NBA Swing: Celtics Survive Shootout, Lakers Keep Rolling, Thunder Extend Streak

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Sunday night’s NBA slate featured six games with big performances from unlikely stars, thrilling finishes in the East, and continued dominance from the Western Conference’s top teams.

Here is a recap of the action from November 30, 2025:

Top Performer & Thriller

Matchup	Score	Summary
Boston Celtics at Cleveland Cavaliers	BOS 117 – CLE 115	Payton Pritchard erupted for a season-high 42 points, while Jaylen Brown notched a rare triple-double (19 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists) to lead the short-handed Celtics. Boston narrowly held off a late Cavaliers surge, despite leading by 21 in the third quarter. Donovan Mitchell hit key threes late, but a final jumper by Evan Mobley was short, allowing the Celtics to escape with the win.

Western Conference Powerhouses

Matchup	Score	Summary
New Orleans Pelicans at Los Angeles Lakers	NOP 121 – LAL 133	The Lakers continued their strong run, earning a convincing double-digit victory over the Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena. The offense was humming, with the team finding success even with star player LeBron James out. The win pushes the Lakers’ record further toward the top of the Western Conference standings.
Portland Trail Blazers at OKC Thunder	POR 115 – OKC 123	The Thunder extended their league-leading winning streak to an incredible 12 games, overcoming a tough test on the road against the Trail Blazers. Led by an aggressive fourth-quarter takeover from their superstar guard, OKC secured the win and continues its dominant start to the season.
San Antonio Spurs at Minnesota Timberwolves	SAS 112 – MIN 125	After a competitive three quarters, the Timberwolves exploded in the fourth to pull away from the Spurs. Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota offense executed with precision in the final period, leading to a crucial home victory that keeps the T-Wolves firmly positioned among the West’s elite.

Other Key Results

Matchup	Score	Summary
Memphis Grizzlies at Sacramento Kings	MEM 115 – SAC 107	The Grizzlies managed a solid road victory over the Kings, relying on their defensive intensity and depth to close out the game. The loss is a disappointing one for Sacramento, who have been inconsistent at home this season.
Utah Jazz at Houston Rockets	UTA 101 – HOU 129	The Rockets put together a complete performance at home, dominating the Jazz from start to finish. The team’s balanced scoring and strong defensive effort led to a comfortable win, keeping Houston right in the thick of the crowded Western Conference play-in race.
Toronto Raptors at New York Knicks	TOR 94 – NYK 116	The Knicks were efficient at home, easily handling the visiting Raptors. New York’s solid shooting and defense put the game out of reach early, giving them a much-needed win in the Eastern Conference standings.