Overview
- Oklahoma City routed Golden State 126-102 to seize the league’s best record at 11-1, with Chet Holmgren shooting 9-for-9 and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scoring 28 as Stephen Curry was held to 11.
- Denver handled Sacramento 122-108 behind Nikola Jokic’s 35 points, 15 rebounds and 7 assists on 16-of-19 shooting, with the Nuggets breaking the game open early in the fourth while he rested.
- Utah exploded past Indiana 152-128 for the highest single-game total of the season, led by Lauri Markkanen’s 35 points as the Pacers fell to 1-10 despite T.J. McConnell’s season debut.
- Philadelphia edged Boston 102-100 without Joel Embiid due to right knee soreness, as Kelly Oubre Jr. converted late and rookie Justin Edwards hit five threes to finish with 22.
- New York stayed perfect at home at 7-0 by beating Memphis 133-120 behind Jalen Brunson’s 32 points and 10 assists, while Toronto improved to 6-5 with a 119-109 win at Brooklyn.