Stats & Highlights | Pelicans, Mavericks, Blazers… It was a thriller night!

A packed 12-game schedule offered plenty of highlights on Thursday. Fans of tense matches were catered for, and that did not suit the leading teams. The Rockets they undoubtedly thought they had done the hard part by leading by 25 points in the third quarter, or 18 lengths with 13 minutes to go. the Pelicans. But New Orleans confirmed its renewed form with a thunderous comeback, with two missed free throws.Alperen Sengun in the last minute of regular time. Derrick Queen (16 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 blocks) tied the game with nine seconds left, before Saddiq Bey (29 points, including 21 after halftime, 9 rebounds) did not send the decision to overtime (133-128). Note the career record Herb Jonesthe author of eight interceptions, and “NOLA” with this overcome minus 25 points, the best historical mark tied for the franchise from Louisiana.

Extra time also in between the Mavericks etc the Pistonsand Dallas provided an excellent performance taking the lead in the Eastern Conference (118-116). He returned after missing the match, Anthony Davis did well with a strong double-double (15 points, 14 rebounds, 3 blocks), but it’s good Cooper Flagg a hero on the Dallas side. Novak (23 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 blocks) was impressive in the second half, in an electric game that Ausar Thompson be excluded in the second trimester. Cade Cunningham was the only starter on the Detroit side to score one point in the second period and overtime…

The irrational ending of the match between the Blazers and the Kings

Did you want more suspense? Portland won, like Phoenix before, on free throws in the final moments against Sacramento. The end of the match was completely crazy. The Blazers went on a 25-6 run in the fourth quarter to lead by 18 points with just under five minutes left.

Sacramento accomplished the first feat by grabbing overtime thanks to a big shot from DeMar DeRozan eight seconds to go. The veteran thought he did it again 4.4 seconds before the buzzer to give his team the win, but a foul was called Russell Westbrook while the siren sounded and the visitors celebrated.

The Kings were down by one after the officials called a foul on Russell Westbrook with 1.5 seconds left. pic.twitter.com/4edvksVGhV

— The Kings on NBCS (@NBCSKings) December 19, 2025

Danny Avdia (35 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists) did not miss the opportunity to help his team win and spoil the match with an explosion Maxime Raynaudauthor of 29 points and 11 rebounds.

In other meetings, les Hornets dominated Les Hawkes despite returning from Trae Young (8 points and 10 assists in 20 minutes). LaMelo Ballthe author of the great heat in the first period with seven 3-point baskets, and Knuppel could finish with 28 points. New XSL match Jalen Johnson (43 points, 11 rebounds, 9 assists) was not enough. Le Heat ended his streak of five consecutive defeats with a victory on the floor from the Netslimited to 95 points. Les Bucksthey continue to sink, with a new setback, caused by the Raptors thanks to the duo’s 53 points Brandon Ingram – Scottie Barnes.

Indiana – New York
Oklahoma City – LA Clippers
San Antonio – Washington
Denver – Orlando
Phoenix – Golden State
Utah – Lakers

Charlotte-Atlanta: 133-126

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How to read statistics? Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / 3 points in an attempt; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive jump; T = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = Difference of points when the player is on the field; Points = Points; Rating: player rating calculated based on positive actions – negative actions.

Brooklyn – Miami: 95-106

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How to read statistics? Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / 3 points in an attempt; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive jump; T = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = Difference of points when the player is on the field; Points = Points; Rating: player rating calculated based on positive actions – negative actions.

Milwaukee–Toronto: 105–111

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How to read statistics? Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / 3 points in an attempt; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive jump; T = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = Difference of points when the player is on the field; Points = Points; Rating: player rating calculated based on positive actions – negative actions.

New Orleans – Houston: 133-128 (ap)

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How to read statistics? Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / 3 points in an attempt; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive jump; T = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = Difference of points when the player is on the field; Points = Points; Rating: player rating calculated based on positive actions – negative actions.

Dallas-Detroit: 116-114 (ap)

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How to read statistics? Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / 3 points in an attempt; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive jump; T = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = Difference of points when the player is on the field; Points = Points; Rating: player rating calculated based on positive actions – negative actions.

Portland – Sacramento : 134-133 (ap)

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How to read statistics? Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / 3 points in an attempt; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive jump; T = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = Difference of points when the player is on the field; Points = Points; Rating: player rating calculated based on positive actions – negative actions.