NBA Recap: Thunder Beat Nuggets, As Curry Lead Warriors Past Nets
Stephen Curry showcased his scoring prowess, especially in the crucial fourth quarter, as the Golden State Warriors secured a much-needed 124-120 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.
Curry’s 37-point performance, with 16 crucial points in the final period, helped the Warriors avoid a second-half collapse and snap their three-game losing streak. Klay Thompson’s timely three-pointers in the last four minutes further bolstered the Warriors’ effort.
In other NBA matchups, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s clutch turnaround jump shot with 1.4 seconds left propelled the Oklahoma City Thunder to a thrilling 118-117 victory over the reigning champion Denver Nuggets.
Sacramento’s Keegan Murray set the court ablaze with a remarkable 47-point performance, draining 12 three-pointers, although falling short of tying the NBA single-game record held by Warriors star Klay Thompson. The Kings secured a convincing 125-104 victory over the Utah Jazz.
Meanwhile, Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards led the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 127-109 victory over the Indiana Pacers, while Jimmy Butler’s step-back jump shot at the buzzer secured a 118-116 win for the Miami Heat against the Chicago Bulls.
In Portland, Luka Doncic’s stellar performance, delivering 40 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists, guided the Dallas Mavericks to a 131-120 victory over the Trail Blazers.
The Milwaukee Bucks dominated the Detroit Pistons with a 146-114 win, featuring Damian Lillard’s 33 points and Bobby Portis’ explosive 31-point contribution off the bench.
Lastly, the Philadelphia 76ers showcased their dominance by crushing the Charlotte Hornets 135-82, led by Joel Embiid’s outstanding 42 points and 15 rebounds. The victory marked the largest margin of victory in the league this season.
These games highlighted the thrilling and varied action across the NBA, with standout performances and dramatic moments capturing the attention of basketball enthusiasts.
Results:
Minnesota Timberwolves 127-109 Indiana Pacers
Golden State Warriors 124-120 Brooklyn Nets
Oklahoma City Thunder 118-117 Denver Nuggets
Sacramento Kings 125-104 Utah Jazz
Miami Heat 118-116 Chicago Bulls
Dallas Mavericks 131-120 Portland Trail Blazers
Milwaukee Bucks 146-114 Detroit Pistons
Philadelphia 76ers 135-82 Charlotte Hornets
