The Dallas Mavericks secured a narrow 121-119 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder despite missing their star player Luka Dončić due to a knee contusion. This win marked a significant moment for the Mavericks, balancing their season record, while Oklahoma City struggled with key players out. P.J. Washington's outstanding performance, including a career-high in rebounds, played a pivotal role. Despite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's efforts, the Thunder couldn't overcome Dallas' determination and depth, highlighted by significant contributions from Kyrie Irving and efficient rebounding.
The Dallas Mavericks are set to face the Utah Jazz on Thursday night at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, with tip-off at 9 p.m. ET. Both teams seek to end their respective losing streaks, as the Mavericks have faced three consecutive defeats and the Jazz struggle with a challenging season. Noteworthy is the potential absence of P.J. Washington for Dallas and Walker Kessler for Utah due to injuries. Despite setbacks, Luka Doncic continues to impress, with the Mavericks favored to win. Fans eagerly anticipate this matchup, the sole NBA game of the night, in an attempt to gain crucial momentum in the Western Conference.
On November 13, 2024, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 128-123 at the Crypto.com Arena. Lakers' star player LeBron James achieved his third consecutive triple-double, setting a record as the oldest player to do so in NBA history. The Lakers' victory marked their sixth consecutive home win, improving their season record to 7-4. The match was closely contested, with significant performances by Lakers' Anthony Davis and Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson Jr. Despite leading for much of the game, the Grizzlies succumbed in the final quarter as the Lakers surged ahead. The Grizzlies, now 7-5 in the season, faced critical foul troubles allowing the Lakers to secure the win with a final run. Fans look forward to the next games as both teams prepare for future challenges.
The Boston Celtics achieved a decisive 139-114 win over the Brooklyn Nets on November 13, 2024, at Barclays Center. Leading the charge, Jayson Tatum scored 36 points, supported by Jaylen Brown's remarkable 24 points and 12 rebounds. Despite trailing early, the Celtics, now with a season record of 10-3, rallied in the second half. The Nets held strong initially but faltered in the third quarter, where turnovers proved costly.
In a thrilling matchup on November 10, 2024, the Golden State Warriors secured a hard-fought 127-116 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, thanks to a standout performance from Stephen Curry and crucial contributions from his teammates. Despite a valiant effort from the Thunder, the absence of Chet Holmgren due to injury proved costly, leading to their first home loss of the season. Both teams now share an 8-2 record in the Western Conference.