Recap Roundups
December 08, 2024
Philadelphia 108, Chicago 100
Joel Embiid returned from a seven-game absence to provide 31 points and 12 rebounds as the Philadelphia 76ers held off the host Chicago Bulls for a 108-100 win on Sunday afternoon.
Milwaukee 118, Brooklyn 113
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 34 points and the visiting Milwaukee Bucks rallied for a 118-113 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday.
Charlotte 113, Indiana 109
Brandon Miller scored 26 points as the Charlotte Hornets snapped an eight-game skid by beating the Indiana Pacers 113-109 on Sunday in Indianapolis.
Denver 141, Atlanta 111
Nikola Jokic scored 48 points to guide the visiting Denver Nuggets to a 141-111 win over Atlanta on Sunday, ending the Hawks' six-game winning streak.
Miami 122, Cleveland 113
Tyler Herro scored 19 of his game-high 34 points in the third quarter as the host Miami Heat handed the red-hot Cleveland Cavaliers a rare loss, 122-113, on Sunday night.
Orlando 115, Phoenix 110
Jalen Suggs had a game-high 26 points, including 14 in the fourth quarter, and helped the short-handed Orlando Magic finish with a flourish to beat the visiting Phoenix Suns 115-110 on Sunday night.
Memphis 140, Washington 112
Jaren Jackson Jr.'s 21 points led seven Memphis scorers in double figures and his four blocked shots contributed to a stifling defensive effort as the Grizzlies cruised to their ninth win in their last 10 games with a 140-112 rout of the host Washington Wizards on Sunday in Washington, D.C.
San Antonio 121, New Orleans 116
Victor Wembanyama scored 25 points, including the final seven for San Antonio over the final 36.9 seconds of the game, as the Spurs defeated the visiting New Orleans Pelicans 121-116 on Sunday night.
Golden State 114, Minnesota 106
Stephen Curry, Buddy Hield and Jonathan Kuminga combined for 77 points, Gary Payton II made two big defensive plays and the Golden State Warriors held the Minnesota Timberwolves scoreless over the final 4:46 of a 114-106 victory on Sunday night in San Francisco.
Houston 117, L.A. Clippers 106
Jalen Green scored 31 points and Amen Thompson added 22 as the visiting Houston Rockets rebounded from consecutive defeats for the first time this season to upend the Los Angeles Clippers 117-106 on Sunday in Inglewood, Calif.
Sacramento 141, Utah 97
Kevin Huerter scored 26 points off the bench and De'Aaron Fox added 21 points and nine assists as the host Sacramento Kings blew out the Utah Jazz 141-97 on Sunday night.
L.A. Lakers 107, Portland 98
Anthony Davis recorded 30 points, 11 rebounds and five blocked shots to help the Los Angeles Lakers cruise to a 107-98 victory over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night.