Oklahoma City, USA – December 1, 2025 – As the NBA gears up for the knockout stages of the Emirates Cup, the regular season is in full swing, and the Oklahoma City Thunder are on an absolute tear. The reigning champions have secured their twelfth consecutive victory, marking their twentieth win in just twenty-one games played.their latest triumph came against the Portland Trail Blazers, the only team to have bested them this season, with a final score of 123-116. Trailing by two points with just 12 minutes remaining,the Thunder ignited the fourth quarter with an 8-0 run and never relinquished their lead. Leading the charge was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who delivered another stellar performance with 26 points, shooting 8-of-15 from the field and a perfect 10-of-12 from the free-throw line.This marks his ninety-third consecutive game scoring at least 20 points. Despite a valiant triple-double effort from Deni Avdija, who posted 31 points, 19 rebounds, and 10 assists, it wasn’t enough to overcome the Thunder’s dominance.
In the Western Conference, the Los Angeles Lakers are also enjoying a remarkable streak, notching their seventh straight win by defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 133-121 in a commanding performance. Luka Doncic was instrumental in the Lakers’ early surge, scoring 20 points in the first 12 minutes. He finished the game with an impressive 34 points,12 rebounds,and 7 assists. The Lakers established a notable lead early on, ending the first quarter up by 19 points (46-27) and maintained control throughout the remainder of the game. Austin Reaves also shined for the Californians, contributing 33 points and 8 assists.
the Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves are also celebrating victories.The Rockets made light work of the Utah Jazz, securing a decisive 129-101 win. Kevin Durant, returning to the court after a brief absence, scored 25 points in his comeback game. The Timberwolves’ success was fueled by the dynamic duo of Anthony Edwards and Julius randle. Edwards, with 32 points, became the Timberwolves’ all-time leader in games with at least 30 points. Randle added 22 points in their 125-112 victory over the San Antonio Spurs, who are still awaiting the return of Victor Wembanyama. In the Eastern Conference, the Toronto Raptors suffered their second consecutive defeat, falling 116-99 to the new York Knicks. This loss follows a nine-game winning streak for the Raptors. The Knicks, who will face the Raptors again in the upcoming NBA Cup quarterfinals, were led by Josh Hart’s 20 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 assists. Jalen Brunson added 18 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists. The Knicks established a commanding 24-point lead in the first half,but the Raptors mounted a comeback,narrowing the deficit to seven points before a decisive 16-1 run by New York sealed the game. The Boston Celtics also secured a narrow victory in the East, edging out the Cleveland Cavaliers 117-115, thanks to a season-high 42 points from Payton pritchard. elsewhere, the Atlanta Hawks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 142-134 in a double-overtime thriller, and the Memphis grizzlies bested the Sacramento Kings 115-107.
