It was a modest four-game slate on this NBA Thursday, but there were some heavy hitters in action.
Let's get into the scores and highlights from the night.
NBA scores for Thursday, Dec. 7
- Los Angeles Lakers 107, Philadelphia 76ers 104 (box score)
- Washington Wizards 109, Phoenix Suns 99 (box score)
- Brooklyn Nets 100, Oklahoma City Thunder 95 (box score)
- Houston Rockets 112, Utah Jazz 101 (box score)
Lonzo hits Ingram for game-winner in Philly
Lonzo Ball had one of the best games of his young career against the Sixers in Philadelphia, putting up 10 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, four steals and three blocks in the win. No play was bigger than when Ball hit Brandon Ingram for the go-ahead 3-pointer with 0.8 seconds left.
.@B_Ingram13 seals the win for the @Lakers with a BIG TIME 👌! #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/vwGvILaaGq
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 8, 2017
Sixers having fun in transition
Embiid gets the block. Simmons gets the assist. Richaun Holmes gets the double-pump slam. Yeah, this team is fun.
Sometimes, the @sixers just aren't fair... 😳 #TTP pic.twitter.com/3PAbTAlVqz
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) December 8, 2017
Process that
Julius Randle faked Joel Embiid out of his shoes, then finished the play with a ferocious dunk.
The #LakeShow is in full effect! 👀 pic.twitter.com/maHUL6nvBi
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) December 8, 2017
The rookie's got some hops
Josh Jackson got the start on Thursday, making the most of it with this insane putback.
.@j_josh11 showing off his 🐰's! 😳 pic.twitter.com/U90UymNN9E
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 8, 2017
Ingram with the reverse and-one
Brandon Ingram used his length to go around the defender and then throw down a reverse dunk. Plus, he got fouled.
"That'll bring you out of your chair!" pic.twitter.com/cQzS0f9nYb
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) December 8, 2017
Quick hits
- The Sixers traded Jahlil Okafor, Nik Stauskas and a 2019 second-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for veteran forward Trevor Booker.
- Derrick Rose returned to the Cavaliers on Wednesday and apologized to his teammates for his extended self-imposed absence.
- The NBA will reportedly establish a G League team in Mexico City that will begin play as soon as next season.
- No. 1 draft pick Markelle Fultz has rejoined the Sixers, but is still listed as "out" after "minimal" basketball activity.