The highest-scoring team in the NBA dropped an NBA-best and franchise-best 155 points in this blowout win over Toronto.
10 players scored at least eight points for the Grizzlies, with Jaren Jackson Jr leading the way with 21 points, 11 rebounds, six assists and three blocks. Zach Edey had 21 points, 16 rebounds, two assists and two blocks.
𝐍𝐨 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐇𝐨〽️𝐞
See you back home in the New Year 🎟️: https://t.co/Yflbv49GIg pic.twitter.com/JiLtVMeMpr
— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) December 27, 2024
Houston led by 28 going into the fourth quarter and maintained a double-digit lead for the entirety of the second half.
Jalen Green led the way with 30 points, two rebounds and two steals. Alperen Sengun had 10 points, 13 rebounds, and six assists, while Fred VanVleet finished with 25 points, six rebounds and four assists.
Final pic.twitter.com/kjUsmsNGjh
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) December 27, 2024
Trey is one of the best three-point shooters in the NBA, but he had the dunk of the night, according to our Dunk Score
With that said, Houston is blowing out New Orleans in the fourth quarter.
TREY 😤 pic.twitter.com/MiQZNJcZQy
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) December 27, 2024
The Bulls led this game 124-107 with 6:20 remaining but the Hawks ripped off a 20-0 run in a 50-point fourth quarter.
They outscored Chicago in the final frame, 50-25.
Jalen Johnson led ATL with 30 points, 15 rebounds and four assists, while Trae Young tallied 27 points and 13 assists.
Zach Lavine led Chicago with 37 points, five rebounds and seven assists.
WHAT JUST HAPPENED!?!?
— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) December 27, 2024
Washington closes the game on a 13-4 run/ Jordan Poole hitting a game-winning three with 8.1 seconds remaining.
There were five lead changes in the final 2″30
LaMelo Ball led Charlotte with 31 points, six rebounds and six assists.
Poole led Washington with 25 points, six rebounds, three assists and two blocks.
HOMECOURT PROTECTED 🔒#ForTheDistrict | @Ticketmaster pic.twitter.com/Jy7jxeC807
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) December 27, 2024
This marks Oklahoma City’s ninth straight win. They also snapped Indiana’s five-game winning streak.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led OKC with 45 points, seven rebounds and eight assists.
Fought hard for all 48 💪 pic.twitter.com/zv8Jq5UrDJ
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) December 27, 2024
Tyler Herro knocks down a game-winning jumper to grab Miami a critical win.
This was the lowest-scoring game in the NBA this season.
Herro led Miami with 20 points, three rebounds and two assists.
Jalen Suggs led Orlando with 29 points, four rebounds and two assists.
TYLER HERRO HITS THE GAME WINNER 😱 pic.twitter.com/J88Lm6lOfj
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 27, 2024
LaVine made all six of his three-point attempts in the third quarter and is up to 32 points, five rebounds and seven assists.
Those 22 points also led to Chicago scoring a season-high 44 points in that third quarter.
Flight 8 went OFF in the 3rd Quarter:
🔥 22 points
🔥 6-6 3FG
🔥 4 assists https://t.co/TxLYUEfNAF pic.twitter.com/IgnMXDZZcx— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) December 27, 2024
Green has 21 points, two rebounds, two assists and two steals in the first half.
The Rockets lead the Pelicans, 61-43.
GRAND THEFT JALEN STEALING AND SLAMMING 😤 pic.twitter.com/W74vQlBi2d
— Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) December 27, 2024
Myles Turner moved up to 50th all-time in blocks earlier, and Lopez moved up to 20th with this swat.
The big man has 18 points, four rebounds and two blocks in the first half.
1,969 blocks.
Congratulations to Brook Lopez for moving into 20th all-time in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/5n6pRcPVa3
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) December 27, 2024
See the Dunk Score here
A-Jax has become one of the best flyers in the NBA and that was on full display in this putback slam.
Brooklyn leads Milwaukee, 27-25.
You need to see this angle of Dre’s dunk. https://t.co/jbXYYcEEeI pic.twitter.com/4qYJxOZsSE
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) December 27, 2024
Carter is known for his defense, but the bench player hit six three-pointers en route to 19 points in the opening frame. He’s only scored nine points over the last month coming into tonight!
Off to a good start in ATL.
Jevon Carter: 19 points pic.twitter.com/xOMqDCybBY
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) December 27, 2024
Turner moved up to 50th all-time in career blocks.
That’s scary since this guy is only 28.
Turner is up to six points, seven rebounds and one block tonight.
congratulations to Myles Turner on moving into the top 50 in blocks in NBA history 😤 pic.twitter.com/sCxpz76Hou
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) December 27, 2024
Indiana has been one of the hottest teams and they kickstarted this game with an impressive 13-2 run.
Pascal Siakam leads the way with 10 points and four rebounds, while Myles Turner has six points and seven boards.
Jarace Walker closes the quarter with this monster slam. See the Dunk Score here!
“With the mammoth dunk‼️”
Jarace Walker puts the exclamation point on Q1 with the massive slam. pic.twitter.com/5CVbOBTU3J
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) December 27, 2024
The Thunder have the best record in the NBA, but they have a tough task against the Pacers.
Indiana has been the best team in the league over the last two weeks, and they should be hungry at home against the team with the best record in the NBA.
The Pacers have been on FIRE recently 🔥
See how Indiana’s red-hot squad fares against the Thunder NEXT on NBA TV 👀📺 pic.twitter.com/lA7546KV6S
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 26, 2024
Miami and Orlando face off with numerous star players missing.
The Heat will be without Jimmy Butler, while the Magic will be missing Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner.
These teams have fought through these absences all season, and both remain above .500.
Tonight’s starters ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/BmWh0uUcee
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) December 26, 2024
1. Miami and Orlando battle in a Florida rivalry. Both of these teams have been battling adversity all season, with Jimmy Butler, Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero all expected to miss this game. Both teams remain above .500 and it should be fun to watch these rivals battle it out.
2. Oklahoma City looks to continue outstanding form in Indiana. The Thunder have a league-best 23-5 record but they might have trouble on the road against a pesky Pacers team. Indiana comes into this matchup winning five straight and are playing just their third home game since November 30.
3. Milwaukee looks to keep rolling against Brooklyn. The Bucks come into this matchup winning 15 of their last 19 games, taking down the NBA Cup in that span. Giannis Antetokounmpo has been playing like an MVP, averaging 32.7 points, 11.6 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 1.5 blocks per game this season.
