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Dončić drops 53 as five NBA games turn on the little things

Luka's 53 buried Portland while Wembanyama, Mitchell and a nine-block night headlined a five-game NBA slate.

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Dončić drops 53 as five NBA games turn on the little things

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01Nov 8, 2026Knicks 109-97 Cavaliers: rebounding, Brunson seal itNew York beat Cleveland 109-97 by winning the glass, protecting the ball and hitting free throws. Brunson and Towns led, while Mitchell’s 37 kept the Cavs close.02Nov 8, 2026Hawks 124-121 Nets: late surge, 9 blocks and clean-up on turnoversAtlanta rallied late to beat Brooklyn 124-121. Turnovers, nine blocks and clutch free throws outweighed the Nets’ rebounding edge. Ratings spotlight the key contributors.03Nov 8, 2026Nuggets handle Pacers 114-102 in Mexico City as whistles and boards swing itDenver topped Indiana 114-102 in Mexico City by winning rebounds, free throws and turnovers. Key stats, standout Ratings and quarter-by-quarter swings inside.04Nov 7, 2026Spurs top Kings 124-109 as Wembanyama shinesSan Antonio beat Sacramento 124-109 at Golden 1 Center. Wembanyama posted 30 and 14, while free throws and rebounding powered the Spurs’ wire-to-wire control.05Nov 7, 2026Lakers 124-118 Trail Blazers: Dončić drops 53 in home winLakers beat the Trail Blazers 124-118 behind Luka Dončić’s 53. Extra possessions, steals and clutch free throws outweighed Portland’s hot shooting in the NBA Cup.

The round number of the night belonged to Luka Dončić. He poured in 53 as the Lakers beat the Trail Blazers 124-118 in an NBA Cup tie, easing home behind extra possessions and late free throws despite a sharp-shooting Portland effort.

New York, meanwhile, outmuscled Cleveland 109-97 on the glass behind Brunson and Towns — Mitchell's 37 was the lone consolation. Atlanta edged Brooklyn 124-121 after a fourth-quarter push featuring nine blocks, while Denver saw off Indiana 114-102 in Mexico City by owning the boards, the whistles and the ball.

San Antonio completed the set, Wembanyama stacking 30 points and 14 rebounds in a 124-109 dismantling of Sacramento at Golden 1 Center.

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