NBA roundup: Thunder, Mavericks victorious
On December 10, 2023, the NBA held a series of games. One of the most notable games was the Oklahoma City Thunder's 138-136 overtime victory over the Golden State Warriors. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 38 points for the Thunder, and Luguentz Dort's crushing layup helped them win the game.
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Oklahoma City - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 38 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Golden State Warriors 138-136 in overtime. Luguentz Dort's lay-up sealed victory with 10.2 seconds left. Stephen Curry scored 34 points for the Warriors, including 10 in overtime.
Dallas - The Dallas Mavericks lost Kyrie Irving to injury but still beat the Portland Trail Blazers 125-112. Luka Doncic scored 32 points, 10 assists and six rebounds for the Mavericks. Dante Exum added 23 points. Irving was fouled by Portland's Duop Reath and team-mate Dwight Powell accidentally stepped on his foot. He received treatment on the court for several minutes and was later withdrawn.
Chicago - Coby White scored 24 points as the Chicago Bulls beat the San Antonio Spurs 121-112. Victor Wembanyama, the number one pick in this year's draft, had 21 points and 20 rebounds for the Spurs.
Houston - Fred VanVleet scored 26 points as the Houston Rockets beat the Denver Nuggets 114-106. It was Houston's first away win of the season. Denver lost its first home game of the season.
Philadelphia - Joel Embiid had 38 points, 14 rebounds and four blocked shots as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Atlanta Hawks 125-114.
Brooklyn - The Brooklyn Nets cruised past the Washington Wizards 124-97. It was their sixth win in seven games.
Cleveland - The Cleveland Cavaliers overcame a slow start to beat the Miami Heat 111-99.
Charlotte - Gordon Hayward scored 26 points as the Charlotte Hornets beat the Toronto Raptors 119-116. Scottie Barnes had 31 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for the Raptors.
Boston - Derrick White scored a season-high 30 points as the Boston Celtics beat the New York Knicks 133-123. Jaylen Brown was ejected in the fourth quarter for arguing with an official from the bench.
Orlando - Franz Wagner scored 27 points and Paolo Banchero added 24 as the Orlando Magic beat the Detroit Pistons 123-91.
Minnesota - Karl-Anthony Towns scored 24 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Memphis Grizzlies 127-103.
Sacramento - De'Aaron Fox scored 34 points, including 23 in the fourth quarter, as the Sacramento Kings beat the Phoenix Suns 114-106.
Los Angeles Clippers - Kawhi Leonard scored a season-high 41 points as the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Utah Jazz 117-103. It ended their 11-game losing streak in Salt Lake City.
