Thunder, Lakers and Suns Shine in Action-Packed NBA Night
It was another thrilling night of basketball across the NBA, with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Los Angeles Lakers, and Phoenix Suns among the standout winners. Here’s a round-up of all the action from Sunday and Monday (2–3 November 2025).
Thunder Crush Pelicans
At the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, the Thunder dominated the New Orleans Pelicans 137–106 to maintain their perfect home record (4–0).
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 30 points and 7 assists, while Zion Williamson battled hard for the Pelicans, finishing with 20 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists.
76ers Roll Past Nets
In Brooklyn, the Philadelphia 76ers overpowered the Nets 129–105 after a big first half.
Quentin Grimes starred for the Sixers with 22 points, 6 rebounds, and 13 assists, while Nic Claxton scored 19 points for the struggling Nets, who remain winless this season.
Hornets Outplay Jazz
The Charlotte Hornets delighted their home crowd with a comfortable 126–103 win over the Utah Jazz.
Miles Bridges shone again with 29 points and 6 assists, matching Lauri Markkanen’s 29 points for Utah.
Cavaliers Hold Off Hawks
The Cleveland Cavaliers edged the Atlanta Hawks 117–109 in a tightly contested game.
Donovan Mitchell powered the Cavs with 37 points, while Jalen Johnson recorded a strong double-double of 23 points and 13 rebounds for Atlanta.
Raptors Too Strong for Grizzlies
In Toronto, the Raptors defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 117–104.
Scottie Barnes was the star of the night, posting 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists. Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 20 points and 9 rebounds.
Knicks Beat Bulls at Home
At Madison Square Garden, the New York Knicks held off the Chicago Bulls 128–116 in a high-scoring encounter.
Karl-Anthony Towns impressed for the Knicks with 20 points and 15 rebounds, while Josh Giddey notched a triple-double for Chicago — 23 points, 12 rebounds, and 12 assists.
Suns Shine Over Spurs
In Phoenix, the Suns extended their winning form with a 130–118 victory over the San Antonio Spurs.
Devin Booker led all scorers with 28 points and 13 assists, while rookie Stephon Castle stood out for the Spurs with 26 points and 7 rebounds.
Doncic Triple-Double Leads Lakers Past Heat
The Los Angeles Lakers closed out the night with a 130–120 win over the Miami Heat.
Luka Doncic was sensational, recording a triple-double of 29 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists. For Miami, Jaime Jaquez Jr. impressed with 31 points and 8 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough to stop the Lakers at home.
Summary
It was a night of standout performances, from Booker and Doncic’s brilliance to dominant home wins for the Thunder and Lakers. With early-season form starting to take shape, teams are already showing who might rise to the top in this year’s NBA race.
