Nov 3, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (4) looks to move the ball past Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) during the second half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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NBA Daily Recap – November 3, 2024: Doncic’s show, Simmons’ struggles and more

Let's take a look at what happened in the games from around the league on November 3.

Sunday’s NBA action saw six teams in action. While Dallas Mavericks squared off against Orlando Magic, the Brooklyn Nets took on Detroit Pistons. Meanwhile, Atalanta Hawks faced off New Orleans Pelicans.

Let’s take a look at what happened in the games from around the league on November 3.

Hawks 126, Pelicans 111

The Atlanta Hawks snapped their four-game losing streak with a convincing victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. Jalen Johnson led the way for the Hawks with a 29-point performance. The Pelicans were without their star forward Zion Williamson who was sidelined due to a right hamstring tightness before the game.

Brandon Ingram stepped in at the last minute as a replacement for Zion Williamson, scoring an impressive 32 points. However, it wasn’t enough to secure a win against the Hawks.

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Nets 92, Pistons 106

The Brooklyn Nets suffered a disappointing loss to the Detroit Pistons, despite a strong start to the season. Ben Simmons struggled to find his rhythm, and the team’s three-point shooting fell off in the second half.

Simmons scored four points, five rebounds, and six assists while shooting 2/4 from the field in 24 minutes of playing time.

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Mavericks 108, Magic 85

The Dallas Mavericks cruised to a comfortable 108-85 win over the Orlando Magic, with Luka Doncic leading the charge. Doncic’s triple-double performance and the strong contributions from Kyrie Irving and Dereck Lively II secured the victory.

While Doncic scored 32 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists, Irving ended the night with 17 points. Meanwhile, Dereck Lively II had 11 points and 11 rebounds for Dallas.

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