There were 14 games of NBA action, meaning 28 of the 30 teams in the league were playing today!
The only two teams that aren't playing are the Oklahoma City Thunder and Charlotte Hornets.
Take a look at some storylines that the packed slate provided
- Raptors avenge their Christmas Day defeat with a win in Boston.
- 76ers and the Heat provide another entertainer with an overtime clash in Miami.
- Doncic goes off for another triple-double as the Mavs snap the Warriors win streak.
- The Suns snap their 8-game losing streak with a road win in Sacramento.
- LeBron James ensures the Lakers snap their 4-game skid with a win in Portland.
- The Jazz hold the Clippers to 15 points in the 4th and win in LA.
Follow along with us for scores, and highlights.
Denver Nuggets def Memphis Grizzlies, 119-110
31 points. 10 rebounds. 10 assists. A monster game for Nikola Jokic.
This.. This is.. Just.. Wow.
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) December 29, 2019
We promise he's a real human being. 👀 pic.twitter.com/h2mWW0aje3
Toronto Raptors def Boston Celtics, 113-97
Kyle Lowry pours in 30 points as the Raptors get revenge from their Christmas Day defeat to the Celtics.
Kyle Lowry is a BAD MAN.
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) December 29, 2019
Vote KLow 👉🏽 https://t.co/kQYeprYRUk pic.twitter.com/2TfB5BQOOu
New Orleans Pelicans def Indiana Pacers, 120-98
Brandon Ingram's 24 points led seven Pelicans in double figures as they make it three wins in a row.
A moment of history for the Holiday brothers, becoming the first three brothers to share the court at the same time in an NBA game.
The Holiday bros exchange jerseys after they became the first three brothers to share the same court in an NBA game! pic.twitter.com/Ac0Whm9YGH
— NBA (@NBA) December 29, 2019
Miami Heat def. Philadelphia 76ers, 117-116 [OT]
Ben Simmons forces OT with a spectacular putback.
CRAZY FINISH!
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 29, 2019
Ben Simmons lays it in off the miss to tie it with one second left 🤯 pic.twitter.com/YW4x4GPyxl
But the Heat remains undefeated in overtime periods this season.
The Miami Heat are 15-1 at home this season, the only team with 1 home loss in the NBA.
— StatMuse (@statmuse) December 29, 2019
They are 2nd in the East. Third best record overall.
6-0 in overtime this season. pic.twitter.com/PPAQbQqytV
New York Knicks def. Washington Wizards, 106-100
The Knicks continue their good recent run. After a 4-20 start, they have won five of their last nine.
Julius Randle was the biggest contributor in this one with a double-double of 30 points and 16 rebounds.
😤 @J30_RANDLE (30 PTS, 16 REB) drops 30+ for the 3rd straight game to pace the @nyknicks win in DC! #NewYorkForever pic.twitter.com/n4C0JwoQHw
— NBA (@NBA) December 29, 2019
Chicago Bulls def. Atlanta Hawks, 116-81
John Collins scores a game-high 34 but six Bulls score in double figures led by Lauri Markannen's 25. The Hawks suffer their 10th straight defeat as the Bulls win consecutive home games for the first time this season.
Lauri balled out 🔥
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) December 29, 2019
25 points | 8-14 shooting | 4-9 from deep pic.twitter.com/0sYeelVv5H
Houston Rockets def. Brooklyn Nets, 108-98
Harden drops 44 while Russell Westbrook finishes with a near triple-double (23 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists) as the Rockets split the season series with the Nets by winning this one at home.
James Harden (44 PTS & 10 REB) makes 40-point games look too easy 🔥#OneMission pic.twitter.com/7og5aGkHpv
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 29, 2019
Cleveland Cavaliers def. Minnesota Timberwolves, 94-88
The Cavaliers register their 10th win of the season as rookie Darius Garland was the team's top contributor in this one with 18 points, three assists, two rebounds, and two steals.
Go 'head, DG! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/LEtaWJ4ga9
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) December 29, 2019
Milwaukee Bucks def. Cleveland Cavaliers, 111-100
No Giannis, no problem once again for the Bucks. They cruise past the Magic with the duo of Ersan Ilyasova (17 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists) and Khris Middleton (21 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds) finishing as the team's top contributors.
ERSANITY.#FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/gPyyYZTMs3
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) December 29, 2019
San Antonio Spurs def. Detroit Pistons, 136-109
The Spurs avenge a 34-point loss in Detroit with a 27-point win against the Pistons in San Antonio. The duo of LaMarcus Aldridge and DeMar DeRozan combined for 54 in the win.
💪 @DeMar_DeRozan fuels the @spurs win with 29 PTS on 13-16 shooting from the field! #GoSpursGo pic.twitter.com/vEvTvFLAO1
— NBA (@NBA) December 29, 2019
Dallas Mavericks def. Golden State Warriors, 141-121
Luka Doncic finishes with a triple-double with 31 points, 15 assists, and 12 rebounds as the Mavericks snap the Warriors win streak despite 35 from D'Angelo Russell.
31 PTS | 12 REB | 15 AST@luka7doncic becomes the youngest player in @NBAHistory to record multiple 30-point, 15-assist games in a season! #MFFL pic.twitter.com/uvAUEdgITR
— NBA (@NBA) December 29, 2019
Phoenix Suns def. Sacramento Kings, 112-110
Behind 32 points and 10 assists from Devin Booker, the Suns snap their eight-game losing streak with a road win in Sacramento. On the other hand, the defeat extend the Kings losing streak to 6.
☀️ @DevinBook goes for 32 PTS, 10 AST and the @Suns hold on late to beat Sacramento! #RisePHX pic.twitter.com/xTapTtIFux
— NBA (@NBA) December 29, 2019
Los Angeles Lakers def. Portland Trail Blazers, 128-120
LeBron James records 21 points and 16 assists as the Lakers snap their four-game skid with a road win in Portland. Five other Lakers finish in double figures including 72 bench points as the Blazers lose their third straight.
👀 the BEST of @KingJames' 16 assists in the @Lakers road win vs. Portland! #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/e0EyVfD9Du
— NBA (@NBA) December 29, 2019
Utah Jazz def. LA Clippers, 120-107
Donovan Mitchell scored a team-high 30 as six Jazz players scored in double figures, to hand the Clippers their fourth loss in the last eight games. It has now been a fortnight since the Clippers have won consecutive games.
The Clippers also had six players in double figures but a 15-point fourth quarter didn't help their cause.
The @utahjazz come away victorious against LAC behind @spidadmitchell's 30 PTS, 7 REB, 9 AST! #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/fJVlTig5aR
— NBA (@NBA) December 29, 2019
