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Golden State Warriors' <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/53030" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/53030">De'Anthony Melton</a> will undergo surgery and miss the remainder of the season after suffering a sprained ACL, the team announced Wednesday.Melton sustained the injury in a win over the Dallas Mavericks on Nov. 12, with the Warriors announcing the following day that the 26-year-old would undergo further testing to determine his recovery timeline."It's obviously terrible news. I feel so bad for De'Anthony. He's such a perfect fit for us, and we were so excited to have him, and he was clearly going to be our starter next to Steph (Curry)," Warriors coach Steve Kerr told <a href="https://apnews.com/article/melton-warriors-knee-surgery-9e896f469ae9b39e5fb13bd62a8f0f2f">The Associated Press' Janie McCauley</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"The good news is he's a young guy, and the surgery is pretty routine these days, so he should be able to come back and resume his career really well, but I feel awful for him and bad for us, too."The guard appeared in six games this season and missed time earlier in the campaign due to a back injury. Melton averaged 10.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in his limited action, starting in two contests.Melton joined the Warriors this past offseason on a one-year, $12.8-million deal after spending the last two seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers. He averaged a career-high 11.1 points for the Sixers in 2023-24 despite missing 49 contests with a lumbar spine issue.With Melton out, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/102614" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/102614">Lindy Waters III</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/37868" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/37868">Gary Payton II</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/110258" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/110258">Brandin Podziemski</a> can expect to see bigger roles in the backcourt. Golden State sits first in the Western Conference at 10-3 and will take on the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - NOVEMBER 12: De'Anthony Melton #8 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles the ball during the game against the Dallas Mavericks during the Emirates NBA Cup game on November 12, 2024 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE

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The Oklahoma City Thunder received some size back in the middle.Center Isaiah Hartenstein returned Wednesday, making his season debut off the bench in a victory over the Portland Trail Blazers after the 26-year-old missed the first 15 games of the season with a fractured hand.Hartenstein checked into the game with 5:10 remaining in the first quarter and scored his first bucket as a member of the Thunder not long after. He finished with 13 points, 14 rebounds, three assists, and four blocks in 29 minutes of action.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
After rehabbing a left hand injury, Isaiah Hartenstein scores his first points in a Thunder jersey 💪 <a href="https://t.co/eJtrIewQLL">pic.twitter.com/eJtrIewQLL</a>— NBA TV (@NBATV) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBATV/status/1859409128461848669?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Hartenstein suffered a non-displaced fracture in his left hand during a preseason victory over the Denver Nuggets. The 7-footer joined the Thunder in the offseason on a three-year, $87-million deal. Hartenstein started in 49 games and averaged 7.8 points, a career-high 8.3 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks in 2023-24, his second campaign with the New York Knicks.Hartenstein was a candidate to start at center for the Thunder before the season began, with Chet Holmgren expected to shift to the power forward position. Hartenstein averaged 7.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.3 assists in three preseason matchups with Oklahoma City.He brings much-needed help to OKC's frontcourt as Holmgren is sidelined with a right hip fracture while Jaylin Williams is out with a hamstring injury.The Thunder sit second in the Western Conference at 11-4.

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 15: Isaiah Hartenstein #55 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dribbles the ball during the game against the Denver Nuggets during a NBA pre season game on October 15, 2024 at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE

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Indiana Fever star guard <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wnba/players/121626" href="https://thescore.com/wnba/players/121626">Caitlin Clark</a> won't be competing in the new three-on-three Unrivaled league during its inaugural season, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/42510300/caitlin-clark-play-unrivaled-league-source-says">ESPN's Michael Voepel</a>.Unrivaled announced 34 of the 36 players who will join the six teams Wednesday, with two roster spots left to be filled by wild cards. The players announced include league founders <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wnba/players/27502" href="https://thescore.com/wnba/players/27502">Breanna Stewart</a> of the New York Liberty and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wnba/players/48780" href="https://thescore.com/wnba/players/48780">Napheesa Collier</a> of the Minnesota Lynx.<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wnba/players/33404" href="https://thescore.com/wnba/players/33404">Kelsey Plum</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wnba/players/15247" href="https://thescore.com/wnba/players/15247">Skylar Diggins-Smith</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wnba/players/110192" href="https://thescore.com/wnba/players/110192">Aliyah Boston</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wnba/players/48509" href="https://thescore.com/wnba/players/48509">Marina Mabrey</a> are a few of the other WNBA stars participating. Unrivaled games will take place in Miami beginning Jan. 17.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The total salary pool for the 36 players involved is more than $8 million, with players also receiving equity in the league.Clark was named the WNBA Rookie of the Year this past season after being drafted No. 1 overall out of Iowa. In her first season with the Fever, she averaged 19.2 points, a league-leading 8.4 assists, and 5.7 rebounds while shooting 41.7% from the field and 34.4% from three.She brought a great deal of attention to the Fever this past season, as the franchise <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3054174" href="https://thescore.com/news/3054174">reported</a> a 1,193% increase in jersey sales, a 264.6% increase in ticket sales, and a 225% increase in partnerships.The Fever finished 20-20 this season before being swept in the first round of the playoffs by the Connecticut Sun. Along with the Rookie of the Year award, Clark was also selected for the All-Star team, the All-Rookie team, and the All-WNBA first team.

UNCASVILLE, CT - SEPTEMBER 25: Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever looks on during the game against the Connecticut Sun during Round one Game two of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs on September 25, 2024 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE

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The second annual in-season tournament, the NBA Cup, resumed Tuesday with six games in group play. For an explanation of how the tourney works, including the breakdown of the groups, tap <a href="https://www.nba.com/news/nba-cup-101">here</a>.To see what happened during last Friday's action, tap <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3125531" href="https://thescore.com/news/3125531">here</a>.<h3>Tuesday's results</h3><ul>
<li>Cavaliers 117-120 Celtics
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<li>Hornets 115-116 Nets
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Nuggets 122-110 Grizzlies</li>
<li>Pelicans 91-132 Mavericks
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<li>Thunder 104-110 Spurs
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<li>Jazz 118-124 Lakers
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</ul>Check out our <a href="thescore:///nba/scores">NBA scores page</a> for box score recaps for each game and the NBA Cup tab on our <a href="thescore:///nba/standings/">NBA standings page</a> for group standings.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><h3>Top performers</h3>Jayson Tatum (Celtics): Tatum led the charge for the Boston Celtics as they delivered the Cleveland Cavaliers their first loss of the 2024-25 season. The 26-year-old scored 33 points, topping 30 for the ninth time this year. Tatum added 12 rebounds, seven assists, and two steals while going 6-of-10 from downtown. It was also the ninth time Tatum has hit five or more 3-pointers in a game this season, the most by any player in the Association.Cameron Johnson (Nets): Johnson erupted Tuesday for his highest-scoring outburst of the season as the Brooklyn Nets came out on top in a dogfight with the Charlotte Hornets. The North Carolina product poured in 34 points, four assists, five rebounds, and two blocks while shooting an efficient 11-for-20 from the field. The performance was Johnson's first scoring 30-plus points this season and third time as a member of the Nets. The 28-year-old also added six 3-pointers.Dalton Knecht (Lakers): On a team with LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the rookie wing from Tennessee shined the brightest. Knecht scored a career-high 37 points on 9-of-12 shooting from deep, including 21 points in the third quarter. He led the Lakers in scoring, helping L.A. extend its winning streak to six games with a victory over the Jazz. The 23-year-old is quickly establishing himself as one of the important cogs on a veteran team.<h3>Highlight of the night</h3>Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann was cleared for takeoff when he entered the lane against Brooklyn Nets big man Noah Clowney. One small step from Mann led to one giant leap over the Nets center. The aftermath from the dunk was so vicious that the 23-year-old was assessed a technical foul.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
TRE MANN. PUT IT ON A POSTER. 😱 <a href="https://t.co/8sbmWdFIIz">pic.twitter.com/8sbmWdFIIz</a>— NBA TV (@NBATV) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBATV/status/1859063257304093013?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 20, 2024</a>
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Reporter: "Joe, why does the NBA Cup matter?" Joe Mazzulla: "Who said that?"— Marc D'Amico (@Marc_DAmico) <a href="https://twitter.com/Marc_DAmico/status/1858998772300407274?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 19, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Well-known for his pointed quotes, Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla can be effortlessly hilarious without even trying. Prior to his team's victory over the Cavaliers, Boston's bench boss questioned a reporter for asking why the NBA Cup matters. Is Mazzulla being serious or having a laugh? We'll never know.<h3>Stat of the night</h3>Russell Westbrook will go down as the best triple-double getter in NBA history. On Tuesday, he became the first player to record 200 triple-doubles, putting up 12 points, 10 rebounds, and 14 assists in the Denver Nuggets' win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Westbrook is 19 triple-doubles ahead of Oscar Robertson, who's No. 2 on the all-time list. The 36-year-old also has 64 more triple-doubles than Nikola Jokic - the closest active player to him in the top 10.<h3>What's next</h3>The NBA Cup resumes Friday with eight games. Among the most notable is a playoff rematch between the Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers, while Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks visit Jokic and the Denver Nuggets.Tap the NBA Cup tab on our <a href="thescore:///nba/standings/">NBA standings page</a> for the latest group standings.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 19: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics looks to pass against Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter of the Emirates NBA Cup at TD Garden on November 19, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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The defending champion Boston Celtics handed the Cleveland Cavaliers their first loss of the season with a 120-117 victory in NBA Cup action.The Celtics ended the Cavs' historic hot start at 15 consecutive wins following <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/52651" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/52651">Jayson Tatum's</a> 33-point, 12-rebound performance and the team's 22 3-pointers.Boston shot a remarkable 53.7% from beyond the arc, while Tatum led with a team-high six made threes.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"We were excited for today. ... The (Cavs) been the best team in the league all season, 15-0," <a href="https://x.com/NBAonTNT/status/1859062295810195883">said</a> Tatum postgame. "They came in, and they felt like they were the best team, and we feel like we're the best team. It's all in competition, so we was ready to play today."The Celtics opened the game by holding the Cavs to their fourth-lowest scoring quarter of the season, as Cleveland put up just 20 points and went 0-for-6 from deep in the first frame.Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson said his team's offense was "not great" in the first half. He added that Boston played with "playoff force and physicality," while Cleveland had "regular-season force and physicality.""It's not on the players, I think that's game plan too," said Atkinson. "It's a little bit on me, maybe not prepared enough for what they were throwing at us. We adjusted in the second half, but especially that big second quarter that was too much to overcome."The Celtics outscored Cleveland 39-28 in that second quarter and knocked down 14 threes in the first half to take a 17-point lead into the break. Cleveland stormed back in the third quarter, outscoring the Celtics 40-28 to cut a deficit that ballooned to 21 down to five."I had no doubt we were going to come back. Credit to Boston, they did what they do," Cavs star <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/44998" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/44998">Donovan Mitchell</a> told <a href="https://youtu.be/MnWg_ATPEbM?feature=shared">CLNS Media</a>. "They made a lot of tough shots, made a lot of threes, but for us just continuing to fight, continuing to be that team and we persevered. This is a great test for us, and unfortunately, we didn't get the win."The Cavs never got closer than two points from the Celtics, and a clutch lay-up from Tatum late in the fourth sealed the game.Mitchell poured in 22 second-half points for Cleveland to finish with 35 points in a season-high 40 minutes of action.<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/70243" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/70243">Darius Garland</a> struggled mightily for the Cavs, posting eight points, seven assists, and two rebounds on 3-of-21 shooting, including 0-for-6 from deep. Injuries also kept key rotation pieces <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/24860" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/24860">Caris LeVert</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/93865" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/93865">Isaac Okoro</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/44986" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/44986">Dean Wade</a> on the sidelines for the club.The 15-1 Cavs return to action Wednesday against the New Orleans Pelicans. The 12-3 Celtics next play Friday against the Washington Wizards in another NBA Cup game.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 19: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics reacts to a basket alongside teammate Al Horford #42 against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second quarter of the Emirates NBA Cup at TD Garden on November 19, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson believes that "everybody is going to be watching" when his team puts up their historic 15-0 record against the reigning champion Boston Celtics on Tuesday."I know our guys are anxious, but I know they remember last year," said Atkinson, pointing to when the Celtics eliminated the Cavs in the previous playoffs in the Eastern Conference semifinal."We're going well, they're going well, Boston Garden, what's better than that? This is just great for the league, great for our franchise. We're excited about it."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The last time there was a matchup like this in the NBA was on Jan. 30, 1996, when the Chicago Bulls defeated the defending champion Houston Rockets to extend their win streak to 16 games."We've always wanted to test ourselves against the best," said Cavs big man <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/53393" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/53393">Jarrett Allen</a>. "We've always wanted to see where we stand with the best teams in the league, and the day after tomorrow that will be an excellent test for all of us."Beyond posting a 16-0 start, Atkinson said he wants to use the next game to measure his team's potential."(Celtics) play a different style with their five out and five shooters, so it's going to be a real test for us," said Atkinson. "We're at that point right now, 15-0, let's test ourselves against the best and see where we stand and see where we got to make adjustments or not make adjustments. It actually comes at the perfect time to give us a good measurement of where we are."Cleveland recorded its 15th straight victory by defeating the Charlotte Hornets 128-114 Sunday. The Celtics are coming off an overtime thriller Saturday against the Toronto Raptors in which <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/52651" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/52651">Jayson Tatum</a> hit a buzzer-beating three to win the game.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 15: Head coach Kenny Atkinson of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts during the third quarter of the Emirates NBA Cup game against the Chicago Bulls at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on November 15, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Bulls 144-126.

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The Washington Wizards got some veteran help in the backcourt Sunday night.<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/11101" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/11101">Malcolm Brogdon</a> made his season debut in Sunday's 124-104 loss to the Detroit Pistons. He scored one point and added two rebounds while shooting zero of four from the field in 22 minutes.Brogdon underwent right thumb surgery in October to fix a <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3094264" href="https://thescore.com/news/3094264">torn ligament</a>. He hadn't played for the Wizards since they acquired him from the Portland Trail Blazers on draft night.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 2016-17 Rookie of the Year had been out since Feb. 2. He missed the final 33 games last season due to an elbow injury.Injuries have plagued the 2023 Sixth Man of the Year his entire career. He's only appeared in 60-plus games three times across eight seasons.Brogdon joins a young Washington backcourt that includes <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/121678" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/121678">Bub Carrington</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/60514" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/60514">Jordan Poole</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/121677" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/121677">Kyshawn George</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/110256" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/110256">Bilal Coulibaly</a>. The 2-9 Wizards currently sit 13th in the East.Brogdon has averaged 15.4 points, 4.7 assists, and 4.2 rebounds during his career. He previously played for the Milwaukee Bucks, Indiana Pacers, Boston Celtics, and Blazers.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - SEPTEMBER 30: Malcolm Brogdon #15 of the Washington Wizards poses for a portrait during NBA media day on September 30, 2024 at Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE

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Boston Celtics star <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/52651" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/52651">Jayson Tatum</a> traveled prior to his game-winning buzzer-beater in overtime Saturday versus the Toronto Raptors, per the league's <a href="https://official.nba.com/l2m/L2MReport.html?gameId=0022400230">last-two-minute report</a>.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
If I were a Raptors fan, I'd be pretty pissed right now as Tatum got away with some fancy footwork on his game winner 🤦‍♀️ <a href="https://t.co/HVEdGlX8G3">pic.twitter.com/HVEdGlX8G3</a>— BBALLBREAKDOWN (@bballbreakdown) <a href="https://twitter.com/bballbreakdown/status/1857993729790894286?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>However, the officials also missed Raptors guard <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/96105" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/96105">Davion Mitchell</a> fouling Jaylen Brown just before Tatum's travel.Late in the fourth quarter, the report found that <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/37800" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/37800">Jakob Poeltl</a> should've been called for an offensive three-second violation. The referees failed to call a foul on Tatum against Poeltl on the same possession as well.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Tatum had 24 points, 11 rebounds, and nine assists in the 126-123 victory despite shooting 7-of-19 from the field and 5-of-12 from three. RJ Barrett recorded his first career triple-double with 25 points, a career-high 15 assists, and 10 rebounds. Poeltl also reached a new career high in points with 35.Toronto has now lost seven straight games and its first nine road contests this season. The 2-10 Raptors sit last in the NBA. Boston is second in the East at 11-3.

BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 16: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics scores the game winning three point basket during the game against the Toronto Raptors on November 16, 2024 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE

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The crew chief who oversaw the Milwaukee Bucks' loss against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday conceded that officials mistakenly called <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/30611" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/30611">Giannis Antetokounmpo</a> for a late foul, leading to the game-winning free throws.Antetokounmpo was called for a foul against <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/93879" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/93879">LaMelo Ball</a> with 7.3 seconds left in the game despite it appearing Ball tripped over his own feet. The Bucks were unable to challenge the call because they unsuccessfully challenged a foul called on <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/24646" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/24646">Taurean Prince</a> earlier in the fourth quarter."During live play, we called illegal leg-to-leg contact," crew chief Curtis Blair told <a href="https://x.com/rodboone/status/1857937740001595539">Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer</a>. "During postgame review, when we looked at the play, there was no illegal contact on the play."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Hornets guard nailed both free throws to give his team a one-point lead, which ended up being the final margin of victory for Charlotte. Antetokounmpo attempted a game-winning jumper, but the shot rimmed out and the Hornets won 115-114."I thought the final play was the ref blowing a call," Bucks coach Doc Rivers told <a href="https://apnews.com/article/bucks-hornets-call-doc-rivers-38f761b8f8a45680252cb22626b63e17">Steve Reed of The Associated Press</a>. "This is back-to-back games now where on the final play there has been an incorrect call made ... Ball fell, he just fell down. Nobody was near him. He slipped on his own. We come up with the ball, and the game is over. So back-to-back games now, we have had a call made against us that is incorrect."Antetokounmpo was previously called for a foul against the Detroit Pistons' <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/121707" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/121707">Ron Holland II</a> on a last-second alley-oop attempt Thursday. However, Holland missed both free throws and the Bucks won the game in overtime. Following the game, NBA officials called that foul an incorrect call in the last-two-minute report.Rivers added, "We were lucky in Detroit, the kid missed two free throws. Tonight, Ball made the free throws."Antetokounmpo was asked about the call postgame but chose not to comment to avoid getting fined."Rule No. 1, don't give away your money," he told <a href="https://x.com/rodboone/status/1857938650157461653">Boone</a>. "And rule No. 2, don't forget rule No. 1, you know?"The Greek Freak finished with 22 points, 15 rebounds, and 12 assists in the losing effort versus the Hornets for his first triple-double of the season. Ball countered with 26 points, nine rebounds, and six assists.Milwaukee now sits at 4-9 on the season and will play the Houston Rockets next on Nov. 18.

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 16: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts to a call during the second half of a basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on November 16, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Chicago Bulls guard <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/96131" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/96131">Josh Giddey</a> knows exactly why he was benched during the final minutes of Friday's loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers: his defense."It was horrible from start to finish," Giddey told the <a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2024/11/15/bulls-fall-perfection-losing-to-cavs-dropping-cup-game">Chicago Sun Times' Joe Cowley</a>. He added: "They put me in action. I have to be way better, whether it's coverage or sitting down and guarding somebody. I don't even blame it on the fouls. It was part of it, but everything else was just as bad. I wouldn't have played myself if I was (head coach Billy Donovan)."<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Giddey only managed five points, one assist, and three rebounds while shooting 2-for-9 from the field and 1-for-5 from three. But what bothered him the most was his regression defensively."It pisses me off to be on that side of the ball and be like that," Giddey said. "I thought I was making steps in the right direction. To have a night like I did tonight kind of kills your confidence."The 22-year-old has sat on the bench in the closing minutes of the Bulls' last four games. Ayo Dosunmu has largely taken Giddey's place down the stretch.Despite his recent struggles, Donovan said he's still "got confidence" in the young Australian.Giddey is currently averaging 12.5 points, 6.5 assists, and six rebounds while starting all 13 games for the Bulls thus far. Chicago returns to action Sunday against the Houston Rockets.

CLEVELAND, OH - November 15: Josh Giddey #3 of the Chicago Bulls dribbles the ball during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the Emirates NBA Cup game on November 15, 2024 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE

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The second annual in-season tourney, the NBA Cup, resumed Friday with 12 games in group play. For...

The second annual in-season tourney, the NBA Cup, resumed Friday with 12 games in group play. For an explanation of how the tourney works, including the breakdown of the groups, tap <a href="https://www.nba.com/news/nba-cup-101">here</a>.To see what happened when the tournament got underway Tuesday, tap <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3125424" href="https://thescore.com/news/3125424">here</a>.<h3>Friday's results</h3><ul>
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Magic 98-86 76ers</li>
<li>Raptors 95-99 Pistons
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Hawks 129-117 Wizards</li>
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Cavaliers 144-126 Bulls</li>
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Knicks 124-122 Nets</li>
<li>Spurs 115-120 Lakers
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Rockets 125-104 Clippers</li>
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Pelicans 101-94 Nuggets</li>
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Thunder 99-83 Suns</li>
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Warriors 123-118 Grizzlies</li>
<li>Kings 126-130 T-Wolves
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</ul>Check out our <a href="thescore:///nba/scores">NBA scores page</a> for box score recaps for each game and the NBA Cup tab on our <a href="thescore:///nba/standings/">NBA standings page</a> for group standings.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><h3>Top performers</h3>Anthony Davis (Lakers): Davis put on a show Friday night against San Antonio, outdueling Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama. The Kentucky product dropped a season-high 40 points to go along with 12 rebounds and two blocks. Davis is the first Laker to start a season with 11 consecutive 20-point games since Shaquille O'Neal accomplished the feat in the 1998-99 campaign.Cam Thomas (Nets): The Nets may have come up short tonight, but that was not for a lack of trying on Thomas' part. The fourth-year guard erupted in the first quarter for 19 points while going 5-for-5 from three and 7-for-7 from the floor. He finished the first half with 27 points and added another 16 in the second to finish the game with 43. He also put up three assists, two rebounds, one steal, and one block while tying his career high with seven 3-pointers. Thomas is the fifth visiting player ever with multiple 40-plus-point games at Madison Square Garden before turning 24 years old. He dropped 41 points, six assists, and splashed four threes in his previous visit to MSG last season.Bam Adebayo (Heat): Adebayo tallied 30 points, 11 boards, seven assists, and five steals to help the Heat bounce back from a brutal loss in their NBA Cup opener. Adebayo joined LeBron James and Eddie Jones as the only players in franchise history to produce such a stat line, according to <a href="https://x.com/statmuse/status/1857609725849788659">StatMuse</a>. The Kentucky product scored 17 points in the fourth quarter to help Miami pull away from the Pacers.De'Aaron Fox (Kings): Fox went nuclear in the fourth quarter of Sacramento's overtime loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, leading the charge - without DeMar DeRozan and Malik Monk - as the Kings put together a 19-2 run at the beginning of the final frame. The 26-year-old dropped a franchise-record 60 points to help eradicate a 20-point second-half deficit. The last player to score 50 or more in a Kings uniform was DeMarcus Cousins in 2016-17. Fox added seven assists and three steals to his record-breaking performance.<h3>Highlight of the night</h3>The Knicks and Nets were in a dogfight down the stretch. Dennis Schroder seemed to give Brooklyn the edge when he splashed a three from the corner to give his team a one-point lead with 11.5 seconds remaining. That's when Jalen Brunson took matters into his own hands, draining the game-winning 3-pointer over former teammate Dorian Finney-Smith. Schroder attempted to take it the other way for the tie but was blocked at the rim by Mikal Bridges. An electric finish brought to you by former Villanova Wildcats.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
🚨 JALEN BRUNSON WINS IT FOR NEW YORK 🚨 <a href="https://t.co/09RSbhs3Qj">pic.twitter.com/09RSbhs3Qj</a>— NBA TV (@NBATV) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBATV/status/1857626747144917058?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 16, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><h3>Tweet of the night</h3>The Pistons have had the worst record in the NBA for two straight seasons, haven't made the postseason since 2019, and haven't finished above .500 since the 2015-16 campaign. In its inaugural year, the NBA Cup provided a stage for a young Pacers squad, giving them the confidence to make an Eastern Conference finals run. Could Detroit replicate that success? It's too early to say, but this competition is giving Detroit fans meaningful basketball for the first time in nearly a decade.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
PUT IT IN THE RAFTERS!!!!!! <a href="https://t.co/5kHLYF6pGm">pic.twitter.com/5kHLYF6pGm</a>— Kofie (@Kofie) <a href="https://twitter.com/Kofie/status/1857613312462029146?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 16, 2024</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><h3>Stat of the night</h3>Chris Paul continues to drop dimes at age 39. The veteran floor general joined John Stockton and Jason Kidd as the only players in NBA history to tally 12,000 assists. Paul finished Friday's contest against the Los Angeles Lakers with 11 assists, including a lob to Wembanyama to reach the elusive milestone. Paul is now only 83 dimes away from passing Kidd for second on the NBA's all-time list.<h3>What's next</h3>The NBA Cup continues Tuesday with six games, and all eyes should be on Boston as Jayson Tatum and the Celtics welcome Donovan Mitchell and the first-place Cleveland Cavaliers.Tap the NBA Cup tab on our <a href="thescore:///nba/standings/">NBA standings page</a> for the latest group standings.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 15: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks celebrates victory over the Brooklyn Nets at Madison Square Garden on November 15, 2024 in New York City.

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The NBA is in serious discussions regarding a new tournament-style format for the 2025 All-Star G...

The NBA is in serious discussions regarding a new tournament-style format for the 2025 All-Star Game, featuring three All-Star teams and the winner of the Rising Stars game, according to <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/42410512/nba-serious-talks-tourney-style-all-star-game">ESPN's Shams Charania</a>.Each team would consist of eight players, and the four squads would compete in elimination-style matchups.League officials reportedly met with the Competition Committee consisting of governors, team executives, players, coaches, and union personnel Friday to discuss the format. Earlier in November, NBA commissioner Adam Silver <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3116043" href="https://thescore.com/news/3116043">announced</a> his plan to bring competitiveness back to the All-Star Game.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"We're looking at other formats," Silver said at the time. "I think there's no doubt that the players were disappointed as well in last year's All-Star Game. We all want to do a better job providing competition and entertainment for our fans."Last year's festivities took place in Indiana, with the East defeating the West 211-186. It stands as the highest-scoring All-Star Game in NBA history.Additionally, the Golden State Warriors' <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/148" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/148">Stephen Curry</a> and WNBA star <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wnba/players/55066" href="https://thescore.com/wnba/players/55066">Sabrina Ionescu</a> of the New York Liberty have reportedly been in contact about a rematch in the NBA vs. WNBA 3-point challenge after their showdown during All-Star weekend last year. That could involve bringing in partners for the event, including <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/5334" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/5334">Klay Thompson</a> of the Dallas Mavericks and the Indiana Fever's <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///wnba/players/121626" href="https://thescore.com/wnba/players/121626">Caitlin Clark</a>.Silver has made adjustments to the All-Star Game in the past. From 2020-23 the game was played to a target score instead of having a game clock, and the two highest vote-getters were named captains who then selected their rosters via a draft.The 2025 All-Star Game is scheduled to take place at San Francisco's Chase Center, the home of the Warriors, on Feb. 16.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 18: Stephen Curry #30 of the Western Conference autographs a jersey during the NBA All-Star Game as part of NBA All-Star Weekend on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE

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Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley will be re-evaluated in a week after he sustained a parti...

Toronto Raptors guard <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/93852" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/93852">Immanuel Quickley</a> will be re-evaluated in a week after he sustained a partially torn UCL in his left elbow, the team announced.Quickley suffered the injury in the fourth quarter of Toronto's loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Nov. 10. He missed eight games earlier this season after suffering a pelvic contusion on opening night.The fifth-year Kentucky product has also been sporting a thumb brace due to a pre-training camp injury. <div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Quickley is averaging 15.3 points, four assists, and two rebounds over three games this season. Davion Mitchell and Jamal Shead should see a bigger role in the backcourt with Quickley out.The injury bug has bitten the Raptors hard to begin the season. Scottie Barnes, Bruce Brown, Ja'Kobe Walter, and Kelly Olynyk are all also currently sidelined. Toronto sits at 2-9 and is currently last in the NBA. The Raptors will look to end a four-game losing skid Tuesday versus the Milwaukee Bucks.

BROOKLYN, NY - OCTOBER 18: Immanuel Quickley #5 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles the ball during the game on October 18, 2024 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE

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Los Angeles Lakers forward Christian Wood developed soreness in his left knee during his ramp-up ...

Los Angeles Lakers forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/30890" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/30890">Christian Wood</a> developed soreness in his left knee during his ramp-up process and will be out at least another four weeks, head coach JJ Redick told <a href="https://x.com/mcten/status/1856432408339591609">ESPN's Dave McMenamin</a>.Wood underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee back in March and was expected to miss several weeks. He had to get a second procedure on his knee in early September, and the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3071305" href="https://thescore.com/news/3071305">team announced</a> at the time that he would be out for a minimum of eight weeks.He hasn't played in an NBA game since Feb. 14, missing the Lakers' final 26 regular-season games and five playoff contests last year, as well as all 10 games this campaign.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Wood exercised his $3-million player option in the offseason after signing a two-year, $5.7-million contract ahead of the 2023-24 season. The Lakers currently lack depth in the frontcourt, as <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/60415" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/60415">Jarred Vanderbilt</a> has also yet to suit up this season with a foot injury.Wood holds career averages of 13.6 points, seven rebounds, and 1.4 assists across 339 games.L.A. has a 6-4 record and sits seventh in the Western Conference. The Lakers will look to extend their win streak to three against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday.

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 13: Christian Wood #35 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the ball during the game against the Detroit Pistons on February 13, 2024 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE

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Dallas Mavericks wing Klay Thompson is set to return to San Francisco on Tuesday to take on the G...

Dallas Mavericks wing <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/5334" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/5334">Klay Thompson</a> is set to return to San Francisco on Tuesday to take on the Golden State Warriors, his former team of 11 seasons, but he says it's "just another regular-season game.""That chapter is over," Thompson told <a href="https://andscape.com/features/klay-thompson-theres-no-point-in-looking-back-at-golden-state-warriors-tenure/">Andscape's Marc J. Spears</a>. "I'm in the midst of trying to win here. There is no point in missing anything when we have such a great opportunity here to be great. There's no point in looking back; I got to look forward. I got to try to give my best self here."Golden State has a planned tribute for Thompson, calling the game "Salute Captain Klay" night. All fans in attendance will be receiving a white captain's hat in a nod to Thompson's routine of boating across the San Francisco Bay to Chase Center before games.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"I'm looking forward to it," Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. "I think we all are. It will be very emotional. I know our fans are geared up for it and can't wait to see Klay."The Warriors drafted Thompson 11th overall in 2011. He won four NBA championships and was a five-time All-Star and two-time All-NBA selection during his time in the Bay Area. Thompson sits sixth in Warriors history in points (15,531) and second in threes behind <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/148" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/148">Stephen Curry</a> with 2,481.The 34-year-old inked a three-year, $50-million deal with the Mavericks in the offseason.Thompson says he has "not really" been in contact with his former running mates and that he'll "see them when I see them."He's averaging 13.8 points on the season, his lowest scoring output since his rookie campaign. He's also shooting a career-worst 41.8% from the field and 35.4% from beyond the arc."It's a long season, and you have to peak at the right time. You have to keep going, keep your emotions, and stay the course ... We have a chance to be special," Thompson said.The Mavericks have started the season 5-5, while the Warriors are tied for second in the West at 8-2. The matchup will be an NBA Cup game, the first for each team this season.

DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 10: Klay Thompson #31 of the Dallas Mavericks during the game against the Denver Nuggets during a regular season game on November 10, 2024 at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE

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Toronto Raptors rookie <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/121673" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/121673">Ja'Kobe Walter</a> re-sprained his right AC joint and will be re-evaluated in a week, the team announced Friday.Walter suffered the injury in the third quarter of Wednesday's loss to the Sacramento Kings. He also missed the season's first five games with a right AC joint sprain after sustaining the injury during workouts leading up to training camp.The 20-year-old has appeared in four contests this campaign, making his NBA debut Nov. 1 against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Raptors guard is averaging 2.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 0.8 assists while shooting 18.8% from the field.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Raptors drafted Walter with the No. 19 overall pick in 2024. He posted 14.5 points per game and shot 34.1% from beyond the arc in his lone collegiate season at Baylor.Toronto sits 14th in the Eastern Conference with a 2-7 record. The injury bug has bitten the team, with Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley, Bruce Brown, and Kelly Olynyk sidelined.The Raptors will look to end a two-game losing streak Saturday versus the Los Angeles Clippers.

TORONTO, CANADA - NOVEMBER 1: Ja'Kobe Walter #14 of the Toronto Raptors looks on during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on November 1, 2024 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE

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The Dallas Wings named Curt Miller its new executive vice president and general manager, the team...

The Dallas Wings named Curt Miller its new executive vice president and general manager, the team announced."Curt Miller is a proven winner with deep experience building and leading WNBA rosters and staffs," Wings president &amp; CEO Greg Bibb stated. "I believe Curt's ability to construct winning teams as well as his success in coaching in the WNBA and beyond will prove invaluable for our organization as we continue our pursuit of a WNBA Championship."Miller most recently served as the head coach of the Los Angeles Sparks over the last two seasons. The Sparks went 25-55 and missed the WNBA playoffs both years. The two sides mutually agreed to part ways Sept. 24.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Prior to L.A., he spent seven seasons as head coach of the Connecticut Sun, also serving as general manager for his final six years. Miller was crowned the 2017 WNBA Executive of the Year and was a two-time Coach of the Year (2017, 2021). He led the Sun to a 126-66 record, with six consecutive playoff appearances and two trips to the WNBA Finals."I'd like to thank Greg Bibb, Bill Cameron, and the rest of the partners for this incredible opportunity. The potential of the Dallas Wings is immeasurable," said Miller. "With a new arena and practice facility on the horizon, a talented roster which is impactful both on the court and in the community, exciting positioning in the upcoming draft, a passionate and loyal fanbase, a fully invested ownership group, and a dedicated front office staff, now is the time for the Wings."Miller will be tasked with finding the Wings' next coach. The team parted ways with Latricia Trammell on Oct. 18. They will also be selecting no worse than third overall in the upcoming draft due to a pick swap with the Chicago Sky."As a veteran head coach and GM in the WNBA, I'm looking forward to bringing my experience, passion, and leadership to Texas while we strive to hang a WNBA Championship Banner in Dallas," said Miller.The Wings finished the 2024 season with a 9-31 record, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2020.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - SEPTEMBER 4: Head Coach Curt Miller of the Los Angeles Sparks looks on during the game against the Indiana Fever on September 4, 2024 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE

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The Los Angeles Lakers assigned Bronny James to their G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers, a...

The Los Angeles Lakers assigned Bronny James to their G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers, and he's expected to debut Saturday against the Salt Lake City Stars, according to <a href="https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1854636632810639675">ESPN's Shams Charania</a>.The current plan is for James to only appear in South Bay home games so the team can manage his time on both rosters, according to <a href="https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1854637123481354260">Charania</a>.It was <a href="http://Report:%20Bronny%20to%20split%20time%20with%20Lakers,%20G%20League%20after%20road%20trip">reported</a> on Oct. 25 that James was expected to begin a G League-NBA split following the Lakers' road trip, which concluded Wednesday. During that five-game trip, the Lakers went 1-4, only beating the Toronto Raptors.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 20-year-old James appeared in three games during that stretch, recording his <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3113728" href="https://thescore.com/news/3113728">first NBA points</a> in a homecoming against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He has appeared in four games this season and played just 13 total minutes, averaging 1.0 points, 0.5 assists, and 0.3 rebounds on 16.7% shooting.The rookie guard is expected to be on the Lakers' roster for Friday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers and then rejoin South Bay.The 4-4 Lakers are coming off back-to-back losses to the Detroit Pistons and Memphis Grizzlies.

MEMPHIS, TN - NOVEMBER 6: Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on November 6, 2024 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE

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The Milwaukee Bucks will shake things up Thursday by adding guard <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/110242" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/110242">Andre Jackson Jr.</a> to the starting lineup versus the Utah Jazz in place of <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/60234" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/60234">Gary Trent Jr.</a>, according to <a href="https://x.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1854602139953512807">NBA insider Chris Haynes</a>.Jackson's appeared in six games for the Bucks this season, playing 12 minutes per game. The second-year guard is averaging 2.7 points, 1.2 assists, and 2.7 rebounds.His best showing this season came against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday. He put up seven points, two assists, and seven rebounds while draining two 3-pointers.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Jackson started eight games in 2023-24. In those starts, he averaged 4.0 points, 1.5 assists, and 3.8 rebounds while shooting 50% from the field in 20.3 minutes of action.Trent has started all seven of Milwaukee's games thus far and has struggled in 29.6 minutes per night. He's averaging 8.0 points - which would be his lowest mark since his rookie campaign - to go along with 1.0 assists and 1.6 rebounds. He's shooting 28.8% from the field and 23.1% from beyond the arc, which would be career worsts.The 25-year-old is no stranger to being a sixth man; he came off the bench for the Toronto Raptors in 55 games over parts of four seasons, averaging 12.0 points per game, 2.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists, according to <a href="https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/gary-trent-jr.-stats-off-the-bench-for-the-raptors">StatMuse</a>.The Bucks have lost six straight since winning their season opener and are tied with the Philadelphia 76ers and Utah Jazz for the worst record in the NBA. They were without former MVP <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/30611" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/30611">Giannis Antetokounmpo</a> for their <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3118209" href="https://thescore.com/news/3118209">last game,</a> a loss to the undefeated Cavs.

DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 17: Andre Jackson Jr. #44 of the Milwaukee Bucks dribbles the ball during the game against the Dallas Mavericks during a NBA preseason game on October 17, 2024 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE

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Atlanta Hawks rookie Zaccharie Risacher credited head coach Quin Snyder and the coaching staff fo...

Atlanta Hawks rookie <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/121714" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/121714">Zaccharie Risacher</a> credited head coach Quin Snyder and the coaching staff for his breakout 33-point game in the team's 121-116 win over the New York Knicks."He basically tells me to shoot the f-----g ball every time, and that's not just from him, that's from everybody around, coaching staff and my teammates," said Risacher. "It helps for the confidence, especially for me coming from France and trying to adjust, it's super helpful to be in that kind of position."The first overall pick's final stat line was 33 points, seven rebounds, three assists, three steals, and two blocks while shooting 61.1% from the field.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Snyder told <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/42241076/top-pick-zaccharie-risacher-career-best-night-hawks-win">ESPN</a>, "His progress isn't going to be linear," but he believes in Risacher whether or not his shots fall.The Frenchman is the first teenager in NBA history to accrue over 30 points, five threes, two steals, and two blocks in a game, according to <a href="https://x.com/statmuse/status/1854532258058719423">StatMuse</a>.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1Se58J6-cPY?si=ENkq47uF46Y-FwJt" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure>The 19-year-old now leads all rookies in scoring with 12 points per game. He's adding 3.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists and is shooting 37.9% from the field. With Wednesday's game he also improved his 3-point shooting from 21.1% to 29.2% as he went 6-of-10 from beyond the arc.This was the highest-scoring effort from a rookie all season. The previous high came from Memphis Grizzlies center <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/121683" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/121683">Zach Edey</a>, who dropped 25 against the Brooklyn Nets on Nov. 4."I start every game with the same mentality, we have the same mindset and I just want to compete, do my best," said Risacher. "Sometimes my best is 32 points or whatever, sometimes it's not, but I just do whatever I can to impact the game." The Hawks now sit at 4-5 on the young season and will look to make it back-to-back wins Friday when they take on the Detroit Pistons.

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