NBA November 4 Roundup: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s buzzer-beater stuns Pacers, Nikola Jokic’s season-high lifts Nuggets, Julius Randle triple-double powers Wolves

The NBA treated fans to a night filled with drama and late-game heroics on Tuesday, November 4 (PH time), as Giannis Antetokounmpo hit a buzzer-beater, Nikola Jokić dropped a season-high, and Julius Randle posted a triple-double to headline a wild slate of games.

Giannis Buzzer-Beater Lifts Bucks Over Pacers

Giannis Antetokounmpo came through in the clutch, draining a 17-foot jumper at the buzzer to lift the Milwaukee Bucks to a thrilling 117-115 win over the Indiana Pacers in Myles Turner’s emotional return to Indianapolis.

Antetokounmpo finished with 33 points and 13 rebounds, while Pascal Siakam nearly matched him with 32 points and 8 assists in a losing effort. The Bucks improved to 5-2, while the Pacers fell to 1-6.

Randle’s Triple-Double Sparks Timberwolves

Julius Randle notched his 15th career triple-double (19 PTS, 11 REB, 10 AST) as the Minnesota Timberwolves rolled past the winless Brooklyn Nets, 125-109.

Donte DiVincenzo led Minnesota in scoring with 25 points and 9 rebounds, while Nic Claxton paced Brooklyn with 19 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists. The Wolves (4-3) continued their strong start as the Nets fell to 0-7.

Nurkic’s Game-Winner Stuns Celtics

Jusuf Nurkic delivered the dagger for the Utah Jazz, tipping in the game-winning bucket with 0.6 seconds left to shock the Boston Celtics, 105-103.

Rookie guard Keyonte George led Utah with 31 points, while Jaylen Brown’s 36-point performance wasn’t enough to save the Celtics, who dropped to 3-5.

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GIANNIS HITS THE GAME WINNER AT THE BUZZER! pic.twitter.com/Tz0aoHxFXA

— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) November 4, 2025

Towns Dominates as Knicks Crush Wizards

Karl-Anthony Towns erupted for a season-high 33 points and 13 rebounds, leading the New York Knicks to a 119-102 victory over the Washington Wizards at Madison Square Garden.

Rookie Alex Sarr led Washington with 19 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists, but the Wizards’ defense had no answers for Towns’ inside-out attack.

Amen Thompson, Sengun Lead Rockets’ Fourth Straight Win

The Houston Rockets extended their winning streak to four after defeating the Dallas Mavericks, 110-102, behind a breakout performance from Amen Thompson, who scored a season-high 27 points.

Alperen Sengun chipped in 26 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 assists, while P.J. Washington led Dallas with 29 points and 12 boards.

Cade Cunningham Ignites Pistons Past Grizzlies

Cade Cunningham erupted for 33 points, including 19 in the fourth quarter, as the Detroit Pistons held off the Memphis Grizzlies, 114-106, to earn their fifth win of the season.

Isaiah Stewart added 26 points, 14 rebounds, and 4 blocks, while Jaren Jackson Jr. led Memphis with 21 points.

Jokic’s Season-High Carries Nuggets Over Kings

Nikola Jokić delivered another masterclass with 34 points, 14 assists, and 7 rebounds, propelling the Denver Nuggets past the Sacramento Kings, 130-124.

Russell Westbrook paced the Kings with 26 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists, but Denver’s balanced offense proved too much down the stretch.

Ayton, Lakers Take Down Blazers

Despite missing Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Portland Trail Blazers, 123-115, behind Deandre Ayton’s 29 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 blocks against his former team. Deni Avdija led the Blazers with 33 points and 6 rebounds in a losing effort.

Heat Edge Clippers in Nail-Biter

The Miami Heat survived a tight finish at the Intuit Dome, escaping with a 120-119 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.

Bam Adebayo posted 25 points and 10 rebounds, while James Harden starred for the Clippers with 29 points, 8 assists, and 7 rebounds, but fell just short at the buzzer.

Standout Stars of the Night:

Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL): 33 PTS, 13 REB, buzzer-beater
Nikola Jokić (DEN): 34 PTS, 14 AST, 7 REB
Julius Randle (MIN): 19 PTS, 11 REB, 10 AST
Cade Cunningham (DET): 33 PTS, 19 in 4Q
Jusuf Nurkic (UTA): Game-winning putback with 0.6 seconds left

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