Post by : Maya Rahman

The NBA weekend was filled with thrilling matchups as several teams clinched vital victories. The Atlanta Hawks narrowly defeated the Charlotte Hornets 113-110, propelled by Nickeil Alexander-Walker's 23 points and essential defensive efforts at the end. A layup from Alexander-Walker with 1:42 left put Atlanta ahead 111-110, and his crucial steal from rookie Kon Knueppel in the dying seconds sealed the game. Jalen Johnson led the Hawks with an impressive 28 points, 11 assists, and eight rebounds, accompanied by Dyson Daniels’ 22 points and nine rebounds, while Onyeka Okongwu added 20 points and seven rebounds. For Charlotte, Knueppel was notable with 28 points, followed by Collin Sexton with 22, and Miles Bridges who scored 21.

In Miami, the Heat triumphed over the Philadelphia 76ers with a score of 127-117. Norman Powell spearheaded the charge with 32 points, supported by Kel’el Ware's 20 points and 16 rebounds. Bam Adebayo registered 18 points and 13 rebounds, while Davion Mitchell contributed eight points, 12 assists, and eight rebounds. Jaime Jaquez Jr. added 22 points off the bench. For Philadelphia, Tyrese Maxey led with 27 points, and Trendon Watford managed 19 points alongside nine rebounds and seven assists. Joel Embiid and Paul George were limited by injuries during the game.

The Toronto Raptors secured their seventh consecutive win by defeating the Brooklyn Nets 119-109. Immanuel Quickley contributed 13 points, including two decisive 3-pointers late in the game. Scottie Barnes was the standout for the Raptors with 17 points, while RJ Barrett added 16 points before exiting with a knee injury. For the Nets, Tyrese Martin notched 26 points, Michael Porter Jr. scored 25, and Noah Clowney contributed 22.

In Cleveland, the Cavaliers edged past the Los Angeles Clippers 120-105, fueled by Donovan Mitchell's explosive 37 points, coupled with eight rebounds and six assists. Evan Mobley scored 18 points, while De’Andre Hunter added 17 points, and Darius Garland provided eight points and eight assists. Ivica Zubac led the Clippers with 33 points and 18 rebounds, while Kawhi Leonard scored 20 and James Harden added 19 points but failed to make a three-point shot. This loss left the Clippers with a 2-10 record for November.

The Boston Celtics outlasted the Orlando Magic 138-129 to prevent back-to-back home losses. Jaylen Brown led with 35 points, with Anfernee Simons contributing 23 points off the bench and Payton Pritchard scoring 19 points. Jett Howard led Orlando’s effort with 30 points off the bench, while Franz Wagner added 15 points, eight rebounds, and five assists.

The Oklahoma City Thunder continue their winning streak, now at nine games, after dominating the Portland Trail Blazers 122-95. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's impressive performance featured 37 points, supported by Ajay Mitchell with 20 points off the bench and Isaiah Hartenstein grabbing 15 rebounds. Jerami Grant led Portland with 21 points.

The Phoenix Suns fended off the San Antonio Spurs, winning 111-102, led by Dillon Brooks with 25 points and Devin Booker adding 24. Jordan Goodwin marked his first double-double of the season with 15 points and 10 rebounds, while Mark Williams added 14 points and 11 rebounds. De’Aaron Fox led the Spurs with 26 points, followed by Devin Vassell’s 17 and Julian Champagnie’s double-double of 10 points and 12 rebounds.

Finally, the Los Angeles Lakers narrowly defeated the Utah Jazz 108-106, with Luka Doncic scoring 33 points while grabbing 11 rebounds and delivering eight assists. Austin Reaves contributed 22 points and 10 rebounds, and LeBron James managed 17 points and eight assists in his return from a sciatica injury. Keyonte George led Utah with 27 points, while Lauri Markkanen added 20 points.

This weekend's games showcased remarkable performances, dramatic finishes, and standout players across various teams, keeping fans engaged as the NBA season unfolds.

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