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A 9-game night in the NBA, featuring Giannis Antetokounmpo's game-winner

Enjoy all the top moments, observations and highlights from Monday's action, which included several fantastic finishes.

Ben Lambert, for NBA.com

Giannis Antetokounmpo hits a game-winner as time expires to lift the Bucks over the Pacers in Myles Turner’s return to Indiana.

Enjoy the best of Monday’s nine-game slate with the NBA.com live blog, featuring all of the meaningful moments, performances, observations, news, notes and highlights from around the league.

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s game-winner was the top story of the night! Read on to learn more.

What we learned in Monday night’s games:

  • Giannis Antetokounmpo (33 pts, 13 reb) hit a buzzer-beating fadeaway jumper to defeat the Pacers 117-115, earning the Bucks a win in Myles Turner’s return to Indiana.
  • Jaden McDaniels (22 pts on 9-for-11 shooting) and the Timberwolves triumphed over Cam Thomas (25 pts) and the Nets 125-109 in a standalone game on Peacock.
  • Jusuf Nurkić and the Jazz won a nail-biter over Boston 105-103, overcoming Jaylen Brown’s 36 points.
  • Nikola Jokić (33 pts, 7 reb, 14 ast) is now averaging a triple-double (20.4 ppg, 14.4 rpg, 10.8 apg) after leading the Nuggets to a 130-124 win over Russell Westbrook (26 pts) and the Kings.
  • Nick Smith Jr. (25 pts) was an unexpected hero for the Lakers, as they snagged a 123-115 road win over the Trail Blazers.
  • The Heat earned a 120-119 win over the Clippers, handing them their first defeat at home this season.

1:02 AM / NOVEMBER 4, 2025

Heat hold on for the road win

It came down to the final shot.

But Kawhi Leonard couldn’t convert a second straight buzzer-beater, allowing the Miami Heat to escape with a 120-119 win over the LA Clippers.

Bam Adebayo had 25 points and 10 rebounds in the victory, while Norman Powell added 21.

James Harden had 29 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists in the loss. Kawhi put up 27 points and four steals.

The Clippers suffered their first defeat at home this season.

12:48 AM / NOVEMBER 4, 2025

Heat-Clippers going down to the wire

Vintage Kawhi Leonard here.

But the Heat have opened up a four-point lead with under a minute to play. Can they hold on?

12:33 AM / NOVEMBER 4, 2025

League Pass Alert: Heat-Clippers

Miami and LA are tied at 107 with 7:24 to go on League Pass. Looking for some hoops to end your night? We’ve got a good ballgame for you.

12:28 AM / NOVEMBER 4, 2025

The Lakers take the win in Portland

No Luka, LeBron or Reaves? Time for Nick Smith Jr.

The former Hornets draft pick had 25 points (5-6 3PM) range in 27 minutes to spark the Lakers to a 123-115 win over the Trail Blazers.

Former Blazer Deandre Ayton put up 29 points and 10 rebounds in the win. Smith Jr., Bronny James and Jake LaRavia all had six assists, while Marcus Smart added five, as the Lakers divvied up the playmaking without their main stars. 

Deni Avdija had 33 points in the loss.

12:21 AM / NOVEMBER 4, 2025

Heat Culture at work

Miami’s up 103-95 over the Clippers as the fourth quarter begins.

The game’s featured 13 lead changes and five ties — check out the finish on League Pass!

12:17 AM / NOVEMBER 4, 2025

Lakers and Blazers in a tussle

107-103 Lakers with 4:28 to go in the fourth quarter. Catch the end on NBA TV!

12:13 AM / NOVEMBER 4, 2025

One more time for the Joker

What a dime from Jokić, who had 14 assists tonight to continue a phenomenal season.

He’s now averaging 20.4 ppg, 14.4 rpg and 10.8 apg — leading the Association in the latter two categories.

12:01 AM / NOVEMBER 4, 2025

Clippers and Heat in a battle on League Pass

79-77 LA with 8:15 to go in the third quarter, thanks in part to this tremendous teamwork.

11:55 PM / NOVEMBER 3, 2025

Lakers up going into the 4th on NBA TV

It’s 90-86 with one quarter to go on NBA TV.

Rui Hachimura (22 pts) and Deandre Ayton (21 pts) are providing the points for the Lake Show, who are missing Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves tonight.

Marcus Smart’s kept Los Angeles running in their absence, finding Jake LaRavia here for the dime.

The Blazers are competing, though, including Shaedon Sharpe’s 18 points.

11:46 PM / NOVEMBER 3, 2025

Jokić and Denver top the Kings

Nikola Jokić had 33 points, 7 rebounds and 14 assists tonight, defeating Russell Westbrook (26 pts) and the Sacramento Kings 130-124.

Denver had just seven turnovers in the win — give it up for the Joker’s playmaking prowess.

11:39 PM / NOVEMBER 3, 2025

Turn on Airplane mode

Derrick Jones Jr. does this. Clippers up 71-66 over Miami at the half.

11:20 PM / NOVEMBER 3, 2025

The Blazers run the break

Caleb Love with the smooth behind-the-back dime.

11:08 PM / NOVEMBER 3, 2025

The Klaw is on a roll

Fresh off a game-winning shot in his last game, Kawhi Leonard’s keeping it going against the Heat in the Intuit Dome.

11:05 PM / NOVEMBER 3, 2025

Rob Will at work

10:58 PM / NOVEMBER 3, 2025

Cade keeps cruising

33 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists tonight for the former No. 1 pick. He’s been a force for the Pistons all year long.

10:52 PM / NOVEMBER 3, 2025

A high-flying return for Nique

Nique Clifford is comfortable soaring through the thin air in Denver.

10:45 PM / NOVEMBER 3, 2025

KD vs. Cooper Flagg

A meeting between generations. Rockets took the game 110-102.

10:42 PM / NOVEMBER 3, 2025

The Time Lord punctuates

Jerami Grant found Robert Williams III for this two-hand slam, helping the Blazers take a 39-29 lead over the Lakers with 8:20 to go in the second quarter.

10:34 PM / NOVEMBER 3, 2025

Ausar gets in on the action

After Amen Thompson had a highlight-reel finish earlier tonight, Ausar delivered an eye-popping block. The Thompson twins, folks.

Detroit defeats Memphis 114-106.

10:28 PM / NOVEMBER 3, 2025

A little Murray-Jokić two-man game

The pocket pass is smooth as silk.

10:23 PM / NOVEMBER 3, 2025

A sweet song for the Jazz

Utah snags the win over Boston 105-103.

Jusuf Nurkić provided the climactic bucket, putting home this jump hook to earn the win for the Jazz.

10:17 PM / NOVEMBER 3, 2025

Milwaukee’s celebrating tonight

10:08 PM / NOVEMBER 3, 2025

PJ powers down the slam

The Rockets are up five in the fourth quarter, but PJ Washington (24 pts) is shining. Look at the slam.

10:04 PM / NOVEMBER 3, 2025

Myles Turner appreciates his All-Star teammate

A bonus look at Giannis’ game-winner from the Bucks’ social team.

10:01 PM / NOVEMBER 3, 2025

League Pass Alert: Jazz-Celtics

Utah 103, Boston 102 with 24.8 to go. Neemias Queta steps to the line for two.

9:55 PM / NOVEMBER 3, 2025

Nique Clifford returns to Denver

The Colorado alum and Colorado Springs native received a warm welcome — and scored his first two career points — against the Nuggets this evening.

9:53 PM / NOVEMBER 3, 2025

Brunson is not to be denied

Right down Broadway for the Knicks captain.

9:39 PM / NOVEMBER 3, 2025

Giannis calls game

One of the best in the Association delivers. It’s just another night in the NBA.

9:35 PM / NOVEMBER 3, 2025

Oh my, Amen

Craig Ackerman can barely believe this one.

9:33 PM / NOVEMBER 3, 2025

Knicks racing away from Washington

New York’s opened up a 20-point lead entering the fourth, thanks in part to this three from Jordan Clarkson.

9:29 PM / NOVEMBER 3, 2025

League Pass Alert: Bucks-Pacers

109-109 with 2:34 to go in Myles Turner’s return to Indiana. Check it out on League Pass!

9:26 PM / NOVEMBER 3, 2025

The nightly groove in Portland

Lakers-Trail Blazers, 10:30 ET, NBA TV. Get in the zone with a sweet beat as the Blazers prepare for action.

9:19 PM / NOVEMBER 3, 2025

Reed delivers a dart

A picture-perfect chest pass here from Reed Sheppard. Rockets are up on the Mavericks 58-55 at the half.

D’Angelo Russell found Moussa Cisse for a picturesque alley-oop connection to help Dallas keep it close, putting up two of their 16 fast-break points.

9:11 PM / NOVEMBER 3, 2025

Jazz swing back to take lead in Boston

It’s 66-61 Utah with 3:28 to go in the third quarter.

The Jazz have battled back from 14 down to get back in it in TD Garden, paced by Keyonte George.

9:05 PM / NOVEMBER 3, 2025

Timberwolves-Nets is tight entering the fourth

It’s 91-88 Timberwolves with the fourth quarter coming up on Peacock.

Check out the flow from the Nets, who have hung tough all night in search of their first win.

8:53 PM / NOVEMBER 3, 2025

Knicks come back to grab lead at the break

New York’s up 56-53 behind KAT (16 pts, 10 reb), OG Anunoby (11 points) and Jordan Clarkson (10 points).

Bilal Coulibaly’s up to 15 points for Washington, while Alex Sarr has 13.

8:47 PM / NOVEMBER 3, 2025

That Detroit hustle

Caris LeVert sacrificed the body to get Ron Holland II an open breakaway slam.

The Pistons are up 37-36 with 8:20 to go in the second quarter.

8:42 PM / NOVEMBER 3, 2025

Bully ball from KAT

15,000+ points and counting for Karl-Anthony Towns, who surpassed the milestone earlier this evening.

Patrick Ewing would be proud of these two.

Ewing is the only player to score more than 15,000 points specifically in a Knicks uniform, putting up 23,665 while in New York.

Towns put up 13,121 in Minnesota before coming to the Knicks.

8:36 PM / NOVEMBER 3, 2025

Houston launches the fast break

The Rockets currently stand at ninth in the NBA with 9.0 steals per game.

Here, Tari Eason’s swipe opens up the floor for Amen Thompson to take flight.

8:30 PM / NOVEMBER 3, 2025

Giannis running rampant in Indiana

Giannis Antetokounmpo has 19 points as the Bucks lead the Pacers 56-53 at the half.

It’s become customary — The Greek Freak is averaging 36.3 ppg against Indiana over the last 12 games between the two teams.

Myles Turner has 7 points, including 2-of-3 from three-point range.

8:15 PM / NOVEMBER 3, 2025

Minnesota up at the half in a close one on Peacock

The Timberwolves are up 63-59, led by Jaden McDaniels (14 points, 6-of-8 shooting, 1 gravity-defying block).

Naz Reid (8 points) chipped in as well, including this slick finish from the one-time “Big Jelly.”

On the other side, Cam Thomas is up to his typical scoring ways.

 

8:12 PM / NOVEMBER 3, 2025

Wizards grab early advantage in The Big Apple

It’s 30-22 Washington over the Knicks after one in Madison Square Garden.

Bilal Coulibaly (7 points) leads the Wizards in scoring, who have cast a spell over the rims so far. They’re shooting 72.2 percent from the field so far, while the Knicks are at 37 percent.

8:03 PM / NOVEMBER 3, 2025

Sengun’s finding his stroke

Alperen makes it look easy here, as he has all season from deep. He’s hitting a career-high 1.8 threes on 3.4 attempts per game — a cool 52.9 percent.

He’s also improved at the free throw line, hitting 78 percent from the stripe, as compared to his 70 percent career average.

7:45 PM / NOVEMBER 3, 2025

Timberwolves and Nets tied after one

Cam Thomas (10 points) and Rudy Gobert (5 points, 6 rebounds) have it rolling early as the Timberwolves and Nets are tied at 28 in our game on Peacock.

Brooklyn’s turned the Timberwolves over six times so far in the game, including two steals by Noah Clowney, as Minnesota established the inside game with 14 points in the paint.

Ziaire Williams capped the quarter with a buzzer-beating three.

Watch his form — grab the ball, set your feet, and let it fly.

7:30 PM / NOVEMBER 3, 2025

Myles Turner lines one up

Turner’s shooting 34% from deep so far this season, averaging 1.8 makes on 5.3 3-point attempts per game.

He’s also been a force swatting shots around the rim, adding to his career totals. He’s fourth in the NBA in blocks since he was drafted in 2015.

6:45 PM / NOVEMBER 3, 2025 

The Clippers look to stay perfect at home

Kawhi Leonard delivered in the clutch last time out in the Intuit Dome, hitting a pull up jumper over two defenders to cap a 34-point night and lift the Clippers to a 126-124 win over the Pelicans.

Los Angeles is 3-0 at home so far this season, led by their veteran stars as they defend the NBA’s newest arena.

Leonard (23.8 ppg) and James Harden (21.8 ppg, 9.2 apg), both natives of the City of Angels own, have looked comfortable in their home city so far this year.

Harden’s averaging 24.7 ppg and 11.3 apg in the Intuit Dome, along with 1.7 stl.

Leonard’s up to 30.3 ppg at home, along with 6.7 reb and 4.7 apg.

Will they keep it up tonight against the Heat (10:30 ET, League Pass)? Tune in and find out.

5:45 PM / NOVEMBER 3, 2025 

Welcome to Monday night in the NBA!

Welcome to a nine-game night in the National Basketball Association, featuring Myles Turner’s return to Indiana (7 ET) and a Texas-sized showdown between the Mavericks and Rockets (8 ET).

Turner signed a four-year, $107 million contract with the Milwaukee Bucks in the offseason, moving to another Central Division squad after helping to carry the Pacers to a 2025 NBA Finals berth.

Averaging 9.8 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.8 blocks so far this season, he’s a rare unicorn of a center, both stretching the floor and swatting shots at the rim. 

Over the last three seasons, Turner is one of four players to average 1.5 3PM and 2.0 blocks, joining Brook Lopez, Chet Holmgren and Victor Wembanyama. In his 10-year career, only five centers have made more 3s, and none of them have more blocks.

The Bucks are +6.3 points with Turner on the floor so far this season — third-best on the team — and -1.0 with him off, which is second-worst behind Giannis Antetokounmpo.

In his absence, the Pacers have turned to Isaiah Jackson, Jay Huff and former Buck Tony Bradley. 

Jackson, the starter, scored 10 points in the Pacers’ first win of the season Saturday against the Warriors, tallying a +18 mark, which was second on the team.

Who will win the battle in the middle as Myles returns to Indiana? Tune in tonight to find out!

In other action, we’ve also got Cooper Flagg and the Mavericks traveling to Houston to take on Kevin Durant and the Rockets. 

Flagg and the Mavericks dropped one in Mexico City to the Pistons, 122-110, last time out. Cooper posted 16 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists, flashing his all-around game as he continues to adapt to playing the point. Veteran D’Angelo Russell scored 31 points in the loss.

The Rockets earned a wire-to-wire 128-101 win in Boston on Saturday, as Durant put up 26 points in three quarters.

“When we’re clicking on all cylinders like that, we’re tough to stop,” Durant said afterwards. 

Will Houston take another step towards realizing their potential tonight? Watch this clash to find out.

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