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L vs Timberwolves · Wed, Nov 4 · Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 33 | 24 | 25 | 35 | 117 |
| HOU | 30 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 107 |
HOU Durant 21 pts · Sengun 12 reb, 10 ast
MIN Dosunmu 21 pts, 6 ast · Gobert 11 reb
Record7–2
T-1st in the Southwest
Sat, Nov 7 9:00 PM ET at Suns
No. 1 in the 30-second version
Rockets (7-2) visit the Suns (2-5) tonight at 9 PM ET, Phoenix coming off a 117-104 win over Orlando.
Technically, this game counts as a schedule advantage for the Houston Rockets. The Rockets haven’t played since Wednesday, but the Phoenix Suns had a game on Thursday. In fact, this is the third game in four nights for the Suns, so I’m adding it to the counter.
Source: SB Nation
Rockets visit Suns tonight at 9 PM ET, with Houston owning Phoenix's 2027 first-round pick.
According to The Dream Shake, Houston is 2-2 since its 5-0 start and has the Suns' first-round pick in the 2027 draft. The preview calls Phoenix's third game in four nights a schedule edge for the Rockets. It names Dillon Brooks, Jalen Green and Devin Booker as players to watch.
Source: The Dream Shake
Rockets' Amen Thompson is failing expectations, according to The Dream Shake, with a 22.2% three-point mark.
Citing DataBallr, the blog says Houston is -1.0 with Thompson on the floor and +34.7 when he is off, though it acknowledges some noise in the numbers. The author also says the Rockets shoot 47.0% from three with Thompson off and 33.3% with him on.
Source: The Dream Shake
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No. 2 in the 30-second version
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
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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
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
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