The New York Knicks and Boston Celtics secured commanding victories on Tuesday changing the Eastern Conference standings as the NBA season approaches its second month.
Knicks dominance over Milwaukee
The New York Knicks overwhelmed the Milwaukee Bucks 117-85 at Madison Square Garden. Karl-Anthony Towns anchored the Knicks’ interior with 21 points and 16 rebounds, while teammate Jalen Brunson added 23 points. New York built its lead through high-scoring second and fourth quarters, posting 32 points in each frame. For the Bucks, Jaime Jaquez Jr. led the offense with 16 points in a loss that dropped Milwaukee to a 1-10 record, marking their seventh defeat.
Paul George shines in Boston victory
Paul George led the Boston Celtics to a 123-101 win over the Philadelphia 76ers in his first game against his former team since joining Boston. George recorded 36 points, including 14 in the final quarter, and converted six of his 11 three-point attempts. Jayson Tatum contributed 21 points, and Payton Pritchard added 18. Tyrese Maxey led Philadelphia with 24 points. The win moved Boston to a 9-2 record, currently the best in the Eastern Conference.
Portland halts Oklahoma City streak
The Portland Trail Blazers ended the Oklahoma City Thunder’s four-game winning streak with a 123-103 victory. Damian Lillard paced Portland with 25 points, including 13 in the third quarter, while Deni Avdija recorded 24 points, eight assists, and six rebounds. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 26 points and eight rebounds for the Thunder. This contest served as the first of two consecutive meetings between the two teams.
Additional results from Tuesday
Elsewhere, the Miami Heat defeated the Utah Jazz 115-109 behind a 30-point, 11-rebound performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo. According to Acento, Utah’s Darryn Peterson scored 25 points and Ace Bailey added 23 in what was the Jazz’s ninth loss. The Phoenix Suns beat the LA Clippers 133-110, setting a season high with 22 made three-pointers, led by 18 points from Jordan Goodwin and 17 from Devin Booker.
The Orlando Magic snapped a four-game losing streak by defeating the Sacramento Kings 107-100, bolstered by a season-high 33 points from Franz Wagner and 26 from Anthony Black.
Sacramento’s Zach LaVine scored 31 points and Darius Acuff Jr. added 29, while Domantas Sabonis finished the game without scoring, a drought he had not experienced in 596 games. Al Horford also participated in Tuesday’s action with the Golden State Warriors, who defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 138-87.
Wednesday schedule impact
Ten games are scheduled for Wednesday, November 11, 2026, including a rematch between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Oklahoma City Thunder at 11:00 p.m. (local time in the Dominican Republic). Other attractive matchups include the Los Angeles Lakers against the Milwaukee Bucks, as well as a clash between the Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are also scheduled to face the New York Knicks. Karl-Anthony Towns and Al Horford have games scheduled for this evening, though their participation remains subject to availability.
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