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The 30-second version
- NBAJayson Tatum scores 34 as the Celtics rout the Hornets 119-80 for their second NBA Cup win.
- NBAHornets star Brandon Miller ruled out with right groin soreness after exiting the loss to Boston.
- NBACeltics start Derrick White, Jordan Walsh, Paul George, Jayson Tatum and Neemias Queta in a lineup change at Charlotte.
The 5-minute version
L vs Celtics · Fri, Nov 6 · Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOS | 40 | 30 | 26 | 23 | 119 |
| CHA | 20 | 19 | 18 | 23 | 80 |
CHA Reid 14 pts · Steinbach 11 reb · Anderson 5 ast
BOS Tatum 34 pts, 8 reb, 9 ast
Record3–7
T-4th in the Southeast · 3 GB
Mon, Nov 9 7:00 PM ET vs Cavaliers
No. 1 in the 30-second version
Jayson Tatum scores 34 as the Celtics rout the Hornets 119-80 for their second NBA Cup win.
Tatum scored 24 of his points in the first half. Charlotte was missing several players, including Kon Knueppel and Moussa Diabate, and Brandon Miller left at halftime with groin soreness. Boston is 2-0 in NBA Cup East Group C and leads the group by record, according to SB Nation. Per CelticsBlog and SB Nation, coach Joe Mazzulla hugged Neemias Queta during a timeout instead of yelling at him after Queta fouled.
Source: CelticsBlog
No. 2 in the 30-second version
Hornets star Brandon Miller ruled out with right groin soreness after exiting the loss to Boston.
Miller had 8 points on 3-of-10 shooting in 14 minutes before leaving, and Charlotte lost 119-80 after trailing by as many as 46. Kon Knueppel was inactive after missing the first eight games with a left hamstring injury and then exiting his ninth in the first quarter with leg soreness.
Source: Yahoo Sports
No. 3 in the 30-second version
Celtics start Derrick White, Jordan Walsh, Paul George, Jayson Tatum and Neemias Queta in a lineup change at Charlotte.
Per CelticsBlog, it was the first time that combination had started, as Walsh had started the first five games before Hugo Gonzalez took over the last three. Walsh has not played more than 12 minutes since Oct. 27 and said he still has to produce in the minutes he gets. The Hornets started Grayson Allen, Naz Reid, Brandon Miller, Colby White and Ryan Kalkbrenner.
Source: CelticsBlog
Around the NBA
Luka Dončić scores 53 and the Lakers beat the Trail Blazers 124-118 at home.
A huge third-quarter run from the Lakers helped overturn a woeful first half and send the Lakers to a 124-118 win over the Blazers. Luka Dončić was brilliant yet again with another scoring outburst, including 20 in that second period to finish with 53.
Sources: LA Times · ESPN · USA TODAY Sports · NY Post Sports
LeBron James scores eight in his return to Cleveland as the Cavaliers rout the 76ers 119-95.
James received a warm welcome from the Cleveland crowd before going 3-for-12 with six turnovers in his first game back as a Philadelphia player. Donovan Mitchell had 23 points and 8 assists, and Evan Mobley added 22 points for Cleveland. ESPN reported the final as 119-96, while other outlets reported 119-95.
Sources: ESPN · USA TODAY Sports · Fear The Sword · Liberty Ballers
Wembanyama scores 30 as Spurs beat Kings 124-109 for seventh straight win.
Wembanyama added 14 rebounds and two blocks, and Stephon Castle, Devin Vassell and Dylan Harper each scored 19. Domantas Sabonis led Sacramento with 17 points and 12 rebounds. De'Aaron Fox received a mix of boos and cheers in his return to Sacramento, where he spent eight seasons before the trade.
Sources: USA TODAY Sports · Pounding The Rock
Doc Rivers says Giannis Antetokounmpo wanted out of Milwaukee but did not ask for a trade.
On Bill Simmons' podcast, Rivers said Antetokounmpo wanted the Bucks to trade him rather than make the request himself, and called him difficult to coach. Jason Kidd disagreed with Rivers' comments on ESPN. Antetokounmpo was later traded to Miami in an offseason deal that sent Tyler Herro and others to Milwaukee.
Sources: NY Post Sports · CBS Sports · ESPN
Cooper Flagg scores 21 with 10 rebounds and seven assists as the Mavericks beat the Jazz 112-100.
Lauri Markkanen scored 24 for Utah, which has now lost seven straight games, according to SLC Dunk. Dallas used its bench to outscore Utah in parts of the game, and PJ Washington scored 22 for the Mavericks. Jaren Jackson Jr. is out for Utah.
Sources: SLC Dunk · Mavs Moneyball
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