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Headlines from ESPN — opens the source- 76ers Joel Embiid (foot) questionable, LeBron James (back) out vs. Raptors76ers center Joel Embiid is questionable for Thursday night's game against the Raptors with right foot plantar fascia management. LeBron James is out with lower back/sciatica management.
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- Knicks' Mike Brown questions FT disparity, Jalen Brunson's zero attempts in lossMike Brown wasn't pleased with the free throw disparity in the Knicks' 115-107 loss to the Cavaliers, calling Jalen Brunson's lack of attempts "alarming."
- Stephen Curry hurts abdomen, heads for MRI with Warriors' concern level 'high'Stephen Curry injured his right abdomen in the first quarter, with Steve Kerr saying after the game that the "concern is high" as they await test results.
- Austin Reaves exits with heel injury as banged-up Lakers win 7th straightLakers guard Austin Reaves exited Wednesday's win because of a left heel injury. Initial X-rays came back negative and he will undergo further evaluation.
- Zion Williamson calls out Pelicans for another 'unacceptable' blowout lossZion Williamson called for accountability after the Pelicans lost their fourth straight game, saying the team needed to look itself in the mirror.
- Rockets' Marcus Smart ejected for throwing punch at Warriors' Charles BasseyRockets guard Marcus Smart threw a right hook Wednesday night that grazed the nose of Warriors center Charles Bassey in the third quarter of Houston's win.
- James Harden ends slow start with season-high 32 points to lead Cavs past KnicksAfter coming into Wednesday night averaging just 15.3 points through 11 games, James Harden turned in a throwback performance with a season-high 32 points to lead the Cavaliers to a 115-107 victory over the Knicks.
Game recaps
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
RoundupNBA results, Wednesday, November 11, 2026: 10 games recapped10 games on Wednesday, November 11: Pacers 114-101 over Wizards, Cavaliers 115-107 over Knicks, Celtics 98-93 over Raptors and more.
Trail Blazers beat Thunder 118-108The Portland Trail Blazers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 118-108 on Wednesday, November 11, at Moda Center in Portland, OR.
Rockets beat Warriors 115-108The Houston Rockets beat the Golden State Warriors 115-108 on Wednesday, November 11, at Toyota Center in Houston, TX.
Magic rally past Jazz 123-108The Orlando Magic came back to beat the Utah Jazz 123-108 on Wednesday, November 11, at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, UT. They trailed by 2 after three quarters.
Nuggets beat Grizzlies 123-118The Denver Nuggets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 123-118 on Wednesday, November 11, at FedExForum in Memphis, TN.
Spurs beat Bulls 124-119The San Antonio Spurs beat the Chicago Bulls 124-119 on Wednesday, November 11, at United Center in Chicago, IL.
Lakers beat Bucks 123-112The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 123-112 on Wednesday, November 11, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI.
Nets rout Pelicans 145-111The Brooklyn Nets routed the New Orleans Pelicans 145-111 on Wednesday, November 11, at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.
Pacers beat Wizards 114-101The Indiana Pacers beat the Washington Wizards 114-101 on Wednesday, November 11, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN.
Celtics rally past Raptors 98-93The Boston Celtics came back to beat the Toronto Raptors 98-93 on Wednesday, November 11, at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. They trailed by 5 after three quarters.
Cavaliers beat Knicks 115-107The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the New York Knicks 115-107 on Wednesday, November 11, at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY.
Trail Blazers beat Thunder 118-108The Portland Trail Blazers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 118-108 on Wednesday, November 11, at Moda Center in Portland, OR.Rockets beat Warriors 115-108The Houston Rockets beat the Golden State Warriors 115-108 on Wednesday, November 11, at Toyota Center in Houston, TX.Magic rally past Jazz 123-108The Orlando Magic came back to beat the Utah Jazz 123-108 on Wednesday, November 11, at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, UT. They trailed by 2 after three quarters.Nuggets beat Grizzlies 123-118The Denver Nuggets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 123-118 on Wednesday, November 11, at FedExForum in Memphis, TN.Spurs beat Bulls 124-119The San Antonio Spurs beat the Chicago Bulls 124-119 on Wednesday, November 11, at United Center in Chicago, IL.Lakers beat Bucks 123-112The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 123-112 on Wednesday, November 11, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI.Nets rout Pelicans 145-111The Brooklyn Nets routed the New Orleans Pelicans 145-111 on Wednesday, November 11, at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.Pacers beat Wizards 114-101The Indiana Pacers beat the Washington Wizards 114-101 on Wednesday, November 11, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN.Celtics rally past Raptors 98-93The Boston Celtics came back to beat the Toronto Raptors 98-93 on Wednesday, November 11, at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. They trailed by 5 after three quarters.Cavaliers beat Knicks 115-107The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the New York Knicks 115-107 on Wednesday, November 11, at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY.Tuesday, November 10, 2026
RoundupNBA results, Tuesday, November 10, 2026: 6 games recapped6 games on Tuesday, November 10: Knicks 117-85 over Bucks, Celtics 123-101 over 76ers, Suns 133-110 over Clippers and more.Trail Blazers rout Thunder 123-103The Portland Trail Blazers routed the Oklahoma City Thunder 123-103 on Tuesday, November 10, at Moda Center in Portland, OR.
Magic beat Kings 107-100The Orlando Magic beat the Sacramento Kings 107-100 on Tuesday, November 10, at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, CA.
Heat beat Jazz 115-109The Miami Heat beat the Utah Jazz 115-109 on Tuesday, November 10, at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, UT.
Suns rout Clippers 133-110The Phoenix Suns routed the LA Clippers 133-110 on Tuesday, November 10, at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, AZ.
Celtics rout 76ers 123-101The Boston Celtics routed the Philadelphia 76ers 123-101 on Tuesday, November 10, at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA.Knicks rout Bucks 117-85The New York Knicks routed the Milwaukee Bucks 117-85 on Tuesday, November 10, at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY.
Trail Blazers rout Thunder 123-103The Portland Trail Blazers routed the Oklahoma City Thunder 123-103 on Tuesday, November 10, at Moda Center in Portland, OR.Magic beat Kings 107-100The Orlando Magic beat the Sacramento Kings 107-100 on Tuesday, November 10, at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, CA.Heat beat Jazz 115-109The Miami Heat beat the Utah Jazz 115-109 on Tuesday, November 10, at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, UT.Suns rout Clippers 133-110The Phoenix Suns routed the LA Clippers 133-110 on Tuesday, November 10, at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, AZ.Celtics rout 76ers 123-101The Boston Celtics routed the Philadelphia 76ers 123-101 on Tuesday, November 10, at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA.Knicks rout Bucks 117-85The New York Knicks routed the Milwaukee Bucks 117-85 on Tuesday, November 10, at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY.Monday, November 9, 2026
RoundupNBA results, Monday, November 9, 2026: 8 games recapped8 games on Monday, November 9: Lakers 124-114 over Hawks, Hornets 124-112 over Cavaliers, Pistons 122-111 over Wizards and more.Warriors rout Pelicans 138-87The Golden State Warriors routed the New Orleans Pelicans 138-87 on Monday, November 9, at Chase Center in San Francisco, CA.Spurs rout Suns 122-96The San Antonio Spurs routed the Phoenix Suns 122-96 on Monday, November 9, at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, AZ.Rockets beat Nuggets 110-100The Houston Rockets beat the Denver Nuggets 110-100 on Monday, November 9, at Toyota Center in Houston, TX.
Mavericks rally past Pacers 125-122The Dallas Mavericks came back to beat the Indiana Pacers 125-122 on Monday, November 9, at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. They trailed by 3 after three quarters.Grizzlies beat Raptors 118-102The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Toronto Raptors 118-102 on Monday, November 9, at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON.
Lakers beat Hawks 124-114The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Atlanta Hawks 124-114 on Monday, November 9, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA.
Hornets beat Cavaliers 124-112The Charlotte Hornets beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 124-112 on Monday, November 9, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC.
Pistons beat Wizards 122-111The Detroit Pistons beat the Washington Wizards 122-111 on Monday, November 9, at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI.
Warriors rout Pelicans 138-87The Golden State Warriors routed the New Orleans Pelicans 138-87 on Monday, November 9, at Chase Center in San Francisco, CA.Spurs rout Suns 122-96The San Antonio Spurs routed the Phoenix Suns 122-96 on Monday, November 9, at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, AZ.Rockets beat Nuggets 110-100The Houston Rockets beat the Denver Nuggets 110-100 on Monday, November 9, at Toyota Center in Houston, TX.Mavericks rally past Pacers 125-122The Dallas Mavericks came back to beat the Indiana Pacers 125-122 on Monday, November 9, at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. They trailed by 3 after three quarters.Grizzlies beat Raptors 118-102The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Toronto Raptors 118-102 on Monday, November 9, at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON.Lakers beat Hawks 124-114The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Atlanta Hawks 124-114 on Monday, November 9, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA.Hornets beat Cavaliers 124-112The Charlotte Hornets beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 124-112 on Monday, November 9, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC.Pistons beat Wizards 122-111The Detroit Pistons beat the Washington Wizards 122-111 on Monday, November 9, at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI.Sunday, November 8, 2026
RoundupNBA results, Sunday, November 8, 2026: 7 games recapped7 games on Sunday, November 8: 76ers 127-121 over Bulls, Lakers 121-116 over Pistons, Timberwolves 115-100 over Jazz and more.Heat beat Kings 114-108The Miami Heat beat the Sacramento Kings 114-108 on Sunday, November 8, at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, CA.Clippers beat Pelicans 139-123The LA Clippers beat the New Orleans Pelicans 139-123 on Sunday, November 8, at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, CA.Celtics rout Bucks 117-97The Boston Celtics routed the Milwaukee Bucks 117-97 on Sunday, November 8, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI.Mavericks rout Nets 130-93The Dallas Mavericks routed the Brooklyn Nets 130-93 on Sunday, November 8, at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX.
Timberwolves beat Jazz 115-100The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Utah Jazz 115-100 on Sunday, November 8, at Target Center in Minneapolis, MN.Lakers beat Pistons 121-116The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Detroit Pistons 121-116 on Sunday, November 8, at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI.76ers beat Bulls 127-121The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Chicago Bulls 127-121 on Sunday, November 8, at United Center in Chicago, IL.
Heat beat Kings 114-108The Miami Heat beat the Sacramento Kings 114-108 on Sunday, November 8, at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, CA.Clippers beat Pelicans 139-123The LA Clippers beat the New Orleans Pelicans 139-123 on Sunday, November 8, at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, CA.Celtics rout Bucks 117-97The Boston Celtics routed the Milwaukee Bucks 117-97 on Sunday, November 8, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI.Mavericks rout Nets 130-93The Dallas Mavericks routed the Brooklyn Nets 130-93 on Sunday, November 8, at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX.Timberwolves beat Jazz 115-100The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Utah Jazz 115-100 on Sunday, November 8, at Target Center in Minneapolis, MN.Lakers beat Pistons 121-116The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Detroit Pistons 121-116 on Sunday, November 8, at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI.76ers beat Bulls 127-121The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Chicago Bulls 127-121 on Sunday, November 8, at United Center in Chicago, IL.Saturday, November 7, 2026
RoundupNBA results, Saturday, November 7, 2026: 7 games recapped7 games on Saturday, November 7: Nuggets 114-102 over Pacers, Hawks 124-121 over Nets, Knicks 109-97 over Cavaliers and more.Spurs rout Trail Blazers 125-103The San Antonio Spurs routed the Portland Trail Blazers 125-103 on Saturday, November 7, at Moda Center in Portland, OR.Suns edge Rockets 102-99The Phoenix Suns edged the Houston Rockets 102-99 on Saturday, November 7, at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, AZ.Warriors beat Magic 126-119 in overtimeThe Golden State Warriors beat the Orlando Magic 126-119 in overtime on Saturday, November 7, at Chase Center in San Francisco, CA.Thunder rout Wizards 114-75The Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Washington Wizards 114-75 on Saturday, November 7, at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, OK.Knicks beat Cavaliers 109-97The New York Knicks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-97 on Saturday, November 7, at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, OH.Hawks rally past Nets 124-121The Atlanta Hawks came back to beat the Brooklyn Nets 124-121 on Saturday, November 7, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA. They trailed by 7 after three quarters.Nuggets beat Pacers 114-102The Denver Nuggets beat the Indiana Pacers 114-102 on Saturday, November 7, at Arena CDMX in Mexico City.
Spurs rout Trail Blazers 125-103The San Antonio Spurs routed the Portland Trail Blazers 125-103 on Saturday, November 7, at Moda Center in Portland, OR.Suns edge Rockets 102-99The Phoenix Suns edged the Houston Rockets 102-99 on Saturday, November 7, at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, AZ.Warriors beat Magic 126-119 in overtimeThe Golden State Warriors beat the Orlando Magic 126-119 in overtime on Saturday, November 7, at Chase Center in San Francisco, CA.Thunder rout Wizards 114-75The Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Washington Wizards 114-75 on Saturday, November 7, at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, OK.Knicks beat Cavaliers 109-97The New York Knicks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-97 on Saturday, November 7, at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, OH.Hawks rally past Nets 124-121The Atlanta Hawks came back to beat the Brooklyn Nets 124-121 on Saturday, November 7, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA. They trailed by 7 after three quarters.Nuggets beat Pacers 114-102The Denver Nuggets beat the Indiana Pacers 114-102 on Saturday, November 7, at Arena CDMX in Mexico City.Friday, November 6, 2026
RoundupNBA results, Friday, November 6, 2026: 9 games recapped9 games on Friday, November 6: Hawks 139-132 over Wizards, Celtics 119-80 over Hornets, Cavaliers 119-95 over 76ers and more.Lakers beat Trail Blazers 124-118The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 124-118 on Friday, November 6, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA.Spurs beat Kings 124-109The San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 124-109 on Friday, November 6, at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, CA.Thunder rout Grizzlies 128-97The Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Memphis Grizzlies 128-97 on Friday, November 6, at FedExForum in Memphis, TN.Raptors beat Bucks 121-107The Toronto Raptors beat the Milwaukee Bucks 121-107 on Friday, November 6, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI.Mavericks beat Jazz 112-100The Dallas Mavericks beat the Utah Jazz 112-100 on Friday, November 6, at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX.Timberwolves rally past Pelicans 115-109The Minnesota Timberwolves came back to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 115-109 on Friday, November 6, at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. They trailed by 2 after three quarters.Cavaliers rout 76ers 119-95The Cleveland Cavaliers routed the Philadelphia 76ers 119-95 on Friday, November 6, at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, OH.Celtics rout Hornets 119-80The Boston Celtics routed the Charlotte Hornets 119-80 on Friday, November 6, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC.Hawks beat Wizards 139-132The Atlanta Hawks beat the Washington Wizards 139-132 on Friday, November 6, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA.
Lakers beat Trail Blazers 124-118The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 124-118 on Friday, November 6, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA.Spurs beat Kings 124-109The San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings 124-109 on Friday, November 6, at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, CA.Thunder rout Grizzlies 128-97The Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Memphis Grizzlies 128-97 on Friday, November 6, at FedExForum in Memphis, TN.Raptors beat Bucks 121-107The Toronto Raptors beat the Milwaukee Bucks 121-107 on Friday, November 6, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI.Mavericks beat Jazz 112-100The Dallas Mavericks beat the Utah Jazz 112-100 on Friday, November 6, at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX.Timberwolves rally past Pelicans 115-109The Minnesota Timberwolves came back to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 115-109 on Friday, November 6, at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. They trailed by 2 after three quarters.Cavaliers rout 76ers 119-95The Cleveland Cavaliers routed the Philadelphia 76ers 119-95 on Friday, November 6, at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, OH.Celtics rout Hornets 119-80The Boston Celtics routed the Charlotte Hornets 119-80 on Friday, November 6, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, NC.Hawks beat Wizards 139-132The Atlanta Hawks beat the Washington Wizards 139-132 on Friday, November 6, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA.Thursday, November 5, 2026
RoundupNBA results, Thursday, November 5, 2026: 2 games recapped2 games on Thursday, November 5: Suns 117-104 over Magic, Warriors 120-100 over Heat.Warriors rout Heat 120-100The Golden State Warriors routed the Miami Heat 120-100 on Thursday, November 5, at Chase Center in San Francisco, CA.Suns beat Magic 117-104The Phoenix Suns beat the Orlando Magic 117-104 on Thursday, November 5, at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, AZ.
Warriors rout Heat 120-100The Golden State Warriors routed the Miami Heat 120-100 on Thursday, November 5, at Chase Center in San Francisco, CA.Suns beat Magic 117-104The Phoenix Suns beat the Orlando Magic 117-104 on Thursday, November 5, at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, AZ.How these articles are made: a program writes each recap from the stored data only — final score, quarter scores, team box score, standings, season series and our model's pre-game probability. No quotes, injuries or rumors are added.