NBA Roundup: Austin Reaves erupts for 44 as Celtics drop 146, Tyrese Maxey shines in Philly thriller

It was a packed Friday slate in the NBA, headlined by Austin Reaves’ monster night in Toronto, Boston’s explosive offensive showcase, and a nail-biter in Philadelphia that went down to the final possession. Here’s a full breakdown of all the action from December 5, 2025:

Philadelphia escapes Golden State in a 99–98 thriller

The Sixers survived a late Warriors push to secure a dramatic home win.

Tyrese Maxey put Philadelphia on his back with 35 points, continuing his All-Star-caliber season. Buddy Hield kept Golden State competitive with 14 points and 8 rebounds, but the Warriors’ early struggles proved costly as they fell to 11–12.

Celtics torch Wizards with 146 points in dominant road win

Boston delivered one of the most overpowering performances of the night, routing Washington 146–101.Derrick White was in full command, posting 30 points, 7 rebounds, and 9 assists, narrowly missing a triple-double. Washington’s CJ McCollum scored 22 points, but the Wizards had no answer for Boston’s relentless pace and depth.

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Jazz outlast Nets behind Keyonte George’s double-double

Utah mounted a strong second-half surge to defeat Brooklyn 123–110.

Keyonte George shined with 29 points and 10 assists, steering the Jazz offense beautifully. Brooklyn’s Noah Clowney matched George’s scoring with 29 points and 3 blocks, but the Nets faltered late as Utah pulled away in the fourth.

Reaves goes off for 44 as Lakers edge Raptors in thriller

The game of the night belonged to Austin Reaves, who erupted for 44 points and 10 assists to lift the Lakers past the Raptors, 123–120.

Toronto’s Scottie Barnes nearly recorded a triple-double with 23 points, 11 rebounds, and 9 assists, but the Lakers executed down the stretch to improve to 16–5.

Timberwolves stay hot with road win over Pelicans

Minnesota continued its strong run with a 125–116 win over New Orleans.

Julius Randle led the charge, tallying 28 points and 9 rebounds, while Trey Murphy III paced the Pelicans with 21 points, 7 boards, and 8 assists. The Wolves closed the game strong, outscoring New Orleans by 11 in the fourth.

Star Performers of the Night

 Austin Reaves (LAL)
44 PTS, 10 AST – Career night as he carries the Lakers to a tight win in Toronto.

 Tyrese Maxey (PHI)
35 PTS – The offensive engine in Philadelphia’s dramatic 99–98 victory.

 Derrick White (BOS)
30 PTS, 7 REB, 9 AST – Near triple-double while leading the Celtics to a 146-point explosion.

 Keyonte George (UTA)
29 PTS, 10 AST – Complete control of the Jazz offense in their win over the Nets.

Julius Randle (MIN)
28 PTS, 9 REB – Anchored Minnesota’s late push to beat the Pelicans.

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