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Mikal Bridges and the Knicks are taking on the Mavericks in the second half of our ESPN doubleheader.<\/p>\n
Enjoy the best of Wednesday\u2019s slate<\/a>\u00a0with the NBA.com live blog, featuring all of the meaningful moments, performances, observations, news, notes and highlights from around the league.<\/p>\n What we know about Wednesday night\u2019s games:<\/p>\n The Rockets defeated the Cavaliers 111-104<\/a> in the first half of our ESPN doubleheader behind Alperen Sengun (28 pts, 11 reb, 7 ast<\/a>), winning their 10th in the last 11. 10:48 PM \/ NOVEMBER 19, 2025<\/p>\n Hansen has heart<\/p>\n The Trail Blazers are up 29-28 on the Bulls after one, thanks in part to the post stylings of Yang Hansen.<\/p>\n Hansen showing GRIT. pic.twitter.com\/8OnREcNG2i<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) November 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 10:41 PM \/ NOVEMBER 19, 2025<\/p>\n Raptors roll<\/p>\n Toronto now sits at second in the Eatern Conference after a 121-112<\/a> win over the Sixers.<\/p>\n Brandon Ingram & RJ Barrett propel the @Raptors<\/a> past the 76ers \ud83d\udc4f<\/p>\n Ingram: 22 PTS, 5 AST Toronto wins their 5th in a row and improves to 10-5! pic.twitter.com\/kevC8irZrc<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) November 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 10:29 PM \/ NOVEMBER 19, 2025<\/p>\n Heat knock off Warriors<\/p>\n NORM \ud83d\ude24 pic.twitter.com\/2MATXBzJEg<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) November 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Norm Powell (25 pts on 14 shots) and Bam Adebayo (20 pts, 7 rebounds) led the Heat to a 110-96<\/a> win over the Warriors.<\/p>\n Adebayo had missed the previous six games with a sprained toe, but returned with aplomb to lead Miami.<\/p>\n 10:20 PM \/ NOVEMBER 19, 2025<\/p>\n Knicks and Mavs close early<\/p>\n 25-24 Knicks with 10:10 to go in the second quarter.<\/p>\n Both teams are settling in amid change \u2014 Cooper Flagg\u2019s out for Dallas, while Jalen Brunson\u2019s back for New York.<\/p>\n swing. swing. SWISH. pic.twitter.com\/faQz1719vf<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) November 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n \u2614\u2614\u2614 pic.twitter.com\/BHLlV4FAvq<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) November 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 10:11 PM \/ NOVEMBER 19, 2025<\/p>\n League Pass Alert: Wizards-Timberwolves<\/p>\n 109-104 Timberwolves with 3:05 to go in the fourth. Catch the finish on League Pass!<\/a><\/p>\n 10:07 PM \/ NOVEMBER 19, 2025<\/p>\n Pacers earn their second win of the season<\/p>\n Benedict Mathurin (24 pts, 12 reb, one sweet chase-down block) led the Pacers to a 127-118<\/a> win over the Charlotte Hornets.<\/p>\n no easy buckets.<\/p>\n Bennedict Mathurin chased him down \ud83d\udeab pic.twitter.com\/HNpaYw5GR9<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) November 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Kon Knueppel \u2014 the subject of tonight\u2019s mini-profile<\/a> \u2014 led the Hornets with 28.<\/p>\n melo \u27a1\ufe0f K2 pic.twitter.com\/GB3HMRB5z7<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) November 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 9:45 PM \/ NOVEMBER 19, 2025<\/p>\n Rockets hold off Cavaliers<\/p>\n Despite 19 fourth-quarter points from Donovan Mitchell, the Rockets held off Cleveland 111-104<\/a> behind an all-around night from Alperen Sengun (28 pts, 11 reb, 7 ast).<\/p>\n Alperen Sengun (28p, 11r & 7a) and the @HoustonRockets<\/a> win their 5th straight game \u203c\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/o4wm3uZla5<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) November 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 9:34 PM \/ NOVEMBER 19, 2025<\/p>\n Slam snapshots<\/p>\n Zach LaVine and Jay Huff have our top two stuffs of the night so far at 86.7 and 84.9 on the Dunk Score scale<\/a>.<\/p>\n Zach takes FLIGHT \u2708\ufe0f\ud83d\udcaa<\/p>\n Highlight of the Game presented by @HoltOrtho<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/q8P1FHKb3k<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/6RKjZ2IA09<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) November 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n JAY HUFF WITH THE HUGE SLAM \ud83d\udca5 pic.twitter.com\/cYJastlGbz<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) November 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 9:26 PM \/ NOVEMBER 19, 2025<\/p>\n The Captain\u2019s back tonight<\/p>\n After missing the last two games, Jalen Brunson (28.0 ppg, 6.5 ast) returns tonight against the Mavericks.<\/p>\n The nightcap\u2019s getting started on ESPNNews.<\/p>\n THE BRUNSON BURNER RETURNS TONIGHT \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n Knicks vs. Mavs coming up at 9:30pm\/et on ESPN! pic.twitter.com\/cbY6GNYwny<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) November 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 9:23 PM \/ NOVEMBER 19, 2025<\/p>\n Rockets and Cavs dueling late<\/p>\n It\u2019s now 93-90 Rockets with 5:30 to go in the fourth. Spida (19 points) is heating up!<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s on all night like a porch light here in the fourth quarter,\u201d said Mark Jones.<\/p>\n the \ud83e\ude9d shot pic.twitter.com\/U17HKnlERi<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) November 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Back-to-back triples from Spida brings the @cavs<\/a> within 1!<\/p>\n HOU\/CLE 4Q action is LIVE on ESPN! pic.twitter.com\/K4mczIyzuB<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) November 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 9:14 PM \/ NOVEMBER 19, 2025<\/p>\n The grace of Schr\u00f6der<\/p>\n His former squad, the Oklahoma City Thunder, are up 58-50 at the half.<\/p>\n TALK ABOUT SOME SERIOUS HUSTLE \ud83d\ude4c<\/p>\n Watch Dennis Schr\u00f6der in action vs. OKC: https:\/\/t.co\/FZUWrZfESv<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/bmnukeuC7A<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) November 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 9:12 PM \/ NOVEMBER 19, 2025<\/p>\n League Pass Alert: Raptors-76ers<\/p>\n 111-106 Toronto with 3:58 to go. Catch the finish on League Pass!<\/a><\/p>\n this whole sequence \ud83d\ude2e\u200d\ud83d\udca8 pic.twitter.com\/vGrU8MpZCs<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) November 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 9:11 PM \/ NOVEMBER 19, 2025<\/p>\n Spencer shoots from Key West<\/p>\n But the Heat have a 64-60 lead with just over five minutes to go in the third.<\/p>\n Pat pulls from deeeeeep<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcfa @NBCSAuthentic<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/29xv6X4295<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Golden State Warriors (@warriors) November 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 9:08 PM \/ NOVEMBER 19, 2025<\/p>\n Queen trumps the Joker<\/p>\n A strong finish from No. 7 on the latest Kia Rookie Ladder<\/a>. Nuggets are up 62-58 at the half.<\/p>\n Derik Queen throws it down + the foul!<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcfa DEN-NOP on NBA League Pass \u2014 NBA (@NBA) November 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 9:00 PM \/ NOVEMBER 19, 2025<\/p>\n Cavaliers come storming back<\/p>\n The Cavs have cut the Rockets\u2019 lead to 74-69 with 14.5 to go in the third quarter. Catch the finish on ESPN!<\/p>\n THAT’S TOUGH, 3\ufe0f\u20e31\ufe0f\u20e3! @_bigjayy_<\/a> | #LetEmKnow<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/HxanRtFLRG<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) November 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 8:43 PM \/ NOVEMBER 19, 2025<\/p>\n Shai stays consistent<\/p>\n SGA keeps delivering as he chases another Kia NBA MVP award, showing his trademark balance here. He\u2019s second on the latest Kia MVP ladder<\/a>.<\/p>\n Don’t give @shaiglalex<\/a> too much space \ud83e\udd2b pic.twitter.com\/QJXCo2W3D8<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) November 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 8:30 PM \/ NOVEMBER 19, 2025<\/p>\n Don\u2019t hurt \u2019em, Chet<\/p>\n What a cross from the 7-foot-1 center. 24-20 Thunder in the first as they seek their seventh-straight victory.<\/p>\n CHET HANDLES\u2026 CHET JAM \ud83d\udca5<\/p>\n He’s got 8 early points for OKC!<\/p>\n Watch on NBA League Pass: https:\/\/t.co\/FZUWrZfESv<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/VGvGvm0elO<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) November 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 8:20 PM \/ NOVEMBER 19, 2025<\/p>\n VJ hits the springs<\/p>\n 2025 AT&T Dunk Contest, anyone? 63-58 with 10:03 to go in the third quarter.<\/p>\n VJ EDGECOMBE: CLEARED FOR TAKEOFF \u2708\ufe0f\ud83e\udd2f<\/p>\n TOR\/PHI on NBA League Pass: https:\/\/t.co\/zfzGTL88F6<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/amikzZosYE<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) November 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 8:14 PM \/ NOVEMBER 19, 2025<\/p>\n The Heat spark it up<\/p>\n HOT START FOR THE HEAT.<\/p>\n Norman Powell caps a 20-4 Miami run \ud83d\udd25 pic.twitter.com\/H2lYPxCBCu<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) November 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 8:03 PM \/ NOVEMBER 19, 2025<\/p>\n Brandon Ingram delivers on the fadeaway<\/p>\n He\u2019s eighth in the NBA with 120 points on pull-up jumpers this season, including this elegant spinning number.<\/p>\n B.I. making it look too easy \ud83d\udd25 pic.twitter.com\/Jd3OMIdLuS<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) November 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 7:47 PM \/ NOVEMBER 19, 2025<\/p>\n Jared McCain\u2019s in the books<\/p>\n The first bucket of the season for the Sixers\u2019 second-year man, complete with joyous reaction.<\/p>\n Jared McCain’s 1st points of the season!<\/p>\n His reaction after the bucket is priceless \ud83d\ude02<\/p>\n TOR\/PHI on NBA League Pass: https:\/\/t.co\/zfzGTL7APy<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ovfkfs1x7e<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) November 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 7:40 PM \/ NOVEMBER 19, 2025<\/p>\n Spida on the break<\/p>\n No one has a more vicious Euro than Donovan Mitchell. Check out the veer.<\/p>\n It\u2019s 33-19 Rockets after the first quarter on ESPN.<\/p>\n Euro-stepping his way for 2\u2026<\/p>\n That’s just Spida, being Spida \u203c\ufe0f<\/p>\n HOU\/CLE on ESPN: https:\/\/t.co\/Ay8AjAWCS5<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/sqt1HHOeLq<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) November 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Amen Thompson has some shiftiness to his game as well.<\/p>\n The crossover to the two-handed slam?!?<\/p>\n \ud83d\ude33 AMEN. THOMPSON. \ud83d\ude33<\/p>\n HOU leads CLE after the 1st frame: https:\/\/t.co\/Ay8AjAXaHD<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/FBbYd1kkeQ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) November 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 7:20 PM \/ NOVEMBER 19, 2025<\/p>\n Houston\u2019s chemistry heats up<\/p>\n Alperen Sengun (7.4 apg) is second in the NBA in assists by a center this season, tallying 89. Here, the crosscourt pass is no problem as he finds Jabari Smith Jr.<\/p>\n Sengun crosscourt dime \u27a1\ufe0f Smith Jr. triple <\/p>\n Houston seeking their 5th win in a row on ESPN! pic.twitter.com\/aMk61gIpn5<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) November 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Check out more about Sengun\u2019s chemistry with Kevin Durant below, as well as in our intro to tonight\u2019s action<\/a>.<\/p>\n Sharing is caring\u2026 Alpi & KD are proving that \ud83d\udcaf<\/p>\n Houston\/Cleveland on ESPN: https:\/\/t.co\/Ay8AjAXaHD<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/8g8sQivW0a<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) November 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 6:30 PM \/ NOVEMBER 19, 2025<\/p>\n Kon Knueppel is money<\/p>\n Kon Knueppel (17.0 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 40.2 3PT%) has risen to No. 1 in the latest Kia Rookie Ladder,<\/a> earning the spotlight ahead of tonight\u2019s game against the Pacers.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Knueppel\u2019s been a steadying force for the Charlotte Hornets in his rookie season, both on and off the court.<\/p>\n He\u2019s strong and sturdy on the drive, showing off a polished handle, considered footwork and some athletic pop, which compliments his ever-present shooting touch.<\/p>\n Kon\u2019s 11th in the NBA in 3-pointers made this season with 45 \u2014 just behind teammate Miles Bridges \u2014 and first among rookies, routinely sending Hornets play-by-play man Eric Collins into ecstatics.<\/p>\n His stroke is repeatable and comfortable, with little wasted motion. Check how straight his guide arm is \u2014 there\u2019s clean backspin on his heat-seeking missile of a shot.<\/p>\n On.a team with plenty of talented scorers, Knueppel\u2019s found a role as a complimentary outlet, finding ways to get buckets in the flow of the offense.<\/p>\n Along with Sion James and Ryan Kalkbrenner, he\u2019s part of a youth movement that\u2019s lifted the Hornets. They look to get rolling again and snap a three-game losing streak tonight against the Indiana Pacers (7 ET<\/a>).<\/p>\n 6:00 PM \/ NOVEMBER 19, 2025<\/p>\n Rockets-Cavs highlights a nine-game NBA night Kevin Durant and the Rockets face the Cavaliers in the opening half of tonight\u2019s ESPN doubleheader.<\/p>\n We\u2019ve got a dynamite ESPN doubleheader for you tonight, featuring Kevin Durant and the new-look Rockets facing Donovan Mitchell and the Cavs (7 ET<\/a>), followed by Knicks-Mavericks (9:30 ET<\/a>).<\/p>\n The Rockets, who are looking for their 10th win in 11 games, have shot to the top of the NBA\u2019s offensive rating rankings at 123.4.<\/p>\n Durant (25.9 ppg, 51.0 FG%) has gelled with Alperen Sengun (23.0 ppg, 10.3 reb, 7.4 ast, 1.2 stl, 1.0 blk) and Amen Thompson (17.3 ppg, 6.1 reb, 5.2 ast, 1.2 stl) to form one of the top trios in the league.<\/p>\n KD had particular praise for Sengun after he put up a 30-point, 12-rebound, 8-assist effort in Sunday\u2019s 117-113 victory over the Magic.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve played with a lot of specialists as big men \u2014 guys that do a great job of screening, rebounding, being physical \u2014 but nobody who can score quite like that,\u201d said Durant. \u201cNo disrespect to the players I\u2019ve played with, but I\u2019m sure they feel the same way \u2014 that\u2019s how good Alpi is.\u201d<\/p>\n Sengun reciprocated in his remarks, noting their building chemistry and Durant\u2019s unselfish will to win.<\/p>\n \u201cWe trust each other a lot,\u201d said Sengun. \u201cIt\u2019s going to get better and better\u2026 We have a whole season.\u201d<\/p>\n The Cavaliers have steadily risen to second in the Eastern Conference at 10-5, led by Mitchell\u2019s scoring brilliance and a stalwart defense.<\/p>\n Cleveland\u2019s posted the seventh-best defensive rating in the league at 112.8, backing Mitchell, who is averaging 30.9 ppg \u2014 the highest mark of his career \u2014 while shooting 50.9 percent from the field.<\/p>\n They\u2019re also forcing 17.4 turnovers per game \u2014 third in the Association.<\/p>\n \u201cThere\u2019s room to grow,\u201d Mitchell said after a 118-106 win over the Bucks on Monday. \u201cWe\u2019re in a good place, and we\u2019re going to continue to get better.\u201d<\/p>\n Who will take a step towards the top tonight? Check it out on ESPN.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s tonight\u2019s complete schedule:<\/p>\n Houston Rockets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, 7 ET, ESPN<\/a>
\nNow, we\u2019ve got Knicks-Mavericks (9:30 ET<\/a>) as New York strives to win their first road game of the year.
\nThe Raptors beat the 76ers 121-112<\/a> for their fifth straight victory. RJ Barrett and Brandon Ingram both had 22 in the win.
\nThe Thunder won their seventh straight to run their record to 15-1 by getting past the Kings 113-99<\/a>. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander paced them with 33 points.<\/p>\n
Barrett: 22 PTS, 4 AST<\/p>\n
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\nCharlotte Hornets vs. Indiana Pacers, 7 ET<\/a>
\nToronto Raptors vs. Philadelphia 76ers, 7 ET<\/a>
\nGolden State Warriors vs. Miami Heat, 7:30 ET<\/a>
\nWashington Wizards vs. Minnesota Timberwolves, 8 ET<\/a>
\nDenver Nuggets vs. New Orleans Pelicans, 8 ET<\/a>
\nSacramento Kings vs. Oklahoma City Thunder, 8:30 ET<\/a>
\nNew York Knicks vs. Dallas Mavericks, 9:30 ET, ESPN<\/a>
\nChicago Bulls vs. Portland Trail Blazers, 10 ET<\/a><\/p>\n