The Houston Rockets stunned the Golden State Warriors 104-100 as 2.5-point underdogs at Chase Center, covering the spread and crushing the 224.5-point total line in a pivotal NBA Cup upset.
Russell Westbrook posted a quiet 7-7-7 triple-double to lead the Sacramento Kings to a 117-112 overtime win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on November 24, 2025, sparking a crucial victory amid a turbulent season.
The Phoenix Suns rule out Grayson Allen for a third straight game due to a quadriceps contusion, weakening their shooting and threatening their championship hopes as they face the 10-5 Minnesota Timberwolves on November 22.
Phoenix Suns vs. Portland Trail Blazers on Nov. 18, 2025, features a betting split: FOX Sports favors Portland by 2.5, while Winners and Whiners picks Phoenix -1. Devin Booker leads a high-scoring Suns team against a fast-paced but porous Blazers defense.
Duke defeated Kansas 78-66 in the 2025 Champions Classic at Madison Square Garden, closing the game with an 11-2 run to snap a six-year losing streak. Jon Scheyer's Blue Devils improved to 5-0, while Bill Self's shorthanded Jayhawks struggled without Darryn Peterson.
The Minnesota Timberwolves crushed the Dallas Mavericks 109-76 on November 17, 2025, at Target Center, showcasing elite defense and depth in a statement win that shifts the balance of power in the Western Conference.
Nolan Smith Jr. returned from injured reserve to help the Philadelphia Eagles defeat the Green Bay Packers 24-21, as his edge-rushing trio with Jaelan Phillips and Brandon Graham overwhelmed Green Bay's offensive line in a pivotal Monday Night Football win.
The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 122-108 at Crypto.com Arena on October 27, 2025, ending a three-game losing streak and breaking their recent dominance. Portland's second-half surge sealed the win, shifting Pacific Division dynamics.
Fantasy managers must choose between veteran Sterling Shepard and rookie Tez Johnson as Tampa Bay's receivers battle injuries ahead of a high‑scoring Week 7 clash with Detroit.