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W at Pelicans · Fri, Nov 6 · Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | 27 | 30 | 20 | 38 | 115 |
| NO | 30 | 21 | 28 | 30 | 109 |
MIN Dosunmu 26 pts · Lyles 13 reb · Ball 8 ast
NO Fears 24 pts, 5 ast · Williamson 8 reb
Record7–3
T-2nd in the Northwest · 0.5 GB
Sun, Nov 8 7:00 PM ET vs Jazz
No. 1 in the 30-second version
Timberwolves beat Pelicans 115-109 after erasing a two-point deficit entering the fourth quarter.
Canis Hoopus says Minnesota opened the fourth on an 8-0 run, with late triples from Ayo Dosunmu and LaMelo Ball and a Jaden McDaniels block sealing the win. The blog credits LaMelo Ball with a strong performance and praises his fit alongside Jaylen Clark.
Source: Canis Hoopus
No. 2 in the 30-second version
Cavaliers reportedly sign G League forward Norchad Omier to a two-way deal, waiving Riley Minix.
According to Fear The Sword, Omier had agreed to a two-way deal with Minnesota but reportedly changed his mind, citing sources reported by HoopsHype's Michael Scotto. Minnesota now has an open two-way spot after waiving Enrique Freeman. Minix signed a two-way deal with Cleveland in February and did not find his outside shot in limited opportunities.
Source: Fear The Sword
Canis Hoopus previews the Iowa Wolves season, which opens with the G League Tip-Off Tournament.
The Tip-Off Tournament is 14 games beginning in November, with eight teams advancing to the December G League Winter Showcase, followed by a 36-game regular season. The notebook highlights two-way players Zyon Pullin and Rocco Zikarsky, and storylines including Rocco's development and the final two-way spot.
Source: Canis Hoopus
Northwest standings
| Team | W | L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder | 7 | 2 | - |
| Trail Blazers | 6 | 2 | 0.5 |
| Timberwolves | 7 | 3 | 0.5 |
| Nuggets | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Jazz | 1 | 8 | 6 |
Around the NBA
No. 3 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
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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