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Live Updates: Saturday Night Action Across the NBA

Follow all of the live action on a Saturday night across the NBA.

NBA.com Staff

๐Ÿ€Saturday’s Schedule๐Ÿ€

Sacramento Kings 135, Milwaukee Bucks 133 (Final)
Minnesota Timberwolves 122, Charlotte Hornets 105 (Final)
Indiana Pacers 114, Golden State Warriors 109 (Final)
Orlando Magic 125, Washington Wizards 94 (Final)
Houston Rockets 128, Boston Celtics 101 (Final)
Detroit Pistons 122, Dallas Mavericks 110 (Final) Mexico City Game

Top Storylines of the Night ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿ“

-Sacramento hands Milwaukee its first home defeat.
The Bucks shot 60 percent and scored 133 points, but were unable to prevail in the Kings 135-133 victory. Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Dennis Schroder and Domantas Sabonis all scored at least 24 points apiece while Giannis Antetokounmpo fell just shy of a triple-double.
-Indiana grabs first win of the season in comeback over Golden State.
The Pacers closed the game on a 21-5 run to snatch their first win of the season. They got a career-high 31 points from Aaron Nesmith and career-high totals across the board from Quenton Jackson.
-Houston blows out Boston in Beantown.
Ime Udoka made his return to Boston as Houston’s head coach, and he led his team to a dominating wire-to-wire victory. They won all four individual quarters in that victory while maintaining a 20-point lead for the closing 20 minutes. They shot 55 percent from the field and 66 percent from three-point range while holding the Celtics to 39 percent from the field and 32 percent from long range.
-Detroit defeats Dallas in Mexico City.
The Pistons got a career-high 33 points from Jalen Duren while getting 21 points, six rebounds and 18 assists from Cade Cunningham. There were 11 ties and 16 lead changes in that Mexico City game, with Detroit riding a 32-17 fourth quarter to their victory.

๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ Top Performers of the Night ๐ŸŒŸ

-Giannis Antetokounmpo accrued 26 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists in a loss to the Sacramento Kings.
-Julius Randle had 30 points, eight rebounds and four assists on 10-of-16 shooting in a win over the Charlotte Hornets.
-Paolo Banchero led Orlando with 28 points, 11 rebounds, four assists and two blocks in a blowout win over the Washington Wizards.
-Quenton Jackson set career-highs in points and assists in Indiana’s first win of the season, collecting 25 points, six rebounds, 10 assists and three steals.
-Amen Thompson and Alperen Sengun both flirted with triple-doubles in their blowout win in Boston. Thompson tallied 17 points, nine rebounds and eight assists while Sengun had 16 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists.
-Jalen Duren dropped a career-high 33 points and 10 rebounds on 13-of-16 shooting while Cade Cunningham compiled 21 points, six rebounds, 18 assists and three steals in a win over the Dallas Mavericks.

Pistons Defeat Mavericks, 122-110, in Mexico City ๐Ÿš” ๐ŸŽท ๐Ÿช‡

There were 11 ties and 16 lead changes in this game, with neither team leading by more than 10 points until the final minute.

The Pistons rode a 32-17 fourth quarter to their win.

Jalen Duren had a career-high 33 points and 10 rebounds on 13-of-16 shooting.

Cade Cunningham collected 21 points, six rebounds, 18 assists and three steals.

D’Angelo Russell led Dallas with 31 points, seven rebounds and three assists off the bench.

โ›” PJ Washington Rejection โ›”

Access denied by PJ Washington in one of the blocks of the night.

We have a one-point game midway through the fourth quarter in Mexico.

Tune into Peacock to see the finish!

Detroit Pistons vs. Dallas Mavericks (Peacock/League Pass, Live) Mexico City Game

๐Ÿ‘€Mavs Lead Pistons After 3Q, 93-87๐Ÿ‘€

This Mexico City game has been one of the best matchups of the season.

Neither team has led by more than 10 points.

There have been nine ties and 11 lead changes in total.

See how things finish on Peacock!

Detroit Pistons vs. Dallas Mavericks (Peacock/League Pass, Live) Mexico City Game

๐ŸŸฉโฌœ๐ŸŸฅMexican Culture on Display ๐ŸŸฉโฌœ๐ŸŸฅ

In the Mexico City Game 2025, we showcase some of the greats to celebrate this Mexico game

See some of the studs during the halftime festivities!

Dallas leads Detroit at the half,61-59.

Detroit Pistons vs. Dallas Mavericks (Peacock/League Pass, Live) Mexico City Game

๐Ÿค  Mavericks Lead Pistons at the Half, 61-59 ๐Ÿค 

Detroit led 55-44 with 3:03 remaining in the second quarter, but Dallas finished on a 16-5 run to take this halftime lead.

Cooper Flagg leads Dallas with 10 points and five rebounds.

Jalen Duren leads Detroit with 17 points, two rebounds and two assists.

Cade Cunningham collected eight points, four rebounds and nine assists.

See the second half on Peacock!

Mexico City Game 2025

Detroit Pistons vs. Dallas Mavericks (Peacock/League Pass, Live) Mexico City Game

๐Ÿช‡Q1 Complete in Mexico City. ๐Ÿช‡ Dallas Leads Detroit, 30-27

The Mexico City fans have seen some good basketball, with the two teams combining for just three turnovers.

Jalen Duren leads all scorers with 10 points on 5-of-5 shooting.

Check out the action on Peacock.

Detroit Pistons vs. Dallas Mavericks (Peacock/League Pass, Live) Mexico City Game

๐Ÿš€ ๐Ÿš€ Rockets Clobber Celtics, 128-101 ๐Ÿš€ ๐Ÿš€

Houston kick-started this game with a 37-24 first quarter and ended up winning all four individual quarters in this wire-to-wire win

They led by at least 20 points for the closing 20 minutes and flirted with a 40-point lead in this road blowout victory.

Kevin Durant led the team with 26 points on 8-of-11 shooting.

Amen Thompson amassed 17 points, nine rebounds and eight assists.

Alperen Sengun provided 16 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists.

Mexico City Game Starting Shortly…. ๐ŸŸฉโฌœ๐ŸŸฅ

Tune into Peacock to see the Dallas Mavericks and Detroit Pistons duel.

This is the fourth consecutive year and the 14th Mexico City game in total.

It’s being held at Arena CDMX, which is the home of the Mexico City Capitanes of the NBA G League.

Detroit Pistons vs. Dallas Mavericks (Peacock, 10:00 ET) Mexico City Game

๐Ÿ๐ŸŒฝ Pacers Defeat Warriors, 114-109 ๐Ÿค ๐Ÿ

Indiana grabs their first win of the season in this comeback victory.

They closed the game on a 21-5 run over the final 5:45 to prevail.

Quenton Jackson had a career-high 25 points, six rebounds, 10 assists and three steals.

Aaron Nesmith scored a career-high 31 points, while Pascal Siakam provided 27 points, five rebounds and three assists.

๐Ÿง™๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฎ๐Ÿช„ Magic Defeat Wizards, 125-94 ๐Ÿง™๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฎ๐Ÿช„

Orlando matched a franchise record when they scored 43 points in the second quarter, carrying them to this win.

Paolo Banchero led the way with 28 points, 11 rebounds, four assists and two blocks.

Franz Wagner finished with 25 points, six rebounds, six assists and three steals.

They shot 51 percent from the field while holding the Wizards to 40 percent shooting.

That marks Orlando’s 11th straight win over Washington.

๐Ÿš€ Rockets Lead Celtics at the Half, 66-48 ๐Ÿš€

In Ime Udoka’s return to Boston, Houston looks hungry.

They’re shooting 57 percent from the field and 57 percent from three-point range while holding the Celtics to 40 percent from the field and 33 percent from long range.

Kevin Durant has 20 points and four rebounds on 7-of-8 shooting.

Jaylen Brown leads Boston with 10 points, two rebounds and five assists.

Boston Celtics vs. Houston Rockets (League Pass, Live)

The Jonathan Kuminga Show ๐Ÿคฉ ๐Ÿ˜ฑ

Kuminga has three highlight dunks so far.

Check them out here.

He’s up to 15 points, four rebounds and two assists.

Indiana and Golden State are tied at 78-78.

Also, check out the Dunk Score.

Cade Looking Good in Mexico City โ€งโ‚Šหš ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ๐ŸŒฎ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ โ€งโ‚Š

The Pistons and Mavericks face off in Mexico City in the final game tonight.

He should be feeling good after his 30 points, six rebounds, 10 assists, three steals and three blocks in his most recent outing.

They’ll face a Dallas team led by rookie Cooper Flagg. Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving will miss the game for the Mavs.

Check out the game on Peacock.

Detroit Pistons vs. Dallas Mavericks (Peacock, 10:00 ET) Mexico City Game

๐Ÿบ T’Wolves Defeat Hornets, 122-105 ๐Ÿบ

The T’Wolves shot 54 percent from the field and 47 percent from three-point range while holding the Hornets to 39 percent from the field and 29 percent from long range.

Julius Randle led Minnesota with 30 points, seven rebounds and four assists.

Rudy Gobert gobbled up 14 points, 15 rebounds, five assists and two blocks.

Miles Bridges led Charlotte with 30 points, eight rebounds and four assists.

LaMelo Ball tallied 18 points, seven rebounds and eight assists.

Warriors Lead Pacers at the Half, 58-53 ๐ŸŒ‰ ๐ŸŒ‰

Indiana is looking for its first win of the season.

Stephen Curry leads the way with 18 points and two assists.

Pascal Siakam and Aaron Nesmith lead Indy with 18 points apiece.

โœจ Magic Lead Wizards at the Half, 75-56 โœจ

Paolo Banchero leads Orlando with 23 points, six rebounds, three assists and two blocks.

Franz Wagner has 20 points and four assists.

No Washington player has more than 10 points.

Orlando outscored Washington in the second quarter, 43-21.

โ™› Kings Defeat Bucks, 135-133 โ™›

While there were only four ties and seven lead changes in this shootout, it wasn’t decided until the buzzer.

Zach LaVine had a game-winning strip at the buzzer to secure Sacramento’s victory.

LaVine led the way with 31 points, four rebounds and two assists.

DeMar DeRozan had 29 points, four rebounds and three assists.

Domantas Sabonis, Dennis Schroder and DeMar DeRozan all scored at least 24 points apiece.

Giannis Antetokounmpo led Milwaukee with 26 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists.

The Bucks shot 60 percent from the field, but this marked their first home defeat of the season.

Hornets Lead T’Wolves at the Half, 56-50 ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ

Julius Randle leads Minnesota with 15 points, four rebounds and two assists.

Miles Bridges leads Charlotte with 21 points, five rebounds and two assists.

The Hornets out-rebounded the Timberwolves, 25-16.

Charlotte Hornets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (League Pass, Live)

Two Games Underway on League Pass ๐Ÿ›‘LIVE ๐ŸŽž๏ธ๐ŸŽฅ

The Pacers-Warriors and Wizards-Magic games just tipped off.

Indiana is looking to end their winless slide, while Golden State is looking to get to 5-2.

Orlando and Washington have four losses apiece, but the Magic were projected to be one of the best teams in the East.

Indiana Pacers vs. Golden State Warriors (NBATV/League Pass, Live)

Washington Wizards vs. Orlando Magic (League Pass, Live)

Miles Bridges is Cooking ๐Ÿณ ๐Ÿณ

Bridges has 18 points in the first quarter on 7-of-9 shooting.

He helped Charlotte close the opening frame on a 22-9 run.

The Hornets lead the T’Wolves, 31-25.

Charlotte Hornets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (League Pass, Live)

Bucks and Kings Tied at 78-78 ๐ŸฆŒ vs. โ™›

In the first game of the night, we have the Kings and Bucks tied at the beginning of the third quarter.

Zach LaVine leads Sacramento with 21 points, three rebounds and two assists.

AJ Green leads Milwaukee with 16 points.

Both teams are shooting over 55 percent from the field.

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Sacramento Kings (League Pass, Live)

Top Storylines ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿ“

– Dallas and Detroit close the night on Peacock in the NBA Mexico City Game 2025
These were expected to be two of the best defenses in the NBA, and they’ve shown that by sitting in the Top 10 in defensive efficiency. What’s strange is that this is the Mavericks’ first road game of the season, while the Pistons are playing their fourth straight home game. Detroit also comes into this matchup winning three of its last four games, beating contenders like the Magic, Rockets and Celtics.
This is the fourth consecutive year and the 14th Mexico City game in total. It’s being held at Arena CDMX, which is the home of the Mexico City Capitanes of the NBA G League.
– Ime Udoka returns to Boston
Udoka was a fantastic coach for the Celtics, but he’s leading the Rockets now. He has Houston sitting at 2-2 so far this season, winning their two most recent games. The Celtics are also sitting at .500 (3-3), entering this matchup winning three straight. Those two streaks should lead to a feisty matchup, and you know Udoka will be hungry against his former team.
– Indiana and Golden State face off
Indiana was the surprise of the NBA last season, but injuries have derailed them so far this year. They’re missing four of their five starters and currently sit with a 0-5 record. Golden State is on the other side of the spectrum, posting a 4-2 record. Their only two losses were double-digit defeats on the road, so they’ll look to end that mini-slide here.

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