{"id":405410,"date":"2025-11-26T07:05:21","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T07:05:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/405410\/"},"modified":"2025-11-26T07:05:21","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T07:05:21","slug":"live-updates-emirates-nba-cup-action","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/405410\/","title":{"rendered":"Live Updates: Emirates NBA Cup action"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1927867\" class=\"wp-image-1927867 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GettyImages-2247933698-Cropped-1568x882.jpg\" alt=\"Luka Don\u010di\u0107\" width=\"1568\" height=\"882\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1927867\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Luka Don\u010di\u0107 and the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Clippers to clinch West Group B and advance to the Knockout Rounds of the Emirates NBA Cup 2025 in the second half of our \u2018NBA Coast 2 Coast\u2019 doubleheader.<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy the best of\u00a0<a href=\"#Schedule 11\/25\/25\">Tuesday\u2019s 10-game slate<\/a>\u00a0with the NBA.com live blog, featuring all of the meaningful moments, performances, observations, news, notes and highlights.<\/p>\n<p>What we know about Tuesday\u2019s games:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"340\">The Magic defeated the 76ers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/game\/orl-vs-phi-0022500058\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">144-103<\/a> in the first half of our \u2018NBA Coast 2 Coast\u2019 doubleheader on NBC and Peacock.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"340\">The Lakers clinched West Group B with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/game\/lac-vs-lal-0022500059\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">135-118<\/a> win over the Clippers in the nightcap, led by Luka Don\u010di\u0107 (43 pts, 9 reb, 13 ast).<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"340\">CJ McCollum (46 pts) sparked the Wizards to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/game\/atl-vs-was-0022500057\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">132-113<\/a> win over the Hawks to keep stay alive in the Emirates NBA Cup 2025.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>1:47 AM \/ NOVEMBER 26, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Luka stars in the battle for Los Angeles<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">43 points for Luka\u2026<\/p>\n<p>And 13 dimes including this lob to Jaxson Hayes!<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfc6 LAL clinches West Group B with win <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/BTnQAaRw3b\">pic.twitter.com\/BTnQAaRw3b<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/1993571246794285244?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">November 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/game\/lac-vs-lal-0022500059\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">135-118 Lakers<\/a> is your final.<\/p>\n<p>It was a special night for The Don, as he dropped 43 points, 9 rebounds and 13 assists on 28 shots, captivating the crowd at Crypto.com Arena.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere are times where that man, Luka Don\u010di\u0107, is unstoppable,\u201d said Terry Gilliam.<\/p>\n<p>LeBron James added 25 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists, while James Harden led the Clippers with 29 points.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEverybody\u2019s got each other\u2019s back on this team,\u201d said Don\u010di\u0107 in his postgame interview. \u201cI think (we\u2019re) very dangerous, but we\u2019ve got to go game by game.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>1:32 AM \/ NOVEMBER 26, 2025<\/p>\n<p>The King at work<\/p>\n<p>23 points and 5 assists for LeBron so far tonight, including this incisive bounce pass. It\u2019s 123-111 Lakers with 3:53 to go.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Where most would see two defenders..<\/p>\n<p>LeBron James sees a passing window! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/YBu9rgc3Vx\">https:\/\/t.co\/YBu9rgc3Vx<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/aUq7aWSeoE\">pic.twitter.com\/aUq7aWSeoE<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/1993567057989058836?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">November 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>1:15 AM \/ NOVEMBER 26, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Lakers open up a double-digit lead<\/p>\n<p>108-97 Lakers with 9:15 to go in the fourth quarter.<\/p>\n<p>Luka has 39 points; James Harden\u2019s countered with 27 for the Clippers.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The Luka, LeBron connection in action. <\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcfa NBC (PT\/Select MT) and Peacock <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/uqfcT9FmE6\">pic.twitter.com\/uqfcT9FmE6<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA on NBC and Peacock (@NBAonNBC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBAonNBC\/status\/1993562346749378568?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">November 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Los Angeles stand up. It\u2019s a battle on NBC and Peacock.<\/p>\n<p>1:07 AM \/ NOVEMBER 26, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Clippers and Lakers dueling through the third<\/p>\n<p>95-93 Lakers with 27 seconds to go in the quarter. It\u2019s been a back-and-forth affair with plenty of star power.<\/p>\n<p>Who will take control of West Group B? Get to NBC or Peacock to find out!<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Luka ripped it from Harden!<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcfa NBC (PT\/Select MT) and Peacock <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Vlw6IRuf5G\">pic.twitter.com\/Vlw6IRuf5G<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA on NBC and Peacock (@NBAonNBC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBAonNBC\/status\/1993559658359820466?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">November 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Kobe Brown\u2019s been on one tonight for the Clippers, starring under the bright lights.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">BETWEEN-THE-LEGS?!?!?<\/p>\n<p>KOBE BROWN FIND \u27a1\ufe0f KOBE SANDERS FINISH <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NlASVjlA6X\">pic.twitter.com\/NlASVjlA6X<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 LA Clippers (@LAClippers) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LAClippers\/status\/1993562283306553528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">November 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>12:26 AM \/ NOVEMBER 26, 2025<\/p>\n<p>A view from the rafters in Los Angeles<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Second half up next <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/WRO8UZo0Hr\">pic.twitter.com\/WRO8UZo0Hr<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Lakers\/status\/1993551566847328352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">November 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>12:18 AM \/ NOVEMBER 26, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Luka\u2019s Lakers lead at the half<\/p>\n<p>69-66 in our marquee nightcap on NBC and Peacock.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u010di\u0107\u2019s been a force tonight, putting up 32 points on 17 shots.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">32 IN THE FIRST HALF FOR LUKA \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n<p>Lakers lead the Clippers, 69-66 on NBC &amp; Peacock (check your local listings) as both teams seek 3-0 in West Group B!<\/p>\n<p>Watch here: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OYaotGpeKv\">https:\/\/t.co\/OYaotGpeKv<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/10wcdVVkNf\">pic.twitter.com\/10wcdVVkNf<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/1993553882660978993?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">November 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>12:10 AM \/ NOVEMBER 26, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Harden on a heater<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">James Harden starting to cook\u2026<\/p>\n<p>He&#8217;s got 16 in the first half of a pivotal <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/emirates?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@emirates<\/a> NBA Cup clash in LA!<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfc6 LAL clinches West Group B with win<br \/>\ud83c\udfc6 LAC moves atop West Group B with win <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/TUhTFR9H4M\">pic.twitter.com\/TUhTFR9H4M<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/1993547430479151586?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">November 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>11:26 PM \/ NOVEMBER 25, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Luka Magic lights up Los Angeles<\/p>\n<p>The Don\u2019s already put up 14 points as the Lakers jump out to a 23-17 lead over the Lakers and NBC and Peacock.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">LUKA FROM WAY DOWNTOWN AND LEBRON IS LOVING IT!<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcfa NBC (PT\/Select MT) and Peacock <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0h0UiUHquV\">pic.twitter.com\/0h0UiUHquV<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA on NBC and Peacock (@NBAonNBC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBAonNBC\/status\/1993537453940937120?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">November 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>11:00 PM \/ NOVEMBER 25, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Lakers-Clippers about to tip on NBC and Peacock<\/p>\n<p>Luka Don\u010di\u0107 is ready to continue his historic start to the season.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Luka has been off to a HISTORIC start this season! <\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcfa NBC (PT\/Select MT) and Peacock <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/QEsS7JjlA0\">pic.twitter.com\/QEsS7JjlA0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA on NBC and Peacock (@NBAonNBC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBAonNBC\/status\/1993529702934540761?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">November 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Both teams are undefeated in the Emirates NBA Cup 2025.<\/p>\n<p>It ought to be a good one as our \u2018NBA Coast 2 Coast\u2019 doubleheader rolls on.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">THE BATTLE OF TWO CROSSTOWN RIVALS! <\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcfa NBC (PT\/Select MT) and Peacock <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/F8gWwn27B4\">pic.twitter.com\/F8gWwn27B4<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA on NBC and Peacock (@NBAonNBC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBAonNBC\/status\/1993533105727291868?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">November 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>10:40 PM \/ NOVEMBER 25, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Magic win as Anthony Black casts a spell<\/p>\n<p>Orlando takes it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/game\/orl-vs-phi-0022500058\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">144-103<\/a> over Philadelphia behind Anthony Black\u2019s career-high 31 points on 12-of-17 shooting, including four 3-pointers.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">a career night for AB ! <\/p>\n<p>31 PTS*<br \/>12-17 FG<br \/>4-6 3P<br \/>+31 +\/-<br \/>28 MIN off the bench<\/p>\n<p>*marks a career-high <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/B86Su8b8Pr\">pic.twitter.com\/B86Su8b8Pr<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/OrlandoMagic\/status\/1993527124490437015?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">November 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>They put up 80 points in the paint and got 82 from their bench in the runaway victory.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">MAGIC DEPTH TAKES OVER \ud83e\ude84<\/p>\n<p>Led by Anthony Black&#8217;s 31\u2026 Orlando scored an NBA season-high 82 bench points tonight!<\/p>\n<p>ORL: 3-0 with +61 diff in East Group B <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/SdBmVIq3ei\">pic.twitter.com\/SdBmVIq3ei<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/1993532623042625680?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">November 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with 20 points.<\/p>\n<p>The Magic are now 3-0 and sitting at the top of East Group B.<\/p>\n<p>10:23 PM \/ NOVEMBER 25, 2025<\/p>\n<p>A new season high in points for the Magic<\/p>\n<p>135-94 Magic with 4:42 to go on Peacock. They\u2019ve led by as many as 46 tonight as they seek to go 3-0 in the Emirates NBA Cup.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Jase Richardson. three ball. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/giqFT2jfbP\">pic.twitter.com\/giqFT2jfbP<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/OrlandoMagic\/status\/1993519670344007739?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">November 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>9:31 PM \/ NOVEMBER 25, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Black Magic<\/p>\n<p>Anthony Black had a heck of a half for Orlando.<\/p>\n<p>The Magic are up 86-60 over the 76ers after the first half, seeking to go to 4-0 in East Group B.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">ANTHONY BLACK CAREER-HIGH 27 POINTS\u2026 AND IT&#8217;S ONLY HALFTIME \ud83e\udd2f<\/p>\n<p>Watch here: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ml4yYShfUl\">https:\/\/t.co\/ml4yYShfUl<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/sMi3UfdWrj\">pic.twitter.com\/sMi3UfdWrj<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/1993507525480563145?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">November 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/OrlandoMagic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@OrlandoMagic<\/a> scored 86 points tonight during the first half at Philadelphia, setting a new franchise record for points in ANY half.<\/p>\n<p>The old mark for a 1st half was 81, set on April 5, 2019 vs Atlanta.<\/p>\n<p>The record for any half is 83, set on December 30, 1990 vs Denver (2nd).<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Orlando Magic PR (@Magic_PR) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Magic_PR\/status\/1993506129087766621?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">November 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>9:20 PM \/ NOVEMBER 25, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Wizards ride a McCollum masterpiece to victory<\/p>\n<p>The Wizards defeated the Hawks <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/game\/atl-vs-was-0022500057\/box-score\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">132-113<\/a>, winning the first Emirates NBA Cup game in franchise history to stay alive in this year\u2019s tournament.<\/p>\n<p>CJ McCollum finished with 46 points\u00a0 \u2014 the third-highest scoring game of his career.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">46 POINTS FROM CJ TONIGHT \ud83d\udd25<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CJMcCollum?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@CJMcCollum<\/a> was on fire from the jump and finished 10-13 from deep and 17-25 from the floor in the Wizards&#8217; East Group A win! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/PWDi8SZC74\">pic.twitter.com\/PWDi8SZC74<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/1993512243972260184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">November 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>9:08 PM \/ NOVEMBER 25, 2025<\/p>\n<p>McCollum mania<\/p>\n<p>CJ\u2019s now up to 46 points as the Wizards expand their lead to 132-101 with 4:28 to go. A night indeed.<\/p>\n<p>His career high is 50, which he\u2019s achieved twice.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">HAVE YOURSELF A NIGHT, CJ \ud83e\uddd9\u200d\u2642\ufe0f<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcca 42 PTS \u26a1\ufe0f 10 3PM <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/T7hulItYrj\">pic.twitter.com\/T7hulItYrj<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WashWizards\/status\/1993500612479119547?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">November 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>8:56 PM \/ NOVEMBER 25, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Anthony Black is en fuego<\/p>\n<p>The third-year guard out of Arkansas has 20 points, including 15 of the last 19 for the Magic, helping his team to a 54-43 lead with 7:21 to go in the half. He\u2019s set his new career high for a half.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">COUNT ITTTTTT <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/HWWDsSZl3j\">pic.twitter.com\/HWWDsSZl3j<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/OrlandoMagic\/status\/1993499645583278276?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">November 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>8:37 PM \/ NOVEMBER 25, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Maxey on the run<\/p>\n<p>21-17 Sixers with 3:45 to go in the first, as Tyrese Maxey \u2014 the subject of <a href=\"#Maxey 11\/25\/25\">tonight\u2019s mini-profile <\/a>\u2014 gets rolling in tonight\u2019s NBA Cup action.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">watch those pockets. \ud83e\udd77 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wieyBHNUgR\">pic.twitter.com\/wieyBHNUgR<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sixers\/status\/1993493624672469061?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">November 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Desmond Bane finished this slick reverse layup earlier.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"zxx\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/TD73Enob7c\">pic.twitter.com\/TD73Enob7c<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/OrlandoMagic\/status\/1993490809774391806?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">November 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>8:15 PM \/ NOVEMBER 25, 2025<\/p>\n<p>McCollum madness<\/p>\n<p>77-55 Washington at the half, as CJ McCollum goes on a scoring binge.<\/p>\n<p>McCollum is currently 144th on the all-time NBA scoring list, entering tonight with 15,678 career points, in between Jeff Hornacek and Larry Nance.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">CJ MCOLLUM HAS 27 POINTS.<\/p>\n<p>AT HALFTIME.<\/p>\n<p>He&#8217;s 10-13 from the field and 7-8 from deep \ud83d\udea8 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wXUvEcAwR4\">pic.twitter.com\/wXUvEcAwR4<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/1993489370687602780?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">November 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>7:50 PM \/ NOVEMBER 25, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Wizards shooting the lights out<\/p>\n<p>Washington\u2019s now 10-of-15 from three-point range, opening up a 59-39 lead on Atlanta with 6:48 to go in the second quarter.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">2Q underway on NBA League Pass: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/D0iOlox4sD\">https:\/\/t.co\/D0iOlox4sD<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/1993480617183306111?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">November 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>7:15 PM \/ NOVEMBER 25, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Wizards racing out against Hawks<\/p>\n<p>Washington\u2019s opened the game on a 15-2 against the Hawks, sparked by CJ McCollum.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">3 THREES in 3 minutes for CJ \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n<p>McCollum opens tonight&#8217;s East Group A action on fire! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/eFLvnLZ9PU\">pic.twitter.com\/eFLvnLZ9PU<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/1993475612208775615?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">November 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\">6:30 PM \/ NOVEMBER 25, 2025<\/p>\n<p>The adaptation of Maxey<\/p>\n<p>Tyrese Maxey has started the season like a house on fire.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udd0b League leader in minutes played<br \/>\ud83d\udca8 Most miles run per game in NBA<br \/>\ud83d\udd25 Averaging 2nd-most PPG<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s been nonstop energy and buckets from Tyrese Maxey this season! His 76ers take on the Magic tonight in <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/emirates?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@emirates<\/a> NBA Cup East Group B action.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcfa 8:00pm\/et on NBC and Peacock <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/f9IPtiegnS\">pic.twitter.com\/f9IPtiegnS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/1993428258118156739?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">November 25, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>As the Sixers get healthy, will his game change?<\/p>\n<p>Tyrese is now tasked with adapting to the return of Paul George and Jared McCain, who open up varied offensive options for Philadelphia, while Joel Embiid, Kelly Oubre and VJ Edgecombe remain out.<\/p>\n<p>Among players with more than 14 games played, Maxey is 10th in the NBA in drives per game, attacking the rim 14.9 per game.<\/p>\n<p>He\u2019s fourth in the league in shots on these drives \u2014 8.3 FGA \u2014 but doesn\u2019t pass nearly as much, dishing the ball 4.1 times, which is lower than anyone else in the Top 24, including Zion Williamson (4.8), Ja Morant (4.8), LaMelo Ball (4.5) and Paolo Banchero (4.3).<\/p>\n<p>Cam Thomas, No. 25, is at 2.9 passes on drives per game.<\/p>\n<p>Can Maxey find George and McCain readily, as well as Embiid when he returns, while maintaining his hot streak as a scorer?<\/p>\n<p>Watch his pick-and-rolls tonight against the Magic, who boast the NBA\u2019s 10th best defensive rating at 116.8 and allow the fifth-lowest shooting percentage at shots at the rim at 59.1.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019ll be a good test for the Kentucky product, who, while he\u2019s been an unstoppable scorer, may seek to adapt into more of a floor general as his talented teammates find their rhythm.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\">6:00 PM \/ NOVEMBER 25, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Welcome to \u2018NBA Coast 2 Coast Tuesday!\u2019<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1927241\" class=\"wp-image-1927241 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/GettyImages-2187682337-Cropped-1568x882.jpg\" alt=\"Franz Wagner\" width=\"1568\" height=\"882\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1927241\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Franz Wagner and the Magic host the 76ers to continue Emirates NBA Cup play in the opening contest of our opening \u2018NBA Coast 2 Coast Tuesday\u2019 doubleheader on NBC and Peacock.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve got two rising Eastern Conference squads and the Battle for Los Angeles tonight in our \u2018Coast 2 Coast Tuesday\u2019 doubleheader on NBC and Peacock as the 2025 Emirates NBA Cup continues.<\/p>\n<p>In the opener, Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers head to Orlando to take on Franz Wagner and the Magic (8 ET).<\/p>\n<p>Orlando\u2019s gotten hot without Paolo Banchero, who\u2019s missed the last six games, going 4-2 as they rise to seventh in the East.<\/p>\n<p>In Paolo\u2019s absence, Desmond Bane has found his shooting stroke, scoring 21.3 ppg while shooting 43\/40\/97 from the field, as has Tristan Da Silva (13.3 ppg, 5.2 reb).<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019re seeking a 3-0 record in East Group B as they strive to advance to the Knockout Rounds.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve got a deep team,\u201d said Bane after Orlando lost to Houston Sunday. \u201cWe\u2019ve got trust in everybody \u2014 next man up mentality.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Sixers are reincorporating Paul George and Jared McCain while adapting to the losses of Joel Embiid, Kelly Oubre and VJ Edgecombe.<\/p>\n<p>Andre Drummond is there, though, and a force on the glass as always. In Sunday\u2019s loss to the Heat, he dropped 14 points and 24 rebounds.<\/p>\n<p>He\u2019s put up 92 games with 20+ rebounds in his career, which is the most among active players.<\/p>\n<p>In the nightcap, Luka Don\u010di\u0107 and the Los Angeles Lakers host James Harden and the LA Clippers (11 ET).<\/p>\n<p>The Lakers hold a 156-87 all-time edge over the Clippers, dating back to the time the latter franchise played in Buffalo.<\/p>\n<p>Will the Clippers bolster their win total tonight?<\/p>\n<p>James Harden\u2019s been on a heater, averaging 34.0 points, 4.6 rebounds and 6.8 assists over his last five games, while Kawhi Leonard is settling back after returning against the Cavaliers on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019ll face Don\u010di\u0107, LeBron James and Austin Reaves in an all-star matchup in Tinseltown.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s tonight\u2019s complete slate:<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Luka Don\u010di\u0107 and the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Clippers to clinch West Group B and advance to&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":405411,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[40],"tags":[191361,191360,1260,62,67,132,68],"class_list":{"0":"post-405410","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-nba","8":"tag-clippers-vs-lakers","9":"tag-emirate-nba-cup-clinching-scenarios","10":"tag-nba","11":"tag-sports","12":"tag-united-states","13":"tag-unitedstates","14":"tag-us"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/115614733693882687","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/405410","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=405410"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/405410\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/405411"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=405410"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=405410"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=405410"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}