THE MORNING RUNDOWN
Stephen Curry finished with 41 points, six rebounds and six assists as Golden State beat Orlando 126–119 in overtime for its seventh straight win. His three-point play gave the Warriors the lead in the extra period, and a late finish helped close it out after Jamal Cain’s putback forced overtime.
Sunday, November 8, 2026 · Games from Saturday, November 7 (ET)
Must See Plays
Curry beats the halftime buzzer
A deep three sends Golden State into halftime ahead 57–41.
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Cain sends it to overtime
Orlando’s third chance ends in a putback with two seconds remaining.
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Curry puts the Warriors ahead late
A high finish off the glass makes it 110–108 with 25.2 seconds left.
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Curry floats Golden State clear
The overtime finish brings him to 41 points and a four-point lead.
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Podziemski steals the last chance
He intercepts the inbound and calls timeout while falling out of bounds.
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Lendeborg punctuates the overtime win
The rookie dunks to stretch the lead to five with 17 seconds left.
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Brunson scores 18 straight
His second-quarter scoring burst helps New York take control in Cleveland.
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Wemby finishes over Clingan
He catches the alley-oop, absorbs contact and earns the extra free throw.
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Mara makes his first NBA three
Oklahoma City’s rookie big man steps outside during the fourth quarter.
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Towns powers through for the and-one
He beats Thomas Bryant off the dribble and finishes with a dunk.
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Okongwu delivers at both ends
A three and a late block help Atlanta finish its comeback.
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Alexander-Walker creates his own space
A sharp change of direction opens a midrange jumper against Danny Wolf.
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Randle finishes over Okongwu
Brooklyn’s forward attacks the rim for a fourth-quarter dunk.
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Oubre runs down Braun
Indiana’s wing races back to deny the dunk attempt in Mexico City.
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Toppin banks in the bailout three
An awkward shot-clock attempt finds the glass and drops in.
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Castle rises for the lob
The Spurs guard finishes above the rim during San Antonio’s second-quarter surge.
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Lendeborg meets Wagner at the rim
The rookie protects the basket with the fourth-quarter score tied at 98.
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Yang reaches his first double-double
His tenth rebound and two late free throws cap a 12-point night.
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Castle’s save becomes Vassell’s three
San Antonio turns a blocked shot and a loose ball into three points.
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Wemby starts from long range
His second three arrives before Portland can settle into the first quarter.
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Brunson finds the narrow passing lane
A quick delivery puts Mikal Bridges in position for an easy finish.
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Jokić spins into the paint
He backs down Larry Nance Jr. and turns toward the basket.
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Oubre’s block starts Indiana’s run
Jarace Walker’s three cuts Denver’s lead to seven in the fourth.
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Johnson finds a path to the basket
He drives past Randle and finishes over Wolf late in Atlanta’s win.
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Numbers That Matter
29 points in 24 minutes. Wembanyama shot 9-for-13 as San Antonio won 125–103 in Portland. Spurs recap.
75 points allowed. Oklahoma City held Washington to the season’s lowest team total. Shai scored 30 in three quarters; Mara added 18, eight rebounds and three blocks. Thunder recap.
31 + 29. Brunson and Towns combined for 60 as New York beat Cleveland 109–97 despite Donovan Mitchell’s 37. Knicks recap.
Seven straight from Booker. He broke a 95–95 tie and finished with 24 as Phoenix snapped an eight-game skid against Houston. Suns recap.
Last Night’s Scores
Around the League
Johnson returns, Atlanta rallies. After three games out with an ankle sprain, Jalen Johnson scored 30. The Hawks erased a 17-point deficit for their fourth straight win. Hawks recap.
Siakam reaches 13,000. His 23-point night brought a career milestone in Mexico City, where Jokić’s 19 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists led Denver. It was the NBA’s 35th game in Mexico. Mexico City notebook.
Circle This One
All times Eastern (ET).
Matchup | Tipoff, ET | Where to watch (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
Lakers at Pistons | Sunday, Nov. 8 |
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