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Anthony Davis scored 44 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, but the Washington Wizards could not keep pace with the Detroit Pistons in a 122-111 loss Monday night. The post Anthony Davis erupts for 44, but Wizards fall in Detroit appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Warriors explode for a 138-87 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Nov. 9, improving to 8-3 and extending their five‑game home streak. Stephen Curry leads with 25 points in 21 minutes, while rookie Yaxel Lendeborg tops the scoring board with 23 and Podziemski adds 25. New Orleans, missing Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy III, struggles, with Derik Queen the only Pelican to reach double digits (16). Golden State loses backup guard Brandon Williams to a hamstring strain and sits Gary Payton II with knee inflammation. The team now embarks on its first long road trip, opening against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday.
The Charlotte Hornets made 23 three-pointers and built a 33-point lead before holding off the Cleveland Cavaliers 124-112 on Monday night at Spectrum Center. The post Hornets stun Cavaliers with 33-point lead, end six-game skid appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Lakers pull off a win over the Hawks on Nov. 9, earning their 10th victory of the season. Luka Dončić leads with 32 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists (A‑), while Walker Kessler posts a double‑double (21/10) and earns an A grade. Sandro Mamukelashvili scores a career‑high 23 points (A+), and Collin Sexton adds 18 (A) as the bench steps up. Ziaire Williams impresses with 12 points and a B+ grade, and Matisse Thybulle contributes a crucial late three. The "next man up" mentality shines as the roster battles injuries and still thrives.
The Utah Jazz lose guard Keyonte George to a right‑ankle sprain, adding to a growing injury list that now includes Trey Alexander, Kobe Bufkin, Harrison Ingram, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Jusuf Nurkic. George, the team's leading scorer this season, will miss the upcoming matchup with the Miami Heat. With Lauri Markkanen listed as questionable, rookie Darryn Peterson is expected to shoulder most of the playmaking duties, a chance to showcase his potential as a top‑draft prospect. The Jazz hope the lineup can still compete despite the setbacks.
Luka Doncic recorded 32 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Atlanta Hawks 124-114 on Monday, extending their winning streak to six games. The post Luka Doncic leads Lakers to sixth straight win appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Golden State Warriors rout the New Orleans Pelicans 138-87 on Nov. 10, 2026, but lose guard Brandon Williams to a left hamstring injury. Williams, who had four points and a plus‑4 rating in two minutes off the bench, exits the game and will undergo an MRI. The 26‑year‑old, in his first season with Golden State on a one‑year, $2.63 million deal, is averaging 11.1 points, 2.6 assists and 1 steal in 17.7 minutes per game. The win lifts the Warriors to 8‑3 as they aim for a ninth straight victory against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday.
Luka Doncic turned a routine play into a memorable moment for Lakers rookie Cameron Carr on Nov. 9, 2026. After forcing a steal and feeding Carr for a two‑handed dunk that gave the 24th‑overall pick his first NBA points, Doncic secured the game ball for him post‑game. The gesture went viral, prompting Carr’s mother, Tanya, to post a heartfelt “Can’t love this more!” on X. Carr, who missed the season start with a right oblique strain, finally celebrated his debut as the Lakers beat the Atlanta Hawks 124‑114. The story highlights Doncic’s leadership and the rookie’s quest for a regular rotation spot.
Coach Dusty May hails 19‑year‑old Cooper Flagg after the Mavericks’ 125‑122 win over the Indiana Pacers on Nov. 10, 2026. Flagg logged a career‑high 43 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, three steals and a block in 39 minutes, shooting 16‑of‑25 from the floor and perfect from the line. Kyrie Irving added 35 points, while PJ Washington, Santi Aldama and Daniel Gafford also hit double figures. Dallas improves to 7‑4, sitting ninth in the West and eyeing a third straight victory before traveling to face Minnesota on Nov. 12. May says Flagg’s performance is "unbelievable" for a teenager.
The Lakers clinch their 10th win of the 2026‑27 season by beating the Atlanta Hawks, highlighted by Sandro Mamukelashvili’s breakout performance. Mamukelashvili scores a career‑high 23 points on 7‑of‑13 shooting, adds eight rebounds, three assists and a plus‑20 rating, earning praise from head coach JJ Redick for his clutch plays and late‑game defensive rebounds. The Georgian forward‑center, on a four‑year, $52 million deal, steps up while Austin Reaves sits out with illness. He now averages 9.8 points and 4.6 rebounds in his first 12 games with Los Angeles.
Doc Rivers apologizes to Giannis Antetokounmpo after his "basketball IQ" comment goes viral, clarifying he meant the veteran’s "feel for the game" and noting Antetokounmpo responded positively. In the Southeast Division, Hornets coach Charles Lee and forward Naz Reid move past a early‑season feud, emphasizing accountability after a win over Cleveland. Lee also updates on wing Brandon Miller’s right hip strain, expecting a quick return. Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic slump to 2‑7, with a recent loss to Golden State highlighting offensive woes—43 makes on 113 attempts—though coach Sean Sweeney cites improved turnover control as a sign of progress.
The Knicks head into a November 10 showdown with a struggling Milwaukee Bucks team that sits 1‑9, tied for the NBA's worst record. Milwaukee’s post‑Giannis rebuild features a 27th‑ranked offense and 28th‑ranked defense, despite a high pace and plenty of three‑point attempts (though only a third convert). New head coach Taylor Jenkins must lean on veterans like Tyler Herro and Jaime Jaquez Jr., while veterans Kyle Kuzma and Myles Turner appear ripe for trade. New York, meanwhile, rides Jalen Brunson’s 32‑point surge and Karl‑Anthony Towns’ steady play, hoping backup guard Tyler Kolek can fill in for the injured Josh Hart. The game pits a rising Knicks squad against a rebuilding Bucks roster, offering a clear advantage for New York.
The Dallas Mavericks stun the Indiana Pacers 125-122 on Nov. 9, clinching the win with a late defensive play by Caleb Martin. Kyrie Irving leads with a game‑high +29 plus/minus and, together with rookie Cooper Flagg, drops a combined 78 points on 62.7% shooting (27‑of‑43). Dallas also secures a dominant rebounding edge, out‑rebounding Indiana 43‑27 and grabbing a 10‑1 offensive advantage. The comeback highlights Irving’s floor leadership, Flagg’s scoring burst, and Martin’s game‑saving steal on the final possession.
Gilbert Arenas defends Bronny James, saying the Lakers haven’t given the 22‑year‑old a real chance. After making the opening‑night roster, James logged just 12 minutes across five games, averaging 0.8 points, and was sent to the G League’s Coachella Valley Lakers on Nov. 5. In his G League debut he posted 22 points, seven assists and five rebounds, prompting a brief NBA recall. Arenas suggested the bench time is a development issue, not a talent problem, and hinted at criticism aimed at coach JJ Redick’s handling of James. The article details James’ limited minutes, his G League stats (18.4 ppg, 4.4 apg, 49.6% shooting), and the uncertainty of his future role in Los Angeles.
Reserve guard Brandon Williams exits the Warriors’ Nov. 7 home loss to the New Orleans Pelicans with a left hamstring strain, ending his night in the third quarter. He sparked the first quarter with a burst of speed, but was replaced by two-way signee LJ Cryer before the injury forced his removal. The setback adds to Golden State’s injury list, which already includes Jimmy Butler III, Moses Moody, Kristaps Porziņģis, Gui Santos, Gary Payton II and Will Richard’s thumb UCL tear. The team hopes the strain is minor and won’t sideline the electric guard for long.
The Denver Nuggets battle travel woes but fall to the Houston Rockets on the road, despite Jamal Murray’s explosive performance. Murray leads a valiant comeback that ultimately falls short, leaving the Nuggets unable to clinch a win against a fellow contender. Ryan Blackburn breaks down the game on the latest episode of Late Night Nuggets, highlighting Murray’s masterclass and the team’s missed opportunities.
Luka Dončić helped rookie Cameron Carr score his first NBA points when he fed Carr a fast‑break dunk in the second quarter of the Lakers’ 112‑107 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Nov. 9, 2026. After the buzzer, Dončić chased down the game ball to give Carr a keepsake, sparking locker‑room chatter about first‑bucket memories. The brief seven‑minute stint marked Carr’s first rotation minutes and his debut dunk, while teammates, including Sandro Mamukelashvili, shared their own first‑bucket stories. The moment highlighted the Lakers’ growing camaraderie early in the season.
The San Antonio Spurs cruise past the Phoenix Suns 122-96 on Nov. 9, 2026, improving to 9-2. Victor Wembanyama dominates with 40 points, 11 rebounds and eight blocks, while sophomore guard Dylan Harper adds 17 points and a key third‑quarter surge. De’Aaron Fox leads the Suns with 15 points, but Devin Booker scores 32 in a losing effort. The Spurs post 30‑plus point quarters, extend a 15‑point halftime lead to over 30, and go 3-0 on their road trip. Highlights include Wembanyama’s perfect 6‑for‑6 shooting and a dunk over the Suns guard.
Victor Wembanyama propels the San Antonio Spurs to an 8‑2 start in the 2026‑27 season, matching Shaquille O’Neal as the only player in the past 50 seasons to average at least 29 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks through ten games. He’s posting 29.1 points, 12.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.2 steals and 3.9 blocks on 50.5% shooting. On Monday, Wembanyama logged a historic 22‑point, five‑block half – only the 13th such half ever – and finished with 40 points, 11 rebounds and eight blocks in a win over the Phoenix Suns. This marks his second 40‑point, 10‑rebound performance of the year.
Victor Wembanyama dominates as the San Antonio Spurs rout the Phoenix Suns 122-96 on Nov. 9, 2026. The 7-foot-4 rookie scores a spectacular 40 points on 15‑of‑19 shooting, adds 11 rebounds and eight blocks in just 25 minutes, posting a 27‑restocks per 36‑minute rate. Devin Booker leads Phoenix with 32 points on 10‑of‑17 shooting, but the rest of the Suns struggle, shooting only 34.6% from three and being blocked ten times. The Spurs extend their winning streak to nine games, improving to 9‑2, while the Suns fall to 3‑6. Key moments include Wembanyama drawing early fouls and a 21‑2 Spurs run that puts the game out of reach.
Victor Wembanyama dazzles as the San Antonio Spurs rout the Phoenix Suns 122-96 on Nov. 9, extending their winning streak to eight games. Wembanyama pours in 40 points on 15‑of‑19 shooting, including a jaw‑dropping take‑off from behind the free‑throw line in the fourth quarter, and grabs 11 rebounds. Dylan Harper adds 17 points, while Stephon Castle contributes eight rebounds and the team blocks 10 shots. The Spurs shoot 51.1% and dominate the rebounding battle 55‑35. Phoenix’s Devin Booker scores 32, but the Suns fall to 3‑6, while the Spurs improve to 9‑2 and emerge as early O’Brien Trophy contenders.
The latest Suns JAM Session Podcast drops on Planet Purple, spotlighting Devin Booker’s clutch performance as the Phoenix Suns battle Victor Wembanyama’s impact, leaving the Suns looking helpless at times. Hosted by John Voita III, the episode breaks down game highlights, team toughness, and includes a behind‑the‑scenes look at a new hand‑painted “Face of the Franchise” artwork of Suns legend, now on eBay. Listeners can stream the show on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Podbean, and Castbox.
Jamal Murray scored 38 points, 15 of them in the fourth quarter — but the Denver Nuggets couldn't overcome a bench that gave them less than nothing
Nineteen‑year‑old Dallas forward Cooper Flagg erupts for 43 points, 10 rebounds, six assists and three steals in a 125‑122 win over the Indiana Pacers on Nov. 10, 2026. The performance makes him the first teenager ever to log at least 40 points, 10 boards, five assists and three steals in a game, and ties LeBron James for the most 35‑point outings (seven) as a teen. Flagg’s breakout fuels a 7‑4 Mavericks start as the team rebounds from a disastrous Luka Doncic trade, sparking hopes of a playoff push and future Larry O’Brien contention.
Dallas Mavericks coach Dusty May praised the physical play of rookie Morez Johnson Jr. after a heated clash with Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney on Nov. 9. With the Mavs leading 30 points late in the third quarter, Johnson shoved Clowney, earning a technical foul, while Clowney retaliated without effect. May said the exchange showed maturity and helped fire up the team, which went on to beat the Nets 130‑93. The Mavericks, now 7‑4 in the 2026‑27 season, followed up with a 125‑122 win over Indiana despite Johnson missing the game with a shin contusion.