{"id":322469,"date":"2025-12-02T09:40:11","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T09:40:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/322469\/"},"modified":"2025-12-02T09:40:11","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T09:40:11","slug":"luka-doncic-nikola-jokic-underway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/322469\/","title":{"rendered":"Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic underway"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1936146\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1936146\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GettyImages-2248911768-scaled-e1764649394776.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1707\" height=\"960\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1936146\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">DENVER, CO \u2013 DECEMBER 1: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets and Anthony Davis #3 of the Dallas Mavericks<\/p>\n<p>Monday\u2019s headlines\u2b07\ufe0f\u2b07\ufe0f<\/p>\n<p>Donovan Mitchell (43 points, 16-27 FG) becomes the 2nd player in NBA history to average at least 30 PPG, 50 FG% and record 80+ 3PM in his first 20 games of a season, joining Stephen Curry. Cleveland beats Indiana 135-119.<br \/>\nAfter a monster 40-point double-double Sunday in a 2OT victory, Jalen Johnson and the Hawks fall short against Cade Cunningham\u2019s two-way play as the Pistons move to 17-4 on the year.<br \/>\nMiami gashes the Clippers in South Beach. The Heat\u2019s innovative, pick-and-roll averse offense (co-led by former Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins) has run laps around the Clippers.<br \/>\nDenver\u2019s ailing defense is a storyline, but eye-catching performances from the Mavericks\u2019 Ryan Nembhard, the Nuggets\u2019 Spencer Jones, and of course Nikola Joki\u0107 (29 points, 20 rebounds, 13 assists, two turnovers) were must-watch basketball.<\/p>\n<p>Top Performers\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/p>\n<p>Big performances across the league:<\/p>\n<p>Nikola Joki\u0107: 29 points (10-24 FG), 20 rebounds, 13 assists, one steal, two blocks, two turnovers<br \/>\nDonovan Mitchell: 43 points (16-27 FG), nine rebounds, six assists<br \/>\nAlperen Sengun: 31 points (12-19 FG), eight rebounds, 14 assists, two steals, five blocks<br \/>\nDesmond Bane: 37 points (12-17 FG, 10-10 FT), six rebounds, five assists, one steal<br \/>\nKawhi Leonard: 36 points (12-21 FG), seven rebounds, two assists, three steals<br \/>\nJalen Johnson: 29 points (9-17 FG), 13 rebounds, seven assists<br \/>\nCade Cunningham: 18 points (7-15 FG), eight rebounds, eight assists, six steals, three blocks<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">12:25 PM \/ December 2, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Suns dominate 2nd half, win without Booker (groin)<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">In a quest for their eighth straight win, the Lakers were denied by Phoenix, as hounding defense forced 21 Los Angeles turnovers and limited the Lakers to just 18 assists on their 41 made shots.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">Suns 125, Lakers 108<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">Dillon Brooks (33 points, 15-26 FG) did the vast majority of his damage from inside the arc to lead Phoenix in scoring, while Collin Gillespie (28 points, four rebounds, five assists, two steals) scored 19 of his points in the second half to help fuel the Suns\u2019 momentum.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">Luka Don\u010di\u0107 (38 points, 15-26 FG) finishes with a minus-25 net rating, blemishing his score line with nine turnovers versus just five assists. Austin Reaves posted a modest 16 points (6-12 FG) \u2014 snapping his streak of three consecutive 30-point games. He had five turnovers versus just three assists.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1936334\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-01-at-11.40.07-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"992\" height=\"510\"  \/><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">*28 POINTS <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/dwSSvnUVS5\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/dwSSvnUVS5<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Phoenix Suns (@Suns) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Suns\/status\/1995723337587167376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">12:09 PM \/ December 2, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Jazz earn quality win, beat Houston 133-125<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">In a game where the biggest Utah lead was 21 and Houston\u2019s biggest lead was only four, the Jazz won the rebounding battle, racked up 33 assists on 45 made shots, and only committed 13 turnovers in a well-executed victory.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">Turnovers are still a problem for Keyonte George (28 points, eight assists, six turnovers), but the 22-year-old bounced back from a scoreless effort Sunday to register his 11th game of the season with 25-plus points. He did so in efficient fashion Monday (8-14 FG, 10-12 FT).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">Lauri Markkanen was similarly sharp, finishing with 29 points (9-17 FG) while drawing 10 fouls. A duo drawing fouls at this rate is a strong offensive floor.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">Markkanen and Jusuf Nurkic (18 points, nine rebounds) battled with Alperen Sengun (31 points, 12-19 FG, eight rebounds) throughout Monday\u2019s affair. Kevin Durant (32 points, 10-25 FG, 10-12 FT) was getting downhill as well, drawing 10 fouls of his own.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">couple of 20-pieces from Key and Lauri, a new season-high for Nurk of 18 and a big bounce back win to get us on track before hitting the road \ud83d\udcc8<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TakeNote?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#TakeNote<\/a> presented by <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ZionsBank?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@zionsbank<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/PM5N7MxDU7\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/PM5N7MxDU7<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/utahjazz\/status\/1995724727005184043?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">11:52 PM \/ December 1, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Mavericks offense fuels 131-121 win<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">Ryan Nembhard (28 points, 12-14 FG), Cooper Flagg (24 points, 10-19 FG) and Anthony Davis (32 points, 13-23 FG) all erupted to fuel a 12-point advantage in the fourth quarter and stun Denver to pick up a road victory.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">The Mavericks\u2019 offense was unstoppable in the fourth quarter, and it was Nembhard who set the tone after halftime by pouring in 15 points in the third quarter alone. Brother of Pacers\u2019 star Andrew Nembhard, Ryan \u2014 a Gonzaga product \u2014 is on a two-way contract with the Mavericks.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">Jamal Murray (ankle) got banged up Monday, spraining his right ankle in-game, returning, but ultimately being forced to exit again. Nikola Joki\u0107 (29 points, 10-24 FG) shouldered extra burden, while two-way forward Spencer Jones (28 points, 11-15 FG) stepped up as well, but Denver\u2019s supporting cast could not get stops defensively.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">With 28 points (12-14 FG, 4-5 3FG) and 10 assists, Ryan Nembhard ended tonight&#8217;s 131-121 win at DEN with the most assists (10) and the 5th-most points (28) by an undrafted rookie in Mavs history.<\/p>\n<p>He became the third rookie in Mavs history to record 25 pts and 10 asts in a game. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/nijqlB1i4B\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/nijqlB1i4B<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Mavs PR (@MavsPR) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MavsPR\/status\/1995711374773649671?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">11:38 PM \/ December 1, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Dillon the Villain<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">Dillon Brooks continues going toe-to-toe with Luka Don\u010di\u0107 on Peacock. The Suns lead the Lakers 82-70 midway through the third.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">Don\u010di\u0107 is on pace for 50-point eruption, having already racked up 32 points (12-21 FG, 5-5 FT) with six minutes remaining in the third quarter. Brooks isn\u2019t far behind, booming for 26 points (12-21 FG) in 23 minutes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">Brooks is amid a breakout season for the Suns, averaging career-highs with 21.5 points and 45.1% shooting from the field. His overall efficiency even accounts for a serious dip in his 3P%, as he\u2019s knocking down just 32.2% of a sizable 7.7 3PA per game. Nonetheless, his 56.8 TS% is also a career high, serving as a testament to his mid-range game and slight uptick in free-throws earned.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">25 points and counting for Dillon Brooks\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcfa PHX\/LAL on Peacock <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/owizK5YQyC\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/owizK5YQyC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/1995713128462778462?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">11:22 PM \/ December 1, 2025<\/p>\n<p>KD, Rockets clawing back<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">Trailing for almost the entirety of Monday\u2019s contest, Houston has cut Utah\u2019s lead to 124-118 with two minutes remaining. Kevin Durant has a game-high 32 points (10-25 FG), but Utah has forced him into an inefficient outing.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">KD FOR 30.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s a 1-point game in the 4Q! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OvoCvUtNUG\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/OvoCvUtNUG<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/1995708946489774556?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1936155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-01-at-10.25.01-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1982\" height=\"1028\"  \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">11:09 PM \/ December 1, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Booker injured, Suns rally regardless<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">Devin Booker (groin) has been limited to just nine minutes of action thus far, but Phoenix ended the first half on 31-11 run over the final seven minutes, amassing a 66-52 lead over the Lakers.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">Luka Don\u010di\u0107 (27 points, 10-17 FG) and Dillon Brooks (23 points, 11-16 FG) have been one-man armies.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"und\" dir=\"ltr\">Luka Don\u010di\u0107 now sits only behind Kobe Bryant for the second-most 20-point quarters in franchise history during the play-by-play era (since 1997\u201398).<\/p>\n<p>Kobe Bryant (36x)<br \/>Luka Don\u010di\u0107 (5x)<br \/>Anthony Davis (4x)<br \/>LeBron James (4x)<br \/>Kyle Kuzma (4x) <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/UdZitR4Kyy\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/UdZitR4Kyy<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/CkdzaB0ZUf\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/CkdzaB0ZUf<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/1995707250032218285?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Had to come back to this INSANE Ryan Dunn putback \ud83e\udd2f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/s1vs9pWSow\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/s1vs9pWSow<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Phoenix Suns (@Suns) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Suns\/status\/1995705184006377695?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">10:46 PM \/ December 1, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Joki\u0107 masterclass, Mavericks going punch for punch<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">After starting the game with 15 points, nine rebounds and six assists in the first quarter, Nikola Joki\u0107 is up to 26 points, 16 rebounds and 12 assists in 28 minutes of action as Denver clings to a 104-102 lead over Dallas entering the fourth quarter.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">Undrafted rookie point guard Ryan Nembhard (26 points, seven assists, zero turnovers) poured in 15 points in the third quarter and is displaying awesome chemistry with Cooper Flagg (20 points, 8-16 FG).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">Denver is having a young breakout performer of their own, as two-way forward Spencer Jones has a career-high 28 points (11-14 FG, 4-5 3PM).<\/p>\n<p lang=\"ht\" dir=\"ltr\">Ryan \ud83e\udd1d Coop <\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcfa : KFAA <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/v7SfqoOjqR\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/v7SfqoOjqR<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/dallasmavs\/status\/1995701824184352906?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Jok takes it for \u270c\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/i31RCfPe8i\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/i31RCfPe8i<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nuggets\/status\/1995701313913618487?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">10:28 PM \/ December 1, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Lake Show vs. Book<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">The Lakers and Suns are underway in Los Angeles. Tune in live on Peacock!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">Devin Booker is off to a hot start with 11 points (4-7 FG) and continuing to add to an impressive scoring resum\u00e9. He becomes the 107th player in NBA history to reach the 17,000 point threshold.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">17K \u203c\ufe0f<\/p>\n<p>Congrats, Book, on 17,000 career points! \ud83d\udc4f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/VB8xkNKBkG\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/VB8xkNKBkG<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Phoenix Suns (@Suns) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Suns\/status\/1995697413982748914?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">SUNS\/LAKERS IS LIVE ON PEACOCK \ud83c\udf7f<\/p>\n<p>WATCH: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/M9UiAmIx5U\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/M9UiAmIx5U<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Hzi4yVu8eF\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/Hzi4yVu8eF<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/1995693364956856708?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">10:23 PM \/ December 1, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Desmond Bane stays hot, Magic win<\/p>\n<p>Bane now has back-to-back 37-point performance \u2014 marking his first games of the season exceeding 30. He was remarkably efficient Monday (12-17 FG, 3-7 3PM) 10-10 FT), contributing at all three levels.<\/p>\n<p>Bane getting the chance to find rhythm in the offense while Paolo Banchero (groin) is unavailable for a ninth consecutive contest is a silver lining of the injury. Franz Wagner (25 points, 11-18 FG) was sharp as well Monday.<\/p>\n<p>Anthony Black and Jalen Suggs combined for 32 points, 13 rebounds, seven assists, five steals and three blocks in what is one of the most defensively formidable backcourts in the association.<\/p>\n<p>Chicago was still able to knock down 50% of their shots overall, including 43.2 percent of 37 3PA, but 20 turnovers and porous defense ultimately led to the Bulls demise.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Desmond Bane highlights vs. CHI:   <\/p>\n<p>37 PTS* <br \/>6 REB <br \/>5 AST <br \/>12-17 FG <br \/>3 3PM<br \/>18 PTS in the 4th quarter<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Kia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@Kia<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/fxcHbvQNaW\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/fxcHbvQNaW<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/OrlandoMagic\/status\/1995698954357616975?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p lang=\"it\" dir=\"ltr\">FINAL BOX:<br \/>Orlando 125, Chicago 120 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/YbiBVAaEEb\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/YbiBVAaEEb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Orlando Magic PR (@Magic_PR) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Magic_PR\/status\/1995693518824898958?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">10:09 PM \/ December 1, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Utah leading Houston at the break<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">Right on cue, Amen Thompson flashes his defensive playmaking as the commentators are raving about him. The 22-year-old co-leads all scorers with 16 points (7-12 FG) along with five rebounds, two assists and two blocks.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">Utah holds an upset lead over Houston at halftime, with a 68-57 advantage largely fueled by a plus-10 advantage on the glass \u2014 very uncharacteristic of the Rockets, even with Steven Adams (rest) inactive.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">Lauri Markkanen (16 points, 6-10 FG) matches Thompson\u2019s scoring output for the Jazz.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Athleticism off the charts for Amen Thompson!<\/p>\n<p>A pair of impressive blocks to end the 1st \ud83d\udeab<\/p>\n<p>Watch him in action: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/PH6akeUL37\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/PH6akeUL37<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/kPAyrj5WEN\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/kPAyrj5WEN<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/1995690714177700189?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">KEYONTE GEORGE TAKES FLIGHT \u2708\ufe0f<\/p>\n<p>Buddy the Elf was brought to his feet \ud83d\ude02<\/p>\n<p>Watch on NBA League Pass: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/M9UiAmIx5U\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/M9UiAmIx5U<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/1GW0Yk5bwl\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/1GW0Yk5bwl<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/1995693031002128771?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">9:56 PM \/ December 1, 2025<\/p>\n<p>MPJ stars, youngsters pop, Brooklyn wins<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">Michael Porter Jr\u2019s 35 points (13-24 FG), seven rebounds, four assists and two steals anchored Brooklyn\u2019s offense, while Noah Clowney and Danny Wolf delivered mean dunks as exclamation points in a 116-105 win over Charlotte on Monday.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">While Brooklyn got up 11 more shots than the Hornets, both teams posted high 30s 3P% and near identical free throw quantity. A key difference \u2014 11 turnovers for Brooklyn versus 17 for the Hornets. LaMelo Ball racked up 14 assists alongside a modest scoring night (12 points, 3-9 FG, 29 minutes). Kon Knueppel led the Hornets with 18 points (7-18 FG).<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83e\udd2f NOAH CLOWNEY OH MY GOODNESS \ud83e\udd2f<\/p>\n<p>Watch CHA\/BKN: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ncRdJ4zvFl\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/ncRdJ4zvFl<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/lSV6rfZN7h\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/lSV6rfZN7h<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/1995685865163718827?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">DANNY WOLF THROWS IT DOWN \ud83d\udcaa<\/p>\n<p>Brooklyn leads in the 4Q: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ncRdJ4zvFl\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/ncRdJ4zvFl<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/KJtaqsZHLe\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/KJtaqsZHLe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/1995687870284399032?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">9:32 PM \/ December 1, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Wizards stun Bucks, veterans takeover<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">While its been a slow start to the year for CJ McCollum (28 points, 11-21 FG) and Khris Middleton (15 points, 6-10 FG, six assists) in Washington, both were sharp and clutch down the stretch helping Washington defend homecourt with a 129-126 victory over Milwaukee.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">The blend and infusion of youth also made the difference. Cam Whitmore (17 points, 8-14 FG) was consistently punishing the rim. Tristan Vukcevic notched a new season-high with 16 points (4-7 FG, 7-8 FT).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">Washington committed just 10 turnovers as a team compared to 16 for Milwaukee \u2014 squandering a 30-point performance (12-15 FG) from Kevin Porter Jr.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with 26 points (10-17 FG), seven rebounds, four assists and five turnovers.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">OH YEAH CJ!!!! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/djvtl9pA9o\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/djvtl9pA9o<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/nzM5FsfnSm\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/nzM5FsfnSm<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WashWizards\/status\/1995680988123595117?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">KRIS MIDDLETON GIVES THE WIZARDS THE LEAD!<\/p>\n<p>UNDER A MINUTE TO GO\u2026<\/p>\n<p>WATCH ON NBA LEAGUE PASS: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4bsSztF8g9\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/4bsSztF8g9<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/x5xCJeEqbS\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/x5xCJeEqbS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/1995680198914965633?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">ANOTHER W AT THE CRIB \ud83e\uddd9\u200d\u2642\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wCBuZSAEs4\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/wCBuZSAEs4<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WashWizards\/status\/1995681258781696168?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">KPJ had his first 30-ball as a Buck.<\/p>\n<p>30 PTS | 5 AST | 4 REB | 3 STL | 5 3PM | 80% FG <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/eIcIa8bkie\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/eIcIa8bkie<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Bucks\/status\/1995689712518881773?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">9:23 PM \/ December 1, 2025<\/p>\n<p>CADE CUNNINGHAM CLUTCH, PISTONS WIN 99-98<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">This bucket says it all. Cunningham takes on the entirety Atlanta defense and comes away with the lefty layup.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">That proved to be the game-winning bucket, despite back-to-back clutch threes from Nickeil Alexander-Walker keeping the Hawks within arm\u2019s reach.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">Cunningham (18 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, six turnovers) had modest output by his own lofty standards, but he stuffed the stat sheet defensively as well \u2014 snatching six steals and three blocks. Jalen Duren posted a double-double (21 points, 11 rebounds) while leading Detroit in scoring.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">Jalen Johnson (29 points, 13 rebounds, seven assists) continues delivering All-NBA production. The 23-year-old is blossoming into a perennial All-Star in front of our eyes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">Alexander-Walker (26 points, 10-19 FG) is beginning to make noise as arguably the top free agent addition of the summer. He\u2019s been critical to Atlanta overcoming the absence of Trae Young (knee), even if they fell short Monday.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">FOURTH QUARTER CADE <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/CQtPAyIEbn\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/CQtPAyIEbn<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/sRWMtkzwob\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/sRWMtkzwob<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DetroitPistons\/status\/1995678340699881823?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">YOU KNOW THE PISTONS WON AGAIN<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DetroitPistons\/status\/1995679409395896802?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">9:08 PM \/ December 1, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Heat onslaught continues<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">It\u2019s a revenge game for Norman Powell as Miami is cooking offensively \u2014 all of the starters joining the fun.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">The Heat lead the Clippers 95-64 with seven minutes remaining in the THIRD QUARTER.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1935732\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-01-at-8.07.58-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2032\" height=\"490\"  \/><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">24 just gets the people GOIN!!! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/T62fxEfQ75\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/T62fxEfQ75<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/aSnRaJtHbd\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/aSnRaJtHbd<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MiamiHEAT\/status\/1995675418851164669?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">8:53 PM \/ December 1, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Miami scoring at will<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">A 15-0 run as part of a 30-2 run has blown open a halftime lead for Miami, up 76-56 on the Clippers.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">Miami is shooting a remarkable 57% from the field and 67% from beyond the arc! It\u2019s been a balanced scoring effort, but Bam Adebayo\u2019s 14 points and eight rebounds lead both categories.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Davion Mitchell makes it an 15-0 run for Miami!<\/p>\n<p>The Heat as a team are 14\/20 (70%) from DEEP \ud83d\ude33 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/S63zqOY3uK\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/S63zqOY3uK<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/1995670718067929509?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1935707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-01-at-7.50.31-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2032\" height=\"1104\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">8:42 PM \/ December 1, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Kevin Porter Jr. cooking\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">Porter (23 points, 9-11 FG) is on fire from deep, helping Milwaukee open up a double-digit lead in the third quarter \u2014\u00a0 currently up 81-70 over the Wizards.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">Monday represents KPJ\u2019s third game of the season and his second game back from an extended absence due to knee injury. The 25-year-old hasn\u2019t missed a beat and his offensive firepower is a huge addition to the Milwaukee lineup.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">Giannis Antetokounmpo brought some defensive thunder as well!<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">KPJ HEAT CHECK.<\/p>\n<p>23 points and 4\/4 from deep in 23 minutes. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/06p3pRwBST\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/06p3pRwBST<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Bucks\/status\/1995667939484152302?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Giannis chases it down and sends it back to Milwaukee! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/X7ejMU00VV\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/X7ejMU00VV<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Bucks\/status\/1995670231747018967?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">8:29 PM \/ December 1, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Rookie flashes\ud83d\udc40\ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">Kon Knueppel crosses the lane and scores the running layup.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">No left hand, no problem. Knueppel has the angle and this is a shot that is in his bag\ud83d\udd12\ud83d\udd12<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">Charlotte leads Brooklyn 52-47 with three minutes remaining in the first half, fueled by 11 points (4-7 FG) from Collin Sexton.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">SWOOPING <\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcf9 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FDSN_Hornets?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@FDSN_Hornets<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Kon2Knueppel?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@Kon2Knueppel<\/a> x <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/HiveMentality?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#HiveMentality<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/hP3w0fyBUV\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/hP3w0fyBUV<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hornets\/status\/1995664510472892578?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">8:20 PM \/ December 1, 2025<\/p>\n<p>JULIAN PHILLIPS HOW DO YOU DO<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">Poster.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">Phillips is a low-usage contributor, but he belongs in the conversation among the most athletic combo-forwards in the league, a la Peyton Watson and Derrick Jones.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">JULIAN PHILLIPS WATCH YOUR HEAD.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ju1ianphillips?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@ju1ianphillips<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SeeRed?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#SeeRed<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/lLhFJH9hIz\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/lLhFJH9hIz<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/chicagobulls\/status\/1995663373904609287?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">8:10 PM \/ December 1, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Hustle and heart\u26a1\u26a1<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">Jalen Suggs shows off his hops and nearly hits his head on the backboard for this bucket-saving chasedown block!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">Prime example of never giving up on the play \u2014 Suggs saves a basket after committing the turnover on the other end. This is accountability leadership basketball.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Jalen Suggs: NEVER gives up on the play.<\/p>\n<p>He hustles back for the HUGE chasedown swat!<\/p>\n<p>Watch the 1Q on Peacock: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/WYfe6wkz9X\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/WYfe6wkz9X<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/CXZh2xhQR7\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/CXZh2xhQR7<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/1995660644281123070?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">8:01 PM \/ December 1, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Tough drive from Franz\ud83d\udcaa\ud83d\udcaa<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">Franz Wagner shows off his strength, agility and finesse on his way to a bucket-plus-the-foul early versus Chicago.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">Wagner leads all scorers with nine points (4-6 FG), but the Bulls possess a 21-15 lead late in the first quarter. Chicago has connected on 5-of-8 3PA, while assisting on seven of their nine made shots thus far.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">What a move by Franz Wagner \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n<p>He&#8217;s got 7 early for Orlando!<\/p>\n<p>Watch on Peacock: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/WYfe6wkz9X\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/WYfe6wkz9X<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/M7VIMfpIfl\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/M7VIMfpIfl<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/1995657880696246527?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">7:54 PM \/ December 1, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Cam Whitmore dunks\ud83d\udca5\ud83d\udca5<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">CAM \ud83d\udd7a OH CAM \ud83d\udd7a<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ForTheDistrict?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#ForTheDistrict<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MonSportsNet?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@MonSportsNet<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ZEPwpF3WDn\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/ZEPwpF3WDn<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/nunfpHf6sF\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/nunfpHf6sF<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WashWizards\/status\/1995672298721030555?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">Whitmore puts the exclamation point on a Washington transition break. The third-year guard has struggled to find efficient self-creation in Washington, but there is plenty of talent to mold in his new environment.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Cam Whitmore said: &#8220;IT&#8217;S SHOWTIME!&#8221; \ud83d\udca5<\/p>\n<p>Washington hosting Milwaukee tonight: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4bsSztF8g9\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/4bsSztF8g9<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/aogF8i7lG9\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/aogF8i7lG9<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/1995656642034323574?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">7:43 PM \/ December 1, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Donovan dancin\u2019 \ud83d\udd7a\ud83d\udd7a<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">Dribble drive, high pick-up, tough lay. The Donovan Mitchell special.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">Cleveland leads Indiana 42-27 early in the second quarter. Mitchell has 10 points (4-7 FG) to represent the game\u2019s only double-digit scorer thus far.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">THE SIGNATURE SPIDA SPECIAL! \ud83d\udd77\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/LetEmKnow?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#LetEmKnow<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Ljvx7PIWUg\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/Ljvx7PIWUg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cavs\/status\/1995654312262013361?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">7:35 PM \/ December 1, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Pistons making plays<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">Cade Cunningham turns defense to offense with a huge block while Jalen Duren continues showing off an expanded face-up and downhill skillset.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">Cunningham and Duren are making a case as one of the best guard-big duos in the league overall. Having Isaiah Stewart as a legitimate hybrid PF-C is a key component of Detroit\u2019s success as well.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">That being said, Atlanta has a 27-25 lead over Detroit at the end of the first quarter, fueled by 12 points (5-6 FG) from Onyeka Okongwu.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">CADE DEFENSE \u2192 STEW OFFENSE <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/54s3gv3hKT\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/54s3gv3hKT<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DetroitPistons\/status\/1995653666704163201?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">JD with the handles <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wwqYQNJG0E\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/wwqYQNJG0E<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DetroitPistons\/status\/1995652261947867554?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">6:48 PM \/ December 1, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Buttery warmup from Giannis<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">After reaching 21,000 points in Saturday\u2019s win over Brooklyn, Giannis Antetokounmpo discussed his vision of climbing the NBA\u2019s all-time scoring list.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">The 30-year-old\u2019s task gets much more viable if the jumper becomes a nightly threat over coming seasons. Antetokounmpo is not giving up on it, that\u2019s for sure.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Ball doesn&#8217;t even touch the rim. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/JAkGzK7y7y\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/JAkGzK7y7y<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Bucks\/status\/1995639783834747197?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">December 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">6:40 PM \/ December 1, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Tough test for the Hawks<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">Following a booming 142-134 2OT win less than 24-hours ago, there is no load management in Atlanta. The Hawks\u2019 core gets back at it Monday versus Detroit\ud83c\udf7f\ud83c\udf7f\ud83c\udf7f<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">One more time for the fellas last night \ud83d\udc4f<\/p>\n<p>Jalen: 41 PTS, 14 REB, 7 AST<br \/>Nickeil: 34 PTS, 8 REB, 7 AST<br \/>Onyeka: 10 PTS, 13 REB, 6 AST<br \/>Dyson: 17 PTS, 9 REB, 8 AST<\/p>\n<p>Nearly 4 triple-doubles \ud83e\udd2f\ud83e\udd2f\ud83e\udd2f\ud83e\udd2f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/p3WnKz6adH\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/p3WnKz6adH<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ATLHawks\/status\/1995638860362252642?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">December 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">6:28 PM \/ December 1, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Stat Leaders\ud83d\udccc\ud83d\udccc<a id=\"h2827\" style=\"font-size: 1.125rem\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Turning the page on November and a historic scoring stretch to open the season.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Ready for December \ud83c\udf7f\ud83c\udf7f\ud83c\udf7f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/yma9M5hwqV\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/yma9M5hwqV<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/cJ9FVPour5\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/cJ9FVPour5<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ESPNNBA\/status\/1995629600999965006?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">December 1, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"DENVER, CO \u2013 DECEMBER 1: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets and Anthony Davis #3 of the&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":322470,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[557],"tags":[64,63,7216,181563,590,85,181564],"class_list":["post-322469","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-nba","tag-au","tag-australia","tag-kevin-durant","tag-luka-doncic-nba","tag-nba","tag-sports","tag-suns-vs-lakers"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/322469","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=322469"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/322469\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/322470"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=322469"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=322469"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=322469"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}