NBA Recap: November 12, 2024

Eight games were played around the NBA on November 12, 2024:

Hawks 117, Celtics 116
Onyeka Okongwu's tip-in with 6.1 seconds remaining lifted the Atlanta Hawks to a 117-116 win over the Boston Celtics in their NBA Cup opener. Despite Jaylen Brown's season-high 37 points, he missed a potential game-winning jumper at the buzzer. The Hawks, without Trae Young, rallied from a 15-point deficit, led by Dyson Daniels' career-high 28 points.

Pistons 123, Heat 121 (OT)
The Detroit Pistons edged the Miami Heat 123-121 in overtime after Malik Beasley hit a free throw with 1.1 seconds left following an illegal timeout by Miami. Tyler Herro scored 40 points for the Heat, including a go-ahead jumper in the final seconds, but Cade Cunningham’s alley-oop to Jalen Duren forced overtime, and Beasley sealed the win.

Magic 114, Hornets 89
Franz Wagner scored 32 points as the Orlando Magic cruised to a 114-89 win over the Charlotte Hornets in their NBA Cup opener. LaMelo Ball's 35-point effort wasn’t enough for Charlotte, as Orlando used a strong second quarter to pull away and notch their third consecutive home win by 25 points or more.

Knicks 111, 76ers 99
OG Anunoby’s 24 points and Josh Hart’s triple-double propelled the New York Knicks to a 111-99 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in their NBA Cup opener. Joel Embiid struggled in his season debut, managing just 13 points, as the Knicks pulled away with a dominant fourth quarter to hand the Sixers their eighth loss of the season.

Bucks 99, Raptors 85
Giannis Antetokounmpo's 23 points led the Milwaukee Bucks to a 99-85 victory over the Toronto Raptors in an NBA Cup game. Bobby Portis added 17 off the bench for Milwaukee, while Gradey Dick's career-high 32 points weren’t enough for Toronto, who fell for the fifth straight time. The Bucks pulled away in the third quarter and held off a late Raptors run.

Suns 120, Jazz 112
Devin Booker’s 31 points powered the Phoenix Suns to a 120-112 NBA Cup win over the Utah Jazz, with Bradley Beal adding 24. John Collins led Utah with 29 points, but the Suns held off several Jazz rallies, including a 12-0 second-quarter run. The Suns drained 18 three-pointers, capitalizing on their efficient offensive performance.

Warriors 120, Mavericks 117
Stephen Curry scored 37 points, including the Warriors' final 12, to lead Golden State to a 120-117 NBA Cup victory over the Dallas Mavericks. Klay Thompson, playing in Dallas for the first time since his move, had 22 points, while Luka Doncic contributed 31 for the Mavs. Curry took over in the final minutes to secure the win for Golden State.

Blazers 122, Timberwolves 108
Robert Williams and Jerami Grant each scored 19 points as the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 122-108. Naz Reid led Minnesota with 28 points, but Portland's hot shooting from beyond the arc (18 for 32) helped them control the game. Portland also dominated with 64 bench points and two buzzer-beaters in the win.