Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder pushed their winning streak to 9 and their record to 17-1 with a win over the Trail Blazers on Sunday.
What we know about Sunday’s games:
- Miami secured its fourth straight win, finishing with a 127-117 advantage over Philadelphia. They move to 11-6 on the season with Tyler Herro’s (ankle) return to action on the horizon.
- Kawhi Leonard took the floor for the first time in nearly three weeks, scoring 20 points for the Clippers, but they fell to the Cavaliers 120-105. Donovan Mitchell was dominant in the W, scoring 37 points on an ultra-efficient 14-for-22 shooting.
- The Raptors received strong opposition from the Nets, but were able to pull away and win 119-109. This marks their 7th straight win, pushing their record to 12-5. No one scored more than 17 for Toronto, but they had 8 players score in double figures.
- The Thunder toppled the only team to defeat them this season, the Trail Blazers, 122-95. The victory moves their record to 17-1, while they reach 8-0 at home. Gilgeous-Alexander was nearly unstoppable, scoring 37 points in 30 minutes on 13-for-18 shooting.
- The Lakers won their fourth straight, beating the Jazz 108-106 in LeBron James’ second game of the season. Luka Dončić was phenomenal in the win, scoring 33 points, with 11 boards, and 8 assists.
10:36 ET / NOVEMBER 23, 2025
Tonight’s top performers
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 37 points (13-for-18 FG), 5 rebounds, 7 assists, and 2 steals.
- Donovan Mitchell:37 points (14-for-22 FG), 8 boards, 6 assists, and 1 steal.
- Jaylen Brown: 35 points (14-for-26 FG), 4 rebounds, 8 assists, and 1 steal.
10:33 ET / NOVEMBER 23, 2025
Lakers secure W
It was a back-and-forth affair all evening, but ultimately, the Lakers held off Utah for the 108-106 win.
To see how close Utah came to leaving with the win, you can check out the final possession here.
Lakers get the stop and survive to win their 4th in a row 🔒
They move to 12-4 on the year! pic.twitter.com/SYIG0RpUlx
— NBA (@NBA) November 24, 2025
Dončić led the way for Los Angeles, scoring 33 points, with 11 boards, and 8 assists. Austin Reaves followed suit, scoring 22 and grabbing 10 rebounds, while James finished with 17 points and 8 assists.
9:52 ET / NOVEMBER 23, 2025
Suns shining
Mark Williams is having a really solid game for Phoenix tonight, scoring 14 points on 6-for-8 shooting with 9 rebounds. He’s not just making dunks either. Here he shows he can lay it in too, through contact for a tough and-1 finish.
Mark Williams with the TOUGH finish through contact 💪
SAS-PHX in the 3Q on NBA League Pass: https://t.co/BLn6EZcmfQ pic.twitter.com/yVBNOKvmrB
— NBA (@NBA) November 24, 2025
Williams and the Suns have an 86-80 lead over the Spurs entering the 4th quarter.
9:35 ET / NOVEMBER 23, 2025
With authority
George misses the 3-point shot, but that’s no problem, as Ace Bailey reads it off the rim. He times it perfectly and finishes the ferocious put-back for 2 of his 7 points.
ACE BAILEY ANOTHER BIG SLAM 💥
Part of a 14-1 run for the Jazz!
LAL-UTA on NBA League Pass: https://t.co/U99oqIQDk9 pic.twitter.com/vGIjfSCO37
— NBA (@NBA) November 24, 2025
The Jazz have taken the lead in a monster third frame thus far, outscoring the Lakers 21-9, and now lead 76-71 with just over 4 minutes to go in the quarter.
9:15 ET / NOVEMBER 23, 2025
Mitchell reel
Donovan Mitchell was superb for the Cavaliers tonight, scoring what currently stands as a slate-high 37-point performance. With it came 8 boards, 6 assists, and another Cleveland victory, sinking the Clippers 120-105.
Another day, another Spida 30-ball!
🕷️ 37 PTS
🕷️ 8 REB
🕷️ 6 AST
🕷️ 5 3PM
Cavs get win No. 12 on the year. pic.twitter.com/xTcH1I2Atr
— NBA (@NBA) November 24, 2025
9:10 ET / NOVEMBER 23, 2025
Brown leads Celtics
Earlier tonight, Boston got the better of a short-handed Orlando squad, 138-129.
The performance of Jaylen Brown, who scored 35 points on 14-for-26 shooting, with 8 assists, is worth a visit.
Jaylen Brown led the way in a high-scoring Celtics W!
☘️ 35 PTS
☘️ 8 AST
☘️ 4 REB pic.twitter.com/tWtDMaPjFu
— NBA (@NBA) November 24, 2025
Joining Brown with some offensive firepower was Simons, pouring in 23 off the bench on 8-for-11 shooting.
The Magic got a career performance from Jett Howard, who put up 30 off the bench.
9:02 ET / NOVEMBER 23, 2025
Showtime Luka
It doesn’t get much more electric than this.
Dončić picks off the pass from Kevin Love, then blows by him with the “nutmeg” and tosses up the lob to Jaxson Hayes for a massive alley-oop finish.
LUKA DONČIĆ ARE YOU SERIOUS??
NUTMEG INTO A FASTBREAK ALLEY-OOP 🤯 pic.twitter.com/K8NwvXRRJD
— NBA (@NBA) November 24, 2025
The Lakers are ahead 62-55 over the Jazz at the break.
8:40 ET / NOVEMBER 23, 2025
They could call him butter
Luka Dončić is so smooth here, just to get to the basket, then makes the tough finish.
THIS WAS TOO SMOOTH, LUKA!
Behind-the-back into the Euro step 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/BEF2dXhpBY
— NBA (@NBA) November 24, 2025
Dončić has a game-high 13 points, but the Lakers trail the Jazz 35-34 with 10 to go in the first half.
8:30 ET / NOVEMBER 23, 2025
Hawks fly past Hornets
It wasn’t easy, ending with a missed triple try by Miles Bridges, but the Hawks held on for a 113-110 win over the Hornets.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker was the man down the stretch, making the game-winning bucket here.
NAW for the LEAD pic.twitter.com/MhEKMPuVYQ
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) November 24, 2025
He also helped generate a clutch stop in the final seconds, as well as nail game-clinching free throws on his way to a 23-point performance.
Jalen Johnson finished 2 rebounds shy of the triple-double, scoring 28 points, and dishing out 11 assists.
Kon Knueppel was sharp from deep for the Hornets, nailing a franchise record-tying 7 triples for a total of 28 points in the loss.
8:25 ET / NOVEMBER 23, 2025
Getting way up
Keyonte George serves up a lob for the rook, Ace Bailey, and he has no problem climbing the ladder and slamming it home.
CLIMB THE LADDER, ACE!
The 5th overall pick showing off the hops 😳
LAL-UTA underway on NBA League Pass: https://t.co/U99oqIQDk9 pic.twitter.com/rmsimEVT86
— NBA (@NBA) November 24, 2025
The Jazz have an early 20-17 lead over the Lakers.
7:55 ET / NOVEMBER 23, 2025
Bench boost
The Hawks were trailing the Hornets at halftime, but their bench in the second half aided a turning of the tide. The man at the center of it, Keaton Wallace.
He has 10 points on 4-for-6 shooting, 2 boards, 2 steals, 1 block, and is making things happen.
Keaton cookies and jam!! pic.twitter.com/J0mnsIRqzu
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) November 24, 2025
Three-ton Wallace 💪 pic.twitter.com/rSmnbOJ4L3
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) November 24, 2025
The Hawks now lead by 10, 103-93, with just over 7 minutes to go in the game.
7:50 ET / NOVEMBER 23, 2025
Locked in
Gilgeous-Alexander doesn’t want to lose to Portland again.
The reigning Kia MVP is off to a lightning-fast start, scoring 17 points in the first quarter on 6-for-7 shooting.
SGA has 17 points…
THROUGH ONE QUARTER 👀 pic.twitter.com/Vv5OHcRFoh
— NBA (@NBA) November 24, 2025
Now, 4 minutes into the second quarter, Oklahoma City has built a 51-27 lead over the Trail Blazers.
7:35 ET / NOVEMBER 23, 2025
He is soaring
Jalen Johnson is a Hawk, and Hawks fly.
He finds himself a path to the rim from outside the arc, and takes it, leaping from just inside the free-throw line, and makes the finish look easy.
JJ Flyinggggggg pic.twitter.com/NNhnipTrbB
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) November 24, 2025
Johnson has a game-high 22 points, to go with 7 boards and 9 assists, putting him firmly on triple-double watch.
However, it’s the Hornets who have a 1-point advantage, leading 84-83 late in the third.
7:24 ET / NOVEMBER 23, 2025
No Clowning around
Clowney made some tough buckets earlier, but nothing that hits quite as hard as this.
After a little pump fake, Clowney has a clear lane, and no one is stopping him as he delivers a ferocious poster,
BOOM https://t.co/oent6357Hg pic.twitter.com/24Eczu0Nbe
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) November 24, 2025
The Nets are hanging tight, behind 14 Michael Porter Jr. points, trailing 65-58 to the Raptors at halftime.
7:15 ET / NOVEMBER 23, 2025
Mobley gets up
Donovan Mitchell has a game-high 18 points, but here he’s feeding the big man and getting him on the scoreboard with the alley-oop.
Mitchell to Mobley for the SLAM 💥
Cleveland leading late in the 2Q on NBA League Pass: https://t.co/SQmDUplcUH pic.twitter.com/wG9VA28PgT
— NBA (@NBA) November 24, 2025
The Cavaliers have a 59-52 lead over the Clippers at the break.
7:07 ET / NOVEMBER 23, 2025
Jones 👉Bane💪
The shorthanded Magic have struggled to slow down the Celtics tonight, trailing 68-52 with halftime quickly approaching.
However, that doesn’t stop Bane from getting to, and attacking the rim here for the one-handed dunk and 2 of his 12 points.
DESMOND BANE DUNK 😤 pic.twitter.com/Np4VvsJVU5
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) November 24, 2025
Bane’s 12 points are the top mark for Orlando, while Anfernee Simon’s 16 off the bench leads all scorers.
6:55 ET / NOVEMBER 23, 2025
Raptors roaring
Toronto’s work on the defensive end has them running and finding easier buckets now.
Here, on the break, Scottie Barnes finds Gradey Dick, who flushes down the alley-oop.
LET’S GOOOOOOO 🔥 pic.twitter.com/EhJxtsBBIX
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) November 23, 2025
The Raptors are maintaining a lead over Brooklyn, up 52-44 near the midpoint of the second quarter.
6:47 ET / NOVEMBER 23, 2025
Impact bench work
The short-handed Cavaliers are having to reach toward the end of their bench, but they’re delivering. First, Dean Wade gets the steal and feeds Nae’Qwan Tomlin for the slam. Then Tomlin gets the rejection on Harden, which takes the action the other way, ending with a Tyrese Proctor triple.
🔥 THIS SEQUENCE TO END THE FIRST QUARTER. #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/vXhUDREwQV
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) November 23, 2025
The Cavaliers lead the Clippers 36-32 early in the 2nd quarter.
6:38 ET / NOVEMBER 23, 2025
Tough buckets in Toronto
We got a fairly high-scoring affair going between the Nets and the Raptors, but that doesn’t mean their finding easy offense.
Noah Clowney, who has 9 of the Nets’ 28 points, has been battling his way to the basket to get it done.
and another one!! https://t.co/oILcTN9FB7 pic.twitter.com/hm3DNaWmxF
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) November 23, 2025
Meanwhile, Ingram enters the spin cycle, then up and under and high off the glass for 2 of his 4 points.
MY GOODNESS 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/K68wb9MJ15
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) November 23, 2025
The Raptors lead the Nets 34-28 after a quarter of play.
6:23 ET / NOVEMBER 23, 2025
Welcome back Kawhi
Kawhi Leonard had been out of action since Nov. 3, but he made his return tonight and is making an impact early, renewing his connection with James Harden on this bucket.
Welcome Back, 2 🖐️
James Harden ➡️ Kawhi Leonard pic.twitter.com/pIcigqtm2y
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) November 23, 2025
The Clippers have the early lead over Cleveland, 20-14, with 4 minutes remaining in the first.
6:06 ET / NOVEMBER 23, 2025
Late scratch in Orlando
Goga Bitadze, who was slated to start at center for Carter Jr., will also sit out due to a sore ankle.
Orlando Robinson will now start at center for the Magic.
INJURY UPDATE:
Goga Bitadze will not play tonight due to a sore left ankle. Orlando Robinson will start at center. https://t.co/kCGRcC5kw5
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) November 23, 2025
5:58 ET / NOVEMBER 23, 2025
Quartet of games at 6 ET
Four games will tip off at the top of the hour, with the Celtics hosting the Magic, the Clippers visiting the Cavaliers, the Raptors welcoming the Nets to Scotiabank Arena, and the Hornets taking the floor in Atlanta.
Some of these squads will be missing important pieces when tip-off occurs, so here are some notable adjustments to starting lineups for the evening.
First, the Hornets will be without LaMelo Ball (ankle) and Ryan Kalkbrenner (ankle), leading to starts for Collin Sexton and Mason Plumlee.
starting tonight ⤵️#HiveMentality | Presented by @NovantHealth pic.twitter.com/l80sUVuYDs
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) November 23, 2025
Their opponent, the Hawks, will remain without Trae Young (knee), but Kristaps Porziņģis (rest) will also be absent. Onyeka Okongwu will get the nod at center in Porziņģis’ place.
Starting 🖐️
Presented by @Chase pic.twitter.com/Tv8HNG3tTQ
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) November 23, 2025
The Raptors, looking for their 7th straight win, will be without Jakob Poeltl, leading to a start for Sandro Mamukelashvili.
Starting 5️⃣
Presented by @TISSOT pic.twitter.com/TakIlKBD2f
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) November 23, 2025
Also out of action tonight is Jarrett Allen (finger), moving Evan Mobley up to center, and De’Andre Hunter and Jaylon Tyson holding things down at forward.
Backtoback, pt. 1.
The Cleveland Furniture Co. | #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/wcvY0vH9Ny
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) November 23, 2025
Lastly, Wendell Carter Jr. (ankle) will join Jalen Suggs (knee) and Paolo Banchero (groin) on the sidelines. Anthony Black, Tristan da Silva, and Goga Bitadze will step into the starting lineup in their place.
first five out 🪄 https://t.co/t2P6PUkLiU pic.twitter.com/NyMkCmx8id
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) November 23, 2025
5:28 ET / NOVEMBER 23, 2025
The Heat defeats Philadelphia
Miami never trailed, controlling the contest from wire-to-wire, and playing to a 127-117 win.
Behind the victory was a 32-point effort from Norman Powell on 11-for-18 shooting, which included 4 boards and 2 steals.
Norman Powell powers the @MiamiHEAT to their 4th straight win!
🔥 32 PTS
🔥 4 3PM
🔥 11-18 FGM pic.twitter.com/QzVt4EDSOS
— NBA (@NBA) November 23, 2025
Kel’el Ware was also a force, delivering a 20-point, 16-rebound double-double. Bam Adebayo also joined the double-double party, securing 13 boards and 18 points.
Jamie Jaquez Jr. led the bench with a 22-point effort on 10-for-12 shooting and 7 assists.
As expected, the 76ers were led by Tyrese Maxey, who contributed 27 points and 6 assists in the loss.
