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nov 07 2026Luka Dončić scored over 50 points again, and the Lakers needed every bit of it to edge the Blazers who led at halftime. In a nine-game night, the Eastern Conference sent clear signals with the Celtics' dominance and the 76ers' stumble in Cleveland. All three Spanish players in action recorded wins.
Dončić carries the Lakers (BOX SCORE)
Blazers 118-124 Lakers. Portland led at halftime (60-53) and Dončić took over the Lakers in a dominant third quarter, 34-15, giving them the lead (75-87). The Blazers clawed back in the fourth quarter, winning it 43-37, but the Slovenian finished with 53 points and 5 three-pointers, his second 50-point performance of the season. Austin Reaves added 25 and Walker Kessler posted a double-double (16 and 12). Deni Avdija fell one rebound short of a triple-double (22, 9 and 11), and Damian Lillard scored 22. Portland's 24 turnovers compared to 11 for the Lakers decided the game. The Lakers improve to 8-2.
Ajay Mitchell leads Thunder's rout (BOX SCORE)
Thunder 128-97 Grizzlies. The Thunder led by as much as 37 and extended their winning streak over the Grizzlies to 16 straight. Ajay Mitchell set a career-high with 35 points, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 28. The Grizzlies, the league's best three-point shooting team, went just 10 of 45 from deep, and 18 turnovers cost them 30 points. Aday Mara contributed 9 points and 7 rebounds in 18 minutes, shooting 4 of 6 from the field. The Thunder improve to 7-2 while the Grizzlies, who started 6-0, suffer their third loss.
Celtics reach 46-point margin (BOX SCORE)
Celtics 119-80 Hornets. The Celtics decided the game in the first quarter, winning it 40-20 with 18 points from Jayson Tatum. He finished with 34 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists. Boston made 24 of 44 three-pointers, led by as much as 46 and improves to 7-2, with two wins in two NBA Cup games. Hugo González contributed 8 points in 15 minutes. The Hornets, who lost Brandon Miller in the second quarter to groin soreness, have now lost six straight.
LeBron struggles in Cleveland return (BOX SCORE)
76ers 95-119 Cavaliers. In his return to Cleveland with the 76ers, LeBron James finished with just 8 points on 3 of 12 shooting. Joel Embiid scored his 6 points all from the free throw line, missing all nine of his field goal attempts. The Cavaliers controlled most of the game, won the rebounding battle 56-42 despite the absence of Jarrett Allen and led by as much as 25. Donovan Mitchell (23 points and 8 assists) and Evan Mobley (22) led the home team, while Mario Hezonja posted a double-double (15 and 10). Jaylen Brown led the 76ers with 20 points as Philadelphia falls to 8-2.
Wembanyama dominates in Sacramento (BOX SCORE)
Spurs 124-109 Kings. The Spurs led by 19 at halftime (75-56) and never let the Kings get close. Victor Wembanyama finished with 30 points, 14 rebounds and 2 blocks, while Devin Vassell, Dylan Harper and Stephon Castle each added 19. Darius Acuff Jr. (22 points and 8 assists) and Domantas Sabonis (17 and 12) couldn't prevent the Kings' eighth loss, leaving them at 1-8. The Spurs improve to 7-2.
Aldama contributes as Flagg decides against Jazz (BOX SCORE)
Jazz 100-112 Mavericks. The game was tied at halftime (57-57), and a 22-10 third-quarter run, with 21 of those points from Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving, changed everything. Flagg finished with 21 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists, P.J. Washington scored 26 and Morez Johnson Jr. posted his first double-double with 13 points and 17 rebounds. Santi Aldama added 8 points and 9 rebounds, while Sergio de Larrea did not play. Lauri Markkanen (24, with 8 three-pointers) couldn't prevent the Jazz's seventh straight loss.
Alijah Martin's unexpected night in Milwaukee
Raptors 121-107 Bucks. Toronto, without Kawhi Leonard, Scottie Barnes or Immanuel Quickley, trailed by 15 and stormed back with a 70-47 second half. Alijah Martin, who had scored just 23 points in seven games, went off for 27 with 6 of 7 from three-point range. RJ Barrett added another 27 and Jamal Shead dished out 16 assists, a career-high. Tyler Herro (23 and 10) and Brayden Burries (21 and 11) couldn't prevent the Bucks from falling to 1-8, their worst start since 1993-94.
Timberwolves rally in New Orleans
Timberwolves 115-109 Pelicans. A Dejounte Murray three-pointer gave the Pelicans the lead (87-89) with eight minutes left, but LaMelo Ball scored five straight points to spark a 10-2 run that decided the game. Ayo Dosunmu (26), Jaden McDaniels (23) and Ball (22 and 8 assists) led the Wolves, who improve to 7-3. Jeremiah Fears scored 24 for the Pelicans, who snap a four-game winning streak, and Zion Williamson finished with just 13 points, his worst output of the season.
Hawks win shootout with Wizards
Wizards 132-139 Hawks. Atlanta scored 139 points, a season-high, and won their third straight in an offensive showcase. Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 28, Lu Dort added 25 with 5 three-pointers and Onyeka Okongwu posted a double-double (22 and 10). For the Wizards, Kyshawn George scored 33 and Trae Young, in his return to Atlanta, added 23 points and 10 assists but also had 8 turnovers. The Hawks improve to 6-4.
Spanish Players
Aday Mara (Thunder): 9 pts, 7 reb, 1 blk in 18 min
Santi Aldama (Mavericks): 8 pts, 9 reb
Hugo González (Celtics): 8 pts in 15 min
Sergio de Larrea (Mavericks): did not play
Notable Records: Lakers 8-2, 76ers 8-2, Thunder 7-2, Celtics 7-2, Spurs 7-2, Timberwolves 7-3, Bucks 1-8, Kings 1-8, Jazz 1-8
