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Jalen Johnson drops triple-doubles back-to-back, James Harden joins the NBA's top 10 scorers & big upsets hit on a Saturday slate.

NBA.com Staff

 

πŸ€ Saturday’s Schedule πŸ€

  • Nets 119, Pelicans 101 (Final)
  • Hawks 131, Wizards 116 (Final)
  • Warriors 99, Cavaliers 94 (Final)
  • Pistons 124, Bucks 112 (Final)
  • Kings 127, Heat 111 (Final)
  • Timberwolves 109, Clippers 106 (Final)
  • Mavericks 122, Rockets 109 (Final)

Top Storylines of the Night πŸ‘‰πŸ“

  1. Upsets across the NBA tonight
    Sacramento pulled off an upset in Miami. Dallas snagged a win against Houston. Golden State pulled off the biggest stunner with a win in Cleveland.
  2. Mavericks turning things around?
    Dallas looks like a different team with Anthony Davis back in the fold, beating the Houston Rockets tonight. That gives them four wins across their last five outings.
  3. The Warriors stun the Cavaliers
    Nobody gave Golden State a chance tonight in Cleveland, but they pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the season. They won without Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler against one of the best teams in the NBA.

🌟🌟 Top Performers of the Night 🌟

  • Michael Porter Jr. provided 35 points, nine rebounds and three assists while Nic Claxton had a triple-double in a win over the New Orleans Pelicans.
  • Jalen Johnson finished with 30 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists in a victory over the Washington Wizards.
  • Donovan Mitchell had 29 points, four rebounds and three assists in a loss against the Golden State Warriors.
  • Kevin Porter Jr. provided 32 points, four rebounds, six assists and four steals in a defeat against the Detroit Pistons.
  • Cade Cunningham collected 23 points, six rebounds and 12 assists while Jalen Duren has 16 points and 16 rebounds in a victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.
  • Zach LaVine had 42 points and six rebounds on 8-of-13 from 3-point range in a win over the Miami Heat.
  • Jaime Jaquez collected 27 points, six rebounds and six assists in a loss to the Sacramento Kings.
  • James Harden had 34 points, five rebounds, six assists and four steals in a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. He also moved up to 10th on the all-time scoring list.
  • Anthony Davis accumulated 29 points, eight rebounds, two assists and two steals in a victory over the Houston Rockets.

🀠🀠 Mavericks Defeat Rockets, 122-109 🀠🀠

This gives Dallas four wins across their last five fixtures.

Dallas closed the third quarter on a 29-9 run and outscored Houston in that frame, 37-20, to take control of this game.

Kevin Durant led Houston with 27 points and three assists.

Anthony Davis accrued 29 points, eight rebounds, two assists and two steals.

Cooper Flagg finished with 19 points, five rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks.

🐺 Timberwolves Defeat Clippers, 109-106 🐺

The Clippers held the lead for most of this game and led by 18 points at times, but the Wolves rode a 37-28 fourth quarter to their comeback victory.

James Harden is up to 10th on the all-time scoring leader list, finishing with 34 points, five rebounds, six assists and four steals.

Jaden McDaniels tallied 27 points, two assists and two steals on 10-of-13 shooting

Julius Randle registered 24 points, three rebounds and six assists.

✭ Dallas Taking Control Versus Houston ✭

This game was tied at the half, but Dallas closed the third quarter on a 29-9 run to take control.

Anthony Davis leads Dallas with 25 points.

Kevin Durant leads Houston with 27 points.

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β™› Kings Defeat Heat, 127-111 β™›

Sacramento held a 23-point lead headed into the fourth quarter and dominated from start to finish.

The Kings shot 53 percent from the field and 42 percent from 3-point range.

Zach LaVine had his best game of the season, collecting 42 points and six rebounds on 8-of-13 from 3-point range.

Keegan Murray compiled 16 points, four rebounds, two steals and two blocks.

Jaime Jaquez led Miami with 27 points, six rebounds and six assists off the bench.

James Harden = History πŸ–β™¨οΈπŸ”₯πŸ₯©πŸ₯“πŸ³

Harden hit a free-throw to land 10th on the all-time scoring list.

The Beard has one of the biggest bags in NBA history, and this is a testament to his skill level and ability to stay healthy.

The Clippers and Wolves are tight in the fourth quarter.

πŸŒ‰ Warriors Shock Cavaliers, 99-94 πŸŒ‰

Nobody gave Golden State a chance in this game with Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green all out, but the role players came through and grabbed a major upset victory.

Pat Spencer dropped a career-high 19 points, four rebounds and seven assists.

Buddy Hield had 13 points, seven rebounds and three assists.

Donovan Mitchell led Cleveland with 29 points, four rebounds and three assists.

🎷🎷 Pistons Defeat Bucks, 124-112 🎷🎷

Detroit shot 50 percent from the field while Milwaukee shot 45 percent.

Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 23 points, six rebounds and 12 assists.

Jalen Duren had 16 points and 16 rebounds.

Kevin Porter Jr led Milwaukee with 32 points, four rebounds, six assists and four steals.

🀠 Mavs-Rockets Tied at the Half 🀠

Houston and Dallas are closing the Saturday slate, and it looks like we’ll finish with a good one.

There were six ties and seven lead changes through the opening 24 minutes.

Kevin Durant has 20 points and two assists.

Anthony Davis leads Dallas with 12 points and three boards.

πŸͺΆ πŸͺΆ Hawks Defeat Wizards, 131-116 πŸͺΆπŸͺΆ

Atlanta took care of business by outscoring Washington in the final frame, 34-23.

Jalen Johnson continued his sensational season, collecting 30 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists.

Onyeka Okongwu had 21 points, nine rebounds, six assists, two steals and three blocks.

CJ McCollum led Washington with 28 points and three assists.

🚒 Clippers Lead Wolves at the half, 56-42 🚒

This is looking like a massive upset, with LA looking like the team everyone has been waiting to see.

They’re shooting 51% while holding Minnesota below 46% shooting.

James Harden has 19 points, three rebounds, two assists and four steals.

Kawhi Leonard collected 14 points, two rebounds and two assists.

Julius Randle leads the Wolves with 14 points, while Anthony Edwards has 12 points, three rebounds, three assists and two blocks.

πŸ’₯ Jaylon Tyson Slam πŸ’₯

Tyson is having a breakout campaign for the Cavs, and slams like this are a major reason why.

He has nine points, seven rebounds and three assists.

Golden State leads Cleveland midway through the third quarter.

Mavs Lead Rockets After Q1, 29-26

Dallas is shooting 59 percent from the field in pursuit of this upset win.

Anthony Davis leads the way with eight points and three rebounds.

Kevin Durant leads Houston with 13 points.

Hawks Lead Wizards After 3Q, 97-93 😱 😱

Atlanta blew a 20-point lead yesterday, and they don’t want to do that again here.

They led by 20 points in the second quarter, but Washington has made it competitive behind a 38-27 third quarter.

Jalen Johnson has another triple-double, collecting 18 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists.

CJ McCollum leads Washington with 18 points and three assists.

βš™οΈ βš™οΈ Pistons Lead Bucks at the Half, 61-56 βš™οΈ βš™οΈ

Milwaukee has dominated Detroit over the last decade, but this is a new era.

The Pistons lead the Eastern Conference with an 18-5 record, while Milwaukee sits at 10-14.

Kevin Porter Jr. leads Milwaukee with 20 points, two rebounds, four assists and four steals.

Cade Cunningham leads Detroit with 15 points, four rebounds and seven assists.

Kings Lead Heat After Q1, 34-31 β™› β™› β™›

Sacramento is shooting 57% while holding Miami to 44% shooting.

Zach LaVine is on one of his patented heaters, scoring 18 points in the opening frame.

Andrew Wiggins leads Miami with six points, two rebounds and two assists.

🌴 Clippers Lead Wolves After Q1, 34-22 🌴

The recent form of these teams would not have indicated this opening frame, but the Clippers came to play tonight.

James Harden leads the way with nine points, three rebounds and three steals.

Kawhi Leonard has seven points and two assists.

Both teams are shooting over 50% from the field, but LA has no turnovers while Minnesota has six.

πŸ‘ Hawks Lead Warriors at the Half, 70-55 πŸ‘

Atlanta looks strong after blowing a 20-point deficit last night.

They’re shooting 53% from the field while out-rebounding Washington, 32-18.

Jalen Johnson is well on his way to another triple-double, collecting 16 points, seven rebounds and six assists.

Onyeka Okongwu has 15 points, six rebounds and three assists.

Cavs Lead Warriors After Q1, 18-12 πŸ‡ πŸ‡

This was expected to be a low-scoring game, and it ended up being the lowest-scoring first quarter of the season.

Golden State shot 17% while Cleveland is below 27%. The two teams are a combined 2-of-22 from 3-point range.

Evan Mobley leads all scorers with six points and four rebounds.

We’re Underway in Cleveland and Detroit πŸ›‘LIVE 🎞️πŸŽ₯

The Cleveland Cavaliers are looking to take care of business against a shorthanded Golden State Warriors team.

Golden State is without Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green.

The Pistons and Bucks have split their two games this season, but Milwaukee has won 25 of its last 27 games over Detroit.

With that said, the Pistons are 18-5 while the Bucks are 10-14.

πŸͺΆ Hawks Lead Warriors After Q1, 35-28 πŸͺΆ

Atlanta shot 56% from the field in the opening frame, while out-rebounding Washington, 16-8.

Jalen Johnson leads the way with 11 points, three rebounds and three assists.

He had a monster triple-double against the Denver Nuggets last night.

CJ McCollum leads the Wizards with eight points and three assists.

πŸŒ‰ Nets Defeat Pelicans, 119-101 πŸŒ‰

Michael Porter Jr. led all players with 35 points, nine rebounds, three assists and two steals.

Nic Claxton had the second triple-double of his career, collecting 14 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists and three blocks.

Trey Murphy led New Orleans with 23 points, five rebounds and five assists.

The Nets shot 53% from the field and 40% from 3-point range, while the Pels shot 45% from the field and 36% from long range.

🀯 Nic Claxton Triple-Double 🀯

This is Claxton’s second triple-double of his career, and both have been over the last month.

The center has 14 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and three blocks midway through the fourth quarter.

Michael Porter Jr. has 35 points, and the Nets lead by 24 over the Charlotte Hornets.

🀩 Nets Rolling… 🀩

Michael Porter Jr. has his third 30-straight game, and Brooklyn is running away from Charlotte.

He might’ve learned this no-look pass from his time in Denver…

Ziaire Williams finishes the play with a windmill slam.

Nets Lead Hornets at the Half, 62-44 πŸ—½ πŸ™οΈ 🍎 πŸš• πŸ•

Brooklyn shot 63% from the field and 53% from 3-point range while holding New Orleans to 47% from the field and 33% from long range.

Michael Porter Jr. is putting on a show, providing 22 points, four rebounds and two steals.

Trey Murphy leads New Orleans with nine points, two rebounds and two assists.

Top Storylines πŸ‘‰πŸ“

  1. Warriors-Cavs battle on NBATV
    Both of these teams have struggled recently, and injuries are a major reason why. Cleveland has lost four of their last six outings, while Golden State has lost six of its last eight. It’s no surprise since Golden State’s three best players are injured, so it’ll be interesting to see how the role players respond here.
  2. Rockets-Mavericks close the night
    Dallas got off to a disastrous start, but they come into this matchup winning three of their last four fixtures. They’ll need to bring that form into this matchup with Houston because they’ve won 15 of their last 18 outings.
  3. Pistons and Bucks renew rivalry
    Milwaukee won 24 of its last 25 games over Detroit coming into the season, but the Pistons snagged a win against them earlier this year. That’s no surprise, since they sit at 18-5 while Milwaukee maintains a disappointing 10-14 record.

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