Welcome back, friends. We only had five games on this NBA Sunday, but there were a number of intriguing matchups on the docket.
Let's get into it.
NBA scores for Sunday, Dec. 3
- Orlando Magic 105, New York Knicks 100 (box score)
- Oklahoma City Thunder 90, San Antonio Spurs 87 (box score)
- Minnesota Timberwolves 112, Los Angeles Clippers 106 (box score)
- Golden State Warriors 123, Miami Heat 95 (box score)
- Houston Rockets 118, Los Angeles Lakers 95 (box score)
Harden, Paul too much for Lakers
On Sunday, the Lakers found out on why the Rockets have the best record in the Western Conference. James Harden scored 36 points to go along with nine assists, while Chris Paul added 21 points and six assists to help the Rockets win their seventh in a row. Houston has won 13 of its past 14. Kyle Kuzma led the Lakers with 22 points and 12 rebounds off the bench.
The Harden to Capela connection on repeat!#Rockets pic.twitter.com/8XIsufMKPW
— NBA (@NBA) December 4, 2017
Curry leads blowout for Warriors
You know the Warriors are having a good game when Steph Curry doesn't even need to play the fourth quarter. Curry needed only three quarters to put up a game-high 30 points, and the Warriors beat the Heat by 28. You know he's got it going when he makes shots like this.
#StephGonnaSteph 💪 (@NBCSAuthentic) pic.twitter.com/sWQgDQwLcB
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) December 4, 2017
Kuzma throws it down
You can't execute the give-and-go any better than this. Kyle Kuzma took the feed from Corey Brewer and knew what to do with it.
The Kuzma-Brewer give-and-go results in a Kuzma slam on the back end!#LakeShow pic.twitter.com/E2KkXim1yU
— NBA (@NBA) December 4, 2017
Grant destroys the rim
When Jerami Grant is coming toward the rim, it's probably best to just get out of the way.
🔨 Goodness. 🔨 pic.twitter.com/JohsmUR7W4
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 4, 2017
Livingston makes contact with ref, gets ejected
Shaun Livingston is usually pretty mild-mannered, but on Sunday he went forehead-to-forehead with an official and promptly got tossed.
.@chrismilestv reacts to Shaun Livingston's ejection against the Miami Heat.
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 4, 2017
➡️ The halftime show is coming up NEXT on NBA TV 📺. pic.twitter.com/elcFuEjof1
Nikola Vucevic scores 34 in Orlando win
Nikola Vucevic had 34 points and 12 rebounds in a much-needed victory for the Magic. He also made franchise history, passing Darrell Armstrong on the Magic's all-time scoring list.
Nikola Vucevic has recorded the 12th career 30+ PT/10+ REB game of his @NBA career.
— Orlando Magic PR (@Magic_PR) December 3, 2017
Today he has passed Darrell Armstrong (5,898) for 9th on the Magic’s all-time scoring list.#PureMagic pic.twitter.com/fPNBPs6CNs
Magic's Simmons with authority
Orlando's shooting guard rises up for a monster putback slam in Madison Square Garden.
WITH AUTHORITY, @THAREALJSIMMS! 💪 pic.twitter.com/gOzXebKb9R
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) December 3, 2017
Jack finds Beasley with sweet bounce pass
Michael Beasley is picking up the scoring slack in place of Kristaps Porzingis and Tim Hardaway Jr. against Orlando.
.@Michael8easley is heating up 🔥 pic.twitter.com/X3jOR1RS8Q
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) December 3, 2017
The Mavericks talk ... hot dogs?
Nerlens Noel snuck into the media room at halftime Saturday night to grab a hot dog. He and Rick Carlisle addressed this Sunday.
.@NerlensNoel3 and Head Coach Rick Carlisle address the media about hot dogs. 🌭🌭🌭 pic.twitter.com/qWi8Hs8NrZ
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) December 3, 2017
Quick hits:
- Lonzo Ball is dealing with calf tightness, but he started against the Rockets. The Lakers rookie played Saturday night against the Nuggets.
- Andre Iguodala did not play for the Warriors against the Heat. He is dealing with a knee issue.
- Kristaps Porzingis did not play against the Magic due to illness.
- Tim Hardaway Jr. missed the game against the Magic due to injury.