Sunday NBA action🍿🍿
- Scottie Barnes stuffs the stat sheet with a historic effort in Toronto’s overtime win versus Golden State.
- Detroit (24-7) is gaining ground on Oklahoma City’s 27-5 record at the top of the league. The Pistons look to take care of business against the Clippers.
- Oklahoma City’s stars shine bright as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren deliver very sharp performances.
- Big performances on both sides, but Portland emerges victorious against Boston.
🏀 SUNDAY'S FINAL SCORES 🏀
Deni Avdija gets it done on both ends as the @trailblazers win at home!
Shaedon Sharpe: 26 PTS, 5 REB, 5 3PM
Toumani Camara: 20 PTS, 4 REB, 4 3PM
Donovan Clingan: 18 PTS, 18 REB
Caleb Love: 18 PTS, 2 STL, 4 3PM
Jaylen Brown: 37 PTS, 7 REB, 4 AST https://t.co/GJE4gZu2Q3 pic.twitter.com/QRdDaEA8T1— NBA (@NBA) December 29, 2025
Chet and Shai lead the way as OKC rides a strong second half to victory ⛈️
Chet: 29 PTS | 9 REB | 4 BLK
SGA: 27 PTS | 5 REB | 2 STL pic.twitter.com/gmXmKJ4Mm6— NBA (@NBA) December 28, 2025
8:13 PM / December 28, 2025
Klaw underway out West
The Clippers have an early 12-6 lead over the Pistons, with Kawhi Leonard (seven points) and James Harden (five points) accounting for all of Los Angeles scoring thus far.
Kawhi gettin us goin' 🖐️
📺 @FanDuelSN_West pic.twitter.com/Owu65weUn8
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) December 29, 2025
7:29 PM / December 28, 2025
Wizards complete season sweep of Grizzlies
CJ helps ice the win for the Wizards and the whole team goes swimmin' 🏊♂️
Washington wins their second straight! pic.twitter.com/roI6gwSTtb
— NBA (@NBA) December 29, 2025
7:17 PM / December 28, 2025
Blazers win, league-high 15th game decided by 6 or fewer points
In what has been a season of close games for the Blazers, they emerge and victorious Sunday by a final margin of 114-108. Shaedon Sharpe (26 points, 10-20 FG) and Donovan Clingan (18 points, 8-10 FG, 18 rebounds) delivered clutch offense in what was otherwise a defensive battle down the stretch.
Deni Avdija flirted with a triple-double, finishing with an ethical 24 points (8-16 FG) along with seven rebounds and 10 assists. Jaylen Brown’s monster scoring performance (37 points, 14-23 FG) was squandered on a night when no other Celtic exceeded 13 points. Boston connected on just 28.9% of 45 3PA as a team.
OFFENSIVE REBOUND.
AND-1.Donovan Clingan with the MONSTER play down low to secure the win for Portland 😤 pic.twitter.com/ZQHQ0yBr5A
— NBA (@NBA) December 29, 2025
6:39 PM / December 28, 2025
Sarr on patrol
The 20-year has an 18-point, 10-rebound double-double in addition to his career-high six blocks, as he keeps Washington in the fight, currently trailing Memphis 88-82 in the waning seconds of Q3.
This is the allure that made Sarr a top overall draft pick — rim protection with a versatile offense game that projects to stretch the floor.
Alex takin' it coast to coast 🌊
🌟 Vote Alex for #NBAAllStar: https://t.co/R0Lv3SZmFF pic.twitter.com/7KJx6zLTny
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) December 29, 2025
A CAREER HIGH 6 BLOCKS FOR ALEX TONIGHT ❌#ForTheDistrict | @alexandresarr_ pic.twitter.com/H7Ey2zvT5C
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) December 29, 2025
6:14 PM / December 28, 2025
Jaylen Brown nonstop, Boston up at half
JAYLEN BROWN STEPBACK THREE TO END THE HALF 🔥
He's got 27 PTS with 24 minutes left to play! pic.twitter.com/NvtZooE9cr
— NBA (@NBA) December 29, 2025
Brown is cooking with 27 points (11-16 FG) and represents the only Celtic with double-digit scoring en route to a 63-55 lead over Portland.
His heatcheck to end the first half concluded a solo 8-0 run to generate Boston’s lead. Now he’s talking that talk!
Brown entered Sunday’s contest performing at a high level while ranking in the 95th percentile for isolation frequency. He has also increased his pick-and-roll duties and ranks in the 85th percentile for efficiency.
Jaylen Brown, YOU are THAT guy 😤 pic.twitter.com/mf7UilQ0TC
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) December 29, 2025
5:55 PM / December 28, 2025
Yang Hansen in the house!
Appearing in his 15th game of the season and fourth contest in December, Yang is on the board.
Portland and Boston are tied at 41 points apiece midway through Q2. Jaylen Brown leads all scores with 13 points (6-10 FG), while Donovan Clingan (11 points) and Shaedon Sharpe (10 points) have reached double-digit scoring for the Trail Blazers.
Yang Hansen drills the catch-and-shoot triple 👌
POR leading BOS in the 2Q on NBA League Pass! pic.twitter.com/YGNanxWGOM
— NBA (@NBA) December 28, 2025
5:42 PM / December 28, 2025
Shooter shoots😳😳
Tre Johnon — limitless range.
The rookie wing is connecting on 38.4% of his catch-and-shoot threes this season, while connecting on 37.3% of his shots off of the dribble — ranking in the 56th percentile league-wide.
Tre Johnson from near half-court 🎯
He's got 12 early PTS for WAS against MEM! pic.twitter.com/OtcNsZpQmx
— NBA (@NBA) December 28, 2025
5:27 PM / December 28, 2025
Raptors pull away in OT, Scottie Barnes hero effort
Raptors 141, Warriors 127
Shotmaking ran dry for Golden State despite a game-high 39 points for Stephen Curry, although the Raptors made him work for it to the tune of 12-for-30 shooting from the field.
Toronto overcame connecting on just 31.0% of 42 threes as a team, with a 23-point, 25-rebound, 10-assist triple-double from Scottie Barnes setting the tone on the glass. Barnes notches the latest 20-20 game in franchise history since Chris Bosh.
Immanuel Quickley (27 points, seven assists) and Brandon Ingram (26 points, six assists) joined barns with big efforts in the scoring and facilitation department. Jamal Shead racked up eight assists in addition to his stellar defense down the stretch.
PURE DOMINANCE FOR SCOTTIE BARNES!
😤 23 PTS
😤 25 REB (career-high)
😤 10 AST
😤 3 STLThe FIRST 20/20/10 game in @Raptors franchise history 🤯 pic.twitter.com/lYPTt64qcS
— NBA (@NBA) December 28, 2025
25 REBOUNDS FOR SCOTTIE BARNES 🤯
Take a rest, Scottie… It's well earned.
Raptors get the OT win over GSW! pic.twitter.com/0qhHqZkwYQ
— NBA (@NBA) December 28, 2025
Scottie Barnes with an over the back dime to Ingram 🔥
Raptors lead the Warriors by 1 at the half on NBA League Pass! pic.twitter.com/ZqBA6I0mVM
— NBA (@NBA) December 28, 2025
5:05 PM / December 28, 2025
Overtime in Toronto👀👀
Jamal Shead draws an offensive foul on Stephen Curry on Golden State’s final possession, then Draymond Green blankets Brandon Ingram on Toronto’s final possession — so we go to bonus basketball.
The Raptors will look to complete what started as a comeback conquest.
WE'RE GOING TO OVERTIME IN TORONTO 🚨 https://t.co/3xbdhZQHIy
— NBA (@NBA) December 28, 2025

4:58 PM / December 28, 2025
Insane shotmaking
Stephen Curry has led the way, but Jimmy Butler went ISO for a baseline jumper and Immanuel Quickley drained a clutch three in response.
DOWN TO THE WIRE IN TORONTO 🚨@warriors 120@Raptors 117
1:05 remaining on NBA League Pass!
Tap to watch: https://t.co/DkWBmhXEHH
— NBA (@NBA) December 28, 2025
Steph cashes a CLUTCH triple 👌 pic.twitter.com/WOSYSS2dC4
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) December 28, 2025
36 points for No. 30 👏 pic.twitter.com/g6szWxaNGu
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) December 28, 2025
4:46 PM / December 28, 2025
Chet Holmgren two-way impact💪💪
Chet's defending in the paint & scoring in the paint 🎨
Vote Chet rn 🫵 https://t.co/0HE3nd0kPx pic.twitter.com/1dN1KFpx0x
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) December 28, 2025
4:28 PM / December 28, 2025
Can’t foul that man!
Stephen Curry completes back-to-back-to-back and-1’s to push his scoring total to 29 (8-17 FG, 10-10 FT) entering the fourth quarter. He’s hitting shots left and right.
Golden State leads Toronto 102-96, but a balanced attack from the Raptors is keeping the game tight. Seven players have double-digit for Toronto, led by Immanuel Quickley’s 16 points (4-10 FG, 6-6 FT).
How did Steph get this to fall? 🤯🤯
Takes the contact and drills the circus shot from the elbow!
Watch here: https://t.co/DkWBmhXEHH pic.twitter.com/wnknmUGsPR
— NBA (@NBA) December 28, 2025
ANOTHER Steph and-1 🙌 pic.twitter.com/UPRQQZbQej
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) December 28, 2025
Four-point play 🗣️
🗳️ » https://t.co/UJvZISTyBR pic.twitter.com/gVoFYMVp6A
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) December 28, 2025
4:09 PM / December 28, 2025
D to O — Thunder pulling away
Oklahoma City is off to a 27-17 advantage in Q3 with a 46-26 points-in-the-paint edge overall, expanding the lead over Philadelphia to 91-79 with three minutes remaining in the third.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads all scorers with 25 points (10-12 FG, 6-6 FT) in remarkably efficient fashion.
Chat Holmgren (10-13 FG) and Tyrese Maxey (8-13 FG) each have 23 points.
Stole it and scored again 😳
Vote Thunder ⚡️ https://t.co/0HE3nd0kPx https://t.co/JgvxzYR7am pic.twitter.com/kknPWpDedi
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) December 28, 2025
3:14 PM / December 28, 2025
Tyrese Maxey cooking♨️♨️
Maxey has nearly doubled-up any other scorer with a game-high 15 points (6-7 FG) while also swiping three steals.
He’s keeping Philadelphia afloat as the 76ers currently trail Oklahoma City 41-37. OKC has been on a rampage to the rim (12-18 2P FGM) with Joel Embiid(ankle) unavailable.
Tyrese Maxey with a magical finish at the rim 🪄
He dropped 15 in Q1!
Tap to watch: https://t.co/pooMYhA6fI pic.twitter.com/Vu74f8AYw7
— NBA (@NBA) December 28, 2025
IHART TO JDUB
JDUB TO IHARTOKC with some nifty ball movement in the first quarter!
Tap to watch: https://t.co/pooMYhA6fI pic.twitter.com/zk1gjPGGDQ
— NBA (@NBA) December 28, 2025
3:01 PM / December 28, 2025
RJ Barrett back in action
Barrett gets back in the scoring column in his go-to fashion — transition slam.
The Raptors lead the Warriors 31-23 with two minutes remaining in Q1.
WELCOME BACK RJ BARRETT 😤
The Raptors star throws it down with authority in his first game since November 23rd!
Tap to watch: https://t.co/DkWBmhX6S9 pic.twitter.com/BoGmH2i7LW
— NBA (@NBA) December 28, 2025
Here’s the replay of RJ’s Q1 dunk https://t.co/cNvhmsFKAu pic.twitter.com/XNoXlnNra1
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) December 28, 2025
2:50 PM / December 28, 2025
Steph dime👀👀
Stephen Curry — shooter first, but point guard too.
What a pass, Steph 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/0wL790pvtG
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) December 28, 2025
2:24 PM / December 28, 2025
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ready to roll
Fitted🔥🔥
Oklahoma City hosts Philadelphia on League Pass.
2 fresh 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/Ym7ua9PVcC
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) December 28, 2025






