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Anthony Edwards (40 pts) went off, but Mark Williams (22 pts) and the Phoenix Suns took the road win on Peacock.<\/p>\n
Enjoy the best of Monday\u2019s three-game slate<\/a> with the NBA.com live blog, featuring all of the meaningful moments, performances, observations, news, notes and highlights.<\/p>\n What we know after Monday night\u2019s games:<\/p>\n The Suns held on to beat the Timberwolves 106-103<\/a> on Peacock, led by Mark Williams (22 pts) and Collin Gillespie (19 pts, 12 in the fourth). Anthony Edwards (40 pts) led the Wolves in the loss. 11:25 PM \/ DECEMBER 8, 2025<\/p>\n One time for Anthony Edwards<\/p>\n Despite the loss, Anthony Edwards went OFF tonight against the Suns. <\/p>\n 40 PTS \u2014 NBA on NBC and Peacock (@NBAonNBC) December 9, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 10:35 PM \/ DECEMBER 8, 2025<\/p>\n San Antonio takes a close one<\/p>\n Career highs for rookies with sky-high futures!@derikqueen1<\/a>: 33 PTS, 10 REB, 10 AST, 4 BLK@dy1anharper<\/a>: 22 PTS, 6 AST, game-winner https:\/\/t.co\/Dw6Zjzf9bt<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/lWh9hE9Qau<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 9, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n It was a battle down to the finish in New Orleans, but the Spurs defeated the Pelicans 135-132<\/a>.<\/p>\n Harrison Barnes (24 pts) led seven San Antonio players in double figures, backed by Dylan Harper (22 pts), who had the clutch bucket late to put his team up for good.<\/p>\n Derik Queen (33 pts, 10 reb, 10 ast, 4 blk) posted a new scoring career-high in the loss, along with his first career triple-double. Trey Murphy III had 32 points as well.<\/p>\n DERIK QUEEN: 33p, 10r, 10a, 4b \ud83e\udd2f<\/p>\n The FIRST ROOKIE since blocks began being tracked in 1973-74 to record a 30-point triple-double with 4 blocks! pic.twitter.com\/VRk0dvbcqk<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 9, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Queen is the fifth rookie to put up a triple-double with 30+ points this century, joining Austin Reaves (2022) Luka Don\u010di\u0107 (2019) Blake Griffin (2x, 2011) and Stephen Curry (2010).<\/p>\n San Antonio led by as many as 25 points during the game, but New Orleans climbed back with a 45-point third quarter.<\/p>\n 10:24 PM \/ DECEMBER 8, 2025<\/p>\n Spurs and Pelicans trading the lead<\/p>\n Derik Queen has a career-high 33 points, including the last two to put New Orleans up 132-131 with 14.4 seconds to go.<\/p>\n Check out the finish on League Pass!<\/p>\n 10:06 PM \/ DECEMBER 8, 2025<\/p>\n Suns hold on for the road victory<\/p>\n ANOTHER COLLIN GILLESPIE TAKEOVER.<\/p>\n He continues his breakout season with 12 of his 19 points in the 4Q as the @Suns<\/a> win a thriller! pic.twitter.com\/fVoLRLiS71<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 9, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 108-105. Collin Gillespie (19 pts) took over with 12 in the fourth to lead Phoenix to the tough win in the Target Center, complementing Mark Williams (22 pts, 7 reb, 2 stl).<\/p>\n \u201cPlaying tough no matter who\u2019s out on the court,\u201d Williams said of the team\u2019s effort. \u201cConnected on both sides of the floor.\u201d<\/p>\n Jaden McDaniels had a chance to tie it as the clock ticked down, but his game-tying attempt bounced off the rim.<\/p>\n Anthony Edwards (40 points) was valiant in defeat.<\/p>\n 10:02 PM \/ DECEMBER 8, 2025<\/p>\n A clutch finish on Peacock<\/p>\n 106-105 Phoenix with 8.9 seconds to go. Anthony Edwards just slashed to the rim to cut it to one, hitting 40 points for the fifth time this season.<\/p>\n Catch the conclusion on Peacock!<\/p>\n 9:49 PM \/ DECEMBER 8, 2025<\/p>\n Derik Queen has the Pelicans flying<\/p>\n 100-all between the Spurs and Pelicans in the third quarter.<\/p>\n Derik Queen (23 pts, 10 reb, 8 ast) has it going for New Orleans, putting up a sterling line in just over 23 minutes of action.<\/p>\n DERIK QUEEN YOU ARE INSANE pic.twitter.com\/bYtNVuddzm<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) December 9, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 9:42 PM \/ DECEMBER 8, 2025<\/p>\n Wolves-Suns close in the fourth<\/p>\n 98-94 Timberwolves with 6:36 to go in the fourth quarter.<\/p>\n Anthony Edwards has 36 points, while the Suns have six players in double-figures.<\/p>\n Gillespie starts it with the steal\u2026<\/p>\n And ends it with the trey!<\/p>\n 7-0 @Suns<\/a> run to open the 4Q on Peacock. pic.twitter.com\/EJ4jryjKuJ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 9, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 9:30 PM \/ DECEMBER 8, 2025<\/p>\n Pacers take the win over the Kings<\/p>\n Andrew Nembhard had 28, Bennedict Mathurin had 25 and Pascal Siakam added 23 as the Pacers defended home court against Sacramento 116-105.<\/p>\n Indiana shot 14-for-35 from three and knocked down 28-of-30 free throws in the win.<\/p>\n Andrew Nembhard is taking over \ud83d\ude4c pic.twitter.com\/7xvSc1fP3N<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) December 9, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Russell Westbrook (24 pts, 13 reb, 14 ast) posted a vintage triple-double for the Kings in defeat. It\u2019s the 207th of his career and fourth of the season. No other player has posted 200+ triple-doubles in NBA history.<\/p>\n dunk-maxxing \ud83d\ude2e\u200d\ud83d\udca8 pic.twitter.com\/hvWCVtdZaY<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) December 9, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 9:21 PM \/ DECEMBER 8, 2025<\/p>\n Edwards is feeling it<\/p>\n Tune in to see one of the NBA\u2019s brightest stars shine on Peacock.<\/p>\n 82-80 Timberwolves as the third quarter winds down.<\/p>\n Ant. Splash.<\/p>\n He’s got 32 now!<\/p>\n Tight one in the 3Q on Peacock. pic.twitter.com\/wFmfONKbb2<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 9, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 8:50 PM \/ DECEMBER 8, 2025<\/p>\n Suns lead Wolves in a good one<\/p>\n 61-57 Phoenix at the half.<\/p>\n Mark Williams has 14 points on 4-of-5 shooting to lead the Suns, while Anthony Edwards has 21 on 7-of-11 for the Timberwolves.<\/p>\n MARK COMING DOWN THE LANE! pic.twitter.com\/lcNJbZeLLn<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Phoenix Suns (@Suns) December 9, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Rudy Gobert makes the WILD overhead save that falls perfectly in the hands of Anthony Edwards, who then knocks down the triple!<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcfa Peacock pic.twitter.com\/A6SrFg046v<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA on NBC and Peacock (@NBAonNBC) December 9, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 8:41 PM \/ DECEMBER 8, 2025<\/p>\n Spurs on the break<\/p>\n San Antonio\u2019s in control early over the Pelicans, taking a 51-31 lead with 8:02 to go in the half.<\/p>\n Julian Champagne leads them with 10 points, while Stephon Castle has 9, including these two on a dime from De\u2019Aaron Fox.<\/p>\n Fast break Flow \u2728\ud83c\udfc0 \u2014 San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) December 9, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 8:26 PM \/ DECEMBER 8, 2025<\/p>\n Pacers up at the half<\/p>\n 66-51 Indiana at the break.<\/p>\n The Pacers are 8-19 from 3-point range and 18-20 from the free throw line so far tonight, outdoing the Kings\u2019 paint-based attack. Sacramento\u2019s posted 26 points in the paint to 14 for Indy.<\/p>\n Two of them were emphatic, courtesy of Pascal Siakam.<\/p>\n HUSTLE PLAYS \ud83d\ude24<\/p>\n Andrew Nembhard with the steal & save, and Pascal Siakam with the slam \ud83d\udca5 pic.twitter.com\/CjZMvGd4wI<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) December 9, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 8:14 PM \/ DECEMBER 8, 2025<\/p>\n Ant showing out<\/p>\n Edwards can give you buckets any way you want them. 31-23 Suns with 10:50 to go in the second on Peacock.<\/p>\n TOUGH drive and lefty finish. Anthony Edwards scoring at the rim in every way \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n He’s up to 12 PTS early\u2026 watch here: https:\/\/t.co\/OqfSjzGfiT<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/jigH9VQrUe<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 9, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 7:54 PM \/ DECEMBER 8, 2025<\/p>\n Allen getting buckets<\/p>\n Grayson Allen (17.3 ppg) is having the finest scoring season of his eight-year career. He\u2019s got the Suns out to a 16-10 lead with 6:15 to go in the first on Peacock.<\/p>\n Grayson Allen in the halfcourt. The Suns guard is getting to the cup early on Peacock!<\/p>\n Tap to watch: https:\/\/t.co\/OqfSjzGfiT<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/YvUPeHbjdo<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 9, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 7:44 PM \/ DECEMBER 8, 2025<\/p>\n Pacers out to early lead<\/p>\n 35-25 Indiana with 10:44 to go in the first quarter.<\/p>\n Bennedict Mathurin (21.2 ppg) is rolling early with 11 quick points.<\/p>\n shooter’s touch \ud83e\udd0c<\/p>\n Bennedict Mathurin gets the friendly roll. pic.twitter.com\/ciF0MgKWLW<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) December 9, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 7:30 PM \/ DECEMBER 8, 2025<\/p>\n Ant from range<\/p>\n Ant. Cash.<\/p>\n Wolves seeking 6 straight wins!<\/p>\n MIN\/PHX tipping next on Peacock \ud83c\udf7f pic.twitter.com\/TP2ElOq6Cw<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 9, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 7:00 PM \/ DECEMBER 8, 2025<\/p>\n Electric Ant<\/p>\n Ant recently tied Kevin Love for the franchise record by putting up six straight 30+ point games on the way to a career-best scoring season. What does he have in store tonight?<\/p>\n Find out at 7:30 ET<\/a> on Peacock, as the Timberwolves host the Suns.<\/p>\n ANT and the WOLVES seek 6 straight!@anthonyedwards<\/a>: career-high 28.1 PPG<\/p>\n It’s a #6 vs. #7 battle out West as Minnesota hosts Phoenix at 7:30pm\/et on Peacock.<\/p>\n (music by @unitedmasters<\/a>) https:\/\/t.co\/s7G7az644g<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) December 9, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n 6:00 PM \/ DECEMBER 8, 2025<\/p>\n Watch out for Fears<\/p>\n Jeremiah Fears (15.8 ppg on 44 \/ 38 \/ 80 shooting) has been a bright spot for the New Orleans Pelicans, moving up to third in the latest Kia Rookie Ladder<\/a>.<\/p>\n While putting up 20 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists last Thursday against the Timberwolves, Fears demonstrated the polished offensive game that\u2019s made him a threat as a rookie.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Fears averages 12.8 drives per game \u2014 most among the rookie class \u2014 and posts 6.5 ppg off them.<\/p>\n You can see the vision above.<\/p>\n Number 0 is a blur in transition and in the lane, demonstrating a low center of gravity, excellent body control and quick-twitch ability to change direction.<\/p>\n \u201c(Jeremiah Fears) sets the tone for us,\u201d Coach James Borrego said earlier this season. \u201cOur pace is set by him. He is a one-man fast break. He gets downhill.\u201d<\/p>\n Fears, who\u2019s played all 24 games for New Orleans, also has quick hands. He\u2019s 10th in the NBA in total steals, with 35.<\/p>\n The rookie out of Oklahoma gets to show off his skills against De\u2019Aaron Fox and the San Antonio Spurs (8 ET<\/a>) on League Pass.<\/p>\n 5:30 PM \/ DECEMBER 8, 2025<\/p>\n Welcome to a three-game night in the NBA! Collin Gillespie will look to repeat his heroics as he and the Phoenix Suns go up against the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight on Peacock.<\/p>\n We\u2019ve got three games of NBA action for you tonight on this Monday, headlined by a clash between the Phoenix Suns and Minnesota Timberwolves on Peacock (7:30 ET<\/a>).<\/p>\n The Timberwolves, currently sixth in the West, are seeking to extend their winning streak to six games, led by Anthony Edwards (28.2 ppg over the last five games) and Jaden McDaniels, who put up 27 points in the Timberwolves 109-106 <\/a>win over the LA Clippers Sunday.<\/p>\n The Suns, currently seventh in the conference, are gearing up before entering the Emirates NBA Cup Quarterfinals on Tuesday.<\/p>\n With Jalen Green, Devin Booker and potentially Dillon Brooks out tonight, Collin Gillespie (18.3 ppg over his last 10 games) and Grayson Allen (17.2 ppg, 42.2 percent from three) will run the show for Phoenix.<\/p>\n
\nThe Spurs snagged a 135-132<\/a> road win over the Pelicans behind seven double-figure scorers, including Harrison Barnes (24 pts) and Dylan Harper (22 pts), overcoming Derik Queen\u2019s (33 pts, 10 reb, 10 ast) best career performance.
\nThe Pacers defeated the Kings 116-105<\/a> despite a vintage triple-double from Russell Westbrook (24 pts, 13 rebs, 14 ast).<\/p>\n
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SMOOTH in-and-out dribble.
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Grayson Allen in transition.<\/p>\n
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