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Jokić's masterclass leads Nuggets over Kings; Sixers beat Celtics in a thriller

Follow along with the action from a six-game night in the NBA.

Ben Lambert, for NBA.com

Nikola Jokić and Russell Westbrook

Nikola Jokić led the Nuggets over Russell Westbrook and the Kings in the second half of our ‘NBA Coast 2 Coast’ doubleheader.

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

What we know after Tuesday night’s games:

1:35 AM / NOVEMBER 12, 2025

The Joker delivers down the stretch

Nikola Jokić stepped into the game-clinching three with 1:04 to go, “cool, calm and collected,” as Jamal Crawford put it.

It was the masterstroke on a brilliant night (35 pts, 15 reb, 7 ast) for the three-time Kia NBA MVP, who shot 16-of-19 from the field.

He makes it look simple — but the game is still tough.

“It’s not easy,” said Jokić. “I think we are playing the right way… When we are doing what is working for us (as a team), I think we are playing really good basketball.”

With the 122-108 win, Nuggets are now 8-2, moving into a tie with San Antonio for the second seed in the West.

1:27 AM / NOVEMBER 12, 2025

Kings draw closer

Sacramento has put together a 10-2 run to cut it to 108-99, capped by this Malik Monk fadeaway.

1:22 AM / NOVEMBER 12, 2025

Denver racing away

Jamal Murray got Denver rolling in the fourth with 10 points within the first four minutes.

Then, Jonas Valančiūnas and Bruce Brown started delivering, helping the Nuggets open up a double-digit lead.

It’s 106-91 with 4:50 to go in the fourth.

1:12 AM / NOVEMBER 12, 2025

Drew Eubanks’ scoring supports Sacramento

The backup center for the Kings has been an unexpected force offensively tonight, dropping 14 points on 6-of-6 shooting.

Check out his skill in moving into open space. He always has his hands up to catch a quick pass and finish.

1:08 AM / NOVEMBER 12, 2025

Nuggets open up 10-point lead

A Jamal Murray three capped a 9-0 run to put the Nuggets up 94-84 with 9:30 to go in the fourth quarter.

Denver has 23 second chance points on the evening to four for Sacramento — a significant factor in their advantage.

1:03 AM / NOVEMBER 12, 2025

Lauri led the Jazz on a groovy night

12:57 AM / NOVEMBER 12, 2025

A tight one heading into the fourth on NBC and Peacock

85-82 Nuggets heading into the final period. The Joker’s been brilliant; the Kings have responded with a balanced team effort. Who will pull out the win?

12:48 AM / NOVEMBER 12, 2025

The Joker delivers a long-range pass of his own

82-74 Denver with 2:14 left in the third. Jokić (27 pts, 12 reb, 6 ast) is zeroing on his 171st career triple-double.

12:39 AM / NOVEMBER 12, 2025

A coast-to-coast connection

Sabonis finds LaVine as the second half begins in earnest on NBC and Peacock.

73-67 Nuggets with 6:52 left in the third.

These two teams are similar.

They have offenses built around do-it-all bigs in Jokić and Sabonis cueing electric scoring guards in LaVine and Jamal Murray. Westbrook, Bruce Brown and Christian Braun provide energy and help push the pace. Keon Ellis and Aaron Gordon add athleticism and defensive tenacity. Drew Eubanks and Jonas Valančiūnas have been there before and aren’t afraid to battle in the paint.

But despite their commonalities, the Nuggets have won their last six games against the Kings, dating back to 2023-24. Can Sacramento reverse their fortunes tonight?

It’s a fun question to enjoy this evening.

12:37 AM / NOVEMBER 12, 2025

Jalen Brunson starred tonight in NYC

12:25 AM / NOVEMBER 12, 2025

A perfect night for Chet

12:07 AM / NOVEMBER 12, 2025

Russell down the lane

60-56 Nuggets at the half in the second half of our ‘NBA Coast 2 Coast’ doubleheader on NBC and Peacock.

Westbrook’s on the pace for a triple-double (4 pts, 5 reb, 6 ast).

Joker (19 pts, 7 reb, 4 ast) is chasing one as well.

11:51 PM / NOVEMBER 11, 2025

Westbrook attacks for the Kings

11:36 PM / NOVEMBER 11, 2025

The Jokić-Murray connection at work

47-45 Kings over the Nuggets with 5:21 to go in the second.

11:30 PM / NOVEMBER 11, 2025

Sabonis has started superbly

Domantas is up to 11 points so far, leading the Kings to a 33-31 lead with the first quarter almost at an end.

11:24 PM / NOVEMBER 11, 2025

Our high Dunk Score of the evening

So far, delivered by Jonathan Kuminga.

11:16 PM / NOVEMBER 11, 2025

A skilled craftsman at work

10:59 PM / NOVEMBER 11, 2025

Nuggets-Kings about to tip off on NBC and Peacock

10:50 PM / NOVEMBER 11, 2025

Showing out in Indiana

Jazz up 108-86 over the Pacers in the fourth.

10:32 PM / NOVEMBER 11, 2025

Sixers win a thriller on NBC and Peacock

Philadelphia takes it 102-100 over Boston in a back-and-forth affair that came down to the final possession.

Kelly Oubre Jr. put back a Justin Edwards (22 pts, 8-of-9 shooting) miss to give the Sixers the lead with 8.7 seconds to go.

After Andre Drummond tipped away the inbounds pass, prompting a broken play, Neemias Queta had a chance to put back a Derrick White heave at the buzzer for the tie, but couldn’t convert.

These two historic rivals have now had three games this season separated by four points.

“We know what they’re going to do; they’re know what we’re going to do,” said Tyrese Maxey (21 pts, 9 ast). “We’re resilient and trust each other.”

Jaylen Brown led Boston with 24 points.

Edwards spoke after the contest, noting that his hard work had paid off.

His Mom would prefer he keep his language PG, though.

10:27 PM / NOVEMBER 11, 2025

Celtics and Sixers going down to the wire

Two one-point games so far this season, and we might be in for another.

It’s 100-99 Sixers with 1:21 to go in the fourth on NBC and Peacock.

10:23 PM / NOVEMBER 11, 2025

Raptors win in Brooklyn

Brandon Ingram (25 pts) and Immanuel Quickley (24 pts, 8 reb, 5 ast, game-high +24) led the way for Toronto in their 119-109 victory.

Nic Claxton and Michael Porter Jr. both had 21 for the Nets.

10:12 PM / NOVEMBER 11, 2025

Philly fights back

City native Justin Edwards has 22 points on 8-of-8 shooting, helping the Sixers regain a 93-92 lead with 4:40 to go in the fourth.

Anfernee Simons had it going earlier as well.

10:03 PM / NOVEMBER 11, 2025

Ajay Mitchell has the touch

Put it up there soft and good things will happen. 110-82 Thunder with 9:11 to go in the fourth.

9:58 PM / NOVEMBER 11, 2025

Brunson on Broadway

Jalen Brunson (32 pts on 11-of-19 shooting) led the way for New York as they earned a 133-120 win over the Grizzlies.

Karl-Anthony Towns (21 pts, 13 reb) and Mikal Bridges (22 pts, 7 reb, 5 ast) contributed to the win on a November night in NYC.

9:52 PM / NOVEMBER 11, 2025

JB on a heater

Celtics are now up 74-68 as the third quarter winds down.

The third ended with a bang on NBC and Peacock.

9:44 PM / NOVEMBER 11, 2025

The floater is pure

Jamal Shead delivers for Toronto, who have opened up a 102-92 lead over the Nets with 7:22 to go in the fourth.

Egor Dёmin’s having one of the best games of his young career for Brooklyn.

9:36 PM / NOVEMBER 11, 2025

Celtics back in it

Boston’s cut the Philly lead to 61-59 with 5:08 to go in the second quarter, bringing hustle and energy to the table on NBC and Peacock.

9:24 PM / NOVEMBER 11, 2025

The Thunder keep dishing

They’re up 63-44 over the Warriors at the half. Chet Holmgren (11 pts, 8 reb) is a perfect 5-of-5 from the field.

9:21 PM / NOVEMBER 11, 2025

Brandon Ingram’s always fun to watch

He has 19 points with the Raptors up 78-73 on the Nets in the third.

9:12 PM / NOVEMBER 11, 2025

Sixers up 51-41 at the half on NBC and Peacock

Philly’s held Boston to 28 percent shooting in the first two quarters. But they’re battling it out in the third contest between these historic rivals this season.

It’ll come down to “whoever wants it the most,” as Quentin Grimes said at the end of the half.

Jaylen Brown went to work on this bucket.

9:10 PM / NOVEMBER 11, 2025

The Thunder keep rolling

Kind of a half-hook for Ajay Mitchell here.

59-40 with 2:29 to go in the second quarter.

9:00 PM / NOVEMBER 11, 2025

Bona sends that one to Lancaster

The Sixers center is eighth in the league in blocks at 1.7 per game.

45-35 Sixers with 3:29 to go in the half.

8:57 PM / NOVEMBER 11, 2025

The Thunder are booming

54-38 Oklahoma City with 5:34 left in the second quarter.

Alex Caruso with the heady cut.

8:49 PM / NOVEMBER 11, 2025

Noah Clowney with force

The slam registered a 63.0 Dunk Score — but the Raptors have a 60-52 lead at the half.

8:47 PM / NOVEMBER 11, 2025

Russ is ready for tonight

Good vibes as the Kings prepare to host the Nuggets in the second half of our ‘NBA Coast 2 Coast’ doubleheader on NBC and Peacock.

8:39 PM / NOVEMBER 11, 2025

Maxey’s rolling early

The Philly floor general is on pace for another 30+ point night. 23-22 Philly after one.

Check out our mini-feature on Tyrese, who’s been an answer for the Sixers all season.

8:33 PM / NOVEMBER 11, 2025

Shai stays consistent

8 points for the reigning Kia NBA MVP. The Thunder are up 26-23 with 1:45 to go in the first.

8:28 PM / NOVEMBER 11, 2025

VC breaks down his dream dunk contest

Would be an incredible group. Maybe Ausar and Amen Thompson?

8:20 PM / NOVEMBER 11, 2025

Curry gets it popping

Steph has 7 quick points after missing the last three games due to illness.

18-14 Thunder with 5:19 left in the first.

8:11 PM / NOVEMBER 11, 2025

The Knicks ball movement pays off

Chemistry at work amongst the Knicks’ starting lineup.

New York’s up 42-30 over Memphis as the second quarter gets underway.

The Captain ended the quarter with a buzzer-beating floater.

8:08 PM / NOVEMBER 11, 2025

Spread love, it’s the Brooklyn way

Check out the Nets’ new intro, featuring The Notorious B.I.G., for Biggie Night. Lil’ Kim will perform at halftime.

8:00 PM / NOVEMBER 11, 2025

KAT with the cat-quick drive

The Knicks are debuting their City Edition jerseys and commemorative court tonight.

7:55 PM / NOVEMBER 11, 2025

Highlights: Jaylen Brown against Philly

JB goes up against Quentin Grimes, Kelly Oubre Jr. and the Sixers wings tonight, averaging 28.5 ppg versus Philly this season.

7:45 PM / NOVEMBER 11, 2025

Rest in peace to two greats

Born in Brooklyn, Lenny Wilkens had his final coaching job with the Knicks in the 2004-05 season.

Micheal Ray Richardson made three straight All-Star teams with New York from 1979-1982, earning two All-Defensive First Team nods along the way.

7:00 PM / NOVEMBER 11, 2025

A legendary voice introduces a legendary matchup

6:15 PM / NOVEMBER 11, 2025

Maxey to the max

No one covers more ground than Tyrese Maxey — literally. He’s running 2.9 miles per game, 0.3 more than any other player in the Association.

Few make more threes — he’s third in 3-pointers made this season at 41. He attacks the basket with abandon, ranking 12th in the NBA with 15.0 drives per game.

Almost no one scores more points. He’s second on the scoring list at 33.2 ppg, trailing only former Kia NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Oh, and he’s averaging a career-high 8.2 assists per game.

Last time out, he put up his sixth 30+ point game of the season — tied for third in the NBA — in a 111-108 loss to the Pistons, receiving “MVP!” chants from the Philly faithful.

It’s effort reminiscent of franchise icon Allen Iverson, who averaged 31.1 ppg in his MVP season in 2000-01.

Iverson could get buckets in any way you wanted. He could get in the lane, go left or right, using lightning quickness backed by resilient, effervescent toughness.

Sounds like Maxey.

As you watch the video above, check the number of ways he can score — the defense has to watch him at all times, and he can power through contact at the rim, as he does in the final play with a forceful lefty slam.

AI was likely better in isolation. He posted 1.16 points per possession in isolation in his MVP season, while Maxey stands at 0.70 so far this season.

Iverson operated from a standstill more often than Maxey, reacting to the spacing of a more compressed game by using his trademark crossover to take on larger defenders and punch above his weight as a slasher.

But Tyrese, in tune with the modern game, boasts a devastating three-point shot in his skillset. He’s shooting 44.1 percent from deep, knocking down 4.1 of 9.3 3PA per game.

Philly’s lucky to have him. Could Maxey take them all the way to the NBA Finals, as Iverson did?

He’ll have to keep up a dizzying pace. But the possibility seems on the table.

6:00 PM / NOVEMBER 11, 2025

Welcome to a six-game Tuesday!

Russell Westbrook and Nikola Jokić

Russell Westbrook and the Kings will host Nikola Jokić and the Nuggets in the second half of tonight’s ‘NBA Coast 2 Coast’ doubleheader on NBC and Peacock.

It’s ‘Coast 2 Coast Tuesday,’ and we’re bringing you a doubleheader rich with rivalry and history on NBC and Peacock, as Jaylen Brown and the Celtics take on Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers (8 ET), followed by Nikola Jokić and the Nuggets taking on Russell Westbrook and the Kings (11 ET).

The Celtics and 76ers have faced off 473 times in the regular season, but they’ve never been separated by fewer points than they have this season. Both of their first two contests have been decided by just a single point.

The Sixers won 117-116 on opening night; the Celtics got their revenge on Halloween 109-108. They’ll renew their rivalry tonight.

Watch the offensive flow — the Sixers are leading the league with 7.0 blocks per game, while the Celtics are topping the Association with 31.3 points off pull-up jumpers, as well as screen assists, with 9.8 per game.

With Joel Embiid out, Boston’s challenging Andre Drummond and Adem Bona down low, it may be to Philly’s advantage.

Russell Westbrook and Nikola Jokić rank No. 1 and No. 3 on the all-time list for triple-doubles in NBA history, with Oscar Robertson between them, serving as all-around offensive engines for their teams.

After playing together last season — and dueling while putting up a combined 60 points, 26 rebounds and 20 assists in a 130-124 Nuggets win on Nov. 3 — they’ll face off in the nightcap of tonight’s doubleheader, seeking to lead talented supporting casts featuring stars like Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Aaron Gordon and Jamal Murray.

“He sits in a category of his own,” Westbrook said last year of Jokić. “He’s so unselfish. He loves [to] make the game easy for his teammates.”

There should be some beautiful basketball on tap tonight.

Check out the complete schedule below:

  • Toronto Raptors vs. Brooklyn Nets, 7:30 ET
  • Memphis Grizzlies vs. New York Knicks, 7:30 ET
  • Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers, 8 ET (NBC, Peacock)
  • Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Golden State Warriors, 8 ET
  • Indiana Pacers vs. Utah Jazz, 9 ET
  • Denver Nuggets vs. Sacramento Kings, 11 ET (NBC, Peacock)

5:45 PM / NOVEMBER 11, 2025

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In case you missed it, we’re coming off a spectacular night of clutch moments.

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