Scoreboard
Clippers 113, Warriors 112
Timberwolves 123, Hornets 117
Nets 129, Magic 101
Cavaliers 110, Pistons 101
Pacers 144, Heat 129
Bulls 124, Pelicans 118
Bucks 132, Hawks 121
Thunder 126, Mavericks 120
Suns 116, Grizzlies 109
Jazz 118, Trail Blazers 113
Nuggets Kings 123, Nuggets 117
Lakers 107, Rockets 97
What went down
The Golden State Warriors are coming off a win against the Los Angeles Clippers just days ago, and it certainly looked like they were going to run it back.
Down 22 in the third, the Clippers somehow turned things around and got to within two with 10 seconds left in the game.
Paul George (25 points) went full-on PG mode in the clutch, draining a step-back 3 for the eventual game-winner.
PG GIVES THE CLIPPERS THEIR FIRST LEAD OF THE GAME WITH 8.9 SECONDS LEFT ??
— NBA (@NBA) December 2, 2023
Warriors-Clippers | Live on the NBA App
📲 https://t.co/tSApBrLGLp pic.twitter.com/kPYOWZwXFW
The Warriors still had a chance to win it, but Steph Curry elected to dish out to Draymond Green (who hit four 3s in the first quarter) to the corner for a buzzer-beating 3. No good.
The Clippers' win was big for a team struggling to get it going despite bringing together a number of big-named stars under one roster.
They improve to 9-10 while the Warriors slip to 9-11.
Big-time ballers
Mikal Bridges went off against the streaking Orlando Magic, scoring a career-high 34 points in the first half alone. He finished with 42 points to end the Magic’s nine-game winning streak.
Mikal Bridges put on an absolute SHOW in Brooklyn's win over the Magic 🔥
— NBA (@NBA) December 3, 2023
42 PTS / 5 REB / 3 BLK / 60% FG pic.twitter.com/DXDg2uxrYp
Without Zach LaVine, an unlikely hero in Coby White emerged. White scored 31 points on eight 3s to give the hapless Chicago Bulls a much-needed win.
De’Aaron Fox has no problems with being the Sacramento Kings’ go-to hero, this time taking the role of facilitator. Fox dished out a career-high 16 assists in a win versus the defending champs Denver Nuggets.
Swipa Dimes 🦊
— NBA (@NBA) December 3, 2023
De'Aaron Fox dropped a CAREER-HIGH 16 AST in the Kings' win over the Nuggets 🤯 pic.twitter.com/Vo274DQjrZ
What he said
There’s nothing better than two scoring killers showing love and respect to each other:
"He's a living legend and I'm glad to be able to go to battle with him every time."
— NBA (@NBA) December 3, 2023
Devin Booker on Suns' teammate KD 🗣? pic.twitter.com/d7WSVAbbRD
Did you see that?
Paolo Banchero may have walked away from the Brooklyn game with a loss, but he also got away with this poster:
MY GOODNESS P5 😲 https://t.co/NSuqn2OHtV pic.twitter.com/xXYePwgqzv
— NBA (@NBA) December 3, 2023
The Dallas Mavericks went on a crazy 30-0 scoring run versus the Oklahoma City Thunder. What’s crazier is that they lost the game by six.
The Mavs just went on a 30-0 run to take the lead in Dallas 😱
— NBA (@NBA) December 3, 2023
Thunder-Mavericks | Live on the NBA App
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Extra pass
It’s about that time in the In-Season Tournament when games have the highest stakes. Win and move on to semis; lose one and gone are the chances to win the NBA Cup and the cash prize.
The Boston Celtics and the Indiana Pacers will face for that semis slot in the East at 8:30 AM while the New Orleans Pelicans and the Sacramento Kings tip-off at 11:00 AM for that first West semis spot.
