Top Storylines of the Night \ud83d\udc49\ud83d\udcdd<\/p>\n
Upsets across the NBA tonight
Sacramento pulled off an upset in Miami. Dallas snagged a win against Houston. Golden State pulled off the biggest stunner with a win in Cleveland.
\nMavericks turning things around?
Dallas looks like a different team with Anthony Davis back in the fold, beating the Houston Rockets tonight. That gives them four wins across their last five outings.
\nThe Warriors stun the Cavaliers
Nobody gave Golden State a chance tonight in Cleveland, but they pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the season. They won without Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler against one of the best teams in the NBA.<\/p>\n
Dallas picks up its fourth win in five games \ud83d\ude2f pic.twitter.com\/3P1FXaxANy<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) December 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83c\udf1f\ud83c\udf1f Top Performers of the Night \ud83c\udf1f<\/p>\n 10th all-time and still climbing\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/0cwKXUL4Kc<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 LA Clippers (@LAClippers) December 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Michael Porter Jr. provided 35 points, nine rebounds and three assists while Nic Claxton had a triple-double in a win over the New Orleans Pelicans. \ud83e\udd20\ud83e\udd20 Mavericks Defeat Rockets, 122-109 \ud83e\udd20\ud83e\udd20<\/p>\n This gives Dallas four wins across their last five fixtures.<\/p>\n Dallas closed the third quarter on a 29-9 run and outscored Houston in that frame, 37-20, to take control of this game.<\/p>\n Kevin Durant led Houston with 27 points and three assists.<\/p>\n Anthony Davis accrued 29 points, eight rebounds, two assists and two steals.<\/p>\n Cooper Flagg finished with 19 points, five rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks.<\/p>\n Good home DUB! MAVS WIN!!!@Chime<\/a> \/\/ #MFFL<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/vhtHJ2hRTI<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) December 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83d\udc3a Timberwolves Defeat Clippers, 109-106 \ud83d\udc3a<\/p>\n The Clippers held the lead for most of this game and led by 18 points at times, but the Wolves rode a 37-28 fourth quarter to their comeback victory.<\/p>\n James Harden is up to 10th on the all-time scoring leader list, finishing with 34 points, five rebounds, six assists and four steals.<\/p>\n Jaden McDaniels tallied 27 points, two assists and two steals on 10-of-13 shooting<\/p>\n Julius Randle registered 24 points, three rebounds and six assists.<\/p>\n got it done at home. \ud83c\udfe0 pic.twitter.com\/hNLyyVUScO<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) December 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n \u272d Dallas Taking Control Versus Houston \u272d<\/p>\n This game was tied at the half, but Dallas closed the third quarter on a 29-9 run to take control.<\/p>\n Anthony Davis leads Dallas with 25 points.<\/p>\n Kevin Durant leads Houston with 27 points.<\/p>\n Check out the final game of the night on League Pass!<\/p>\n DALLAS ENDS THE 3RD ON A 29-9 RUN \u203c\ufe0f<\/p>\n Brandon Williams with 20 off the bench. Watch on NBA League Pass: https:\/\/t.co\/x3y7fH5wUn<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/rvZoI3l3Q5<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n \u265b Kings Defeat Heat, 127-111 \u265b<\/p>\n Sacramento held a 23-point lead headed into the fourth quarter and dominated from start to finish.<\/p>\n The Kings shot 53 percent from the field and 42 percent from 3-point range.<\/p>\n Zach LaVine had his best game of the season, collecting 42 points and six rebounds on 8-of-13 from 3-point range.<\/p>\n Keegan Murray compiled 16 points, four rebounds, two steals and two blocks.<\/p>\n Jaime Jaquez led Miami with 27 points, six rebounds and six assists off the bench.<\/p>\n \ud83d\ude1e pic.twitter.com\/7bF0jdndqI<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) December 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n James Harden = History \ud83c\udf56\u2668\ufe0f\ud83d\udd25\ud83e\udd69\ud83e\udd53\ud83c\udf73<\/p>\n Harden hit a free-throw to land 10th on the all-time scoring list.<\/p>\n The Beard has one of the biggest bags in NBA history, and this is a testament to his skill level and ability to stay healthy.<\/p>\n The Clippers and Wolves are tight in the fourth quarter.<\/p>\n Congrats to @JHarden13<\/a> of the @LAClippers<\/a> for moving up to 10th on the all-time SCORING list! pic.twitter.com\/PgrbDWlqEj<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n “History. Top 10. All-Time. James Harden.”<\/p>\n The free-throw that moved James Harden into 10th on the all-time scoring list \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n Watch LAC\/MIN: https:\/\/t.co\/3QM6ilkH5z<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/6mKxMBuHLS<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/TqV03PoHzI<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83c\udf09 Warriors Shock Cavaliers, 99-94 \ud83c\udf09<\/p>\n Nobody gave Golden State a chance in this game with Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green all out, but the role players came through and grabbed a major upset victory.<\/p>\n Pat Spencer dropped a career-high 19 points, four rebounds and seven assists.<\/p>\n Buddy Hield had 13 points, seven rebounds and three assists.<\/p>\n Donovan Mitchell led Cleveland with 29 points, four rebounds and three assists.<\/p>\n WHAT. A. WIN. pic.twitter.com\/wXAtaRfiTt<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Golden State Warriors (@warriors) December 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83c\udfb7\ud83c\udfb7 Pistons Defeat Bucks, 124-112 \ud83c\udfb7\ud83c\udfb7<\/p>\n Detroit shot 50 percent from the field while Milwaukee shot 45 percent.<\/p>\n Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 23 points, six rebounds and 12 assists.<\/p>\n Jalen Duren had 16 points and 16 rebounds.<\/p>\n Kevin Porter Jr led Milwaukee with 32 points, four rebounds, six assists and four steals.<\/p>\n Off until Thursday. pic.twitter.com\/5RP9kvqTPj<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) December 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83e\udd20 Mavs-Rockets Tied at the Half \ud83e\udd20<\/p>\n Houston and Dallas are closing the Saturday slate, and it looks like we\u2019ll finish with a good one.<\/p>\n There were six ties and seven lead changes through the opening 24 minutes.<\/p>\n Kevin Durant has 20 points and two assists.<\/p>\n Anthony Davis leads Dallas with 12 points and three boards.<\/p>\n Tied at the half@AlscoUniforms<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Kl5E4gQe8h<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) December 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83e\udeb6 \ud83e\udeb6 Hawks Defeat Wizards, 131-116 \ud83e\udeb6\ud83e\udeb6<\/p>\n Atlanta took care of business by outscoring Washington in the final frame, 34-23.<\/p>\n Jalen Johnson continued his sensational season, collecting 30 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists.<\/p>\n Onyeka Okongwu had 21 points, nine rebounds, six assists, two steals and three blocks.<\/p>\n CJ McCollum led Washington with 28 points and three assists.<\/p>\n Back in the W column \ud83d\ude0e pic.twitter.com\/r9f64NW3Ph<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) December 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83d\udea2 Clippers Lead Wolves at the half, 56-42 \ud83d\udea2<\/p>\n This is looking like a massive upset, with LA looking like the team everyone has been waiting to see.<\/p>\n They\u2019re shooting 51% while holding Minnesota below 46% shooting.<\/p>\n James Harden has 19 points, three rebounds, two assists and four steals.<\/p>\n Kawhi Leonard collected 14 points, two rebounds and two assists.<\/p>\n Julius Randle leads the Wolves with 14 points, while Anthony Edwards has 12 points, three rebounds, three assists and two blocks.<\/p>\n half. pic.twitter.com\/Q9xotNOqE9<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) December 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83d\udca5 Jaylon Tyson Slam \ud83d\udca5<\/p>\n Tyson is having a breakout campaign for the Cavs, and slams like this are a major reason why.<\/p>\n He has nine points, seven rebounds and three assists.<\/p>\n Golden State leads Cleveland midway through the third quarter.<\/p>\n THROW IT DOWN JAYLON TYSON \ud83e\udd2f<\/p>\n Cavs & Warriors locked into a tight one on NBA TV!<\/p>\n Watch: https:\/\/t.co\/mSVln87hJn<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/LjPaUvBQTO<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Mavs Lead Rockets After Q1, 29-26<\/p>\n Dallas is shooting 59 percent from the field in pursuit of this upset win.<\/p>\n Anthony Davis leads the way with eight points and three rebounds.<\/p>\n Kevin Durant leads Houston with 13 points.<\/p>\n come flyyyy with Reed, let’s fly awayyyy \ud83d\udeeb pic.twitter.com\/LYR87LJUEs<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) December 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Hawks Lead Wizards After 3Q, 97-93 \ud83d\ude31 \ud83d\ude31<\/p>\n Atlanta blew a 20-point lead yesterday, and they don\u2019t want to do that again here.<\/p>\n They led by 20 points in the second quarter, but Washington has made it competitive behind a 38-27 third quarter.<\/p>\n Jalen Johnson has another triple-double, collecting 18 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists.<\/p>\n CJ McCollum leads Washington with 18 points and three assists.<\/p>\n Final 12 minutes are up next.#ForTheDistrict<\/a> | @CapitalOne<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/BKdwpQqtc4<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) December 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n \u2699\ufe0f \u2699\ufe0f Pistons Lead Bucks at the Half, 61-56 \u2699\ufe0f \u2699\ufe0f<\/p>\n Milwaukee has dominated Detroit over the last decade, but this is a new era.<\/p>\n The Pistons lead the Eastern Conference with an 18-5 record, while Milwaukee sits at 10-14.<\/p>\n Kevin Porter Jr. leads Milwaukee with 20 points, two rebounds, four assists and four steals.<\/p>\n Cade Cunningham leads Detroit with 15 points, four rebounds and seven assists.<\/p>\n Up at the half pic.twitter.com\/2S6A7Vgf56<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) December 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Kings Lead Heat After Q1, 34-31 \u265b \u265b \u265b<\/p>\n Sacramento is shooting 57% while holding Miami to 44% shooting.<\/p>\n Zach LaVine is on one of his patented heaters, scoring 18 points in the opening frame.<\/p>\n Andrew Wiggins leads Miami with six points, two rebounds and two assists.<\/p>\n 2nd up next\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/iL77wOCAWM<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) December 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83c\udf34 Clippers Lead Wolves After Q1, 34-22 \ud83c\udf34<\/p>\n The recent form of these teams would not have indicated this opening frame, but the Clippers came to play tonight.<\/p>\n James Harden leads the way with nine points, three rebounds and three steals.<\/p>\n Kawhi Leonard has seven points and two assists.<\/p>\n Both teams are shooting over 50% from the field, but LA has no turnovers while Minnesota has six.<\/p>\n BOGI BUCKET \ud83e\udea3 pic.twitter.com\/Rpk66Nzrao<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 LA Clippers (@LAClippers) December 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83c\udf51 Hawks Lead Warriors at the Half, 70-55 \ud83c\udf51<\/p>\n Atlanta looks strong after blowing a 20-point deficit last night.<\/p>\n They\u2019re shooting 53% from the field while out-rebounding Washington, 32-18.<\/p>\n Jalen Johnson is well on his way to another triple-double, collecting 16 points, seven rebounds and six assists.<\/p>\n Onyeka Okongwu has 15 points, six rebounds and three assists.<\/p>\n Reload \ud83c\udfaf pic.twitter.com\/klEi4qUzaX<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) December 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Cavs Lead Warriors After Q1, 18-12 \ud83c\udfc7 \ud83c\udfc7<\/p>\n This was expected to be a low-scoring game, and it ended up being the lowest-scoring first quarter of the season.<\/p>\n Golden State shot 17% while Cleveland is below 27%. The two teams are a combined 2-of-22 from 3-point range.<\/p>\n Evan Mobley leads all scorers with six points and four rebounds.<\/p>\n First Q: \u2611\ufe0f.@Gatorade<\/a> | #LetEmKnow<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/rMsYJgzVsS<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) December 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n We\u2019re Underway in Cleveland and Detroit \ud83d\uded1LIVE \ud83c\udf9e\ufe0f\ud83c\udfa5<\/p>\n The Cleveland Cavaliers are looking to take care of business against a shorthanded Golden State Warriors team.<\/p>\n Golden State is without Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green.<\/p>\n The Pistons and Bucks have split their two games this season, but Milwaukee has won 25 of its last 27 games over Detroit.<\/p>\n With that said, the Pistons are 18-5 while the Bucks are 10-14.<\/p>\n Buddy Buckets takes his time \ud83e\udea3 pic.twitter.com\/poVKkhjzzH<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) December 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Crafty KPJ hangs and hits. pic.twitter.com\/76YZ7stQDa<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) December 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83e\udeb6 Hawks Lead Warriors After Q1, 35-28 \ud83e\udeb6<\/p>\n Atlanta shot 56% from the field in the opening frame, while out-rebounding Washington, 16-8.<\/p>\n Jalen Johnson leads the way with 11 points, three rebounds and three assists.<\/p>\n He had a monster triple-double against the Denver Nuggets last night.<\/p>\n CJ McCollum leads the Wizards with eight points and three assists.<\/p>\n After Q1.#ForTheDistrict<\/a> | @CapitalOne<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/en5ObtIJSM<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) December 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83c\udf09 Nets Defeat Pelicans, 119-101 \ud83c\udf09<\/p>\n Michael Porter Jr. led all players with 35 points, nine rebounds, three assists and two steals.<\/p>\n Nic Claxton had the second triple-double of his career, collecting 14 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists and three blocks.<\/p>\n Trey Murphy led New Orleans with 23 points, five rebounds and five assists.<\/p>\n The Nets shot 53% from the field and 40% from 3-point range, while the Pels shot 45% from the field and 36% from long range.<\/p>\n pic.twitter.com\/q8S2axYplz<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) December 7, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83e\udd2f Nic Claxton Triple-Double \ud83e\udd2f<\/p>\n This is Claxton\u2019s second triple-double of his career, and both have been over the last month.<\/p>\n The center has 14 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and three blocks midway through the fourth quarter.<\/p>\n Michael Porter Jr. has 35 points, and the Nets lead by 24 over the Charlotte Hornets.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udea8 NIC CLAXTON TRIPLE-DOUBLE \ud83d\udea8 pic.twitter.com\/V0sSl0s7mS<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) December 6, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n \ud83e\udd29 Nets Rolling\u2026 \ud83e\udd29<\/p>\n Michael Porter Jr. has his third 30-straight game, and Brooklyn is running away from Charlotte.<\/p>\n He might\u2019ve learned this no-look pass from his time in Denver\u2026<\/p>\n Ziaire Williams with the nosebleed celly after the windmill slam.<\/p>\n MPJ with the behind-the-head pass. Nets in control on NBA League Pass. pic.twitter.com\/BUrjzONR05<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 6, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Nets Lead Hornets at the Half, 62-44 \ud83d\uddfd \ud83c\udfd9\ufe0f \ud83c\udf4e \ud83d\ude95 \ud83c\udf55<\/p>\n Brooklyn shot 63% from the field and 53% from 3-point range while holding New Orleans to 47% from the field and 33% from long range.<\/p>\n Michael Porter Jr. is putting on a show, providing 22 points, four rebounds and two steals.<\/p>\n Trey Murphy leads New Orleans with nine points, two rebounds and two assists.<\/p>\n whole squad dishing with a season-high 22 assists in the half \ud83e\udd1d pic.twitter.com\/IeCVLUs2ON<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) December 6, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Top Storylines \ud83d\udc49\ud83d\udcdd
\nJalen Johnson finished with 30 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists in a victory over the Washington Wizards.
\nDonovan Mitchell had 29 points, four rebounds and three assists in a loss against the Golden State Warriors.
\nKevin Porter Jr. provided 32 points, four rebounds, six assists and four steals in a defeat against the Detroit Pistons.
\nCade Cunningham collected 23 points, six rebounds and 12 assists while Jalen Duren has 16 points and 16 rebounds in a victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.
\nZach LaVine had 42 points and six rebounds on 8-of-13 from 3-point range in a win over the Miami Heat.
\nJaime Jaquez collected 27 points, six rebounds and six assists in a loss to the Sacramento Kings.
\nJames Harden had 34 points, five rebounds, six assists and four steals in a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. He also moved up to 10th on the all-time scoring list.
\nAnthony Davis accumulated 29 points, eight rebounds, two assists and two steals in a victory over the Houston Rockets.<\/p>\n
Naji Marshall drills the triple to end the quarter.<\/p>\n
Ziaire Williams with the throwdown \ud83d\udca5<\/p>\n
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