Ty Jerome sparks Memphis to a 118-102 victory over Toronto on Nov. 10, lifting the Grizzlies to 7‑3. Jerome pours in 27 points while the bench—Javon Small and Taylor Hendricks—helps fuel a 34‑point second quarter that turns a 1‑point deficit into a permanent lead. Cameron Boozer adds 22 points, seven rebounds and eight assists. Toronto’s Jamal Shead tallies 20 and 11 assists, but RJ Barrett goes 7‑of‑21 and finishes with a minus‑23 rating. Memphis shoots 53% overall and 47% from three, out‑performing Toronto’s 43%/34% percentages. The win keeps Memphis a game behind San Antonio in the Southwest, while the Raptors fall to 5‑5.
The Detroit Pistons beat the Washington Wizards 122-111 on Monday at Little Caesars Arena, improving to 7-3 despite a 44-point night from Anthony Davis.
John Collins at the 5 appears to be a winning formula, but the Detroit Pistons have a question to answer after his success.
The Orlando Magic (2‑7) travel to Sacramento (1‑9) on Tuesday night for a showdown at the Golden 1 Center, with tip‑off set for 10 p.m. ET. Both clubs are mired in losing streaks and nursing key injuries – the Magic are without Paolo Banchero, Jalen Suggs and Jonathan Isaac, while the Kings lack Maxime Raynaud, Ben Simmons and may miss Domantas Sabonis. Franz Wagner (20.8 ppg) and Wendell Carter Jr. (9.6 rpg) anchor Orlando’s lineup, whereas Darius Acuff Jr. (25.9 ppg, 7.4 apg) leads Sacramento’s offense. The game could snap a four‑game skid for either side, with the status of Sabonis and Isaac serving as the swing factor.
Grayson Allen powers the Charlotte Hornets to a 124-112 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Spectrum Center on Nov. 10, 2026. Allen scores 27 points (8‑of‑14 shooting, 6‑of‑12 from three) as the Hornets erupt in a 40‑point second quarter to seize a double‑digit lead. Naz Reid adds 25 points and 13 rebounds off the bench, while the Hornets dominate the boards 49‑32 and shoot 50% from three (46‑of‑92). Cleveland’s top scorer, Meleek Thomas, posts 18 off the bench, but the loss drops the Cavs to 5‑6 and extends their two‑game skid. Charlotte improves to 4‑7, moving into third place in the Southeast, and takes a 1‑0 season series edge over Cleveland.
Jordan Goodwin injury update: the Phoenix Suns guard is off the injury report for Tuesday's game against the LA Clippers at Mortgage Matchup Center.
Kawhi Leonard misses his third consecutive week as the Toronto Raptors continue his left‑knee rehab. The 2019 champion has been out since Oct. 23, now logging eight straight games missed, with the next update due in a week. Leonard, acquired from the LA Clippers in the offseason and under a two‑year, $115 million extension, aims to finish his career in Toronto. The Raptors sit 5‑5, fresh off a 118‑102 loss to Memphis, and will try to rebound when the Boston Celtics visit Wednesday.
Adam Taylor and Mike Weber dive into the Boston Celtics matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday, November 10.
A statistical deep dive into the Celtics match up with the Sixers
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ClutchPoints ranks the 30 most dominant NBA seasons by a single player, highlighting historic feats from Oscar Robertson’s 1961‑62 triple‑double year to Kobe Bryant’s 35.4‑point 2005‑06 campaign, Luka Dončić’s 33.9‑point 2023‑24 breakout, and Giannis Antetokounmpo’s MVP‑DPOTY double in 2019‑20. The list also features standout performances such as Bill Walton’s 18.6‑point, 14.4‑rebound, 3.2‑block 1976‑77 title run, Dwyane Wade’s 55‑point game in 2008‑09, Karl Malone’s 31‑point, 11‑rebound 1989‑90 season, David Robinson’s 71‑point 1993‑94 effort, James Harden’s 36.1‑point 2018‑19 scoring title, and Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander’s league‑best 32.7 points in 2024‑25 that propelled the Thunder to a 68‑14 record. Each entry details key stats, memorable single‑game highs, and the player’s impact on team success.
Fans are split on Kelsey Mitchell’s future after a career‑best 2026 season where she set a WNBA record with 1,086 points and averaged 24.7 PPG on 50.9% shooting. In an ESW poll, 51.6% of 250 readers think she’ll leave the Indiana Fever, while 44.4% hope she stays. Mitchell, now a free agent, cited the pressure of playing beside Caitlin Clark, and her lack of a championship fuels speculation that she may chase a title elsewhere, with teams like the Golden State Valkyries mentioned as potential destinations. The Fever’s defensive struggles, highlighted by a 109.0 rating, also factor into the debate.
Anthony Davis scores 44 points and 13 rebounds in his first game back for the Wizards, but the team falls to a fourth straight loss, dropping to 4‑7. Davis blames the defense—poor rebounding, open 3‑point shots, fouls and transition lapses—as the root of the skid. The Athletic’s Josh Robbins also features advice from veterans—Patrick Ewing, John Wall, Cade Cunningham, Deandre Ayton and Paolo Banchero—to rookie No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa on staying humble, focusing on personal growth and learning from vets. Robbins’ piece adds ten takeaways from Washington’s opening ten games.
Victor Wembanyama wowed fans on Nov. 10 with a finger‑roll from beyond the free‑throw line over two Phoenix Suns defenders, joking he didn’t want “these guys” to get into his legs. The 7‑foot star finished with 40 points, 11 rebounds, eight blocks and three assists on 15‑of‑19 shooting in a 122‑96 Spurs win that stretched San Antonio’s streak to nine. His early‑season averages (29.1 points, 12 rebounds, 3.9 blocks) match Shaquille O’Neal’s historic 2001‑02 line, making Wembanyam a rare scoring‑rebounding‑defensive force. He also praised the team’s unselfish play, underscoring the Spurs’ collective success.
Lights, camera, action. This is the most hyped-up game of the Boston Celtics' season so far. It may be the most anticipated game on the schedule.
Detroit slid John Collins to center and sent Paul Reed to the bench, and it paid off right away. #Pistons
Wemby’s defensive impact puts him among — or above — the most impactful offensive stars
Washington’s No. 6 pick Tre Johnson, hailed as an elite shooter, is sputtering early in the 2026‑27 season, going 2‑for‑23 in the past two games and 0‑for‑13 from three‑point range. He’s shooting just 35.1% overall and 24.5% from beyond the arc, the league’s second‑worst among players with 50+ attempts. The Wizards share his woes, hitting only nine of 36 threes (29%) in a 122‑111 loss to Detroit, with Trae Young, Alex Sarr and Kyshawn George also underperforming. Coach Brian Keefe remains optimistic, citing past success and a belief the slump will reverse.
In a candid interview with Maury Povich, independent journalist Pablo Torre slams Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, calling him an “idiot” for threatening lawsuits over Torre’s reporting. Torre recounts Ballmer’s year‑long “I’ll sue you” chatter that rippled through the NBA, while even Mavericks owner Mark Cuban disputes Torre’s claims on his own show. The exchange revisits Torre’s earlier expose of the Clippers’ $28 million cap‑circumvention for Kawhi Leonard, which led to a $30 million fine, Ballmer’s suspension, and the loss of five first‑round picks (2029‑33). The interview highlights ongoing tensions between media and NBA ownership.
Oak Hill Academy honored NBA point guard Rod Strickland with its Lifetime Achievement Award on Oct. 25, 2026, at Lavan Midtown in New York. The ceremony featured a VIP reception, career highlight reels, and a panel dinner hosted by Justin Walters. Hall of Famer Allen Iverson delivered a moving video tribute, saying, “I love you way more for the person you are.” Strickland and Iverson faced off 21 times in the NBA, with Iverson leading 13‑8, while Strickland averaged 11.6 points, 7.3 assists, and 3.4 rebounds in those matchups. The article also recaps Strickland’s 17‑season, 14,463‑point career and his impact on guard play.
A 2027 first-round pick swap with the Clippers could help solve the Thunder's ongoing financial issues.
Ahead of Tuesday’s Celtics‑76ers showdown, Payton Pritchard reflects on former teammate Jaylen Brown’s trade to Philadelphia and the emotional stakes of facing an old friend. He notes his playoff experience at the Xfinity Mobile Arena and emphasizes the professionalism of Jayson Tatum, who Paul George predicts will continue his MVP‑caliber play. George, returning to Philadelphia after two seasons with the 76ers, is averaging 20.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.1 assists while shooting 42.5% from three. Both players discuss locker‑room dynamics and the competitive buzz surrounding the matchup, promising a high‑energy contest.
Detroit is 7-3 and Cade Cunningham says the reason starts with something other than the box score. #Pistons
Devin Booker drops 32 points on 58% shooting in a 126-100 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, but the Phoenix Suns’ supporting cast, including Miles Bridges, fails to generate enough offense. Bridges admits he missed open threes and highlights the Spurs’ relentless paint pressure that left the Suns scrambling for looks. Coach Jordan Ott cites injuries and a grueling schedule—seven games in 12 days—as factors, stressing the need for others to step up, especially after a similar struggle against the Houston Rockets. The article analyzes what Phoenix must do to close the gap around Booker.
The Miami Heat aim to finish their five‑game West Coast swing with a 3‑2 record when they face the Utah Jazz on Thursday. After a rocky stretch that included a loss to the Sacramento Kings, the Heat have a chance to bounce back against a Jazz squad languishing near the bottom of the Western Conference. The preview breaks down key matchups, recent performance trends, and what the Heat need to secure a winning road trip.