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A wild Wednesday night across the NBA saw Jamal Murray explode for 52 points, leading the Nuggets to a big road win over the Pacers. Meanwhile, teams like the Spurs, Rockets, and Mavericks continued trending upward, while the Bucks overcame a major scare with Giannis Antetokounmpo exiting early. Whether you’re tracking key injuries, betting momentum, or rising stars, this recap covers all the angles.
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Denver Nuggets 135, Indiana Pacers 120
Jamal Murray turned in one of the season’s best individual performances, scoring 52 points on 10-of-11 from deep. He added 19-of-25 shooting overall just two days after tweaking his ankle. Nikola Jokic added a casual 24 points and 13 assists as Denver notched their eighth straight road win. Indiana was led by Pascal Siakam with 23 points.
Portland Trail Blazers 122, Cleveland Cavaliers 110
Deni Avdija flirted with a triple-double (27 pts, 8 reb, 7 ast), and Caleb Love scored 20 off the bench to power the Blazers past the Cavs. Portland snapped a three-game skid. Donovan Mitchell scored 33 in a losing effort, while Evan Mobley filled the stat sheet with 23-10-5-5.
Brooklyn Nets 113, Chicago Bulls 103
Michael Porter Jr. scored 33 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, while Noah Clowney added 20 points to help Brooklyn earn back-to-back wins. The Bulls were led by Josh Giddey’s 28-point triple-double, but dropped their fifth straight.
Handicappers Recap
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Los Angeles Clippers 115, Atlanta Hawks 92
James Harden scored 27 points and Kawhi Leonard chipped in 21 as the Clippers snapped their five-game skid. Ivica Zubac controlled the paint with 14 points and 17 boards. Nickeil Alexander-Walker paced the Hawks with 21.
New York Knicks 119, Charlotte Hornets 104
Karl-Anthony Towns went off for 35 points and 18 rebounds to lead New York past Charlotte. Jalen Brunson scored 26 and Mikal Bridges added 16. LaMelo Ball led all scorers with 34 but couldn’t bring the Hornets closer than eight late.
Milwaukee Bucks 113, Detroit Pistons 109
With Giannis out early due to a calf strain, Kevin Porter Jr. and Ryan Rollins stepped up for the Bucks with 26 and 22 points respectively. AJ Green added 19. Detroit’s Tobias Harris had 20 in a narrow loss.
San Antonio Spurs 114, Orlando Magic 112
De’Aaron Fox hit two clutch free throws with 1.4 seconds left to lift San Antonio over Orlando. Fox scored 31, while Dylan Harper added 16 off the bench. Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs combined for 49 for the Magic.
Houston Rockets 121, Sacramento Kings 95
Alperen Sengun posted a 28-10 double-double, and Amen Thompson added 20 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 assists as the Rockets blew the game open with a massive third quarter run. Malik Monk and rookie Maxime Raynaud each scored 25 for Sacramento.
Dallas Mavericks 118, Miami Heat 108
Cooper Flagg scored 22 points and Anthony Davis had a monster double-double with 17 points and 17 rebounds as Dallas topped Miami. Klay Thompson also chipped in 17. Kel’el Ware led the Heat with 22.
FAQ
Who had the top performance on Dec. 4?
Jamal Murray with 52 points and 10 threes for Denver.
Which team had the best comeback?
Milwaukee came back from 18 down despite losing Giannis early.
Any key injuries?
Giannis Antetokounmpo left with a calf strain, monitor his status.
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