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Luka drops 53, Wembanyama dominates: a wild NBA night

Dončić torched Portland for 53 as the Lakers won in the NBA Cup, while Wembanyama and Denver added statement wins elsewhere.

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Luka drops 53, Wembanyama dominates: a wild NBA night

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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.

Luka Dončić delivered the headline act, pouring in 53 points as the Lakers edged the Trail Blazers 124-118 in an NBA Cup clash. Extra possessions, steals and ice-cold free throws proved decisive despite Portland's hot shooting.

Victor Wembanyama stacked 30 points and 14 rebounds in San Antonio's 124-109 win at Sacramento, the Spurs in control from the opening tip. Denver left nothing to chance either, easing past Indiana 114-102 in Mexico City on the strength of rebounds, free throws and cleaner ball security.

Elsewhere, New York handled Cleveland 109-97, with Brunson and Towns leading the way despite Donovan Mitchell's 37. Atlanta then rallied late to sink Brooklyn 124-121, where nine blocks and careful ball security tilted a tight finish.

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