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NBA Season 2024’s Week Six went out with a bang; a total of 20 teams were in action in what proved to be a busy Sunday for the league. Players like LeBron James, Donovan Mitchell, Anthony Davis, Luka Doncic, Victor Wembanyama, and James Harden showed out to bring Week Six to a tantalizing finish.
Let’s take a look at how the action unfolded by looking back at the best players and top performers from each game from Sunday.

NBA Season 2024 (12/1): Top Performers From Each Game

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics: Cavs win 115-111

The Cleveland Cavaliers continued their fine display of form against the Boston Celtics last night and inched through with a 115-111 scoreline. Following this win, the Cavs have now improved to 18-3 and are now comfortably leading the Eastern Conference. The Celtics aren’t too far behind though; their most recent loss brings them to 16-4, but they’re still holding on to the second seed.
Here are the top performers from the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics:

Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder: Rockets win 119-116

The Rockets and Thunder fought each other over the first seed in the west today. It was a closely contested game that came down to the wire. With three minutes left in the fourth, both teams were tied, but Fred Vanvleet took over and started making clutch shot after clutch shot. He led the Rockets to victory by being their go-to man in the fourth.
Following this win, the Rockets have now improved to 15-6 for the season. Another win will be enough to put them over the Thunder, who are the first seed in the West with a record of 15-5.
Here are the best performers from their game tonight:

Orlando Magic vs Brooklyn Nets: Magic win 100-92

Orlando Magic continued to surprise the NBA with their fine form this weekend and managed to beat the Brooklyn Nets. The Magic inched out with a scoreline of 100-92 in what was a difficult game for the Nets. If Brooklyn fails to find their momentum soon, their season could collapse as they are currently 9-12 and hold the ninth seed in the East.
Here are the top performers from Orlando Magic vs. Brooklyn Nets:

Indiana Pacers vs Memphis Grizzlies: Grizzlies win 136-121

The Grizzlies extended their impressive five-game winning streak by hanging one over the Indiana Pacers this Sunday. Memphis have now managed to grab the third seed in the West and hold a record of 14-7. On the other hand, things are not looking too good for the Pacers, who have fallen to the eighth seed and have a record of 9-12. If things don’t turn around, the Pacers will find themselves in a difficult situation.
Here are the top performers from the Indiana Pacers vs. Memphis Grizzlies:

While this game did not have any standout performances, 13 players ended up scoring 10+ points.

New York Knicks vs. New Orleans Pelicans: Knicks win 118-85

The Knicks blew out the Pelicans tonight and improved to 12-8 with a scoreline of 118-85. They are now the fourth seed in the East and have momentum on their side. A couple more wins, and the Knicks might even crack the top three by the end of next week. The Pelicans, on the other hand, need to head back to the drawing board as they are now the 15th seed in the west and have the worst record in the league after the Wizards.
Here are the best performers from New York Knicks vs. New Orleans Pelicans:

Miami Heat vs Toronto Raptors: Raptors win 119-116

The Toronto Raptors secured a hard-fought 119-116 victory over the Miami Heat on Sunday night. Toronto’s well-balanced play improved their home record to 5-4. The Heat attempted a late push in the game, but the Raptors stood their ground on the court.
Miami came into the game looking for their third straight win but fell short despite the hard push by several top performers, including Bam Adebayo’s 13 points and a season-high 20 rebounds. With the win, the Raptors are now at 6-15 while the Heat stands at 9-9 for the season.
Here are the top performers from the high-octane game:

Apart from the standout performances, several players from both teams scored more than 10 points.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Utah Jazz: Lakers win 105-104

It was a special night for the Los Angeles Lakers legend LeBron James, who created history by becoming the second player in NBA history to add 15,000 field goals. Although the Lakers secured the win, the 105-104 game was not easy for James and Co. Regardless, Utah added another disappointing defeat, making their current team stats 4-16 while the Lakers are standing at 12-8.
Here are the top performers from the Lakers vs. Jazz game:

Both teams fought hard, but the game eventually went in the Lakers’ favor, with Davis leading the team to victory.

Dallas Mavericks vs Portland Trail Blazers: Mavericks win 137-131

The Dallas Mavericks secured a 137-131 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, extending their winning streak to four games while improving their record to 13-8. The Blazers are far behind, winning 8 games this season and having a devastating 13 defeats to their account. However, the match was a tough play as both teams pushed harder with impressive individual points added to their scoreboards.
Here are the top performers from the Dallas Mavericks vs. Portland Trail Blazers game:

Despite Simons’ top-notch performance, the Blazers’ one-man show was not enough for the dominating team of Mavericks.

San Antonio Spurs vs Sacramento Kings: Spurs win 127-125

Victor Wembanyama shined in the San Antonio Spurs’ 127-125 victory over the Sacramento Kings. Undoubtedly, Wembanyama is one of the top players in the league right now, with continuous impressive scores on the board for his team, and today’s game was no exception.
With their latest victory, the Spurs are now at 11-9, while the Kings are still at their single-digit winning stats with 9 victories and 12 defeats. Wembanyama’s performance was challenged by the Kings star DeMar DeRozan, but his impressive performance was not enough to give the team a much-needed win.
Here are the top performers from the San Antonio Spurs vs. Sacramento Kings game:

Three Kings stars, including DeRozan, Sabonis, and Fox, scored above 20 points, but their efforts were shattered by the Spurs’ one-man show, Wembanyama.

Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Clippers: Clippers win 126-122

The LA Clippers delivered a strong all-around performance in their victory over the Denver Nuggets. The Clippers veteran James Harden again put his skills on display with a stunning score, adding to the team’s total.
The Clippers’ defensive effort and offensive efficiency were impressive. The Nuggets attempted to fight back, but they have added another loss to their team this season. The Clippers are now 13-9, while the Nuggets have 10 wins and 8 losses.
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Harden’s massive 39 points were crucial for the Clippers 126-122 victory over the Nuggets.