6:12 PM / NOVEMBER 14, 2025
Houston 📍📍📍
Houston, we have a fire @emirates NBA Cup court 🔥
🆚 POR-HOU • West Group C
🏆 @emirates NBA Cup
⏳ 8pm/et on NBA League Pass pic.twitter.com/0HTRQripqc
— NBA (@NBA) November 14, 2025
