The NBA took a day off on Thanksgiving, returning in full force one day later with multiple superstars putting on a show, including LeBron James.
James, 37, missed the previous five games for the Los Angeles Lakers (6-11) due to left knee soreness.
In his absence, Anthony Davis has been phenomenal, leading the Purple & Gold to a 3-2 record without King James.
Davis, 29, continued his dominance in James’ return, putting up 25 points on 10-for-13 shooting from the field and grabbing 15 rebounds to go with three blocks.
James shot 8-for-17 from the floor en route to 21 points, eight rebounds, five assists and three steals, enough to push the Lakers past the San Antonio Spurs (6-14) at AT&T Center.
Chris McGee, James Worthy, Metta World Peace and Mike Bresnahan break down the #Lakers 105-94 win over the Spurs. pic.twitter.com/33tz6acQck
— Spectrum SportsNet (@SpectrumSN) November 26, 2022
Bucks defeat Cavaliers as Antetokounmpo drops 38
The Milwaukee Bucks (13-5) overcame the red-hot Cleveland Cavaliers (12-7) at Fiserv Forum on the back of a 38-point performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo, who displayed humilty via Twitter after the game.
“No skills. No talent. Only self belief and hard work,” Antetokounmpo tweeted.
No skills. No talent. Only self belief and hard work. pic.twitter.com/Jlx9GVdBrS
— Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) November 26, 2022
Antetokounmpo’s belief and hard work were enough to push his team past Donovan Mitchell (29) and Darius Garland (20), who combined for 49 points.
Besides the “Greek Freak,” only Jevon Carter (18) and Bobby Portis (14) finished with double-digit scoring for Milwaukee.
???? Giannis tied a career-high with 9 dunks in his 38-point performance tonight! #FearTheDeer
????@Giannis_An34: 38 PTS (65% FG), 9 REB, 6 AST, 2 BLK pic.twitter.com/k000GcIg8p
— NBA (@NBA) November 26, 2022
Steph Curry continues Warriors resurgence
The Golden State Warriors (10-10) are back at .500 after Stephen Curry scored 33 points to help his side defeat the Utah Jazz (12-9) at Chase Center.
Curry, 34, drilled six triples, tied with Klay Thompson for the game-high in shots made from beyond the arc.
When Klay gets cookin’ >>> pic.twitter.com/88ApDEWILX
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) November 26, 2022
Thompson, 32, is looking like his vintage self as of late, scoring 20 points to go with six rebounds against Utah.
Andrew Wiggins also had 20 points for Golden State, while all five Jazz starters finished with double-figures in scoring.
Lauri led the way with 24 ⚔️#TakeNote | @zionsbank pic.twitter.com/csTYA26P3D
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) November 26, 2022
NBA scores for Nov. 26, 2022
Timberwolves 108-110 Hornets
Sixers 107-99 Magic
Trail Blazers 132-129 Knicks
Nets 117-128 Pacers
Bulls 119-123 Thunder
Wizards 107-110 Heat
Pelicans 111-132 Grizzlies
Cavaliers 102-117 Bucks
Hawks 122-128 Rockets
Kings 104-122 Celtics
Lakers 105-94 Spurs
Pistons 102-108 Suns
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