Here's a summary of today's NBA games. First, let's look at this morning's game. In the NBA regular season on December 27, 2024, the Thunder defeated the Pacers 120-114 on the road. Despite trailing by as many as 15 points, the Thunder managed to pull off a stunning comeback and secure their ninth consecutive victory, ending the Pacers' five-game winning streak. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was instrumental in the win, scoring 45 points with 7 rebounds and 8 assists.
The Rockets also had a successful outing, defeating the Pelicans 128-111 on the road. The Pelicans were without key players Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, and Jose Alvarado, while the Rockets had strong performances from Jalen Green (30 points), Usman Garuba (10 points, 13 rebounds, 6 assists), and others, contributing to their fourth consecutive victory and extending the Pelicans' losing streak to eight games.
In another high-scoring game, the Grizzlies set a new single-game scoring record for the season, defeating the Raptors 155-126 at home. The Grizzlies had eight players score in double figures, with a shooting percentage of 53.2% and 18 three-pointers made. Despite R.J. Barrett's near-triple-double performance for the Raptors (27 points, 9 rebounds, 10 assists), they suffered their ninth consecutive loss, dropping their away record to 1-14.
Looking ahead to tomorrow's games, CCTV5 will broadcast several NBA matchups, including Cavaliers vs. Nuggets, Rockets vs. Timberwolves, Warriors vs. Clippers, and Mavericks vs. Mavericks. These games are expected to be exciting, featuring teams that are currently in the playoff race or fighting for a play-in spot. Depending on the outcomes, there could be shifts in the standings, with potential implications for playoff positioning.
In the evening, there will be five CBA games, including two highly anticipated matchups: Guangsha vs. Shanxi and Xinjiang vs. Liaoning. These games could have significant impacts on the league standings, with teams vying for higher positions and crucial victories. Fans can look forward to an action-packed day of basketball.
