Saturday, December 21 – Live NBA scores, updates, news, stats and highlights

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Saturday, December 21 – Live NBA scores, updates, news, stats and highlights image

Get your weekend started with 10 NBA games on Saturday!

Follow below for updates, scores and highlights from each game.

Memphis Grizzlies 107 vs. Cleveland Cavaliers 114 — FINAL

BOX SCORE | PLAY-BY-PLAY

Jordan Clarkson dropped 33 points off the bench and Kevin Love had 21 points and 13 rebounds as the Cavs took a hard-fought win at home.

No, Ja Morant didn't make this dunk but MY GOODNESS.

Sacramento Kings 105 vs. Indiana Pacers 119 — FINAL

BOX SCORE | PLAY-BY-PLAY

All five starters finished in double-digits for Indiana, as they cruised to a comfortable win over Sacramento. T.J Warren top scored with 23 points.

Detroit Pistons 93 vs. Boston Celtics 114 — FINAL

BOX SCORE | PLAY-BY-PLAY

Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum combine for 52 points as the Celtics hand the Pistons their third straight loss. 

Washington Wizards 118 vs. Toronto Raptors 122 — FINAL

BOX SCORE | PLAY-BY-PLAY

Without key players in Pascal Siakam, Norman Powell, and Marc Gasol, the Raptors win at home against the Wizards. They reamin unbeaten (16-0) against sub .500 teams this season.

New York Knicks 114 vs. Miami Heat 129 -- FINAL

BOX SCORE | PLAY-BY-PLAY

The Knicks drop 40 points in the fourth quarter but the Heat cruise to victory at home, their first since their loss last week against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Dallas Mavericks 117 vs. Philadelphia 76ers 98 -- FINAL

BOX SCORE | PLAY-BY-PLAY

Without Luka Doncic for a third-straight game, the Mavericks pull of an impressive win in Philadelphia behind 27 from Tim Hardaway Jr. and 22-18 double-double by Kristaps Porzingis. 

Joel Embiid had 33 points and 17 rebounds but the 76ers lose their third straight.

Phoenix Suns 108 vs. Oklahoma City Thunder 126 -- FINAL

BOX SCORE | PLAY-BY-PLAY

Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander goes off for a career-high 32 points (13-18 FG's) as the OKC Thunder registered their 8th win in the last 11 games. The Thunder had five other players finish in double figures led by 24 by Dennis Schroder.

The Suns lose their fifth straight.

Minnesota Timberwolves 100 vs. Denver Nuggets 109 -- FINAL

BOX SCORE | PLAY-BY-PLAY

The Denver Nuggets win their 5th straight behind a 22-10-10 triple-double by Nikola Jokic and 29 from Jamal Murray. 

The Minnesota Timberwolves have now lost nine straight.

Orlando Magic 103 vs. Portland Trail Blazers 118 - FINAL

BOX SCORE | PLAY-BY-PLAY

The Blazers take a 31-12 lead after the first quarter and never look back. Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum combine for 67 points in the win.

New Orleans Pelicans 102 vs. Golden State Warriors 106 - FINAL

BOX SCORE | PLAY-BY-PLAY

Clutch D'Angelo Russell finishes with 25 points as he took over in the final minute to give the Warriors the win at home vs. the Pelicans.

Early MIP candidate Brandon Ingram finished with 25 in the game.

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