{"id":281814,"date":"2025-11-13T13:22:17","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T13:22:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/281814\/"},"modified":"2025-11-13T13:22:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T13:22:17","slug":"starting-5-an-all-time-jokic-performance-a-patented-curry-flurry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/281814\/","title":{"rendered":"Starting 5: An all-time Joki\u0107 performance & a patented Curry flurry"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hesi, slip and slide for fifty-five.<\/p>\n

Joki\u0107 only needed three quarters to make history.<\/p>\n

\"Nikola<\/p>\n

5 STORIES IN TODAY\u2019S EDITION \ud83c\udfc0<\/p>\n

Third Gear: How two greats made 3rd-quarter history in one night<\/p>\n

Red-Hot: Pistons win 8th straight, Thunder ace an offensive test, Suns & Rockets roll<\/p>\n

East Statements: Magic top Knicks at MSG, Cavs beat Heat in Round 2, Hawks win big<\/p>\n

Roundup: Shaedon & Deni join Blazer royalty, C\u2019s dub, Hornets unleash the hive<\/p>\n

Tonight On NBA TV: Two of November\u2019s best, Raptors vs. Cavs highlights 3-game slate<\/p>\n

BUT FIRST \u2026 \u23f0<\/p>\n

\"Scores<\/p>\n

Tonight\u2019s three-game slate opens on NBA TV as the Cavs host the Raptors (7 ET<\/a> | Tap to Watch<\/a>). Catch The Association pregame show at 6:30 ET to lock in before tip-off (NBA TV).<\/p>\n

Up Next: The third Emirates NBA Cup<\/a> Night of the season delivers nine games on Friday<\/a>, including a Prime doubleheader: Heat-Knicks (7 ET), Warriors-Spurs (9:30 ET).<\/p>\n

ICYMI: The 2026 All-Star Game brings a new format<\/a> \u2013 a U.S. vs. World round-robin tournament featuring three teams squaring off in four mini-games at LA\u2019s Intuit Dome.<\/p>\n

1. JOKI\u0106 REDEFINES EFFICIENCY, STEPH REIGNITES WARRIORS<\/p>\n

\"Nikola<\/p>\n

On Tuesday, Nikola Joki\u0107 dropped a season-high 35 points.<\/p>\n

Twenty-four hours later, he was two points shy of that total at halftime.<\/p>\n

And he was just getting started.<\/p>\n

Nuggets 130, Clippers 116: In a display that bordered on basketball sorcery, Joki\u0107 piled up a preposterous 52 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists in the first three quarters, building Denver a 106-90 lead.<\/p>\n

After a breather \u2013 to let everyone attempt to process what they had just witnessed \u2013 he finished the job late in the 4th, closing the night with a historic 55\/12\/6<\/a> on 18-of-23 shooting for Denver\u2019s sixth straight dub. | Recap<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Nikola<\/p>\n

For a man who nightly prints a long receipt of records, this one stretches across its own aisle \u2013 a masterpiece even by Joki\u0107\u2019s impossible standards.<\/p>\n

It started with something he had never done \u2013 25 points in the 1st quarter. It finished with something nobody had ever done: 55 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists on at least 78% shooting.<\/p>\n

One Of Three: Only Luka and Wilt had ever posted 55\/10\/5 on at least 75% shooting in a game before Wednesday
\nOne Of One: Joki\u0107 was there in three quarters \u2013 becoming the first player to hit 50\/10\/5 before the 4th since play-by-play data was first tracked in 1997-98
\nOne After The Other: And he did it on the second leg of back-to-back, becoming just the 4th player in NBA history to tally 55\/10\/5 after playing the day before
\n\u201cOur game plan was to make him score,\u201d said Clippers coach Ty Lue postgame. \u201cTake away his passing \u2026 I didn\u2019t think he\u2019d score 55.\u201d<\/p>\n

That can be the problem \u2013 you can\u2019t take away anything. Because the league\u2019s best playmaker just authored one of the most efficient scoring nights ever \u2013 becoming just the third player in the shot clock era to drop 55+ with more assists than missed field goals.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe was extraordinary tonight,\u201d said Nuggets coach David Adelman. \u201cIt\u2019s one of those performances you won\u2019t forget<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Steph<\/p>\n

Staring at their sixth loss in eight games, down 56-49 at the half, the Warriors needed a spark.<\/p>\n

Instead, they got a storm.<\/p>\n

A Curry flurry.<\/p>\n

Warriors 125, Spurs 120: In an epic duel with Victor Wembanyama (31 pts, 15 reb, 10 ast), Steph erupted in the 3rd for 22 of his season-high 46 points<\/a> to put the Dubs in control, despite San Antonio\u2019s first-ever dual triple-doubles. | Recap<\/a><\/p>\n

Feeling Better: Held to a season-low 11 pts on Tuesday while recovering from illness, Steph surged to log his 73rd career 40-point game
\nThe Driving Force? Another patented outburst, marking his 43rd quarter with 20+ points \u2013 the most of any player in the play-by-play era
\nSeasoned Scoring: Curry (43) trails only Michael Jordan (44) for the most 40+ pt games at 30 years or older
\n\u201cHe\u2019s the sun in our solar system,\u201d Warriors coach Steve Kerr said of Curry postgame
\nGolden Satellites: Jimmy Butler (28 pts, 6 reb, 8 ast, 3 stl) and Moses Moody (19 pts) joined Curry with 5 3s apiece<\/p>\n

Curry\u2019s \u201croutine\u201d night, as Kerr joked, stole the spotlight from a pair of truly historic Spurs performances.<\/p>\n

Twin TDs: Wemby\u2019s fourth career triple-double teamed with Stephon Castle\u2019s first (23 pts, 10 reb, 10 ast) to become the only Spurs duo with triple-doubles in the same game
\nWemby What!? Victor is the third youngest player in NBA history to record 30+ pts, 15+ reb, 10+ ast, trailing Magic and Luka<\/p>\n

2. RED-HOT: DETROIT, OKC, HOUSTON & PHOENIX KEEP ROLLING<\/p>\n

\"Paul<\/p>\n

Seven players out, eight straight wins.<\/p>\n

With even more regulars inactive than in its thrilling OT win against the Wizards, Detroit found a way to extend its win streak.<\/p>\n

Pistons 124, Bulls 113: Paul Reed was the next Piston to step up into the spotlight with a career night, leading all scorers with 28 points to help Detroit win its eighth game in a row. | Recap<\/a><\/p>\n

All Hands: Both Reed and Daniss Jenkins (18 pts, 12 ast) \u2013 whose Monday buzzer-beater led to an OT win \u2013 set a career-high in dimes as nine Pistons scored 6+
\n\u201cHe didn\u2019t want to let his teammates down,\u201d coach JB Bickerstaff said of Reed. \u201cThere is not a selfish bone in that locker room.\u201d
\nAll Paul: The 6th-year forward is the first player in NBA history<\/a> to record a statline of 28 pts, 13 reb, 6 ast, 4 stl, 1 blk and 2 3s on 84.6% shooting
\nSeriously Good: Detroit\u2019s 8-0 run matches the Thunder for the longest win streak this season, improving it to an East-best 10-2
\nChi-Town Check In: Matas Buzelis led Chicago with 21 pts and 14 reb with Josh Giddey out<\/p>\n

\"Luka<\/p>\n

In a high-powered matchup of scoring savants, defense won the day.<\/p>\n

Thunder 121, Lakers 92: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hit 30 pts for the 11th time in 13 games while OKC limited Luka Don\u010di\u0107 to a season-low 19 pts, as the Thunder improved to a franchise-best 12-1. | Recap<\/a><\/p>\n

Shai Ties Russ: SGA\u2019s 189th 30+ pt game<\/a> ties Russell Westbrook for 2nd most 30+ pt games in franchise history, trailing only Kevin Durant (246)
\nResounding Thunder: The 29-point win puts OKC at a point differential over 200. Only one other team in the last 50 years has eclipsed that total through 13 games: the 1996-97 Bulls
\n\u201cLook at how they swarm<\/a>.\u201d ESPN\u2019s Richard Jefferson broke down how OKC forced 20 turnovers, holding Los Angeles to a season-low 40.3% shooting<\/p>\n

\"Amen<\/p>\n

That\u2019s not a bird soaring past your window \u2013 it\u2019s the Houston Rockets.<\/p>\n

Or maybe, Amen Thompson.<\/p>\n

Rockets 135, Wizards 112: A no-look alley-oop<\/a> from Alperen Sengun (16 pts, 13 reb, 6 ast), a blur of a jam up-and-around a defender, then another right through one<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Those were just three of Thompson\u2019s eight buckets \u2013 on only 11 shots \u2013 as he stuffed the stat sheet (18 pts, 8 ast, 3 stl, 1 blk) alongside Sengun and Kevin Durant (23 pts, 5 reb, 4 ast, 2 stl), powering Houston to its seventh win in eight games. | Recap<\/a><\/p>\n

Deep Delivery: Reed Sheppard (21 pts, 5 3s) and Tari Eason (20 pts, 4 3s) combined for 41 on 7 3s, as Houston nailed 17 triples at a 48.6% clip
\nScoring Spread: Jabari Smith Jr. added 15 pts and 8 reb \u2013 the sixth Rocket to score 16+
\nRed-Hot: That balance has fueled one of the league\u2019s most potent attacks, with Houston averaging an NBA-best 125.6 ppg amid its 7-1 run<\/p>\n

\"Devin<\/p>\n

The Suns are heating up.<\/p>\n

Suns 123, Mavericks 114: Cooper Flagg did it all (16 pts, 6 reb, 6 ast, 3 stl, 2 blk) and got the best of Devin Booker on this block<\/a>, but Dallas couldn\u2019t contain him for long, as Book poured in a game-high 26 points along with 9 dimes to notch the Suns\u2019 fourth straight W. | Recap<\/a><\/p>\n

Still Splashing: Grayson Allen followed up his 42-point outburst on Monday with 23 more on four triples<\/p>\n

3. EAST STATEMENTS: MAGIC TOP KNICKS, CAVS RESPOND, HAWKS STAY HOT<\/p>\n

\"[<\/p>\n

After a 1-4 start, Orlando has rediscovered its magic.<\/p>\n

Magic 124, Knicks 107: Despite losing Paolo Banchero in the 1st half (groin), Orlando never trailed after the opening minute, as Franz Wagner (28 pts, 9 reb) and Desmond Bane (22 pts, 8 ast) took control to hand the Knicks their first loss at MSG while ending their five-game heater. | Recap<\/a><\/p>\n

Winning Recipe: After leading the league in scoring defense last season, Orlando has held its last seven opponents to 109.7 ppg, fueling a 5-2 stretch
\nBrunson Exits: Jalen Brunson led New York with 31 points and 6 dimes, but left the game late in the 4th after rolling his ankle<\/p>\n

\"Jalen<\/p>\n

Cavaliers 130, Heat 116: Two days after falling to Miami at the buzzer in an instant classic, Cleveland got its revenge, erasing a 14-point deficit with a 37-19 4th quarter, getting back on track for its fifth win in six games. | Recap<\/a><\/p>\n

Big Boost: Jarrett Allen (30 pts, 10 reb) and De\u2019Andre Hunter (21 pts, 6 reb) powered Cleveland with Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Darius Garland out
\nCav Clamps: Norman Powell\u00a0 (27 pts) led Miami, which Cleveland held to 47 points in the final two quarters after a 69-point 1st half<\/p>\n

After beating the Lakers and Clippers, the Hawks soared into Sacramento to pick off a third straight Cali club.<\/p>\n

Hawks 133, Kings 100: Jalen Johnson (24 pts, 10 reb, 8 ast) paced seven Hawks in double figures as Atlanta never trailed for its third straight win. Keon Ellis hit a career-high six 3s to lead Sacramento with a season-high 20 pts. | Recap<\/a><\/p>\n

4. ROUNDUP: PORTLAND DUO DOMINATES, BOSTON & CHARLOTTE DUB<\/p>\n

\"Shaedon<\/p>\n

Blazers 125, Pelicans 117: Shaedon Sharpe (35 pts, 13-18 FG) and Deni Avdija (32 pts, 12-18 FG) joined Clyde Drexler & Terry Porter (1994) as the only Blazers duos to each score 30+ on at least 65% shooting, as Portland edged New Orleans to move to 6-5. | Recap<\/a><\/p>\n

Queen\u2019s Cookin\u2019: No. 13 pick, Derik Queen, continues to emerge for NOLA, posting a career-high 26 points, 7 boards and 4 dimes<\/p>\n

Celtics 131, Grizzlies 95: Payton Pritchard (24 pts, 9 ast, 5 3s), Derrick White (20 pts) and Jaylen Brown (19 pts, 6 reb, 6 ast) led 12 different Celtic scorers as Boston earned a wire-to-wire win over Memphis. | Recap<\/a><\/p>\n

Hornets 111, Bucks 100: Once again, Ryan Rollins (25 pts, 6 ast) stepped up with Giannis out, but a complete effort from Charlotte secured the dub, led by Miles Bridges (20 pts, 6 reb), Ryan Kalkbrenner (17 pts, 9 reb), Collin Sexton (16 pts, 8 reb) and Kon Knueppel (16 pts, 3 3s). | Recap<\/a><\/p>\n

5. RAPTORS & CAVS FACE OFF ON NBA TV, HIGHLIGHTING 3-GAME THURSDAY<\/p>\n

\"Evan<\/p>\n

A handful of teams in the East are using big Novembers to storm the standings.<\/p>\n

Just behind the red-hot Pistons and home-happy Knicks sit the Cavaliers (5-1) and Raptors (4-1) with the next-best records in the East this month.<\/p>\n

They\u2019ll meet tonight on NBA TV to bookend their current hot streaks, which started the last time they faced off on Oct. 31.<\/p>\n

Raptors at Cavaliers (7 ET): Something\u2019s gotta give as Donovan Mitchell and the Cavs\u2019 top-5 scoring offense (122.9 ppg) take on Toronto\u2019s mounting defense, which ranks 3rd-best since that Oct. 31 meeting.<\/p>\n

Turn The Page: After back-and-forth starts in October \u2013 3-3 for Cleveland, 2-4 for Toronto \u2013 both teams have found themselves, with the Cavs 7-3 over their last 10 and the Raps 5-1 in their last 6
\nDefensive Difference: Toronto\u2019s turnaround comes with defense, holding all opponents under 110 ppg in the five wins of their current stretch
\nPlaying As A Pack: The Raptors rank second in assists (29.7 apg) and are the only team with 5 players averaging 4+ assists per game (Immanuel Quickley, Scottie Barnes, Jamal Shead, RJ Barrett and Brandon Ingram)<\/p>\n

\"Donovan<\/p>\n

Super Scorer: Mitchell is lifting the Cavs\u2019 offense in a career year, averaging over 30 ppg for the first time
\nSpida Support: Evan Mobley (20.1 ppg) and De\u2019Andre Hunter (19.2 ppg) join Mitchell, along with Jarrett Allen\u2019s 16.5 pts and 7.9 reb
\nWinning Number: While the 110-pt threshold is a Raptors defensive key, Cleveland is 8-2 when scoring over that mark, and hasn\u2019t been held under it since last playing Toronto<\/p>\n

Elsewhere on League Pass, the Suns host the Pacers, eyeing a 5th straight win and league-leading 6th home win in The Valley (9 ET).<\/p>\n

And Utah looks to follow up its 152-point outburst Tuesday, a top-5 scoring night in Jazz history, welcoming in the streaking Hawks (9 ET).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Hesi, slip and slide for fifty-five. Joki\u0107 only needed three quarters to make history. 5 STORIES IN TODAY\u2019S…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":281815,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[557],"tags":[64,63,590,85,8019],"class_list":{"0":"post-281814","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-nba","8":"tag-au","9":"tag-australia","10":"tag-nba","11":"tag-sports","12":"tag-starting-5"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/281814","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=281814"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/281814\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/281815"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=281814"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=281814"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=281814"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}