2023 In-Season Tournament | Game Recaps

Game Recap: Lakers 123, Pacers 109
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Game Recap: Lakers 123, Pacers 109

Led by Anthony Daviss 41 points, 20 rebounds, five assists and four blocks, the Lakers defeat the Pacers, 123-109 to win the inaugural In Season Tournament NBA Cup. Austin Reaves (28 points, 9-15 FG) and LeBron James (24 points, 11 rebounds) combine for 52 points in the victory, while Tyrese Haliburton tallied 20 points and 11 assists for the Pacers in the losing effort. The Lakers finish IST with a 7-0 record, while the Pacers conclude at 6-1.

December 10, 2023
Game Recap: Pacers 128, Bucks 119
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Game Recap: Pacers 128, Bucks 119

Led by Tyrese Haliburtons 27 points, seven rebounds and 15 assists, the Pacers defeated the Bucks, 128-119 and advance to the IST Championship. Myles Turner added 26 points and 10 rebounds, while Giannis Antetokounmpo (37 points, 10 rebounds, two blocks) and Damian Lillard (24 points, seven rebounds, seven assists) combined for 61 points for the Bucks in the losing effort. The Pacers improve to 12-8 on the season, while the Bucks fall to 15-7.

December 8, 2023
Game Recap: Pelicans 127, Kings 117
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Game Recap: Pelicans 127, Kings 117

The Pelicans advance to the IST West Semifinals as they defeat the Kings, 127-117. Brandon Ingram recorded a team-high 30 points, along with 8 rebounds and six assists for the Pelicans, while Herbert Jones added a season-high 23 points in the victory. Domantas Sabonis tallied 26 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists for the Kings in the losing effort, his 2nd triple-double of the season, and 34th of his career. The Pelicans improve to 12-10 on the season, while the Kings fall to 11-8. The Pelicans will play in the IST West Semifinals game in Las Vegas on Thursday, December 7th at 9:00 p.m. ET on TNT.

December 5, 2023
Game Recap: Pacers 122, Celtics 112
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Game Recap: Pacers 122, Celtics 112

The Pacers advance to the IST Semifinals as they defeat the Celtics, 122-112. Tyrese Haliburton recorded his first career triple-double with 26 points, 10 rebounds and 13 assists for the Pacers, while Myles Turner added 17 points and 10 rebounds in the victory. Jayson Tatum (32 points, 12 rebounds, six assists) and Jaylen Brown (30 points, nine rebounds) combined for 62 points for the Celtics in the losing effort. The Pacers improve to 11-8 on the season, while the Celtics fall to 15-5. The Pacers will play in the IST Semifinals game in Las Vegas on Thursday, December 7th at 5:00 p.m. ET.

December 5, 2023
Game Recap: Kings 124, Warriors 123
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Game Recap: Kings 124, Warriors 123

Malik Monk made a go-ahead jumper with 7.4 seconds left followed by a Stephen Curry missed 3PT at the buzzer as the Kings defeated the Warriors, 124-123. DeAaron Fox led Sacramento with 29 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists as Kevin Huerter (21 points, nine rebounds, five assists) and Malik Monk (21 points) totaled 42 points. Stephen Curry (29 points, 10 rebounds, six assists) and Andrew Wiggins (20 points, nine rebounds) totaled 58 points to lead Golden State as Klay Thompson added 20 points and 11 rebounds. The Kings move to 4-0 in West C play and 10-6 on year as the Warriors move to 2-2 in West C play and 8-10 on the year.

November 29, 2023
Game Recap: Pelicans 116, Clippers 106
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Game Recap: Pelicans 116, Clippers 106

The Pelicans defeated the Clippers, 116-106, and improve to 3-1 in West B play and 9-7 on the year. Zion Williamson led the Pelicans with a season high 32 points, along with six rebounds, and five assists as Brandon Ingram totaled 30 points, five assists, and four rebounds for New Orleans. Paul George led the Clippers with 34 points, eight rebounds, and two assists while Kawhi Leonard (20 points, eight rebounds) and Norman Powell (20 points) totaled 40 points. The Clippers move to 1-3 in West B play and 6-8 on the year.

November 25, 2023
Game Recap: Kings 124, Timberwolves 111
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Game Recap: Kings 124, Timberwolves 111

The Kings defeated the Timberwolves, 124-111, and improve to 3-0 in West C play and 9-6 on the year. DeAaron Fox led the Kings with 36 points (16 in the 4th quarter), 12 assists, and seven rebounds while Harrison Barnes (18 points) and Domantas Sabonis (15 points, 11 rebounds, five assists, two steals, and three blocks) totaled 33 points. Anthony Edwards led Minnesota with 35 points (17-18 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, two steals, and two blocks while Karl-Anthony Towns totaled 27 points and 11 rebounds. The Wolves move to 2-1 in West C play and 11-4 on the year.

November 25, 2023
Game Recap: Rockets 105, Nuggets 86
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Game Recap: Rockets 105, Nuggets 86

Despite Nikola Jokics season-high 38 points, 19 rebounds and eight assists, the Nuggets fall to the Rockets, 105-86. Jalen Green recorded 25 points and six rebounds for the Rockets, while Alperen Sengun added 21 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists in the victory. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope tallied 20 points, five rebounds and three steals for the Nuggets in the losing effort. The Rockets improve to 2-1 in West Group B play, 8-6 in the regular season, while the Nuggets fall to 2-2 in West Group B play, 10-6 in the regular season.

November 25, 2023
Game Recap: Bucks 131, Wizards 128
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Game Recap: Bucks 131, Wizards 128

The Bucks defeated the Wizards, 131-128. Brook Lopez led the Bucks with a career-high tying 39 points (4-7 3PT, 14-17 overall) as Giannis Antetokounmpo (31 points, nine rebounds, three assists) and Damian Lillard (31 points, 10 assists, seven rebounds) recorded 30-point games as well. Jordan Poole led the Wizards with 26 points, seven assists, and five rebounds while Kyle Kuzma added 22 points. The Bucks move to 3-0 in East B play and 11-5 on the year as the Wizards move to 2-13 on the year and 0-4 in IST play.

November 25, 2023
Game Recap: Knicks 100, Heat 98
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Game Recap: Knicks 100, Heat 98

The Knicks close out the game on a 13-2 run as they come back from a 21 point deficit and defeat the Heat, 100-98. Jalen Brunson led the way for the Knicks with 24 points, three rebounds and three assists, while Immanuel Quickley added 20 points and four 3PM in the victory. Jimmy Butler (23 points) and Bam Adebayo (21 points, 12 rebounds) combined for 44 points for the Heat in the losing effort. The Knicks improve to 2-1 in East Group B play, 9-6 in the regular season, while the Heat fall to 2-1 in East Group B play, 10-6 in the regular season.

November 25, 2023
Game Recap: Suns 110, Grizzlies 89
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Game Recap: Suns 110, Grizzlies 89

The Suns defeated the Grizzlies, 110-89 as they won their sixth consecutive game. Devin Booker led the Suns with a season high 40 points (15-21 FG, 3-4 3PT), five rebounds, four assists, and four steals as Eric Gordon totaled 20 points. Santi Aldama led Memphis with 21 points and five rebounds as Derrick Rose went 8-9 FG for 17 points. The Suns improve to 10-6 in the regular season and 3-1 in West A play as the Grizzlies move to 3-12 and 0-4.

November 25, 2023
Game Recap: Magic 113, Celtics 96
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Game Recap: Magic 113, Celtics 96

The Magic defeated the Celtics, 113-96, as they won their sixth consecutive game. Moritz Wagner led the Magic with a season-high 27 points (9-13 FG) as Paolo Banchero totaled 23 points, eight rebounds, and five assists. Jayson Tatum led Boston with 26 points, five rebounds, and three assists while Jaylen Brown added 18 points. The Magic improve to 11-5 in the regular season and 3-1 in East C play as the Celtics move to 12-4 and 2-1 in East C play.

November 24, 2023
Game Recap: Cavaliers 122, 76ers 119
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Game Recap: Cavaliers 122, 76ers 119

The Cavaliers outlast the 76ers, in overtime, 122-119. Darius Garland led the way with 32 points, five rebounds and eight assists for the Cavaliers, while Jarrett Allen added 26 points and 13 rebounds in the victory. Joel Embiid (32 points, 13 rebounds, five assists, five blocks) and Tyrese Maxey (30 points, six assists) combined for 62 points in the losing effort. The Cavaliers have won their 4th consecutive game and improve to 8-6, 2-1 in IST play, while the 76ers fall to 10-4, 2-2 in IST play.

November 22, 2023
Game Recap: Clippers 106, Rockets 100
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Game Recap: Clippers 106, Rockets 100

The Clippers snapped a 6-game losing streak to defeat the Rockets, 106-100 and improve to 4-7 on the year and 1-2 in West Group B Play. James Harden led the Clippers with 24 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists as Kawhi Leonard (26 points, eight rebounds) and Paul George (23 points, eight rebounds) totaled 49 points. Alperen Segun led Houston with 23 points, eight rebounds, and four assists while Fred VanVleet totaled 19 points, 10 assists, and eight rebounds. The Rockets move to 6-4 and 1-1 in West Group B Play.

November 18, 2023
Game Recap: Suns 131, Jazz 128
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Game Recap: Suns 131, Jazz 128

The Suns defeated the Jazz, 131-128. Kevin Durant recorded 38 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists for the Suns, while Devin Booker added 24 points and a new career high 15 assists in the victory. Jordan Clarkson tallied 37 points (5-10 3PM), five assists, and three rebounds for the Jazz in the losing effort. The Suns improve to 1-1 in West Group A play, and 6-6 in the regular season, while the Jazz fall to 2-1 in West Group A play, and 4-8 in the regular season.

November 18, 2023
Game Recap: Lakers 107, Trail Blazers 95
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Game Recap: Lakers 107, Trail Blazers 95

The Lakers defeated the Trail Blazers, 107-95. LeBron James recorded 35 points, nine assists, and five rebounds for the Lakers, with Anthony Davis adding 16 points and 14 rebounds in the victory. Jerami Grant tallied 24 points, four rebounds, and three assists for the Trail Blazers in the losing effort. The Lakers improve to 3-0 in West Group A play, and 7-6 in the regular season, while the Trail Blazers fall to 1-2 in West Group A play, and 3-9 in the regular season.

November 18, 2023
Game Recap: Knicks 120, Wizards 99
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Game Recap: Knicks 120, Wizards 99

The Knicks defeated the Wizards, 120-99. Jalen Brunson led the way with 32 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists for the Knicks, with Immanuel Quickley adding 27 points and six rebounds off the bench in the victory. Kyle Kuzma tallied 19 points, four rebounds, and five assists for the Wizards in the losing effort. The Knicks improve to 1-1 in East Group B play, and 7-5 in the regular season, while the Wizards fall to 0-3 in East Group B play, and 2-10 in the regular season.

November 18, 2023
Game Recap: Cavaliers 108, Pistons 100
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Game Recap: Cavaliers 108, Pistons 100

The Cavaliers defeated the Pistons, 108-100. Darius Garland led Cleveland with 28 points, three assists, and three rebounds as Evan Mobley (18 points, 10 rebounds) and Max Strus (18 points, seven rebounds) totaled 36 points. Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 20 points, eight assists, and five rebounds as Ausar Thompson tallied nine points and 10 rebounds. With the win, Cleveland moves to 6-6 on the year while Detroit falls to 2-11. The Cavaliers move to 1-1 as the Pistons fall to 0-3 in East Group A play.

November 18, 2023
Game Recap: 76ers 126, Hawks, 116
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Game Recap: 76ers 126, Hawks, 116

Joel Embiid tallied his fourth consecutive and his seventh 30+ point game of the year as he led Philadelphia with 32 points, eight assists, and seven rebounds in a 126-116 victory over Atlanta. Tobias Harris (29 points, 10 rebounds) and Tyrese Maxey (19 points, 8 assists) totaled 48 points for the 76ers. Trae Young led Atlanta with 22 points and 13 assists in the loss. The 76ers improve to 9-3 on the year and 2-1 in East Group A play as the Hawks move to 6-6 in the regular season and 1-1 in East Group A play

November 18, 2023
Game Recap: Kings 129, Spurs 120
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Game Recap: Kings 129, Spurs 120

The Kings defeated the Spurs, 129-120. DeAaron Fox recorded a season high 43 points, along with 8 rebounds and seven assists for the Kings, with Domantas Sabonis adding 27 points, 14 rebounds, and seven assists in the victory. Zach Collins tallied 28 points, eight rebounds, and five assists for the Spurs in the losing effort. The Kings improve to 2-0 in West Group C play, and 7-4 in the regular season, while the Spurs fall to 0-3 in West Group C play, and 3-9 in the regular season.

November 18, 2023
Game Recap: Pelicans 115, Nuggets 110
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Game Recap: Pelicans 115, Nuggets 110

Zion Williamson led the Pelicans with 26 points, six assists, and four rebounds as New Orleans defeated Denver, 115-110. Jonas Valanciunas (22 points, eight rebounds) and Brandon Ingram (21 points, eight assists) totaled 43 points. Nikola Jokic led Denver with 26 points, 18 assists, and 16 rebounds as Christian Braun added a career-high 25 points, along with nine rebounds. The Pelicans improve to 6-6 in the regular season and 2-1 in West Group B play as the Nuggets move to 9-3 and 2-1.

November 18, 2023