We had just four games of NBA action tonight, but no shortage of blockbuster performances, headlined by James Harden, Ben Simmons and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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Sacramento Kings 100, Denver Nuggets 97 (OT)
After trailing by 17 points at half-time, the Kings roared home to win in overtime, led by 30 points from Harrison Barnes.
👑 @hbarnes scores a game-high 30 PTS as the @SacramentoKings come back from down 17 in the OT win! #SacramentoProud pic.twitter.com/NyVJaHzqza
— NBA (@NBA) December 1, 2019
Philadelphia 76ers 119, Indiana Pacers 116
Ben Simmons came up with three clutch defensive plays down the stretch to help the 76ers seal victory and remain unbeaten at home (9-0).
Ben to Tobi for the lead! #PhilaUnite
— NBA (@NBA) December 1, 2019
📺: @NBATV pic.twitter.com/Doban2JjCY
Simmons finished with 15 points, 13 assists and four steals, while Joel Embiid led the way with 32 points and 11 rebounds on the night.
TJ Warren led the Pacers with 29 points, while Malcolm Brogdon added 28 points and six assists.
There was plenty of love for former 76er TJ McConnell, who was back in the building for the first time as a Pacer.
The @sixers show @TJMcConnell love in his return to Philadelphia! pic.twitter.com/pQl5FFKmvz
— NBA (@NBA) December 1, 2019
Houston Rockets 158, Atlanta Hawks 111
James Harden went OFF for 60 points in just three quarters of action!
After scoring 31 in the 1st half... @JHarden13 erupts for 29 3rd quarter PTS to get to 6⃣0⃣ POINTS before the 4th! #OneMission pic.twitter.com/P911psaPmS
— NBA (@NBA) December 1, 2019
Harden now has as many 60-point games as Michael Jordan and now trails only Kobe Bryant (6) and Wilt Chamberlain (32).
Most 60-PT games in NBA history:
— NBA History (@NBAHistory) December 1, 2019
Wilt Chamberlain, 32
Kobe Bryant, 6
Michael Jordan, 4
James Harden, 4
Elgin Baylor, 3
Milwaukee Bucks 137, Charlotte Hornets 96
Giannis records 26 points and nine rebounds in just 20 minutes of action as the Bucks extend their win streak to a league-best 11 games.
💪 @Giannis_An34 (26 PTS, 9 REB) and the @Bucks move to 17-3 with their 11th consecutive victory! #FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/NJVJqEPCvC
— NBA (@NBA) December 1, 2019
The Bucks had nine players score in double figures on the night as they matched their highest point total of the season. They finish the month of November with a 15-3 record and sit atop the Eastern Conference.
