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nov 09 2026Without Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves stepped up. The shooting guard delivered one of the best nights of his career to lead the Lakers to victory in Detroit and keep pace with the 76ers at the top of the league standings (9-2). On Sunday, the Mavericks, featuring Santi Aldama, and the Celtics also won, while the Kings remain winless at home in Sacramento.
Reaves Takes Control in Detroit
Lakers 121-116 Pistons. (BOX SCORE) Dončić sat out with lower back soreness, the second game he's missed this season, and Reaves assumed the leadership role. The Lakers led by as much as 26 in the second quarter, but the Pistons clawed back with Daniss Jenkins, who scored 20 of his 31 points in that quarter, including a three-pointer at the buzzer before halftime. Detroit came within one point several times in the fourth quarter, but Reaves sealed it with a three-pointer with 44 seconds remaining and finished with 43 points. Kevin Huerter added 22 points and five blocks, while Cade Cunningham managed just 10, his worst mark of the season.
Flagg and Aldama Lead Mavericks' Blowout of Nets
Nets 93-130 Mavericks. (BOX SCORE) The Mavericks led by 20 at halftime (46-66), stretched their advantage to 37, and posted their best offensive performance of the season, shooting 57.1% from the field. Cooper Flagg recorded 25 points and 12 assists, a career-high, extending his streak to three consecutive double-doubles. Kyrie Irving added 21 and Daniel Gafford 18. Santi Aldama contributed 12 points off the bench with 2 three-pointers, while Sergio de Larrea did not play. For the Nets, Michael Porter Jr. (19 and 9) and Julius Randle (13), returning home, couldn't slow down the onslaught.
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76ers Reach 9-2
76ers 127-121 Bulls. The 76ers posted their best 11-game start since the 2000-01 season. Jaylen Brown scored 29 points, Tyrese Maxey added 27 with 7 assists, and LeBron James delivered his best performance in a 76ers uniform (22 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists). Additionally, LeBron became the all-time leading scorer against the Bulls (1,897 points). Joel Embiid recorded a double-double (18 and 10). Josh Giddey dished out 15 assists and Matas Buzelis scored 19, but the Bulls have lost seven straight and sit at 1-8.
Celtics Put Away Bucks with 18-0 Run
Celtics 117-97 Bucks. Milwaukee won the first quarter (25-27), but the Celtics opened the second with an 18-0 run, led by Paul George and Jayson Tatum, and never looked back. They led by as much as 23, and Tatum didn't even play the fourth quarter. George scored 27 with 5 three-pointers, Tatum added 21, and Neemias Queta contributed 13 points and 9 rebounds. Hugo González played 10 minutes without scoring (2 rebounds and one assist). Kyle Kuzma (27 and 6 three-pointers) was the bright spot for a Bucks team that remains buried at 1-9.
Timberwolves Cruise Past Jazz
Jazz 100-115 Timberwolves. Minnesota controlled the game throughout, led by as much as 19, and held the Jazz to 0-for-9 from the field to start the fourth quarter. Ayo Dosunmu (26) and LaMelo Ball (24) led the Wolves, who improved to 8-3 without Anthony Edwards. Rudy Gobert grabbed 15 rebounds. Rookie Darryn Peterson scored 26 for Utah, which has lost eight straight and lost Keyonte George to an ankle sprain.
Antetokounmpo Closes Out Kings' Rally
Heat 114-108 Kings. Miami led 68-59 at halftime and stretched their advantage to 16 in the third quarter, but Sacramento tied it at 95 with six minutes remaining. The Heat responded down the stretch, with Giannis Antetokounmpo (29 points, 14 rebounds, and 2 blocks) and Klay Thompson (23, with 7 three-pointers) leading the way. Davion Mitchell distributed 11 assists. Darius Acuff Jr. scored 32 with 10 assists, but the Kings, without Domantas Sabonis, remain winless at home and sit at 1-9.
Clippers End Losing Streak
Pelicans 123-139 Clippers. The Clippers snapped their seven-game losing streak with their best offensive performance of the season: 54.8% from the field and 59 bench points. The Pelicans took their first lead since the opening minute in the third quarter (77-78), but a 15-6 run in the fourth quarter ended their hopes. Darius Garland scored 24 with 10 assists, and Brook Lopez added 20. For the Pelicans, Trey Murphy III scored 26, while Zion Williamson and Jeremiah Fears each added 25.
Notable Records: Lakers 9-2, 76ers 9-2, Celtics 8-2, Timberwolves 8-3, Mavericks 6-4, Pistons 6-3, Bucks 1-9, Kings 1-9, Jazz 1-9, Bulls 1-8
