NBA Thursday Roundup (November 6, 2025): Donovan Mitchell erupts for 46 as Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, and Russell Westbrook star in action-packed night

It was a night of comebacks, clutch finishes, and triple-double brilliance in the NBA on Thursday (PH time). From Donovan Mitchell’s eruption,  Nikola Jokic’s all-around dominance in Denver to Russell Westbrook’s record-breaking performance in Sacramento, the league’s stars delivered in spectacular fashion. The Pelicans and Trail Blazers each eked out dramatic wins, while the Lakers and Nuggets protected home court behind their MVP-level leaders.

Cavaliers 132, 76ers 121

Donovan Mitchell delivered a season-high 46 points, carrying the Cleveland Cavaliers past the Philadelphia 76ers. Mitchell was on fire all night, scoring from all angles, while Jarrett Allen added 24 points and 10 rebounds. Tyrese Maxey paced the Sixers with 27 points, 7 rebounds, and 9 assists, but Philadelphia’s defense couldn’t slow down Cleveland’s high-powered attack.

Pistons 114, Jazz 103

Cade Cunningham exploded for 31 points, including 19 in the fourth quarter, as the Detroit Pistons pulled away from the Utah Jazz. Jalen Duren dominated inside with 22 points and 22 rebounds, giving Detroit the interior edge. Svi Mykhailiuk led the Jazz with 28 points, but Utah faltered in the second half.

Nets 112, Pacers 103

The Brooklyn Nets finally notched their first win of the season, thanks to a stellar outing from Michael Porter Jr., who tallied 32 points and 11 rebounds. The Nets used a late surge to outlast the Indiana Pacers, who were led by Pascal Siakam’s 23 points, 6 rebounds, and 10 assists.

Celtics 136, Wizards 107

Jaylen Brown put on a clinic, scoring 35 points in just 26 minutes as the Boston Celtics cruised past the Washington Wizards. Boston’s offensive balance overwhelmed Washington despite Alex Sarr’s impressive 31-point, 8-rebound, 3-block performance. The Celtics remain unbeaten at home.

Knicks 137, Timberwolves 114

The New York Knicks rolled to an emphatic win at Madison Square Garden behind OG Anunoby’s 25 points and Jalen Brunson’s 23 points, 10 assists, and 7 rebounds. Julius Randle led the Minnesota Timberwolves with 32 points, but the Knicks’ 83-point second half sealed the rout in Anthony Edwards’ return from injury.

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DONOVAN MITCHELL TONIGHT:

46 POINTS
8 ASSISTS
4 REBOUNDS
71% FG

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Rockets 124, Grizzlies 109

Amen Thompson starred with 28 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists, while Alperen Sengun chipped in 20 points and 16 rebounds as the Houston Rockets downed the Memphis Grizzlies. Ja Morant finished with 17 points and 8 assists, but Memphis struggled to contain Houston’s fast-paced offense.

Pelicans 101, Mavericks 99

Saddiq Bey turned in his best performance of the season, posting 22 points and 9 rebounds as the New Orleans Pelicans edged the Dallas Mavericks in a nail-biter. Bey’s timely scoring helped the Pelicans snap a skid, while Cooper Flagg led Dallas with 20 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 steals in the loss. New Orleans held off a late rally to secure just its second road win of the year.

 Nuggets 122, Heat 112

Nikola Jokic continued his MVP-caliber run, recording 33 points, 16 assists, and 15 rebounds for his fifth triple-double of the season as the Denver Nuggets outgunned the Miami Heat. The Nuggets built a comfortable lead early and kept control despite Andrew Wiggins’ 22 points for Miami. Denver improved to 5–2, staying perfect at home (4–0).

Lakers 118, Spurs 116

Luka Doncic nearly posted a triple-double with 35 points, 13 assists, 9 rebounds, and 5 steals, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a hard-fought win over the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs had a chance to steal it at the buzzer, but the Lakers’ defense held strong. Harrison Barnes chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds for San Antonio. Los Angeles improved to 7–2 overall and remains unbeaten in close contests.

Trail Blazers 121, Thunder 119

The Portland Trail Blazers completed one of the biggest comebacks of the season, rallying from 22 points down to hand the Oklahoma City Thunder their first loss. Deni Avdija flirted with a triple-double, posting 26 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 35 points and 9 rebounds for OKC. Portland’s 40-point fourth quarter sealed the dramatic win.

Kings 121, Warriors 116

Russell Westbrook made history again with his 204th career triple-double, finishing with 23 points, 16 rebounds, and 10 assists, as the Sacramento Kings defeated the Golden State Warriors. Dennis Schroder was clutch in the fourth, hitting key shots to secure the win. W. Richard led Golden State with 30 points and 7 rebounds, but the Warriors couldn’t match Sacramento’s

late surge.

Thursday Highlights:

• Jokic posts fifth triple-double of the season (33-15-16). 
• Westbrook extends NBA triple-double record to 204. 
• Doncic flirts with another all-around masterpiece (35-9-13-5). 
• Avdija powers Portland’s 22-point comeback win. 
• Saddiq Bey leads Pelicans to their second road win. 
• Mitchell drops season-high with 46 points 

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