Sunday, December 1 – NBA scores, updates, news, stats and highlights

NBA.com Staff

Sunday, December 1 – NBA scores, updates, news, stats and highlights image

We had just four games of NBA action today, but no shortage of blockbuster performances, headlined by James Harden, Ben Simmons and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

We've got you covered with all the scores, stats, highlights and top performers from today's action.

Sacramento Kings 100, Denver Nuggets 97 (OT)

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After trailing by 17 points at half-time, the Kings roared home to win in overtime, led by 30 points from Harrison Barnes.


Philadelphia 76ers 119, Indiana Pacers 116 

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Ben Simmons came up with three clutch defensive plays down the stretch to help the 76ers seal victory and remain unbeaten at home (9-0).


Simmons finished with 15 points, 13 assists and four steals, while Joel Embiid led the way with 32 points and 11 rebounds on the night.

TJ Warren led the Pacers with 29 points, while Malcolm Brogdon added 28 points and six assists. 

There was plenty of love for former 76ers TJ McConnell, who was back in the building for the first time as a Pacer.


Houston Rockets 158, Atlanta Hawks 111

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James Harden went OFF for 60 points in just three quarters of action!


Harden now has as many 60-point games as Michael Jordan and now trails only Kobe Bryant (6) and Wilt Chamberlain (32).


Milwaukee Bucks 137, Charlotte Hornets 96

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Giannis records 26 points and nine rebounds as the Bucks extend their win streak to a league-best 11 games.


 

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