There were eight games of NBA action this Sunday!
Here are the biggest storylines after the completion of the eight games:
- After losing two in a row, Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets bounce back with a road win in Orlando.
- Reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks got the better of the visiting Toronto Raptors in a rematch of the Conference Finals
- Despite not Draymond Green and D'Angelo Russell, the Warriors came mighty close to their first home win of the season but faltered in the closing seconds.
- Despite missing Joel Embiid, the 76ers traveled to Portland and remained the only undefeated in the NBA.
| Pelicans at Thunder | Nets at Pistons |
| Nuggets at Magic | Timberwolves at Wizards |
| Suns at Grizzlies | Raptors at Bucks |
| Hornets at Warriors | 76ers at Trail Blazers |
Here's a look at the all stats, top performers and scores from Sunday
Oklahoma City Thunder 115, New Orleans Pelicans 104
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continued his pace as the Thunder's leading scorer, going for 23 points to go with eight rebounds and four assists in a win over the Pelicans. Chris Paul added 15 points and nine assists while Dennis Schroder went for 17 points and nine rebounds to help OKC secure the win.
👏 @shaiglalex goes for 23 PTS and 8 REB to lift the @okcthunder at home! #ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/CjspjV60oH
— NBA (@NBA) November 3, 2019
Detroit Pistons def. Brooklyn Nets, 113-109
Andre Drummond knocks down two clutch free throws to ice the win, leading the Pistons with 25 points, 20 rebounds, six assists, three steals and five blocks.
Andre Drummond (8 PTS, 11 REB, 3 BLK) with the mid-air adjustment! #DetroitBasketball
— NBA (@NBA) November 2, 2019
📱: https://t.co/lZZApswzuX pic.twitter.com/4NvvrhFcnU
Denver Nuggets def. Orlando Magic, 91-87
The Nuggets snap their two-game losing streak, with a narrow win over the Magic, led by Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray.
Murray scored a team-high 22 points, while Jokic added 20 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists.
The Blue Arrow is COLD BLOODED!#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/hkINkqlmoo
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) November 3, 2019
Minnesota Timberwolves def. Washington Wizards, 131-109
The Timberwolves used a 70-point first half to cruise to a 22-points win, with rookie Jarrett Culver coming off the bench with 20 points and five rebounds
IT'S YOUR WORLD, ROOK.@jarrettc08 up to 18 pts. tonight! pic.twitter.com/oo3YAdfvzZ
— Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) November 3, 2019
Phoenix Suns def. Memphis Grizzlies, 114-105
Devin Booker scored a team-high 21 points, while Aron Baynes turned in another strong performance, with 20 points and four assists, knocking down a career-high 4 three-pointers.
Aron Baynes! 🎯🎯🎯🎯
— NBA TV (@NBATV) November 3, 2019
Career-high four 3s for the big man 👌 #RisePHX pic.twitter.com/o3owV6OKju
Milwaukee Bucks def. Toronto Raptors, 115-105
BOX SCORE | PLAY-BY-PLAY | TAKEAWAYS
Gianis Antetokounmpo pours in 36 points, 15 rebounds, eight assists and four blocks.
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Welcome to the FR34KSHOW!!#FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/gI4qtu167j
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) November 3, 2019
Charlotte Hornets def. Golden State Warriors, 93-87
Dwayne Bacon led the way for the Hornets with 25 points on 10-for-21 shooting from the field.
.@BaconDwayne1000 is in his bag tonight!#AllFly | @HornetsOnFSSE pic.twitter.com/OdzbQwTtBB
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) November 3, 2019
Philadelphia 76ers def. Portland Trail Blazers, 129-128
BOX SCORE | PLAY-BY-PLAY | TAKEAWAYS
The 76ers have six players score in double figures but Turkish Furkan Korkmaz knocks down a clutch corner three to help the Joel Embiid-less 76ers remain the only undefeated team in the league.
Ben Simmons finished with a near triple-double of 18 points, 11 rebounds, and eight assists in 36 minutes.
💥 FURKAN KORKMAZ 💥
— NBA TV (@NBATV) November 3, 2019
Game-winning 👌 Philly remains unbeaten! #PhilaUnite pic.twitter.com/MQXSF36j5b
