There was no Christmas hangover for the NBA, as teams got right back into action on Tuesday. We have all the scores, highlights and updates from an eight-game slate.
NBA scores for Tuesday, Dec. 26
- Dallas Mavericks 98, Toronto Raptors 93 (Box Score)
- Detroit Pistons 107, Indiana Pacers 83 (Box Score)
- Miami Heat 107, Orlando Magic 89 (Box Score)
- Chicago Bulls 115, Milwaukee Bucks 106 (Box Score)
- San Antonio Spurs 109, Brooklyn Nets 97 (Box Score)
- Phoenix Suns 99, Memphis Grizzlies 97 (Box Score)
- Denver Nuggets 107, Utah Jazz 83 (Box Score)
- Los Angeles Clippers 122, Sacramento Kings 95 (Box Score)
Tyson Chandler for the win
You can't draw it up any better than this. With 0.6 seconds remaining in a tie game, Dragan Bender threw a perfect lob pass to Tyson Chandler off of an out-of-bounds play, and Chandler threw it down to give the Suns a home victory over the Grizzlies.
WHAT A FINISH IN PHOENIX! pic.twitter.com/GKtpPO1mUO
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 27, 2017
Greek Freak not enough to beat Bulls
Giannis Antetokounmpo returned from a one-game absence and put up 28 points, seven rebounds and four assists, but it wasn't enough to overcome the resurgent Bulls. Kris Dunn led the way for Chicago with 20 points, 12 assists and four steals, plus a late bucket to help seal the victory.
.@KrisDunn3 isn't afraid of the moment. 💪 pic.twitter.com/NBVwQgXctX
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 27, 2017
Oh my, Donovan Mitchell
Jazz rookie Donovan Mitchell has made a habit of putting people on posters this season, and Tuesday was no exception.
.@spidadmitchell is at it again! 😯 pic.twitter.com/G46HtcNu9K
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 27, 2017
Giannis with some crazy passes
Go ahead and try to describe what Giannis Antetokounmpo did on this play to find Eric Bledsoe for the wide-open jumper. It defies all logic.
Giannis shows off the court vision!#FearTheDeer
— NBA (@NBA) December 27, 2017
📺: @NBATV pic.twitter.com/0DPhq6UN6W
And if that weren't enough, later Giannis threw this beautiful pass ... while sitting on the floor.
Even from the ground, The Greek Freak still drops dimes!#FearTheDeer
— NBA (@NBA) December 27, 2017
📺: @NBATV pic.twitter.com/0UgdEr8jyd
Harris gets off to a scorching start
What most people consider a whole game's worth of production, Tobias Harris did in the first quarter. He had 21 points and made five 3-pointers in the first frame alone.
.@tobias31 drains 5👌s & drops 21 points in the 1st QTR vs. Pacers! 💰 pic.twitter.com/LfukVP8pzK
— NBA TV (@NBATV) December 27, 2017
And-ones
- The Bucks are reportedly looking to trade for one of the Warriors' surplus big men, namely Zaza Pachulia or JaVale McGee.
- Cavs guard Isaiah Thomas said he's sick of reporters bringing up the trade that sent him from the Celtics to Cleveland.