2023-24 Game Recaps

Game Recap: Raptors 84, Nuggets 81

The Raptors defeated the Nuggets, 84-81. Javon Freeman-Liberty finished with 16 points (three 3PM) and five rebounds for the Raptors in the victory. Julian Strawther tallied 32 points (six 3PM), three rebounds, and five assists for the Nuggets in the losing effort. The Raptors improve to 2-0 in the NBA 2K25 Summer League, while the Nuggets fall to 0-2.

Game Recap: Spurs 79, Hawks 76

The Spurs defeated the Hawks, 79-76. Jamaree Bouyea finished with 12 points, four assists, and three steals for the Spurs, while DMoi Hodge added 13 points (three 3PM) and two steals in the victory. E.J. Liddell tallied 22 points, five rebounds and four blocks for the Hawks in the losing effort. The Spurs improve to 2-0 in the NBA 2K25 Summer League, while the Hawks fall to 0-2.

Game Recap: Heat 80, Lakers 76

The Heat defeated the Lakers, 80-76. Keshad Johnson put up 21 points, eight rebounds, three steals, and three blocks for the Heat, while Alondes Williams added 21 points, nine rebounds, and two blocks in the victory. Dalton Knecht tallied 20 points and nine rebounds for the Lakers in the losing effort. The Heat improve to 2-1 in the California Classic Summer League, while the Lakers fall to 0-3.

Game Recap: Thunder 80, Grizzlies 77

The Thunder defeated the Grizzlies, 80-77. Ajay Mitchell put up 21 points and five rebounds for the Thunder, while Ousmane Dieng added 17 points, four rebounds, eight assists, and four blocks in the victory. Trey Jemison tallied 20 points and seven rebounds for the Grizzlies in the losing effort. The Thunder improve to 2-1 in the Salt Lake City Summer League, while the Grizzlies fall to 1-2.

Game Recap: Grizzlies 87, 76ers 85

The 39th overall pick for Memphis Jaylen Wells made a game-winner as time expired as Memphis defeated Philadelphia, 87-85. Wells contributed a team-high 27 points to go with six rebounds, three assists and three three pointers, with Cam Spencer adding an additional 18 points (7-14 FG, 3-7 3P) in the game. Jeff Dowtin Jr. finished with a team-high 18 points along with 6 assists for the 76ers in the losing effort. Jared McCain added 12 points, four assists, and three rebounds, along with three three pointers made.

Game Recap: Jazz 97, Grizzlies 95

Keyonte George knocked down two free throws to reach the target score of seven as the Jazz defeat the Grizzlies, 97-95. Keyonte George led the way for the Jazz with 30 points, four rebounds and four assists, while Isaiah Collier, the 29th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft out of USC, added 14 points, six rebounds and six assists in the victory. Zach Edey, the 9th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft out of Purdue, tallied 14 points (7-12 FG) and 15 rebounds for the Grizzlies in the losing effort. The Jazz improve to 1-0 in the Salt Lake City Summer League, while the Grizzlies fall to 0-1.

Game Recap: 76ers 102, Thunder 92

The 76ers defeated the Thunder, 102-92. Ricky Council IV put up 29 points (19 points in 4Q) and eight rebounds for the 76ers, while Jared McCain, the 16th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft out of Duke, added 15 points, six rebounds and three assists in the victory. Adam Flagler tallied 18 points (6-14 3pt. FG), four rebounds and three assists for the Thunder in the losing effort. The 76ers improve to 1-0 in the Salt Lake City Summer League, while the Thunder fall to 0-1.

Game Recap: Celtics 106, Mavericks 88

The Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks 106-88, in Game 5 of the NBA Finals Presented by YouTube TV to win the 2024 NBA Finals, 4-1. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 31 points, 11 assists, and eight rebounds as Jaylen Brown added 21 points, eight rebounds, and six assists. Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 28 points, 12 rebounds, and five assists. Jaylen Brown was voted as series MVP and awarded the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player award. He averaged 20.8 PPG, 5.4 RPG, and 5.0 APG across the series.

Game Recap: Mavericks 122, Celtics 84

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Boston Celtics, 122-84, in Game 4 of the NBA Finals Presented by YouTube TV and now trail in the series, 3-1. Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 29 points (25 in H1), five rebounds, and five assists while Kyrie Irving (21 points, six assists, four rebounds) and Dereck Lively II (11 points, 12 rebounds +20 rating) added 32 points. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 15 points, five rebounds, and three assists as Sam Hauser added 14 points and four rebounds.

Game Recap: Celtics 106, Mavericks 99

The Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks, 106-99, in Game 3 of the NBA Finals to take a 3-0 series lead. The Mavericks mounted a fourth quarter comeback as they trailed by 21 points (91-70) at the 10:21 mark of the fourth quarter to make it a 93-92 game with 3:37 to go. Boston held off despite being outscored 29-21 in the final quarter.

Game Recap: Celtics 105, Mavericks 98

The Celtics defeated the Mavericks, 105-98, in Game 2 of the 2024 NBA Finals Presented by YouTube TV, to take a 2-0 series lead. Jrue Holiday led the Celtics with 26 points (11-14 FG) and 11 rebounds while Jaylen Brown added 21 points and seven assists. Jayson Tatum (18 points on 6-22 FG, 12 assists, nine rebounds) and Derrick White (18 points, five rebounds) totaled 36 points for Boston. The Celtics had 29 assists on 38 FGM in this game. Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 32 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists while P.J. Washington (17 points, seven rebounds) and Kyrie Irving (16 points, six assists) totaled 33 points. Game 3 will take place in Dallas on Wednesday, June 12 (8:30 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN).

Game Recap: Celtics 107, Mavericks 89

The Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks, 107-89, in Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals Presented by YouTube TV to take a 1-0 series lead. Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 22 points and six rebounds while Kristaps Porzingis (20 points (8-13 FG), six rebounds) and Jayson Tatum (16 points, 11 rebounds, five assists) totaled 36 points. Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 30 points and 10 rebounds while P.J. Washington (14 points, eight rebounds) and Kyrie Irving (12 points, three rebounds, two assists) totaled 26 points.

Game Recap: Mavericks 124, Timberwolves 103

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving dominate early and often, combining for 72 points to guide Dallas to its first NBA Finals since 2010-11.

Game Recap: Timberwolves 105, Mavericks 100

Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns combine for 54 points and come up clutch late to lift Minnesota over Dallas to force a Game 5 back in the Twin Cities.

Game Recap: Celtics 105, Pacers 102

The Celtics advance to the NBA Finals for the 23rd time in their franchise history as they defeat the Pacers, 105-102, in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Jaylen Brown (29 points, six rebounds) and Jayson Tatum (26 points, 13 rebounds, eight assists) combined for 55 points for the Celtics, while Derrick White added 16 points, four rebounds, four assists, and a career-high five steals in the victory, along with the go-ahead three-pointer to give the Celtics the lead with 45 seconds remaining in regulation. Andrew Nembhard tallied 24 points, six rebounds, and 10 assists for the Pacers in the losing effort. The Celtics win the best-of-seven series, 4-0, and will face the winner of the DAL-MIN series in the NBA Finals on 6/6 (ABC).

Game Recap: Mavericks 116, Timberwolves 107

The Mavericks defeat the Timberwolves, 116-107, in Game 3 to take a 3-0 series lead in the Western Conference Finals.

Game Recap: Celtics 114, Pacers 111

The Celtics overcome an 18-point deficit and stun the Pacers with a 13-2 closing run to take a 3-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Game Recap: Mavericks 109, Timberwolves 108

Luka Doncic drills the game-winning 3 with 3 seconds left as the Mavericks defeat the Timberwolves to take a 2-0 series lead.

Game Recap: Celtics 126, Pacers 110

Jaylen Brown dominates the Pacers with a game-high 40 points to guide the Celtics to a 2-0 lead in the East Finals.

Game Recap: Mavericks 108, Timberwolves 105

Luka Doncic drops 33 points and Kyrie Irving adds 30 to carry Dallas to a series-opening victory over Minnesota.

Game Recap: Celtics 133, Pacers 128

Behind Jayson Tatum's 36 points, Jrue Holiday's defense and a clutch Jaylen Brown 3, Boston beats Indiana 133-128 in OT to take a 1-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.

Game Recap: Timberwolves 98, Nuggets 90

Minnesota pulls off the biggest Game 7 comeback in NBA playoff history and eliminates the defending-champion Nuggets.

Game Recap: Pacers 130, Knicks 109

The Pacers advance to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2014 as they defeat the Knicks, 130-109, in Game 7.

Game Recap: Mavericks 117, Thunder 116

The Mavericks overcome a 17-point comeback and defeat the Thunder, 117-116, in Game 6 to win the series 4-2.

Game Recap: Pacers 116, Knicks 103

Pascal Siakam scores 25 points and Indiana outmuscles the Knicks in a 116-103 victory in Game 6 to even their series at 3-3.

Game Recap: Timberwolves 115, Nuggets 70

The Timberwolves defeated the Nuggets in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals, 115-70, to even the series, 3-3. Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 27 points, four rebounds, and four assists as Jaden McDaniels added 21 points and four rebounds. Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with 22 points and nine rebounds. Game 7 will take place on Sunday, May 19.

Game Recap: Mavericks 104, Thunder 92

The Mavericks defeated the Thunder, 104-92, in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals to take a 3-2 series lead. Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with his sixth career Playoff triple double as he tallied 31 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists while Derrick Jones Jr. added a Playoff career-high 19 points. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 30 points, six rebounds, and eight assists. Game 6 will take place Saturday, May 18, 8:00 PM ET, on ESPN.

Game Recap: Celtics 113, Cavaliers 98

Jayson Tatum scores 25 points and Al Horford adds 22 and 15 rebounds as Boston beats Cleveland 113-98 in Game 5 to win the series 4-1.

Game Recap: Nuggets 112, Timberwolves 97

Nikola Jokic puts up 40 points, seven rebounds and 13 assists to lead the Nuggets to a 112-97 win in Game 5 and 3-2 series lead on Minnesota.

Game Recap: Knicks 121, Pacers 91

Led by Jalen Brunson's 44 points and seven assists, the Knicks defeated the Pacers in Game 5, 121-91. Josh Hart (18 points, 11 rebounds), Alec Burks (18 points, five 3PT FG) and Isaiah Hartenstein (7 points, 17 rebounds) added 43 points in the victory, while Pascal Siakam tallied 22 points and eight rebounds for the Pacers in the losing effort. The Knicks lead the best-of-seven series, 3-2, with Game 6 taking place Friday, May 17.

Game Recap: Thunder 100, Mavericks 96

The Thunder defeated the Mavericks, 100-96. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recorded a playoff career-high 34 points (22 in the second half), eight rebounds, and five assists for the Thunder, with Chet Holmgren adding 18 points and nine rebounds in the victory. P.J. Washington tallied 21 points and a playoff career-high 12 rebounds in the losing effort. The best-of-seven series is tied, 2-2, with Game 5 taking place on Wednesday, May 15, 9:30 PM ET, on TNT/truTV.

Game Recap: Celtics 109, Cavaliers 102

Cleveland challenges Boston despite the absence of Donovan Mitchell, but 60 points from Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are too much.

Game Recap: Nuggets 115, Timberwolves 107

The Nuggets defeat the Timberwolves, 115-107, to tie the best-of-seven series at 2-2.

Game Recap: Pacers 121, Knicks 89

Indiana starts Game 4 on 34-11 run and leads by as many as 43 points in a 121-89 rout of New York to even the series at 2-2.

Game Recap: Celtics 106, Cavaliers 93

The Celtics defeated the Cavaliers, 106-93, in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Jayson Tatum led the way for the Celtics with 33 points, 13 rebounds and six assists, while Jaylen Brown added 28 points and nine rebounds in the victory. Donovan Mitchell notched 33 points (7-12 3pt. FG) and six rebounds for the Cavaliers in the losing effort. The Celtics lead this best-of-seven series, 2-1, with Game 4 taking place in Cleveland on Monday, May 13 (7:00 p.m. ET, TNT/truTV).

Game Recap: Mavericks 105, Thunder 101

The Mavericks defeated the Thunder, 105-101. P.J. Washington recorded 27 points (5-12 3pt. FG) and six rebounds for the Mavericks, his second consecutive game with 25 or more points, while Kyrie Irving (22 points, seven assists) and Luka Doncic (22 points, 15 rebounds, five assists) added a combined 44 points in the victory. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tallied 31 points, 10 rebounds, six assists and a Playoff career-high five blocks for the Thunder in the losing effort. The Mavericks lead this best-of-seven series, 2-1, with Game 4 taking place in Dallas on Monday, May 14 (9:30 p.m. ET, TNT/truTV).Game Recap, Highlights, Recap, Playoffs, Oklahoma City Thunder, Dallas Mavericks.

Game Recap: Nuggets 117, Timberwolves 90

Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray drop 24 points apiece and Denver secures a big Game 3 road win to trim its series deficit to 2-1.

Game Recap: Pacers 111, Knicks 106

Andrew Nembhard hits a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 16 seconds left, Tyrese Haliburton scores 35 points and Indiana rallies past New York in Game 3.

Game Recap: Mavericks 119, Thunder 110

The Mavericks defeat the Thunder, 119-110 in Game 2 and knot up their West semifinal series at 1-1.

Game Recap: Cavaliers 118, Celtics 94

Donovan Mitchell scores 29 points, Evan Mobley adds 21, and Cleveland takes Game 2 in Boston with a stunning 118-94 rout.

Game Recap: Knicks 130, Pacers 121

The New York Knicks defeated the Indiana Pacers, 130-121. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 24 of his 29 total points in the second half as OG Anunoby (28 points) and Donte DiVincenzo (Playoff career-high 28 points, along with six rebounds and four assists) added 56 points for New York. Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers with a Playoff career-high 34 points (seven 3PM) along with nine assists. The Knicks now lead the best-of-seven series, 2-0, with Game 3 taking place on Friday, May 10, 7:00 PM ET, ESPN.

Game Recap: Thunder 117, Mavericks 95

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander posts a 29-9-9 stat line while Luka Doncic has an off night in Oklahoma City's 117-95 win over Dallas in Game 1.

Game Recap: Celtics 120, Cavaliers 95

Jaylen Brown scores 32 points, Derrick White makes seven 3-pointers and the Celtics cruise past the Cavaliers 120-95 in Game 1.

Game Recap: Timberwolves 106, Nuggets 80

The Timberwolves defeated the Nuggets, 106-80. Anthony Edwards recorded 27 points, seven assists, and two steals for the Timberwolves, with Karl-Anthony Towns adding 27 points and 12 rebounds in the victory. Nikola Jokic tallied 16 points, 16 rebounds, and eight assists for the Nuggets in the losing effort. The Timberwolves lead the season series, 2-0, with Game 3 taking place on Friday May 10, 9:30 PM ET, on ESPN.

Game Recap: Knicks 121, Pacers 117

The Knicks defeated the Pacers, 121-117. Jalen Brunson recorded his fourth straight game of 40+ points as he went for 43 points, six rebounds, and six assists for the Knicks, with Donte DiVincenzo (25 points) and Josh Hart (24 points, 13 rebounds, and eight assists) combining for 49 points in the victory. Myles Turner tallied 23 points and three assists for the Pacers in the losing effort. The Knicks lead the best-of-seven series 1-0, with Game 2 taking place on Wednesday May 8, 8:00 PM ET, on TNT/truTV.

Game Recap: Cavaliers 106, Magic 94

Down 18 late in the 1st half, Cleveland rallies to take Game 7 and advance behind 39 points from star guard Donovan Mitchell.

Game Recap: Timberwolves 106, Nuggets 99

Anthony Edwards drops a playoff career-high 43 points and Naz Reid scores 14 of his 16 in the 4th quarter in a series-opening win over the defending champion Nuggets.

Game Recap: Mavericks 114, Clippers 101

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving combine for 58 points, and the Mavericks use 2nd-half surge to close out the Clippers in Game 6.

Game Recap: Magic 103, Cavaliers 96

Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner combine for 53 points and Orlando withstands 50 points from Donovan Mitchell to force a Game 7.

Game Recap: Knicks 118, 76ers 115

Jalen Brunson leads the Knicks with 41 points and 12 assists for a 118-115 win over the 76ers in Game 6. Donte DiVincenzo added a playoff career-high 23 points, along with seven assists and five 3PM in the victory. Joel Embiid led the 76ers with 39 points and 13 rebounds in the losing effort. The Knicks win the best-of-seven series, 4-2 and will face the Pacers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.