NBA Daily Wrap-up

Welcome to Big Dill Sports, your go-to podcast for all things basketball. I'm your host, Dillon. Grab your favorite jersey, settle in, and let's dive into the latest NBA action from April 12, 2025.

Kicking off today, we have to talk about the Denver Nuggets' phenomenal Nikola Jokić, who has etched his name into the annals of NBA history. Jokić became the first center and just the third player ever to average a triple-double over a whole season. In a thrilling game against the Memphis Grizzlies, which the Nuggets clinched 117-109, Jokić sealed this incredible achievement by tallying his fourth assist of the night. Ending the game with 26 points, 16 rebounds, and 13 assists, he notched his 34th triple-double this season. Jokić is averaging a career-best 29.8 points and 10.3 assists per game, along with his commanding 12.8 rebounds. I mean, talk about redefining the center position!

Moving on to the Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Dončić was nothing short of electrifying as he propelled his team to a third seed finish in the Western Conference. With a dominant performance scoring 39 points, grabbing eight rebounds, and dishing out seven assists, he led the Lakers to a 140-109 victory over the Houston Rockets. The Lakers were scorching, shooting over 60% from the field. LeBron James also impressed, contributing 14 points and eight assists in limited minutes. Hopefully, his early exit due to a left groin issue won't be a long-term concern as the playoffs approach.

The Miami Heat were on fire, quite literally, setting a franchise record in their 153-104 demolition of the New Orleans Pelicans. It was the highest-scoring game in Heat history and the second-largest winning margin for the team. Bam Adebayo and Kel’el Ware each recorded double-doubles, showcasing depth with eight other players hitting double digits. This victory locks the Heat into the 10th spot in the Eastern Conference and sets up a fierce play-in game against the Chicago Bulls. With a spread of scoring so wide, Miami really has some hot hands heading into postseason play.

April 11th was a night full of lopsided games, with the NBA seeing an unprecedented five games ending in blowouts of 30 points or more. The Pelicans, Hornets, Wizards, Jazz, and Rockets all faced massive defeats. This brought the season's total of 30-point losses to 79, tying a record set in the 2021-22 season. It’s been a year of highs, lows, and clearly, quite a few no-shows.

Lastly, some good news for Minnesota Timberwolves fans: the NBA has rescinded a technical foul charged to Anthony Edwards during the Timberwolves' 117-91 win over the Brooklyn Nets. Without the reversal, Edwards would have faced suspension for Sunday’s encounter with the Jazz. Edwards, a leading scorer for Minnesota with 27.4 points per game, certainly didn't want to sit this one out. He's been instrumental with his 5.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game this year.

Before we wrap up, it's time to crown our "Big Dill" player of the episode. Without a doubt, this accolade goes to Nikola Jokić. His landmark achievement of averaging a triple-double as a center is a testament to his versatility and sheer dominance on the court. Hats off to the Serbian sensation!

That's all we've got today, folks. Tune in next time for more sparkly hoops action and updates from the league. Don’t forget to subscribe to Big Dill Sports and follow us on your favorite social platforms. I'll catch you on the next one. Until then, keep that ball bouncing!