Luka Doncic delivered an impressive performance with 43 points, 13 assists, and nine rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers secured their fifth consecutive win, defeating the Los Angeles Clippers 135-118.
LeBron James contributed 25 points to the victory. Doncic matched his season high by scoring 32 points in the first half, marking his 51st career game with at least 40 points.
James Harden continued his strong form for the Clippers with 29 points and nine assists, but it wasn't enough to prevent their eleventh loss in thirteen games. Kawhi Leonard added 19 points in his second game back from a ten-game injury break. The Lakers have now won three straight NBA Cup games, clinching their group.
Anthony Black led the Orlando Magic to a dominant 144-103 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in an NBA Cup match. Black scored a career-high 31 points, with 27 coming in the first half. Franz Wagner supported with 21 points as Orlando improved to a perfect 3-0 in Cup play. The Magic took control in the second quarter after a tied first period.
The Philadelphia fans expressed their frustration when Orlando extended their lead to 17 points midway through the second quarter. Tyrese Maxey was the top scorer for the short-handed 76ers with 20 points. Key players like Joel Embiid and Paul George were absent due to injuries.
CJ McCollum's outstanding performance helped the Washington Wizards end their losing streak with a decisive win over the Atlanta Hawks, finishing at 132-113. McCollum set season highs with 46 points and ten three-pointers, missing just three shots from beyond the arc. The Wizards snapped a fourteen-game losing streak and secured their first home win since April.
Alex Sarr contributed significantly with 27 points and eleven rebounds for Washington. Corey Kispert scored nineteen before leaving due to a thumb injury. Despite Onyeka Okongwu's twenty-point effort for Atlanta, they suffered their worst defeat since October.
3-0 in NBA Cup Games and we've clinched the next round pic.twitter.com/YzMnJa9Nv0 Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) November 26, 2025
Austin Reaves also shone for the Lakers with thirty-one points and nine rebounds as they continue their strong run, winning eleven of their last thirteen games overall. LeBron James showed his enduring talent by scoring sixteen of his twenty-five total points in the second half during his unprecedented twenty-third NBA season.
3J MCCOLLUM #ForTheDistrict | @CJMcCollum pic.twitter.com/oJT6moFDL5 Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) November 26, 2025
The Wizards started strong against Atlanta by making their first seven three-point attempts, building an early lead that reached as much as twenty-nine points in the opening quarter. Although Atlanta closed in late after both teams' starters were benched, Washington's early dominance secured them a comfortable victory.
WAGIC WIN🪄 pic.twitter.com/9mojWeuaRV Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) November 26, 2025
This series of victories highlights significant performances across different teams as they navigate through challenging fixtures and player absences due to injuries. Each team showcased resilience and skill on their path to success or recovery from setbacks.
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