Scoreboard
Spurs 115, Heat 111
Nets 136, Pacers 133
Clippers 114, Wizards 107
Cavaliers 110, Thunder 102
Bulls 144, Mavericks 115
Warriors 123, Celtics 107
Nuggets 115, Jazz 110
Trail Blazers 124, Timberwolves 118
What went down
In a rematch of last season's NBA Finals, the Golden State Warriors rekindled some of that June magic to clobber the league-leading Boston Celtics.
Much has been said about the Warriors’ lack of depth and defense this season. Today, they locked up Boston’s MVP candidate Jayson Tatum, holding him to 18 points on 6-for-21 shooting. Though Jaylen Brown had 31 points, no other Celtic could get much going in San Francisco.
In turn, the Splash Brothers had a vintage outing, combining for 10 triples. Steph Curry finished with 32 points and seven assists while Klay Thompson managed 34 markers.
💦 SPLASH BROS 💦
— NBA (@NBA) December 11, 2022
Steph & Klay each dropped 30+ points to lead the @warriors to the win in a rematch of last szn's NBA Finals! #DubNation@StephenCurry30: 32 PTS, 6 REB, 7 AST, 6 3PM@KlayThompson: 34 PTS, 5 REB, 2 STL, 4 3PM pic.twitter.com/MJKys1yM53
The Warriors really needed this win, having lost their last two games. They’re now 14-13, just on the outskirts of the play-in picture. For Boston, they're still cruising with a 25-6 record.
Big-time baller
The Brooklyn Nets entered today’s game against the Indiana Pacers without all their starters and just nine players in uniform. Somehow, they still pulled off the win.
It's all thanks to sophomore Cam Thomas.
🔥 @24_camthomas took over in Q4, going off 21 of his career-high 33 PTS to lift the @BrooklynNets to the comeback win! #NetsWorld pic.twitter.com/gNC8NQL3Ga
— NBA (@NBA) December 11, 2022
The gun-happy guard drained 21 of his career-high 33 points in the fourth quarter. For much of his young career with the Nets, Thomas has had to pick his spots but he maximizes any opportunity he gets. Today, without KD or Kyrie, he had the greenest light.
What he said
Check out the Wizards’ tribute video to John Wall. It was aired on the Jumbotron during a first-quarter timeout, and Wall received a standing ovation from the crowd at the end. ??#DCAboveAll #ClipperNation @JohnWall pic.twitter.com/Kmg736CAgA
— Marco Gacina (@MarcoGacina) December 11, 2022
Today, John Wall made his first appearance in Washington since 2019. His Los Angeles Clippers earned the win against the Wizards, but probably more important for Wall was the love he received from the organization and fans.
"Just the love I got. This is something I've been waiting for for 4 years."
— NBA (@NBA) December 11, 2022
? John Wall got his 💐 tonight in DC. pic.twitter.com/pn5igK0AhO
Did you see that?
Prior to their finals rematch, the Warriors retired Bill Russell’s No. 6 in a touching ceremony. The Celtics legend is an Oakland native. His family moved to the Bay Area when he was young and he went to high school there.
💚 Bill Russell's No. 6 jersey which is retired across the league, now hangs from the rafters at Chase Center. pic.twitter.com/34NzZjLlk0
— NBA (@NBA) December 11, 2022
Canyon Curry also had a bit to say after the Warriors won against Boston.
“We proved we can play at a high level with the best in the league” -@StephenCurry30
— NBA (@NBA) December 11, 2022
Wait til the end for the most adorable thing you’ll see today… Canon💙 pic.twitter.com/t8IoMZlQ6z
