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This NBA Roundup covers a wild November 23 slate highlighted by James Harden’s franchise-record night, the Pistons’ stunning win over Milwaukee, and several dramatic performances across the league. From clutch finishes to unexpected blowouts, here’s everything that went down.
Harden Erupts for Franchise-Record 55 as Clippers Beat Hornets
James Harden delivered one of the most electrifying scoring performances of the season, torching the Charlotte Hornets for 55 points in a 131–116 win that snapped the Clippers’ three-game skid. Harden knocked down 10 of 16 from deep, shot 17-of-26 overall, and poured in 35 first-half points, the highest first-half total by any player this season.
Los Angeles shot 53.5% from the field behind Harden’s early barrage. Ivica Zubac added 18 points and nine rebounds, while Brook Lopez and John Collins combined for 21 off the bench.
Charlotte suffered its fifth straight loss despite 26 from Kon Knueppel and 21 from Brandon Miller in his return. Miles Bridges (19) and LaMelo Ball (18) also chipped in.
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Pistons Stay Red-Hot With 129–116 Stunner Over Bucks
Cade Cunningham delivered a near triple-double with 29 points, 10 assists, and eight rebounds as Detroit won its 12th straight game, beating Milwaukee for just the second time in their last 27 meetings. Jalen Duren added 19, Tobias Harris scored 18, and the Pistons improved to 14–2 on the season.
Milwaukee, playing without Giannis Antetokounmpo for a second straight game, dropped its fourth in a row. Ryan Rollins scored 24 and Bobby Portis Jr. added 18, but the defense couldn’t contain Detroit’s balanced attack.
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Magic Overpower Knicks 133–121 Behind Wagner’s Season-High 37
Orlando closed a perfect 3–0 homestand with a huge win over the Knicks, fueled by Franz Wagner’s season-high 37 points. The Magic erupted for a 13–0 fourth-quarter burst, part of a dominant 20–6 run that sealed the game.
Jalen Suggs added 26, while Desmond Bane scored 27 and knocked down three of Orlando’s 13 made threes.
Jalen Brunson kept New York competitive with 33 points and 11 assists. Karl-Anthony Towns added 24, including 18 in the second half, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Orlando’s late surge.
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Kings Snap Skid With 128–123 Road Win Over Nuggets
Sacramento ended its eight-game losing streak with a gritty performance in Denver. Russell Westbrook and Dennis Schroder each scored 21 points, and DeMar DeRozan added 17 — with five clutch points in the final 12 seconds — to secure the win.
Keegan Murray returned from injury to score 19, while Zach LaVine and Malik Monk combined for 27. Sacramento also took the season series 2–1.
Nikola Jokic dominated with 44 points and 13 rebounds, but the Nuggets, missing Aaron Gordon (hamstring), couldn’t close late.
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Hawks Roll Past Pelicans 115–98 Behind Porzingis’ 30
Kristaps Porzingis erupted for a season-high 30 points, and Vit Krejci added a surprising 21 on seven made threes as the Hawks handed New Orleans its ninth straight defeat.
Jalen Johnson nearly posted a triple-double (18/11/9), while Dyson Daniels and Nickeil Alexander-Walker chipped in valuable support.
Derik Queen led the Pelicans with 20 points and nine rebounds, but the team fell to 0–5 under interim coach James Borrego.
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Grizzlies Take Down Mavericks 102–96 for First Back-to-Back Wins
Memphis collected its first consecutive wins of the season behind 20 points from Santi Aldama and 17 from Cam Spencer off the bench. Rookie Zach Edey delivered his first career double-double (12 points, 15 rebounds), and Vince Williams Jr. added 10 points, 10 boards, and five assists in an emergency point-guard role.
Klay Thompson led Dallas with 22 points, while Brandon Williams (18) and PJ Washington (15) kept the game close until late.
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Bulls Rally Late to Edge Wizards 121–120
Chicago stormed back behind 28 points and 12 rebounds from Nikola Vucevic and a triple-double from Josh Giddey (18/12/11). The Bulls trailed nearly the entire game but took the lead on Tre Jones’ clutch free throws with 34 seconds left.
Cam Whitmore and Corey Kispert each scored 20 for Washington, which dropped its 14th straight game after a final-possession turnover.
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