NBA roundup: Jalen Johnson's career night lifts Hawks past 76ers in 2OT
Mon Dec 1 1:04am ET
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Jalen Johnson scored a career-high 41 points to lift the visiting Atlanta Hawks to a wild 142-134 double-overtime victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 34 points for Atlanta, while Dyson Daniels pitched in with 17 points, nine rebounds and eight assists. Johnson also contributed 14 rebounds and seven assists for the Hawks, who played without Kristaps Porzingis (illness) in addition to Trae Young (knee).
Tyrese Maxey led the Sixers with 44 points and nine assists, while Quentin Grimes chipped in with 28 points for the hosts. Joel Embiid (knee), who had missed Philadelphia's previous nine games, scored 18 points but had only four rebounds in 30 minutes.
With the teams tied at 124-124 late in the first overtime, Maxey made a tough floater in the lane. However, he went 0-of-2 from the foul line with 4.6 seconds left. Johnson was fouled on the other end with 0.3 seconds left and made both free throws to force a second OT. In the second extra session, Maxey's driving layup forged a 132-132 tie with 2:44 left. However, Johnson answered with a pair of 3-pointers to give Atlanta some breathing room.
Rockets 129, Jazz 101
Alperen Sengun scored a game-high 27 points and Kevin Durant added 25 to lead visiting Houston to a dominant win over Utah in Salt Lake City.
Steven Adams recorded a double-double with 13 points and 12 rebounds, while Amen Thompson made up for a lack of scoring (five points) with nine assists, eight rebounds and a steal. The Rockets cruised to a win as they shot 52.9% from the field, went 11-for-31 on 3-point attempts and outrebounded the Jazz 50-33.
Rookie Ace Bailey led Utah with 19 points on 8-for-12 shooting. Lauri Markkanen added 18 points and eight rebounds, while Jusuf Nurkic posted 14 points, six rebounds and nine assists. Keyonte George had eight turnovers over a scoreless 19 minutes.
Knicks 116, Raptors 94
Karl-Anthony Towns scored 22 points as New York notched its fourth straight victory, beating visiting Toronto.
Josh Hart compiled 20 points, 12 rebounds, seven assists and three steals for the Knicks, while Jalen Brunson paired 18 points with seven assists. Mitchell Robinson pulled in 15 boards off the bench in 17 minutes of action as New York outrebounded Toronto 61-40, including 25-14 on the offensive glass.
Immanuel Quickley had 19 points and eight assists for the Raptors, and Scottie Barnes added 18 points, five rebounds and four assists.
Thunder 123, Trail Blazers 115
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 26 points and Oklahoma City increased its winning streak to 12 with a victory over host Portland.
Jaylen Williams tallied 16 points, eight rebounds and five assists in his second game since his return from two wrist surgeries. Chet Holmgren added 19 points and nine rebounds as the defending champion Thunder won for the 20th time in 21 games this season. Their lone defeat came at Portland on Nov. 5 when they blew a 22-point lead and lost 121-119.
Deni Avdija recorded 31 points, a season-best 19 rebounds and 10 assists for the Trail Blazers, who fell for the ninth time in 12 games. Toumani Camara added 19 points and eight rebounds, and Jerami Grant scored 18 points.
Celtics 117, Cavaliers 115
Payton Pritchard scored a season-high 42 points and Jaylen Brown collected his fourth career triple-double with 19 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists, as Boston edged host Cleveland.
Anfernee Simons added 18 points off the bench and Jordan Walsh posted career bests with 14 points and 11 rebounds for the Celtics, who built a 21-point lead before the Cavaliers mounted their unsuccessful comeback.
Cleveland's Evan Mobley scored 17 of his 27 points in the second half and had 14 rebounds. Teammate Darius Garland had 21 points and eight assists, while Donovan Mitchell also made a run at a triple-double with 18 points, seven rebounds and eight assists.
Timberwolves 125, Spurs 112
Anthony Edwards scored 32 points on 13-for-18 shooting, and Minnesota finished strong to defeat San Antonio in Minneapolis.
Julius Randle added 22 points and matched his season high of 12 assists for the Timberwolves, who earned their second victory in as many nights. Donte DiVincenzo tallied 18 points, and Naz Reid scored 15 off the bench.
De'Aaron Fox scored 25 points on 10-for-15 shooting to lead the Spurs. Devin Vassell and Keldon Johnson finished with 22 points apiece. San Antonio was outscored 36-19 in the fourth quarter.
Grizzlies 115, Kings 107
Zach Edey had a career performance featuring 32 points, including all six in a lead-changing run late in the game, and Memphis surged past host Sacramento.
Edey's 32 points were seven more than he'd scored in any previous NBA game. He hit 16 of his 20 shots on a night when he made neither a 3-pointer nor a free throw. The second-year pro also found time for a game-high 17 rebounds, the fourth-most of his career, and a career-best five blocks, helping the Grizzlies extend their winning streak to three.
DeMar DeRozan had a team-high 23 points and Malik Monk 21 for the Kings, who were outshot 52.3% to 45.7% overall and 37.5% to 29.6% on 3-pointers. The Grizzlies dominated on the boards 52-34.
Lakers 133, Pelicans 121
Luka Doncic scored 20 of his 34 points in the first quarter and added 12 rebounds with seven assists as host Los Angeles extended its winning streak to seven games with a victory over short-handed New Orleans.
Austin Reaves scored 33 points with eight assists and Deandre Ayton added 22 points with 12 rebounds before leaving in the fourth quarter with right knee discomfort. The Lakers won without LeBron James, who was resting a sore left foot on the first night of a back-to-back.
Saddiq Bey scored 22 points with 11 rebounds and Bryce McGowens added 23 points with seven rebounds and Jeremiah Frears 21 points for the Pelicans, who were without their top two scorers in Zion Williamson (hamstring) and Trey Murphy III (elbow) on the second night of a back-to-back.
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Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (ankle) is doubtful for Monday's game in Denver, leaving Dallas to patch together minutes at the five with Dereck Lively II (foot) also out. Dwight Powell and Moussa Cisse remain fringe options, though Powell's nine points, five rebounds, three assists, six steals, and one block in 34 minutes Saturday suggest he may hold the steadiest role. Cisse stays in deep-league territory. Anthony Davis is still ramping up and could pick up spot frontcourt minutes, but his managed workload keeps expectations in check.
Portland's F Deni Avdija recorded a triple-double, finishing with 31 points, 10 assists and 19 rebounds in a 115-123 loss to the Thunder on Sunday, Nov. 30.
Hawks' F Jalen Johnson recorded a double-double, scoring 41 points and grabbing 14 rebounds in a 142-134 win over Philadelphia on Sunday, Nov. 30.
Philadelphia 76ers' G Tyrese Maxey scored 44 points on 14-of-31 shooting in a 134-142 loss to the Hawks on Sunday, Nov. 30.
Boston's G Payton Pritchard scored 42 points on 15-of-22 shooting in a 117-115 win over Cleveland on Sunday, Nov. 30.
Boston Celtics' F Jaylen Brown recorded a triple-double, finishing with 19 points, 11 assists and 12 rebounds in a 117-115 win over Cleveland on Sunday, Nov. 30.
Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Terance Mann (ribs) has been tagged as questionable on the injury report ahead of Monday's meet-up with the Charlotte Hornets. The 25-year-old played through a rib injury on Saturday against the Milwaukee Bucks but struggled, shooting 2-for-8 from the field to finish with four points in 21 minutes. Mann's exit from the lineup would give additional playing opportunities for players like Drake Powell and Tyrese Martin. The returning Egor Demin (foot) will also benefit and is likely to replace Mann in the starting lineup.
Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (back) is on track to return from a two-game absence on Monday against the Charlotte Hornets, as the team considers him probable for the matchup. Porter Jr. has been dealing with a back issue, allowing Ziaire Williams to log a couple of starts. On Monday, Williams will drop back to the bench to make room in the first unit for Brooklyn's top scorer. Porter Jr. is averaging 24.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 3.0 assists for the season. He has been even more productive in his most recent outings, surpassing the 30-point plateau twice in five games.
Detroit Pistons guard/forward Caris LeVert (knee) will likely return to the lineup on Monday against the Atlanta Hawks after the team listed him as probable for the game. The former Hawk missed Saturday's clash against the Miami Heat with a sore knee. It was the second leg of a back-to-back, so the team was probably only resting the veteran. On Monday, LeVert could receive a chance to start because Duncan Robinson (ankle) is iffy for the contest. In Motown, LeVert has so far come exclusively off the bench, averaging 9.6 points and 3.0 assists in 20.1 minutes per game.
Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (leg) is labeled as probable on the injury report for a game against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night. Detroit's double-double machine was unavailable when the team completed a back-to-back on Saturday against the Miami Heat. Isaiah Stewart had a quiet outing as Duren's replacement in the starting lineup and will be back on the bench on Monday. Duren missed a double-double in his first meeting with the Hawks this season but had one of his highest scoring games of the campaign, netting 24 points with an 8-for-12 effort from the field. As a result of Duren's return, Paul Reed will likely play a miniscule role on Monday, despite his impressive double-double performance against Miami.
Detroit Pistons guard/forward Duncan Robinson (ankle) is considered questionable for Monday's Eastern Conference showdown against the Atlanta Hawks. Robinson produced a nice revenge-game performance in Saturday's win over the Miami Heat, but he apparently also injured his right ankle. Ron Holland II or Caris LeVert (knee) could get a chance to start on Monday if Robinson doesn't play, with Jaden Ivey and Daniss Jenkins potentially also benefiting from his absence. Robinson has averaged over 32 minutes per night as a starter for the Pistons, so there will be a significant amount of minutes to fill in the rotation without him.
Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn (wrist) appears ready to return to action on Monday against the Los Angeles Lakers, as the team has listed him as probable on the injury report. Dunn hasn't played for five games due to a wrist injury. Before he sprained his right wrist, Dunn made three consecutive starts, filling in for Grayson Allen. Allen has just returned from injury, meaning we will likely see Dunn re-enter the Suns rotation as part of the second unit. As a reserve, Dunn has averaged only 5.8 points and 4.0 rebounds this season.
Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams (calf) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Monday's clash against the Los Angeles Lakers. The injury-prone big man missed the second leg of a back-to-back on Saturday against the Denver Nuggets. So far this season, Williams has sat out one game in each of the Suns' back-to-back situations. He has had no issues getting through the rest of the schedule, averaging 12.9 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 1.3 steals in 25.5 minutes. On Monday, Williams will go for a fourth consecutive double-double and certainly has a point to prove after his failed trade to the Lakers last season.
Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (calf) is not listed on the injury report for Monday's contest against the Orlando Magic. White missed the second leg of a back-to-back on Saturday against the Indiana Pacers. He hasn't played on consecutive nights since making his season debut in the middle of November. While he has been dealing with some efficiency issues, White's overall productivity has been good, as the 25-year-old has averaged 24.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 6.2 assists in 30.6 minutes. Orlando has recently improved its defense, now ranking ninth in the league for defensive efficiency, making this potentially a tricky matchup for White.
Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Larry Nance Jr. (calf) will miss 3-4 weeks, the team announced on Sunday. The veteran sustained a Grade 1 soleus strain in Friday's loss to the Atlanta Hawks. As a backup, Nance Jr. is averaging 3.6 points and 2.6 rebounds in 15.0 minutes per game this season. With Jarrett Allen (finger) also exiting the lineup on Sunday and ruled out for around a week, Evan Mobley will be in for a busy time in the Cavaliers frontcourt. He led the team in scoring with 27 points and had 14 rebounds in Sunday's 117-115 loss to the Boston Celtics.
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (groin) won't be returning to the lineup on Monday against the Chicago Bulls. He has been ruled out for a ninth consecutive game. The Magic star is recovering from a left groin strain, and the team hasn't announced a timetable for his return. In his absence, Tristan da Silva figures to receive another start. The 24-year-old has lost momentum recently, posting double-digit points only once in the past four games. Overall, da Silva has averaged 12.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in a starting role this season.
Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (finger) will be sidelined for approximately one week, the team announced on Sunday. Allen is dealing with a finger injury, missing four of the last five games. It is now clear that he will sit out at least four more matchups. Cleveland's frontcourt has also lost Larry Nance Jr. (calf) for several weeks, creating opportunities in the lineup for Thomas Bryant and Nae'Qwan Tomlin. The latter made a positive impact in Sunday's 117-115 loss to the Boston Celtics, leading his team with a plus-19 rating in 22 minutes. Tomlin finished with seven points, two rebounds, and one steal.
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (wrist) is on the injury report with a probable designation for Monday's tilt against Anthony Davis (calf) and the Dallas Mavericks. The Serbian superstar continues to nurse a left wrist sprain, but it looks like he will play through the injury again. Jokic hasn't yet skipped any games this season and is once again averaging a triple-double. He has posted 28.9 points, 12.4 rebounds, and 10.9 assists per game. Impressively, Jokic didn't miss a single shot from the field on Saturday night against the Phoenix Suns, going 7-for-7 during a 26-point effort in a 130-112 win.
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (adductor) is listed as probable for Monday's meeting with the Washington Wizards. The former MVP is managing a left adductor injury but is expected to remain in the lineup. Antetokounmpo should be fresh for the game after playing only 19 minutes in Saturday's blowout win over the Brooklyn Nets. Despite seeing limited action, Antetokounmpo still had 29 points in the contest and missed a double-double by just two rebounds. In his first meeting with the Wizards this season, Antetokounmpo went for a 37-point, 14-rebound double-double in just 27 minutes.
Dallas Mavericks forward/center Anthony Davis (calf) will likely return to the lineup on Monday against the Denver Nuggets, as the team has listed him as probable on the injury report. After coming back from a calf injury on Friday night against the Los Angeles Lakers, Davis skipped the second leg on a back-to-back on Saturday versus the Los Angeles Clippers. In his return, Davis had 12 points, five rebounds, five assists, and three blocks in 28 minutes. Dwight Powelltook Davis' starting spot on Saturday and will drop back to the bench on Monday.
