NBA roundup: Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Hawks hold off Hornets

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The NBA delivered a high-energy Sunday slate on November 24, featuring dramatic finishes, breakout performances, clutch shots and major momentum-building wins across the league. From Atlanta’s tightly contested fight with Charlotte to Oklahoma City’s ninth straight victory, here’s everything you need to know from a loaded night of action.

Hawks Edge Hornets 113–110 Behind Alexander-Walker’s Two-Way Brilliance

Nickeil Alexander-Walker erupted for 23 points and delivered the defensive moment of the night, stripping Kon Knueppel with six seconds left to preserve Atlanta’s narrow win. Jalen Johnson put together a near triple-double with 28 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds, while Dyson Daniels and Onyeka Okongwu added 22 and 20 respectively.

Knueppel continued his impressive rookie stretch with 28 points on seven made threes, while Collin Sexton (22) and Miles Bridges (21) kept Charlotte in striking distance until the final possession.

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Heat Control 76ers 127–117 on the Road

Norman Powell dropped 32 points and Kel’el Ware delivered a dominant 20-point, 16-rebound performance as Miami handled Philadelphia. Bam Adebayo added 18 and 13, while Davion Mitchell orchestrated the offense with 12 assists.

Tyrese Maxey scored 27 for the 76ers, and Trendon Watford chipped in 19 points, nine rebounds and seven assists. Andre Drummond’s monstrous 23 boards weren’t enough as Philly continues alternating wins and losses.

Raptors Win Seventh Straight, Beat Nets 119–109

Immanuel Quickley knocked down two huge threes late to seal Toronto’s seventh consecutive victory. Scottie Barnes led with 17, and the Raptors showcased depth with eight players scoring in double figures.

Brooklyn battled back to tie the game at 104 before Quickley’s dagger threes closed the door. Tyrese Martin scored 26 off the bench and Michael Porter Jr. added 25 for the Nets.

Cavaliers Pull Away From Clippers 120–105

Donovan Mitchell powered Cleveland with 37 points, eight rebounds, and six assists, while Evan Mobley added 18. The Cavaliers improved to 4–2 on their longest homestand of the season.

Ivica Zubac dominated inside with a season-high 33 points and 18 rebounds, but the Clippers fell to 2–10 in November, with James Harden missing all eight of his three-point attempts.

Celtics Outgun Magic 138–129

Jaylen Brown poured in 35 points and added eight assists as Boston avoided consecutive home losses. Anfernee Simons (23) and Payton Pritchard (19) powered the bench, while the Celtics shot efficiently from deep.

Orlando’s Jett Howard erupted for a career-best 30 points, including 22 in the fourth quarter, nearly rallying his team single-handedly.

Thunder Dominate Blazers 122–95 for Ninth Straight Win

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander kept Oklahoma City rolling with a 37-point masterpiece, shooting 13-of-18 and hitting all nine of his free throws. Ajay Mitchell added 20 off the bench, and Isaiah Hartenstein controlled the glass with 15 rebounds.

Jerami Grant’s 21 points led Portland, but the Blazers fell for the fifth time in six games.

Suns Stay Hot, Beat Spurs 111–102

Dillon Brooks helped power Phoenix’s win with 25 points and four threes. Devin Booker added 24, while Jordan Goodwin notched his first double-double of the season with 15 points and 10 rebounds.

San Antonio, which entered on a three-game winning streak, got 26 from De’Aaron Fox and 17 from Devin Vassell, but couldn’t keep up with Phoenix’s late-game execution.

Lakers Slip Past Jazz 108–106

Luka Dončić nearly delivered a triple-double with 33 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists as the Lakers held off Utah. Austin Reaves added 22 points and 10 rebounds while LeBron James scored 17 in his second game back from a sciatica injury.

Keyonte George starred for the Jazz with 27 points and eight assists, while Lauri Markkanen contributed 20.

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