Nov 8, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) celebrates a three-point basket in the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

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NBA Daily Recap- November 8, 2024

Key highlights from November 8, 2024, NBA action, including thrilling wins and individual performances across the league.

Here is the NBA Daily Recap for November 8, 2024, where teams across the league delivered exciting performances. From Darius Garland’s dominant effort for the Cavaliers to Jaren Jackson Jr.’s standout performance in Memphis, here’s a look at the key results from another action-packed night in the NBA.

Cavaliers 136, Warriors 117

Darius Garland scored 27 points to help the Cleveland Cavaliers defeat the Golden State Warriors, 136-117, extending their perfect start to 10-0. Cleveland matched the 12th-best start in NBA history. Evan Mobley added 23 points, and Jarrett Allen posted a double-double with 13 points and 12 rebounds. The Cavaliers shot 54.1% from the field compared to 48% for Golden State. Jonathan Kuminga led the Warriors with 21 points, while Stephen Curry was limited to 12 points, ending Golden State’s five-game win streak.

Celtics 108, Nets 104 (OT)

Jayson Tatum led the Boston Celtics to an overtime win over the Brooklyn Nets, scoring 33 points, with nine rebounds and six assists. Payton Pritchard contributed 20 points, Jrue Holiday had 17, and Derrick White added 14 points in the comeback victory. The Celtics trailed by 14 points in the first quarter but took their first lead in the fourth. Cam Thomas scored 31 points for Brooklyn, but the Nets fell to their second loss in three games.

Clippers 107, Kings 98

Norman Powell scored 31 points and grabbed a career-high 12 rebounds, leading the Los Angeles Clippers to a 107-98 victory over the Sacramento Kings. James Harden added 22 points, and Ivica Zubac posted a double-double with 13 points and 15 rebounds. The Clippers remained unbeaten on the road. De’Aaron Fox matched Powell with 31 points, but the Kings struggled with shooting, missing 20 of their 21 three-point attempts.

Knicks 116, Bucks 94

Karl-Anthony Towns recorded 32 points and 11 rebounds, leading the New York Knicks to a dominant 116-94 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. All five Knicks starters scored in double figures, including Mikal Bridges with 17 points and Jalen Brunson with 15 points and nine assists. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 24 points and 12 rebounds for the Bucks, and Damian Lillard contributed 19 points in the loss.

Thunder 126, Rockets 107

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren each scored 29 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Houston Rockets, 126-107. The Thunder shot 51.1% from the field and bounced back after their first loss of the season. Dillon Brooks led the Rockets with 17 points, while Amen Thompson and Jalen Green added 14 points apiece.

Pistons 122, Hawks 121

Cade Cunningham made a game-winning hook shot with nine seconds left, securing a 122-121 win for the Detroit Pistons over the Atlanta Hawks. Cunningham recorded his third consecutive triple-double with 22 points, 11 rebounds, and 13 assists. Malik Beasley and Tobias Harris also scored 22 points each for Detroit. Trae Young led Atlanta with 35 points and 13 assists, but the Hawks couldn’t recover after letting go of a 24-point lead.

Suns 114, Mavericks 113

Jusuf Nurkic hit a go-ahead free throw with 0.8 seconds remaining, giving the Phoenix Suns a narrow 114-113 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. Kevin Durant led Phoenix with 26 points, while Luka Doncic scored 30 points for Dallas. Kyrie Irving contributed 29 points and seven rebounds, but the Mavericks’ comeback fell short.

Nuggets 135, Heat 122

Nikola Jokic had a triple-double with 30 points, 14 assists, and 11 rebounds to help the Denver Nuggets defeat the Miami Heat, 135-122. Jamal Murray returned from concussion protocol to score a season-high 28 points. Miami struggled, with Jimmy Butler leaving the game with an ankle injury. Tyler Herro led the Heat with 24 points, but the team dropped its third straight game.

Lakers 116, 76ers 106

Anthony Davis scored 31 points and grabbed nine rebounds, and LeBron James contributed 21 points and a season-high 13 assists to lead the Los Angeles Lakers past the Philadelphia 76ers, 116-106. The Lakers ended a tough road trip with the victory. Jared McCain scored 18 points for the 76ers, who lost their fifth consecutive game without star Joel Embiid.

Timberwolves 127, Trail Blazers 102

Anthony Edwards dropped 37 points, including nine 3-pointers, as the Minnesota Timberwolves cruised to a 127-102 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. Julius Randle added 22 points and six rebounds. Scoot Henderson led the Trail Blazers with 16 points off the bench. Portland lost its second game in two nights.

Hornets 103, Pacers 83

LaMelo Ball scored 31 points and Brandon Miller added 29 points to lead the Charlotte Hornets to a comeback victory over the Indiana Pacers, 103-83. Cody Martin contributed 15 points off the bench as Charlotte overcame a 13-point third-quarter deficit. Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 27 points, but Indiana was denied its first three-game winning streak of the season.

Grizzlies 128, Wizards 104

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored a season-high 39 points, and Scotty Pippen Jr. recorded a triple-double with 11 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 128-104 win over the Washington Wizards. Memphis won its third straight home game, while the Wizards, led by rookie Kyshawn George’s 17 points, dropped their seventh consecutive game.