NBA ROUNDUP: Warriors and Thunder both with dominant wins, LeBron James and Luka Doncic lift Lakers past 76ers– December 8, 2025

A jam-packed Monday slate delivered statement wins across the NBA as the Warriors, Lakers, and Thunder headlined a dramatic night of blowouts, comebacks, and milestone performances. Golden State showcased its depth in a dominant road win, the Lakers leaned on superstar firepower to outlast the Sixers, and Oklahoma City extended its scorching run with a franchise-tying 15th straight victory. From breakout games to historic streaks, December 8 offered a snapshot of three teams trending sharply upward as the league’s playoff picture slowly takes shape.

Golden State Warriors 123, Chicago Bulls 91

Despite missing key regulars — including stars such as Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Al Horford — the Warriors rolled over the Bulls in convincing fashion. The contest was essentially decided early: Golden State exploded for 38 first-quarter points, setting the tone for the blowout.

Bench guard Brandin Podziemski was the standout, contributing 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists — a full, impactful stat line that highlighted his value when the stars were out.

Even with Chicago mounting a brief third-quarter run (closing within 87–76), Golden State closed the game with a decisive 20–2 run in the fourth, cementing the 123–91 win and snapping the Bulls’ brief attempts at momentum.

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LEBRON JAMES TOOK OVER IN THE 4Q AND SEALED THE LAKERS W!!!

IS BACK. pic.twitter.com/wEkGVGMZAN

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 8, 2025

Los Angeles Lakers 112, Philadelphia 76ers 108

Back in the lineup, Luka Dončić and LeBron James delivered the kind of star-powered performance L.A. counted on — combining for 60 points in a tightly contested win in Philadelphia. Dončić dropped a triple-double (31 pts, 15 Reb, 11 Ast), while James added 29 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists.

Despite the tight back-and-forth battle, the Lakers held on. Tyrese Maxey of Philly put up 28 points, 9 assists and 7 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough — especially against L.A.’s late-game poise and clutch execution down the stretch.

The win snaps a Philadelphia hoodoo and reaffirms the Lakers’ dangerous potential when both superstars are healthy and engaged.

Oklahoma City Thunder 131, Utah Jazz 101

The Thunder extended their winning streak to a franchise-tieing 15 games after dominating the Jazz on the road — 131–101. It was a comprehensive win highlighted by scorching efficiency: OKC shot 58% from the field and drilled 50% of their threes (21-of-42 attempts).

Young talents ﹣ Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams ﹣ each scored 25 points, with Holmgren adding nine boards and two blocks in a performance that underscored why the Thunder remain the class of the Western Conference even without several of their regular starters.

OKC set the tone early, sprinting to a 13–1 lead just minutes into the game. From there, they never looked back — their depth, ball movement, and defensive pressure overwhelming a Jazz squad missing key rotation pieces.

 Star Performers of the Night

• Brandin Podziemski — Came off the bench for Golden State and posted a 21-8-7 line that fueled a convincing blowout over Chicago.
• Luka Dončić & LeBron James — A combined force for L.A. where Dončić’s triple-double and James’ scoring clutch late proved decisive.
• Chet Holmgren & Jalen Williams — Their twin 25-point games anchored a dominant road win for OKC and extended the Thunder’s historic win streak to 15.

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