Thursday, November 21 – NBA scores, updates, news, stats and highlights

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With 11 games around the NBA today, there was no shortage of blockbuster performances. 

Ben Simmons knocked down his first career three-pointer, Giannis Antetokounmpo dropped 33 points to lead the Bucks to their fifth-straight win, Luka Doncic created more history and the Clippers escaped against the Celtics in an overtime thriller. 

We have you covered with all the scores, stats, highlights and top performers from each game below:

Philadelphia 76ers 109, New York Knicks 104

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In the game when he knocked down his first career regular season 3-pointer, Ben Simmons scores 18 points, dishes out a season-high 13 assists and records seven rebounds as the Philadelphia 76ers came from 17 down to defeat the Knicks


During the comeback, reserve big man Mike Scott had a couple of huge buckets from long range late in the fourth quarter:

Washington Wizards 138, San Antonio Spurs 132

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Bradley Beal scores 33 as the Spurs lose their seventh in a row, their longest losing streak in 22 years. 

Milwaukee Bucks 135, Atlanta Hawks 127

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The Bucks extend their win streak to five and improve to 11-3 for the season. Giannis, who continues to take and make 3's, finishes with 33 points and 11 rebounds on 12-of-17 shooting. 

Brooklyn Nets 101, Charlotte Hornets 91

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On the back of Jarrett Allen's career-game - 22 points and 17 rebounds, the Nets get back on track with a much-need hard-fougth win at home against the Hornets.

Miami Heat 124, Cleveland Cavaliers 100

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Seven players score in double figures as the Miami Heat ride Duncan Robinson's HUGE first half to remain undefeated (6-0) at home at the AmericanAirlines Arena. 

Toronto Raptors 113, Orlando Magic 97

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Fred VanVleet and the Raptors bench led the team to a win, ensuring they remain undefeated at home (6-0).

Dallas Mavericks 142, Golden State Warriors 94

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Luka Doncic continues to break the record books. Behind a monster first quarter and first half, he carries the Mavericks to a 48-point win over the Warriors.

Chicago Bulls 109, Detroit Pistons 89

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The Chicago Bulls snap a 3-game losing streak with five players in double figures while handing the Pistons their fifth straight loss. 

Utah Jazz 103, Minnesota Timberwolves 95

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Donovan Mitchell and Bojan Bogdanovic combine for 56 points as the Jazz improve to 6-1 at home.

Denver Nuggets 105, Houston Rockets 95

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All Nuggets starters score in double figures and hold the Rockets to just 12 3-pointers on 31.6% shooting. Harden top-scores for the Rockets with 27 as their eight-game winning streak is snapped. 

LA Clippers 107, Boston Celtics 104 (OT)

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The Clippers survive a thriller in overtime, thanks to a clutch three-pointer from Patrick Beverley!

Beverley recorded 14 points, seven assists and a career-high 16 rebounds in the win, while Lou Williams led the way with 27 points and Paul George 25. 

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