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What's happening around the NBA on Nov. 3

Get the latest updates, highlights and more from around the NBA tonight.

NBA.com Staff

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📖🍿TOP THREE STORYLINES FROM NOV. 3 🍿📖

  1. The Pistons got their second win of the season, boosting their record to 2-5. They dominated the second half, outscoring Brooklyn, 54-35. Detroit will look to carry that momentum back home when they host the 4-2 Lakers at 7:30 on Monday. 
  2. The Pelicans were short-handed Sunday, with Zion Williamson and CJ McCollum both sidelined. However, they still had Brandon Ingram and the homecourt advantage on their side. That wasn’t enough Sunday, as Atlanta boosted their record to 3-4 off strong performances from Jalen Johnson and Trae Young, while New Orleans’ record fell to 3-4.
  3. The Magic dropped their third straight game, and second without Paolo Banchero. It’s not easy replacing a star of Banchero’s caliber, but Orlando will need to figure out how to win without him, as his return is still multiple weeks away. They’ll face the 6-0 Thunder in Oklahoma City on Monday.

💥TOP PERFORMERS FROM NOV. 3 💥

  1. Jalen Johnson finished a couple of digits shy of a triple-double in the Hawks’ convincing win over the Pelicans on Sunday. He tied a career-high with 29 points on 60% shooting and also contributed nine rebounds and eight assists.
  2. Brandon Ingram’s effort came in a loss, but his performance can’t be ignored. The 27-year-old scored north of 30 for the third time this season, putting in 32 points, seven rebounds, two assists, a block, and a steal. 
  3. Luka Dončić had another impressive performance Sunday and may have had a triple-double if the game didn’t get out of hand. Dončić posted 32 points (11-22 FG, 5-13 3PT), nine rebounds, and seven assists in the Mavericks victory.

Dunk Score throw down of the night 🧨

Larry Nance Jr.’s dunk scored 81.2 on the scale that ranks in-game dunks by calculating and modeling their physical and stylistic traits.

It’s a wrap in Dallas 🏁

The Mavericks handled their business Sunday, defeating the Magic 108-85. Four players scored in double figures for Dallas, with Luka Dončić leading the way with 32. Daniel Gafford (18), Kyrie Irving (17), and Dereck Lively II (11) were the others. 

Orlando had trouble getting any offense going, shooting just 33.3% as a team. Franz Wagner led the Magic with 13 points on 6-15 shooting.

Get that out of here 👉🏻🗑️

Dwight Powell with a massive rejection from behind on Cole Anthony sending the ball into the stands.

The Mavericks are closing in on their fourth win of the season up more than 20 points late in the fourth against the Magic.

Kyrie in his bag 💼

Irving works the pick and roll with Dereck Lively II and gets into the paint with the soft finish in traffic.

The Mavericks continue to pull away in the fourth, as they hold a 26-point lead against Orlando.

Hawks take down Pelicans

Jalen Johnson was a monster in Atlanta’s 126-111 win over New Orleans, nearly securing a triple-double, tallying 29 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists. The Duke product also chipped in two blocks and two steals. Trae Young, who came into the game leading the NBA in assists per game with 11.7, chipped in 12 dimes and 23 points on 8-15 shooting, including 5-10 from three.

Brandon Ingram poured in a game-high 32 for the Pelicans on 12-19 shooting (4-8 3PT) and grabbed seven rebounds.

A Dunk party breaking out in New Orleans 🎉

Jalen Johnson goes nearly cost-to-coast and explodes with a one-handed dunk as he blows past Brandon Ingram and Jamal Cain. Check out its NBA Dunk Score here, and see if Johnson surpassed Nance’s on today’s daily leaders.

Drive and the finish

Jordan Hawkins drives past Garrison Mathews and Larry Nance Jr. to the hole for the dunk, as the Pelicans work to cut Atlanta’s lead with the fourth quarter underway.

Nance cleared for lift-off 🚀

Larry Nance detonates in the paint and throws it down with one hand over Daniel Theis, helping the Hawks extend their lead in New Orleans. This has to be the dunk of the night thus far. Check out where it ranks on the NBA’s daily dunk score.

 

Dončić on 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Luka Dončić is scorching as the Mavericks take a 65-40 lead over the Magic into halftime. The Slovenian has 25 points on 9-15 shooting from the field, including 5-10 from three to lead all scorers. He also has four dimes and five rebounds. Gafford (12) and Kyrie Irving (10) have also scored in double digits.

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No one has reached double digits yet for Orlando, with Franz Wagner’s eight points being the tops for the team.

Gafford takes flight again ✈️

Naji Marshall finds a surging Daniel Gafford for another alley-oop, setting Gafford up for a thundering slam.

One-handed jam 🥫

Jalen Johnson throws down the dunk and forces Brandon Ingram to pick up his fourth foul in the process.

See where it ranks with the NBA’s new Dunk Score amongst tonight’s slams.

From the logo 🎯

Trae Young pulls up and buries the three from well beyond the three-point line, for his second made three of the night. The Hawks have opened up a 79-71 lead on the Pelicans as the third quarter is well underway.

Tight one at the break 🤏

The shorthanded Pelicans have a one-point lead over the Hawks at halftime, off the work of Brandon Ingram. With multiple players out of action, Ingram was going to have to step up to keep his team in the game, and he has delivered 16 points on 5-8 shooting.

Jalen Johnson leads all Hawks scorers with 13 on 5-11 shooting.

With the scoop to end the quarter 🍧

Luka Dončić muscles Jonathan Isaac into the paint and scoops it in while drawing the foul to end the first quarter in Dallas.

After one, the Mavericks lead 30-22, with Dončić leading all scorers with 14 points.

Gafford gets 🆙

Daniel Gafford jams home the alley-oop from PJ Washington on the break, as the Mavericks trail the Magic 20-19 early in Dallas.

A quarter in the books 🕒

The Hawks have a 33-30 lead over the Pelicans after one quarter of play. Brandon Ingram leads all scorers with 10 points, while Risacher leads the Hawks with 9 and four rebounds.

Banks open on Sunday 💲

Larry Nance Jr. pops for three off the backboard against his former team, giving the Hawks a 28-25 lead late in the first.

Rookie slams it home

Zaccharie Risacher takes the clear path to the basket off the steal and bolsters Atlanta’s lead.

Dyson on the board 📝

Dyson Daniels gets into the lane and fills it up with a floater for his first points of the game against his former squad.

The Hawks are off to a quick start in New Orleans, leading 19-15, with 2024 No. 1 selection Zaccharie Risacher leading all scorers with 9.

Early swat for Missi ❌

Yves Missi has been a formidable force in the paint defensively early in his rookie campaign, and his block party continues early in New Orleans.

The 5️⃣ for Dallas

Starters announced for Orlando 🪄✨

Tristan Da Silva enters the starting lineup for the Magic on Sunday night when they take the floor against the Mavericks at 7:30 ET.

Hawks starting 5️⃣

Trae Young, Dyson Daniels, Zaccharie Risacher, Jalen Johnson, and Clint Capela will be the first five on the floor for Atlanta in New Orleans tonight at 7 ET.

Getting loose 🤙

Trae Young warms up ahead of a 7 ET tip against the Pelicans on NBA League Pass.

Young is averaging 27.7 PPG, 5.2 RPG, and 11.7 APG this season. His 11.7 assists per game leads the NBA.

Pelicans starting 5️⃣

With Zion Williamson out of action, Javonte Green will get a start for New Orleans.

No Zion 🚫

Zion Williamson has been ruled out for Sunday’s 7 ET game against the Hawks due to right hamstring tightness.

The good news for the Pelicans is Jordan Hawkins (back) is set to play.

Pistons rev up for the win 🎉

The Pistons trailed by five at halftime but were able to outscore the Nets 54-35 in the second half to secure their second win of the season, 106-92. Detroit had six players in double figures with Cade Cunningham leading the way with 19 points, six rebounds, and five dishes. Jalen Duren notched a double-double with 13 points, 17 rebounds, four assists, and three blocks.

Cameron Johnson led all scorers with 26 points.

Hawks flying in

Dyson Daniels arrives at The King Smoothie Center in New Orleans. Daniels is no stranger to the location, previously playing for the Pelicans before being dealt to Atlanta in the trade of Dejounte Murray this past offseason.

Throws it ⬇️

Tim Hardaway Jr. finds space near the baseline and takes it to the rim for a thunderous slam.

Hardaway’s throw-down is the most impressive dunk thus far today, based on the NBA’s new dunk score rating.

Dagger to beat the shot clock ⏰

With 24 seconds all but gone from the shot clock, Beasley nails a tough three from the corner with Cam Thomas in his face.

Beasley now has 13 points on 3-9 shooting from three, as the Pistons have built a 94-85 lead in Brooklyn.

3️⃣down, 1️⃣to go

The Pistons outscored the Nets 31-20 in the third quarter to take a six-point lead, 83-77, into the fourth.

Dee-Troit Basket-Ball 🏀

a downhill charging Duren slams down the half-court alley-oop from Cade Cunningham, to pull the Pistons within four points.

Jalen Duren now has 11 points and 12 rebounds, to go with three assists and two blocks.

In the building 🏟️

The Dallas Mavericks arrive at the American Airlines Center before their 7:30 ET tip against the Magic.

Late addition to the injury report 🩼

Zion Williamson is now questionable for tonight’s game against the Hawks due to hamstring tightness.

Finds a way to finish at the rim 🪄

Ivey gets the tough finish after contact drawing the foul for an and-one opportunity.

We’ve reached halftime in Brooklyn

The Nets lead 57-52 at the break off the work of Cameron Johnson’s 22 points on 7-10 shooting. No other Net has reached double figures. For the Pistons, it’s Jaden Ivey’s 12 points that are pacing the squad, while Tobias Harris’ 11 is their only other double-digit scorer.

Circus finish for Jaden Ivey 🎪

Ivey protects the ball on his way to the basket, hangs, and rolls it in as halftime approaches.

Pelicans soaring in 

With tip-off set for 7 ET, New Orleans players have begun arriving at The Smoothie King Center for their matchup with the Hawks. 

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Dances his way to the basket 🕺🏾

Cunningham makes his way from the three-point line to the paint and finishes with the bucket in traffic, to pull the Pistons within three.

Draws contact for the And-1️⃣

Cade gets a lob from Jaden Ivey and finishes through the contact off the backboard and in.

Throws down the oop 😤

Dennis Schröder attracts Jalen Duren in the paint and finds Nic Claxton at the bucket alone to complete the alley-oop with authority.

Smooth passing from the Nets 🧈

Dennis Schröder goes between the legs to feed Claxton in the post, who finds Williams cutting to the basket for the easy put-in.

The first quarter has come to a close in Brooklyn, with the Pistons currently leading 31-28. Despite trailing, it’s Cameron Johnson leading all scorers with 13 on 5-6 shooting, including 3-4 from three. Tobias Harris and Malik Beasley each have seven points, which leads the way for Detroit.

Fastbreak bucket 🪣

A Jaden Ivey miss sets up the Nets to push the pace as Ben Simmons hits Johnson with a bounce pass for the easy lay-in.

After a slow start, the Pistons have jumped out to a 22-20 lead in the latter stages of the first quarter.

Cameron Johnson hot to start

Back-to-back corner threes from Johnson give the Nets a quick 10-4 start and have the Pistons calling an early timeout.

Pistons starters 🛠️

Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey, Tim Hardaway Jr., Tobias Harris, and Jalen Duren will take the floor to get things started for Detroit.

The starting five is live for Brooklyn 🏙

Dennis Schröder, Cam Thomas, Dorian Finney-Smith, Cameron Johnson, and Ben Simmons will be representing the Nets when they take the floor against the Pistons.

Getting locked in 🔒

Cade Cunningham is warming up in Brooklyn, before the team’s 3:30 ET tip against the Nets.

3️⃣Key Storylines for Today

  1. The 1-5 Pistons look to get on track after a slow start to the season. They’ll be facing a 3-3 Nets team, who have won their last two games, getting the best of the Bulls and Grizzlies.
  2. The Hawks and Pelicans pulled off one of the biggest trades of the offseason when Atlanta sent Dejounte Murray to New Orleans. Unfortunately, for the Pelicans and Murray, he suffered a fractured hand and won’t be taking the court against his former team. They’ll also be without CJ McCollum (adductor strain) and Herbert Jones (shoulder). The Hawks are banged up as well and will be without De’Andre Hunter (knee) and Bogdan Bogdanovic (hamstring). Despite these absences, plenty of star power will still be on the court with Trae Young, Zion Williamson, and Brandon Ingram all in action tonight on NBA League Pass.
  3. Luka Dončić, Kyrie Irving, and the Mavericks will host the Magic, who are still adjusting to life without Paolo Banchero (oblique) for at least the next four weeks. They fell to Cleveland 120-109 on Friday, in their first game without him this season, but will work to get one in the win column against Dallas.

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