NBA Round-up - 23/11/23

In a Wednesday night game, Kevin Durant scored a game-high 32 points, with Devin Booker contributing 25 for the Phoenix Suns in their 123-115 victory over the Golden State Warriors. The highlight was Chris Paul's ejection, receiving two technical fouls for disputing a foul call in the second quarter. Meanwhile, the Warriors' struggles continued, losing for the seventh time in eight games. Here are some major highlights from the NBA In-season Tournament.

Golden State Warriors vs. Phoenix Suns (115-123)

Kevin Durant scored a game-high 32 points, while Devin Booker added 25. The Phoenix Suns secured a 123-115 victory against the Golden State Warriors. Chris Paul, in his homecoming, was ejected with two technical fouls during the game. Klay Thompson led the Warriors with 23 points.

Atlanta Hawks vs. Brooklyn Nets (147-145 OT)

Trae Young's season-high 43 points, including 14 in overtime, powered the Atlanta Hawks to a 147-145 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. De'Andre Hunter contributed 25 points and 11 rebounds, and Dejounte Murray added 20 points. Mikal Bridges led the Nets with a career-high 45 points.

Orlando Magic vs. Denver Nuggets (124-119)

Orlando Magic's Paolo Banchero hit a go-ahead three-pointer, securing a 124-119 victory over the Denver Nuggets. Franz Wagner scored 27 points, and Banchero contributed 23 points, hitting 4-of-5 three-pointers. Nikola Jokic recorded a triple-double with 30 points, 13 rebounds, and 12 assists.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Chicago Bulls (116-102)

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 40 points and 12 assists fueled the Oklahoma City Thunder's 116-102 win over the Chicago Bulls. Isaiah Joe added 20 points, and Chet Holmgren had 18 points, 13 rebounds, and four blocks. DeMar DeRozan led the Bulls with 25 points.

Charlotte Hornets vs. Washington Wizards (117-114)

Miles Bridges' go-ahead three-pointer and LaMelo Ball's 34 points and 13 assists propelled the Charlotte Hornets to a 117-114 victory against the Washington Wizards. Kyle Kuzma scored 28 points for the Wizards.

Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks (119-116)

Jaylen Brown's 26 points led the Boston Celtics to a wire-to-wire 119-116 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. Jayson Tatum contributed 23 points, 11 rebounds, and four assists. Brook Lopez led the Bucks with 28 points.

Miami Heat vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (129-96)

Kyle Lowry's 28 points and Jaime Jaquez Jr's 22 points off the bench powered the Miami Heat to a dominant 129-96 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Craig Porter led the Cavaliers with 16 points.

Toronto Raptors vs. Indiana Pacers (132-131)

Pascal Siakam's 36 points and Dennis Schroder's 26 points secured a narrow 132-131 victory for the Toronto Raptors over the Indiana Pacers. Tyrese Haliburton had 33 points and 16 assists for the Pacers.

Houston Rockets vs. Memphis Grizzlies (111-91)

Jalen Green's season-high 34 points lifted the Houston Rockets to a 111-91 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, extending their homecourt winning streak to seven games. Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Grizzlies with 23 points each.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Philadelphia 76ers (112-99)

Anthony Edwards' 31 points, along with Karl-Anthony Towns' 23 points and 11 rebounds, propelled the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 112-99 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Rudy Gobert contributed 13 points and 11 rebounds.

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Sacramento Kings (117-112)
Zion Williamson's 25 points and Brandon Ingram's 23 points led the New Orleans Pelicans to a 117-112 victory over the Sacramento Kings. De'Aaron Fox scored 26 points for the Kings.

Los Angeles Clippers vs. San Antonio Spurs (109-102)

Kawhi Leonard's 26 points and Paul George's 24 points guided the Los Angeles Clippers to a 109-102 victory over the struggling San Antonio Spurs. Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 22 points and 15 rebounds.

Portland Trail Blazers vs. Utah Jazz (121-105)

Jerami Grant's 30 points and Malcolm Brogdon's 20 points powered the Portland Trail Blazers to a convincing 121-105 victory over the Utah Jazz. Lauri Markkanen had 24 points for the Jazz.

Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers (104-101)

Luka Doncic's 30 points and Kyrie Irving's go-ahead three-pointer secured a 104-101 victory for the Dallas Mavericks over the Los Angeles Lakers. LeBron James scored 26 points for the Lakers.