NBA ROUNDUP — Tyrese Maxey’s 54 points, Spurs & Magic shine in NBA Friday action

A busy Friday night across the NBA delivered blowouts, breakthrough performances, and one of the season’s most electric individual outings. From Orlando’s rising core to Memphis’ resurgence to Tyrese Maxey’s unforgettable masterpiece, here’s a deeper look at all the action.

Magic Roll Past Clippers With Complete Team Effort

The Orlando Magic continued their steady climb with a convincing 129–101 victory over the LA Clippers at Kia Center. Orlando set the tone early, winning every quarter with a mix of relentless pace, efficient transition scoring, and sharp half-court execution.

Jalen Suggs anchored the Magic with 23 points and 7 assists, controlling the tempo on both ends. The Magic’s depth also shined, with multiple players contributing across the board to overwhelm a Clippers squad still searching for consistency.

James Harden carried most of the load for LA, dropping 31 points and 8 assists, but the Clippers failed to keep pace defensively and fell to 4–11, continuing one of their roughest starts in recent years.

Grizzlies Hammer Kings as Sacramento’s Slide Continues

Memphis delivered the night’s most dominant win, crushing the Sacramento Kings 137–96 in a game that spiraled quickly out of reach.

Santi Aldama posted one of the best outings of his season with 29 points, showing improved confidence and versatility as the Grizzlies’ offense flowed through him. Jock Landale added 21, helping Memphis consistently punish Sacramento inside and out.

Zach LaVine had 26 points for the Kings, but Sacramento’s defensive breakdowns and turnover issues fueled Memphis’ 75-point first-half explosion. The Kings have now dropped eight straight, and with mounting pressure, their season is nearing a critical point.

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MAD MAX PUT THE SIXERS ON HIS BACK

Tyrese Maxey dropped a 50-burger vs. the Bucks pic.twitter.com/uqlONL6lqb

— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) November 21, 2025

Maxey Drops Career-High 54 in Overtime Classic vs. Bucks

The highlight of the night—and perhaps the season—came from Tyrese Maxey, who erupted for a career-high 54 points to lift the Philadelphia 76ers over the Milwaukee Bucks, 123–114, in overtime.

Maxey was sensational from start to finish, hitting tough jumpers, exploding to the rim, and scoring in bunches to keep Philadelphia within striking distance. His two clutch free throws with seconds left forced overtime, where he continued to dominate, sealing a statement road win for the Sixers.

Milwaukee’s Jordan Rollins nearly matched him with a spectacular 32 points, 6 rebounds, and 14 assists, showing strong leadership for the Bucks. But Milwaukee stalled offensively in OT, managing only eight points as Maxey took full control.

Philadelphia improves to 9–6, while Milwaukee drops to 8–8, unable to contain one of the NBA’s fastest-rising stars.

Spurs Earn Third Straight Win Without Wembanyama

Even without Victor Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs are quietly finding their rhythm. They secured their third straight win with a spirited 135–126 victory over the Atlanta Hawks.

De’Aaron Fox was masterful once again, delivering 26 points, 9 assists, and 3 steals, dictating the offense and energizing the home crowd. Keldon Johnson added 25, giving San Antonio a reliable interior and perimeter threat.

The Hawks were led by Nickeil Alexander-Walker, who dropped an impressive 38 points, showcasing his improved scoring versatility. But Atlanta struggled to contain San Antonio’s ball movement and late-game execution.

The Spurs improve to 11–4, continuing to hold strong despite missing their franchise star, while Atlanta falls to 9–7, searching for answers defensively.

Star Performers of the Night 

1. Tyrese Maxey (PHI) — 54 points, 9 assists, 3 steals
   A career-high scoring explosion that powered the 76ers to an overtime win in Milwaukee.
2. Nickeil Alexander-Walker (ATL) — 38 points, 3 blocks
   A dynamic and relentless performance in a losing effort against the Spurs.
3. James Harden (LAC) — 31 points, 8 assists
   Continued to be the Clippers’ lifeline despite another tough team loss.
4. Santi Aldama (MEM) — 29 points
   Led Memphis’ blowout with incredible efficiency and confidence.
5. Jalen Suggs (ORL) — 23 points, 7 assists
   Set the tone for the Magic’s dominant win with poise and control.

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