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Nightly Pulse: NBA news & highlights from Nov. 30

Stay in the know on tonight's NBA action as we keep you updated with the latest news and happenings around the league.

NBA.com Staff

🚨📢Saturday’s Schedule📢🚨

Hornets 104, Hawks 107 (Final)

Pistons 96, Sixers 111 (Final)

Bucks 124, Wizards 114 (Final)

Suns 113, Warriors 105 (Final)

Jazz 106, Mavericks 94 (Final)

📝 Saturday’s Top Storylines 📝

1. The Milwaukee Bucks get above .500 with a win over the Washington Wizards. Milwaukee grabs their eighth win in their last nine outings, thanks to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s first career 40-point triple-double.
2. The Phoenix Suns grabbed a 113-105 win over the Golden State Warriors. The Suns got out to a 66-49 halftime lead, never giving up the lead after the first quarter. They are now 9-2 when Kevin Durant is in the lineup.
3. The Dallas Mavericks remain hot. The Mavericks seized a 106-94 road win over the Utah Jazz, marking their seventh win over their last eight outings.

⭐🌟⭐ Saturday’s Top Performers ⭐🌟⭐

1. Giannis Antetokounmpo collected 42 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists in a win over the Washington Wizards. That’s the first 40-point triple-double of his career.
2. Tyrese Maxey tallied 28 points, four rebounds and six assists in a victory over the Detroit Pistons.
3. Brandon Miller had 32 points, eight rebounds and four assists in a loss to the Atlanta Hawks.
4. Devin Booker provided 27 points, three rebounds and nine assists in a win over the Golden State Warriors.
5. Kyrie Irving had 30 points, seven rebounds, nine assists and four steals in a road win over the Utah Jazz.

🚨Final Alert🚨Mavericks Defeat Jazz, 106-94. 🤠🤠🤠

This marks the Mavericks seventh win in their last eight outings.

Kyrie Irving led the team with 30 points, seven rebounds, nine assists and four steals. Quentin Grimes scored 24 points, while P.J. Washington provided 16 points and 10 rebounds.

Lauri Markkanen led the Jazz with 19 points and five rebounds. Walker Kessler collected 18 points, 10 rebounds, three steals and five blocks.

🚨Final Alert🚨 Suns Defeat Warriors, 113-105. 🌞

Phoenix led 66-49 at the half and never relinquished the lead after the opening frame.

Devin Booker led the Suns with 27 points, three rebounds, nine assists and two steals. Tyus Jones tallied 19 points, three rebounds and nine assists, while Kevin Durant collected 21 points, 10 rebounds, three assists and three blocks.

Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 23 points, seven rebounds and four assists.

Buddy Bombs = Three-Point Maestro 🎯

Buddy Hield moves to 17th all-time with 1,989 made three-pointers.

Dame and Giannis Breaking Records 👥🦌🦌

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard become the first duo in NBA history to have at least 25 points and 10 assists in three separate games.

🚨Final Alert🚨 Bucks Defeat Wizards, 124-114.  🦌

That marks the Bucks eighth win in their last nine outings.

Giannis Antetokounmpo collected 42 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists, while Damian Lillard had 25 points, five rebounds, 10 assists and three steals.

Jordan Poole led the Wizards with 31 points, four rebounds and seven assists, while Malcolm Brogdon had 29 points, 11 rebounds and three assists.

Giannis Antetokounmpo Triple-Double 🇬🇷🏛🏺🧿

This is Antetokounmpo’s 48th career triple-double and his third of the season.

It’s the first 40-point triple-double of his career.

He joins Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the only Milwaukee player with a 40-point triple-double.

Suns Lead Warriors at the Half, 66-49☀️

Four of Phoenix’s five starters have reached double figures in scoring.

Headed to the Fourth Quarter. Bucks Lead Wizards, 92-86🦌🦌

Giannis Antetokounmpo has 35 points, nine rebounds and nine assists.

First Quarter in the Books. Suns Lead Warriors, 35-29 🌞

Devin Booker leads the way with 10 points and four assists.

🚨Final Alert🚨Sixers Defeat Pistons, 111-96

Tyrese Maxey led Philly with 28 points, four rebounds and six assists. KJ Martin provided 19 points, six rebounds, three assists and three blocks off the bench.

Malik Beasley led Detroit with 19 points, six rebounds and four assists.

Logo Lillard From Deep🔥🔥🔥Bucks Lead Wizards at the Half, 63-58.

Damian Lillard had 18 points, three rebounds and three assists at the half. Milwaukee is up on Washington, 63-58.

Sixers Lead Pistons, 99-80, Headed to the Fourth Quarter🎉

Tyrese Maxey leads Philly with 24 points, three rebounds and five assists.

Malik Beasley leads Detroit with 19 points, six rebounds and four assists.

Giannis Slam. 💥Dunk Score Check 

Giannis Antetokounmpo with an early monster slam.

Check out our Dunk Score

🚨Final Alert🚨Hawks Defeat Hornets, 107-104

Jalen Johnson led Atlanta with 20 points, three rebounds, nine assists and three blocks.

Brandon Miller led Charlotte with 32 points, eight rebounds and four assists.

Book is in the Building 📕🏢

Devin Booker is ready for his battle with the Golden State Warriors

Brandon Miller is Cooking 👩🏿‍🍳

This is his seventh straight game with at least 20 points.

Hawks and Hornets Enter the Fourth Quarter. Hawks Lead Hornets, 77-76

Jalen Johnson leads ATL with 15 points, three rebounds and seven assists.

Brandon Miller leads Charlotte with 21 points, five rebounds and three assists.

Fear the Deer 🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌

Milwaukee Bucks starting unit for their matchup with the Washington Wizards

Halftime in Charlotte. Hawks Lead Hornets, 55-50

Clint Capela has four points and 10 rebounds. Jalen Johnson has eight points, two rebounds and five assists.

Brandon Miller leads the Hornets with 16 points.

Pistons Starting Unit ⚙️⚙️⚙️⚙️⚙️

Cade Cunningham was a late scratch for the Pistons, but this young group will look to keep the good times rolling.

Washington Drip 💦

The Wizards look to grab an upset win against the Bucks on Saturday.

Sixers Starting Five🖐️

Paul George is back in action for Philly tonight.

We Are Live! Charlotte vs. Atlanta is Underway 🛑LIVE 🎞️🎥

Atlanta looks to continue its mini surge against a shorthanded Charlotte team.

📝 🍿Three Key Storylines Headed Into the Night🍿📝

  1. Golden State and Phoenix face off. The Warriors have one of the best records in the Western Conference, but they’ll have to match up with a Suns team that’s only lost two games with Kevin Durant in the lineup.
  2. Milwaukee looks to stay hot. The Bucks are back to .500 after winning seven of their last eight outings. They’ll look to get above .500 in a favorable home matchup against the Washington Wizards, who only have two wins all season.
  3. Detroit looks to continue a surprising start. The Pistons have nine wins through 21 games, which is a massive improvement since they had 14 wins all last season. They’ll look to continue that success against a struggling Sixers team. Paul George is expected to make his return to the court for Philly in that game.

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