Just four games on tap for Thursday night in the NBA, but they all brought plenty of storylines with it, as the 2019-20 NBA storylines continue to take shape.
- Joel Embiid scored 38, grabbed 13 and recorded six assists as the Philadelphia 76ers hand the Celtics their first home loss.
- Kevin Love scores 30 as the Cavaliers win in overtime in San Antonio.
- Luka Doncic goes off for a 40-point triple-double in Mexico City in the win over the Detroit Pistons.
- The Nuggets begin a 5-game homestand with a win over the Portland Trail Blazers.
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Philadelphia 76ers 115, Boston Celtics 109
The Celtics suffered their first home loss of the season.
🔔 @JoelEmbiid puts up a season-high 38 PTS, 13 REB, 6 AST in the @sixers road win vs. BOS. #PhilaUnite pic.twitter.com/uWDWF6jhrR
— NBA (@NBA) December 13, 2019
Tobias Harris recorded a near triple-double with 23 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists. Kemba Walker with 29 was the Celtics' top scorer.
Cleveland Cavaliers 117, San Antonio Spurs 109 [OT]
The Cavaliers snap their 8-game losing streak with an impressive overtime win in San Antonio.
Kevin Love first forced overtime with a clutch three then the Cavaliers outscored the Spurs 14-6 to record the road win.
The @cavs win in San Antonio behind a season-high 30 PTS, 17 REB, and clutch triple to force OT from @kevinlove. #BeTheFight pic.twitter.com/E6tevk3SI9
— NBA (@NBA) December 13, 2019
Dallas Mavericks 122, Detroit Pistons 111
Luka Doncic makes history again, this time in Mexico City.
41 PTS | 12 REB | 11 AST@luka7doncic becomes the first player in @NBAHistory to record a triple-double in a game played outside of the USA/Canada in the #NBAMexicoCityGames presented by Nike. #MFFL pic.twitter.com/Gb4AT9uDwh
— NBA (@NBA) December 13, 2019
Denver Nuggets 114, Portland Trail Blazers 99
The Denever Nuggets snap a 3-game losing streak and begin their five-game homestand with a comfortable win vs. their division rivals in the Portland Trail Blazers.
The Nuggets take care of business at home and come away with the W! pic.twitter.com/2fGhaPPxiA
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) December 13, 2019
