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Paul George made his return to NBA action tonight against the LA Clippers on League Pass.<\/p>\n
Enjoy the best of\u00a0Monday\u2019s slate<\/a> with the NBA.com live blog, featuring all of the meaningful moments, performances, observations, news, notes and highlights from around the league.<\/p>\n Paul George\u2019s return is the story of the night! Read on to learn more.<\/p>\n What we know about Monday night\u2019s games:<\/p>\n Paul George returned tonight<\/a> against his former team as the Philadelphia 76ers, led by Tyrese Maxey (39 pts<\/a>) defeated James Harden (28 pts) and the LA Clippers 110-108<\/a>. 12:15 AM \/ NOVEMBER 18, 2025<\/p>\n The fourth-best Dunk Score of the year<\/p>\n Delivered tonight by Brandon Ingram<\/a>, rating in<\/a> at 113.8.<\/p>\n BRANDON INGRAM ARE YOU KIDDING????<\/p>\n \ud83e\udd2f\ud83e\udd2f\ud83e\udd2f<\/p>\n CHA\/TOR on NBA League Pass: https:\/\/t.co\/vbysJktLPU<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/K4IDaTDLB7<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) November 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 11:42 PM \/ NOVEMBER 17, 2025<\/p>\n The Thunder make winning routine<\/p>\n Oklahoma City moved to an NBA-best 14-1 tonight behind Chet Holmgren (26 pts on 10-of-14 shooting) and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (23 points on 5-of-9 shooting).<\/p>\n Check out Chet\u2019s highlights. The big man can do a bit of everything out there.<\/p>\n Oh, and a touch of brilliance from Isaiah Joe.<\/p>\n That Isaiah connection is no joke \ud83d\ude33<\/p>\n Your @OGandE<\/a> Power Play of the Game pic.twitter.com\/vHla74sex6<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) November 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 11:25 PM \/ NOVEMBER 17, 2025<\/p>\n \u201cThe Cardiac Bulls again!\u201d<\/p>\n VOOCH WITH THE CLUTCH THREE.@NikolaVucevic<\/a> | @CHSN__<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/qiPsGgkUek<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) November 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Chicago managed to hold on 130-127<\/a>, despite an attempt at late heroics from Nikola Jokic, who had a monster triple-double (36 pts, 18 reb, 13 pts).<\/p>\n Josh Giddey gave the Bulls\u2019 bench, which scored 66 points, credit in the postgame interview, noting that the team fought hard despite going to overtime Sunday night in the first half of their back-to-back.<\/p>\n That\u2019s the fifth-most bench points by a team this season.<\/p>\n \u201c(We needed this) badly, badly,\u201d said Giddey. \u201cCredit to our group. We stuck together, we did all the right things\u2026 really locked in. We knew coming in to tonight this is a tough place to play, tough team to beat, and responded really well.\u201d<\/p>\n Josh Giddey, Ayo Dosunmu and Kevin Huerter lead the charge in Chicago’s victory over Denver!<\/p>\n Giddey: 21 PTS, 14 REB, 6 AST \u2014 NBA (@NBA) November 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 11:09 PM \/ NOVEMBER 17, 2025<\/p>\n Bulls and Nuggets dueling<\/p>\n The Bulls swept the season series against Denver in the last campaign. Can they find their legs after going to double OT<\/a> last night?<\/p>\n Cam Johnson splash from downtown \ud83d\udc4c<\/p>\n An 18-6 run by the Nuggets to bring them within 1! pic.twitter.com\/TBEFUTRlYz<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) November 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Joker gives Denver the lead!<\/p>\n 34 points. 18 boards. 13 dimes. pic.twitter.com\/eTxJGAb7im<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) November 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n KEVIN HUERTER THREE FOR THE LEAD.@KevinHuerter<\/a> | @CHSN__<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ae76Z8589l<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) November 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 10:50 PM \/ NOVEMBER 17, 2025<\/p>\n League Pass Alert: Bulls-Nuggets<\/p>\n 110-105 Chicago with 7:10 to go in the fourth. As the night winds down, catch the end on League Pass!<\/a><\/p>\n Jevon Carter (season-high 15 pts) is one of six Bulls in double figures.<\/p>\n Jevon Carter hits his FIFTH three of the night!@nextlevel_03<\/a> | @CHSN__<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/GH8q1Acic8<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) November 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 10:35 PM \/ NOVEMBER 17, 2025<\/p>\n The Joker executes his plan<\/p>\n A league-leading eighth triple-double for Nikola Joki\u0107 tonight.<\/p>\n But the Bulls are up 10 in the third quarter \u2014 catch the conclusion on League Pass<\/a>.<\/p>\n JOKER SOMBOR SHUFFLE \ud83d\ude2e<\/p>\n 15 pts, 12 reb & 11 ast for Denver so far!<\/p>\n Watch 3Q action: https:\/\/t.co\/YbTbhOQkpD<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/C1TNn3dsfx<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) November 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 10:32 PM \/ NOVEMBER 17, 2025<\/p>\n Donovan delivered tonight<\/p>\n Spida has dropped 30+ in each of his last three games, raising his average to 32.1 ppg for the month of November.<\/p>\n Donovan Mitchell records his 3rd straight game with 30+ points in Cleveland’s 10th win of the season!<\/p>\n \ud83d\udd77\ufe0f 37 points \u2014 NBA (@NBA) November 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 10:26 PM \/ NOVEMBER 17, 2025<\/p>\n Maxey makes baskets<\/p>\n Inside with the quickness, outside with the sweet stroke. Tyrese makes it look easy.<\/p>\n He\u2019s now tied for second in the NBA with nine 30+ point games this season.<\/p>\n just another night at the office for @TyreseMaxey<\/a> <\/p>\n 39 PTS | 6 AST | 4 3PM@PALottery<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/jgBmQRmYYe<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) November 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 10:15 PM \/ NOVEMBER 17, 2025<\/p>\n Duren with the dominant double-double<\/p>\n Jalen\u2019s one of five players averaging 12+ rebounds per game this season.<\/p>\n The other four (Nikola Joki\u0107, Victor Wembanyama, Karl-Anthony Towns, Domantas Sabonis) have all been All-Stars.<\/p>\n Jalen Duren (31 PTS, 15 REB) leads the @DetroitPistons<\/a> to their 10th straight win!<\/p>\n He becomes the youngest player in NBA history to record 30+ PTS and 15+ REB on 90%+ FG% in a regular season game \ud83e\udd2f pic.twitter.com\/C4CmgdiWxX<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) November 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 10:03 PM \/ NOVEMBER 17, 2025<\/p>\n Sweet-shooting Sam Merrill lifts Cleveland<\/p>\n Sam Merrill (20 pts) had six threes to help the Cavs defeat the Bucks 118-106 on Peacock. Check the form.<\/p>\n 9:53 PM \/ NOVEMBER 17, 2025<\/p>\n League Pass Alert: Hornets-Raptors<\/p>\n Tied at 108 with 42.0 seconds to go. Check the finish out on League Pass!<\/a><\/p>\n 9:40 PM \/ NOVEMBER 17, 2025<\/p>\n Jenkins on the break<\/p>\n Daniss Jenkins \u2014 the subject of tonight\u2019s mini-profile<\/a> \u2014 races away for two of his 26 points for Detroit.<\/p>\n They\u2019ve taken the victory over the Pacers, earning their 10th straight victory \u2014 the longest streak for the franchise since 2007-08.<\/p>\n Isaiah Stewart with the outstanding defense. Detroit is inching closer to their 10th W in a row! pic.twitter.com\/TUuZY0vioe<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) November 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 9:31 PM \/ NOVEMBER 17, 2025<\/p>\n Matas with the move<\/p>\n Looking like a hooper.<\/p>\n Watch this move by Matas \ud83d\ude2e\u200d\ud83d\udca8@BuzelisMatas<\/a> | @CHSN__<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/0m9iYJf72c<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) November 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 9:25 PM \/ NOVEMBER 17, 2025<\/p>\n Maxey is en fuego<\/p>\n He\u2019s making this a regular thing.<\/p>\n 14 IN THE 4Q. 39 FOR THE GAME.<\/p>\n TYRESE MAXEY EXTENDS PHILLY’S LEAD \u203c\ufe0f<\/p>\n Watch on NBA League Pass: https:\/\/t.co\/50FTeRTpg4<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/marOOmZJXr<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/o8F6LSYZGn<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) November 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 9:03 PM \/ NOVEMBER 17, 2025<\/p>\n Porter Jr. with the poster<\/p>\n It\u2019s a tight one on Peacock \u2014 95-91 Cleveland with 10:20 to go in the fourth.<\/p>\n OH MY CRAIG PORTER JR. \ud83d\ude31<\/p>\n The steal\u2026 the slam\u2026 the reaction.<\/p>\n Watch Bucks\/Cavs on Peacock: https:\/\/t.co\/xHJvqSB5z3<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/7XZ4jfS7QP<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) November 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 8:45 PM \/ NOVEMBER 17, 2025<\/p>\n A point guard at work<\/p>\n Sometimes you just have to make the pass.<\/p>\n Kon Knueppel leads the Hornets with 13 points, including three 3-pointers, but the Raptors lead 57-50 as the half nears.<\/p>\n LaMelo Ball SCREAMS for the basketball and finds Kon Knueppel for the triple \ud83d\ude06<\/p>\n Watch on NBA League Pass: https:\/\/t.co\/vbysJktLPU<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/hgDR6cHojb<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) November 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 8:35 PM \/ NOVEMBER 17, 2025<\/p>\n Melo on Mitchell<\/p>\n Game recognizes game. Check out the second half on Peacock!<\/p>\n “Make ’em dance out there, do what you do.” <\/p>\n The NBA Showtime breaks down Donovan Mitchell’s 25 pt first-half performance. <\/p>\n \ud83d\udcfa Peacock pic.twitter.com\/gM1PozTlLU<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA on NBC and Peacock (@NBAonNBC) November 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 8:25 PM \/ NOVEMBER 17, 2025<\/p>\n Clarkson delivers the dime<\/p>\n What an incisive bounce pass from Jordan Clarkson. 43-40 Knicks with 4:35 to go in the second.<\/p>\n Jordan Clarkson threads the needle\u2026 Mikal Bridges finishes the and-1 \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n Bridges has a game-high 11 points for New York! pic.twitter.com\/3DxHwgKru0<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) November 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 8:10 PM \/ NOVEMBER 17, 2025<\/p>\n Jenkins finds Duren for the thunderous alley-oop<\/p>\n Daniss Jenkins \u2014 read more about his story<\/a> \u2014 tosses a beautiful lob to Jalen Duren here.<\/p>\n JALEN DUREN WITH POWER \ud83d\ude24<\/p>\n He’s up to 15 points & 7 boards in the 2nd quarter!<\/p>\n Watch on NBA League Pass: https:\/\/t.co\/TiyATL0KDS<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/AaW7wgJnqe<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) November 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 7:55 PM \/ NOVEMBER 17, 2025<\/p>\n BI with the hammer<\/p>\n On a rad Raptors court, Brandon Ingram delivers a powerful jam.<\/p>\n BI hammers home the right-handed jam \ud83d\udca5<\/p>\n Watch on NBA League Pass: https:\/\/t.co\/vbysJkujFs<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/qPfxckW2zx<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) November 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n He has the second-best field goal percentage of his career so far this season at 49.3.<\/p>\n 7:45 PM \/ NOVEMBER 17, 2025<\/p>\n Harden on a heater<\/p>\n After 37 and 41 in his prior two outings, James Harden\u2019s going it going early against his former team, the 76ers.<\/p>\n It\u2019s 36-30 Clippers with 8:36 to go in the second quarter.<\/p>\n JAMES HARDEN’S STILL HOT<\/p>\n HE’S GOT 17 PTS IN THE FIRST QUARTER pic.twitter.com\/tDZNBUHl9v<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 LA Clippers (@LAClippers) November 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 7:30 PM \/ NOVEMBER 17, 2025<\/p>\n James Harden reaches another milestone<\/p>\n 13 players have now reached the 28,000-point mark in NBA history.<\/p>\n 28K CAREER POINTS FOR JAMES HARDEN \ud83d\udc4f<\/p>\n Watch LAC\/PHI on NBA League Pass: https:\/\/t.co\/50FTeRTpg4<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/tEydTDdueY<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) November 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n LeBron James and Kevin Durant are the other active players to have surpassed the threshold.<\/p>\n Congrats to @JHarden13<\/a> of the @LAClippers<\/a> on surpassing 28,000 career points! pic.twitter.com\/IvbISkPQUh<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) November 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 7:15 PM \/ NOVEMBER 17, 2025<\/p>\n Paul George is in the books<\/p>\n George entered the season 76th on the all-time scoring list with 18,697 points, less than 100 behind Bob McAdoo.<\/p>\n Paul George’s first bucket of the season!<\/p>\n He’s making his season debut vs. the Clippers \ud83d\udc40 pic.twitter.com\/3O965bMMJj<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) November 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 6:30 PM \/ NOVEMBER 17, 2025<\/p>\n Daniss Jenkins rises as Pistons seek 10th straight win<\/p>\n Going into the season, Danniss Jenkins was walking a long journey.<\/p>\n After attending four colleges, finishing as a second All-Big East selection as a graduate student at St. John\u2019s, he went undrafted in 2024, then signed a two-way contract with the Pistons, appearing in seven games last season (1.0 ppg, 0.3 reb, 0.4 ast).<\/p>\n But he was ready this season.<\/p>\n As Detroit suffered a string of injuries, Jenkins has stepped into a starring role. Over the last three games, he\u2019s averaging 20.3 points, 7.7 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 2.3 steals, as well as 3.0 three-pointers on 56.3 percent shooting from deep.<\/p>\n Jenkins plays \u2014 and speaks \u2014 with tremendous energy and focus, moving speedily with his head up on the court.<\/p>\n He can jitterbug into the lane for a drive, rise up for an open three and deliver an eye-popping dime, dropping several slick bounce passes in this latest run.<\/p>\n Jenkins also has a flair for the dramatic. He hit a game-tying three for the Pistons in their 137-135 overtime win<\/a> over the Wizards on Nov 10, then knocked down a half-court buzzer-beater at the third quarter horn in Detroit\u2019s latest 114-105 win<\/a> over Philadelphia.<\/p>\n \u201cI don\u2019t know how many people watched my journey, my story. Every place I\u2019ve been, that\u2019s who I\u2019ve been\u2026 I don\u2019t back down from nobody. I\u2019m going to compete at the highest level, and I\u2019m going to talk,\u201d said Jenkins. \u201cI\u2019m not afraid of nothing.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Daniss Jenkins speaks after Detroit’s win over Philadelphia.<\/p>\n Jenkins and the Pistons look to keep a historic win streak going tonight against the Pacers (7 ET, League Pass<\/a>).<\/p>\n It\u2019s the longest winning streak for Detroit since 2007-08, when they went to the Eastern Conference Finals.<\/p>\n 5:30 PM \/ NOVEMBER 17, 2025<\/p>\n Paul George is back on a 8-game night in the NBA Paul George is ready to return tonight for the Philadelphia 76ers as they take on James Harden and the LA Clippers on League Pass.<\/p>\n Welcome to an eight-game Monday in the NBA, headlined by the return of Paul George as the Philadelphia 76ers face the LA Clippers (7 ET<\/a>) and the Milwaukee Bucks facing the Cleveland Cavaliers (7 ET<\/a>) on Peacock.<\/p>\n Paul George, a nine-time All-Star, is ready to be a leader for a tough Sixers squad, including Tyrese Maxey (32.0 ppg, fourth in the NBA) and VJ Edgecombe (15.6 ppg, 5.7 reb, 37.9 3PT%, fourth in the latest Kia Rookie Ladder<\/a>), who have flourished in his absence.<\/p>\n Philly stands at 7-5, just above the Play-In Tournament positions. Jared McCain, who flashed last year as a promising scoring talent, is also getting back. Joel Embiid is out tonight, but not expected to miss extended time. There\u2019s room for this squad to come together.<\/p>\n \u201cI do think there\u2019s a lot to look forward to. We\u2019ve been leaning on each other,\u201d George said ahead of the season<\/a>, noting the team\u2019s camaraderie. \u201cGuys are committed to getting better. We\u2019re hungry\u2026 The motivation is there. We\u2019re just hanging on one another.\u201d<\/p>\n George\u2019s stats dipped in his first season in Philadelphia, but with a year of healing and stability under his belt, he\u2019s ready to start with clear focus and energy.<\/p>\n \u201cI do think I\u2019ve still got a lot of game in me,\u201d said George. \u201cPlaying at a high level \u2014 that\u2019s who I am.\u201d<\/p>\n The Clippers were one shot away against the Boston Celtics on Sunday, losing 121-118<\/a> after former Sixer James Harden missed a game-tying three at the buzzer after pushing Boston to the brink throughout the second half, scoring 32 of his 37 in the second stanza.<\/p>\n Harden became the oldest player to put up a triple-double with 40+ points in the prior game, a 133-127 overtime win over the Mavericks (41 pts, 14 reb, 11 ast).<\/p>\n What will the resurgent Beard have tonight for his former squad? How will George, a former Clipper himself, respond to live action? Check it out on League Pass.<\/p>\n In national action, we\u2019ll have Giannis Antetokounmpo (32.6 ppg, 11.3 reb, 7.1 ast, 63 FG%), who has been playing some of the best basketball of his career so far this season, and his new running mates like Ryan Rollins (16.9 ppg, 5.4) and Kyle Kuzma (13.5 ppg, 4.1 reb).<\/p>\n Keep an eye on Kuzma tonight.<\/p>\n He had one of his best games of the season (29 pts, 10 reb, 5 ast, 4 stl) in the Bucks\u2019 147-134 win<\/a> over the Hornets on Friday in Emirates NBA Cup 2025 Group Play, but scored just a single point in their 118-95 loss<\/a> to the Lakers Sunday.<\/p>\n He\u2019s achieved a plus-minus of zero so far this season.<\/p>\n In wins, Kuzma is +39, with a usage rate of 19.8, a true shooting percentage of 65.3 and an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.45.<\/p>\n In losses, he\u2019s -39, with a higher usage rate \u2014 21.7 \u2014 but a lower TS% (51.6) and assist-to-turnover ratio (1.00).<\/p>\n Donovan Mitchell, as always, is also worthy of your attention.<\/p>\n The Cavs\u2019 star scored 14 fourth-quarter points to rally Cleveland over Memphis 108-100<\/a>, part of his 30 on the night. He\u2019s sixth in the NBA at 30.4 ppg, while Giannis is second.<\/p>\n
\nDonovan Mitchell (37 pts) and the Cavaliers defeated the Bucks 118-106<\/a> on Peacock.
\nThe Pistons, buoyed by the play of Daniss Jenkins<\/a> (26 pts) and Jalen Duren (31 pts, 15 reb<\/a>), earned their 10th straight win against the Pacers 127-112<\/a>.
\nSeven Heat scored in double figures, including Kel\u2019el Ware (16 pts, 14 reb, 3 blk), to lead Miami over the rival New York Knicks 115-113<\/a>.
\nThe Thunder moved to 14-1 behind Chet Holmgren (26 pts, 9 reb<\/a>) and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (23 pts on nine shots), beating the Pelicans 126-109<\/a>.
\nJosh Giddey (21 pts, 14 reb<\/a>) and Chicago\u2019s bench (66 pts) earned a 130-127<\/a> victory over Nikola Jokic (36 pts, 18 reb, 13 ast) and the Nuggets, snapping their seven-game win streak as the Joker\u2019s game-tying three attempt at the buzzer went wide left.<\/p>\n
Dosunmu: 21 PTS, 5 AST, 8-9 FGM
Huerter: 20 PTS, 4 3PM pic.twitter.com\/JRkyhrP1Qm<\/a><\/p>\n
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Daniss Jenkins with the fastbreak layup.<\/p>\n
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