NBA recap: November 11, 2024

Here's a recap of what happened around the NBA on Monday, November 11, 2024.

Sacramento Kings 96-116 San Antonio Spurs
Victor Wembanyama's dominant performance of 34 points and 14 rebounds led the San Antonio Spurs to a commanding 116-96 win over the Sacramento Kings, snapping a four-game losing streak against the team. De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis combined for 47 points for Sacramento, but it wasn't enough to overcome San Antonio's season-high 22 made 3-pointers. Chris Paul added a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds, while Devin Vassell's timely 3-pointers helped the Spurs pull away in the third quarter. Harrison Barnes, in his first game against Sacramento since being traded, scored 10 points for the Spurs.

Los Angeles Clippers 128-134 Oklahoma City Thunder
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a career-high 45 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a thrilling 134-128 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, stepping up in Chet Holmgren's absence. Holmgren, out for eight weeks with a pelvic fracture, left a gap, but Gilgeous-Alexander’s efficient shooting and 15 made free throws powered the Thunder past the Clippers despite a late push. Norman Powell led Los Angeles with 31 points but fouled out with under two minutes remaining, halting the Clippers' comeback. Oklahoma City capitalized on the Clippers’ 24 turnovers, turning them into 32 points while staying aggressive from the free-throw line, making 22 of 23 attempts.

Brooklyn Nets 107-105 New Orleans Pelicans
Cam Thomas hit a clutch 3-pointer in the final minute as the Brooklyn Nets came from behind to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 107-105, extending the Pelicans' losing streak to five games. Brandon Ingram led New Orleans with 24 points but was held to just two points in the second half, while rookie Yves Missi posted career highs with 17 points and 11 rebounds. The Pelicans missed their final eight shots as the Nets rallied, with balanced scoring from seven players in double figures. Brooklyn’s efficient 3-point shooting (45.2%) proved decisive, as Noah Clowney contributed five 3-pointers in the victory.

Washington Wizards 92-107 Houston Rockets
Alperen Sengun posted a second straight dominant performance with 27 points and 17 rebounds, leading the Houston Rockets to a 107-92 win over the struggling Washington Wizards. Jalen Green added 18 points, and Houston never trailed after taking a 15-point lead late in the second quarter. Kyle Kuzma returned for Washington after a five-game absence, scoring 18 points, but the Wizards struggled on the boards, being outrebounded 58-34. Houston’s defense held Washington to just one made free throw in the first half, while the Rockets converted 22 of 25 from the line, sealing their fourth win in five games.

Cleveland Cavaliers 119-113 Chicago Bulls
Donovan Mitchell scored a season-high 36 points to help the Cleveland Cavaliers rally past the Chicago Bulls 119-113, extending their unbeaten streak to 12 games. Darius Garland chipped in 17 points, and Evan Mobley recorded a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds. The Bulls led by nine points late in the third quarter, but Cleveland surged back, capitalizing on Chicago’s 20 turnovers and closing the game with clutch plays from Mitchell and Garland. Zach LaVine led the Bulls with 26 points, but it wasn't enough as Chicago lost for the fifth time in six games.