Down the wire.
A four-game slate saw a pair of clutch heroics from Brandon Miller and Franz Wagner, while the San Antonio Spurs and the Toronto Raptors took different routes but managed to reach the same outcomes at home.
BRANDON MILLER GOES OFF FOR A CAREER-NIGHT AS FRANZ WAGNER SAVES THE DAY FOR MAGIC
- Charlotte Hornets (6-9) def. Detroit Pistons (7-10), 123-121: It was a memorable early birthday celebration for Brandon Miller after his career-night propelled the Hornets to an overtime squeaker over the Pistons.
- Brandon Balled Out in Buzz City: Miller dropped 38 points built on another career-high of eight threes, including two in overtime. He scored eight in the extra session as Charlotte avoided a monumental collapse after squandering a 20-point lead.
LaMelo Ball had 35 points and nine assists before fouling out in overtime.
The duo became the first Hornet tandem to score 35 points or more in a single game.
Cade Cunningham finished with a double-double of 27 points and 10 assists before exiting a game with a hip injury with 48 seconds remaining in regulation.
- Miller on his career-night vs. Pistons: “Competing in front of the home crowd, we just want to give them something to celebrate about.”
"Happy birthday to me."
— NBA (@NBA) November 22, 2024
Brandon Miller celebrating in style with a career-high 38 PTS and 8 3PM!
- Orlando Magic (10-7) def. LA Lakers (10-5), 119-118: Franz Wagner called game in LA as the Magic stunned the Lakers in a thrilling finish.
[ALSO READ: Franz Wagner hits game-winning three as Magic snaps Laker’s six-game winning run]
- Wagner Magic: Wagner capped off a 37-point, 10-assist night with a clutch game-winning three over the outstretched arms of Cam Reddish.
The Magic capitalized on Anthony Davis’ three missed three free throws in the final 27 seconds including the last-gasp attempt to steal the game for the Lakers.
Wagner became the first Magic to drop 35 or more points and 10 or more assists in a game, joining Anfernee Hardaway and Tracy McGrady.
Orlando’s stunning road win ended the Lakers’ six-game winning run and 7-0 start at home.
- Jalen Suggs on Wagner’s game-winner: "That's like a movie moment."
"That's like a movie moment."
— NBA (@NBA) November 22, 2024
Jalen Suggs gives his POV of Franz Wagner's game-winning 3 🤩
SPURS WIN SECOND STRAIGHT WITHOUT WEMBY; RAPTORS EXTEND TIMBERWOLVES’ MISERY UP NORTH
- San Antonio Spurs (8-8) def. Utah Jazz (3-12), 126-118: No Wemby, no problem as the Spurs rallied from 18 points down to trounce the Jazz.
- Toronto Raptors (4-12) def. Minnesota Timberwolves (8-7), 110-105: RJ Barrett helped the Raptors in adding misery to Timberwolves, who are still looking for their first win in Toronto in 20 years.
[ALSO READ: RJ Barrett leads from front as Raptors extend Timberwolves’ misery in Toronto]
- Welcome back, Scottie B: Scottie Barnes returned after missing 11 games due to a right orbital fracture and finished with 17 points and six dimes in 27 minutes.
It also marked the debut of the Raptors’ a new, yet classic look of the Scotiabank Arena--highlighted by the return of the dinosaur Raptors logo at mid-court wearing a No. 15 jersey, in honor of Vince Carter.
Raptors throwback court for tonight 😍🔥
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 22, 2024
