Weekly NBA Roundup
Hosted by Big Dill
About This Episode
Generated sports podcast with host Big Dill based on prompt: NBA news from the past week. Cover any summer league games, trade talk, or other league news.
Transcript
Welcome to Big Dill Sports, where we dig into the week's NBA action! I'm Dillon, your host, ready to take you through the slam dunks, buzzer-beaters, and standout performances that have made headlines this week. Let's get into it!
Starting off on November 3rd, De’Aaron Fox made quite the debut with the San Antonio Spurs, dropping 24 points to lead his team to a 126–119 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. The Spurs had a balanced attack with big contributions from Victor Wembanyama and rookie Stephon Castle. San Antonio is now cruising at 7–2 this season.
The very next evening featured some Giannis magic. Antetokounmpo delivered a heart-stopping 33-point, 13-rebound game, including a buzzer-beater that lifted the Bucks over the Pacers, 117–115. Across the league, Nikola Jokić displayed his MVP form with 34 points and 14 assists, leading Denver past Sacramento.
Midweek had its share of drama too! The Chicago Bulls pulled off a comeback for the ages against the 76ers, anchored by Nikola Vucevic’s game-winning three and a historic performance from Josh Giddey, who joined Michael Jordan as the only Bulls player with consecutive triple-doubles.
On November 6th, Jokić again stole the spotlight, making history with a 23-20-16 triple-double, driving Denver to a thrilling victory over Oklahoma City. Meanwhile, Portland handed the Thunder their first loss in a nail-biter, led by Deni Avdija’s near triple-double.
Now, we can't forget the NBA Cup action! On November 8th, the Cavaliers overwhelmed the Wizards with Donovan Mitchell leading a high-powered offensive onslaught. Elsewhere, Giannis was back at it with 41 points to defeat the Bulls, keeping Milwaukee's momentum rolling in Group C play.
In late-week upsets, the Atlanta Hawks, missing stars Trae Young and Kristaps Porzingis, managed to end the Lakers' five-game streak with a collective team effort. Detroit and New York also impressed with commanding wins, showcasing their early-season prowess.
Now, time for our "Big Dill" player of the week—Giannis Antetokounmpo! With a combination of scoring excellence and clutch performances, he’s proving why he’s one of the league's biggest deals.
A quick check on league news reveals some injury setbacks. Stephen Curry remains sidelined with an illness, affecting the Warriors' early-season energy, while both Kristaps Porziņģis and Trae Young sat out Atlanta's big win over L.A. Alas, we also bid farewell to NBA Hall of Famer Lenny Wilkens, whose legendary impact will be remembered.
And that's a wrap on this week's NBA roundup! Thanks for tuning in to Big Dill Sports. Remember, if it’s a big deal in the world of sports, you’ll hear it here with me, Dillon. Catch you next time for more slam-packed action and insights!
## Game Recaps (November 3–7, 2025)
On November 3, De’Aaron Fox made an immediate impact in his San Antonio Spurs debut, pouring in 24 points on 9-of-14 shooting with three assists, three rebounds and a steal to guide the Spurs to a 126–119 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Victor Wembanyama tallied a dominant 18 points, 18 rebounds and three blocks, while rookie Stephon Castle posted 14 points and 14 assists. Devin Vassell (16 points), Harrison Barnes (15) and Julian Champagnie (14 off the bench) provided balanced scoring, and Keldon Johnson chipped in 12 points and eight boards in the victory that moved San Antonio to 7–2 early in the season ([poundingtherock.com](https://www.poundingtherock.com/spurs-highlights/89584/highlights-deaaron-fox-shines-in-season-debut-win-over-pelicans?utm_source=openai)).
The next evening, Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered a 33-point, 13-rebound masterpiece — capped by a buzzer-beating fadeaway — to lift the Milwaukee Bucks to a 117–115 win over the Indiana Pacers. It marked his fifth 30-point double-double of the young season. Pascal Siakam tallied a game-high 32 points for the Pacers, who fell to 1–6, while Donte DiVincenzo scored 25 points in Minnesota’s 125–109 victory over Brooklyn. Nikola Jokić posted 34 points and 14 assists in Denver’s 130–124 win at Sacramento, and Josh Hart plus Karl-Anthony Towns combined for 33 points to power New York past Washington 119–102 ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nba-roundup-giannis-antetokounmpo-boosts-bucks-buzzer--flm-2025-11-04/?utm_source=openai)).
## Midweek Standouts (November 5–6)
On November 5, the Chicago Bulls engineered a stunning comeback from 24 points down to defeat the Philadelphia 76ers, 113–111. Nikola Vucevic nailed the game-winning 3-pointer with 3.2 seconds left, and Josh Giddey recorded back-to-back triple-doubles (29 points, 15 rebounds, 12 assists) to become only the second player in Bulls history with consecutive triple-doubles, joining Michael Jordan. Tyrese Maxey’s 39 points went for naught as Philadelphia shot just 36 points in the second half ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nba-roundup-nikola-vucevic-bulls-pull-off-stunning-rally-vs-76ers--flm-2025-11-05/?utm_source=openai)).
The following night, Nikola Jokić made history with a 23-point, 20-rebound, 16-assist performance, becoming the first player since steals and blocks were tracked (1973–74) to record at least 20 points, 15 rebounds, 15 assists, two steals and two blocks in a single game. His triple-double spearheaded Denver’s 124–122 victory over Oklahoma City, snapping the Thunder’s perfect start. Russell Westbrook chipped in 29 points — his most since February 2021 — and Christian Braun contributed 24 points and eight boards off the bench ([nba.com](https://www.nba.com/news/nightly-pulse-nba-news-highlights-from-november-6?utm_source=openai)).
## In-Season Milestones & First Loss (November 7)
Portland handed the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder their first loss of the season in a 121–119 thriller on Wednesday. Deni Avdija flirted with a triple-double, posting 26 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists; Jrue Holiday added 22 points and Jerami Grant scored 20 off the bench. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in 35 points and nine rebounds but saw OKC’s eight-game win streak come to an end ([nst.com.my](https://www.nst.com.my/amp/sports/others/2025/11/1310062/nba-roundup-blazers-hand-thunder-first-loss-season?utm_source=openai)).
## NBA Cup Group Play Highlights (November 8)
In NBA Cup action on November 8, the Cleveland Cavaliers overwhelmed the Washington Wizards, 148–114, marking Cleveland’s third straight victory and setting a season high in points. Donovan Mitchell led with 24 points as six other Cavaliers scored in double figures, including Darius Garland (20), Evan Mobley (18 points, 10 rebounds) and Jarrett Allen (16 points, 14 rebounds). Washington, hampered by missing key defenders, dropped to 1–8 ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/basketball/cavaliers-rout-undermanned-wizards-third-straight-win--flm-2025-11-08/?utm_source=openai)).
Simultaneously, Giannis Antetokounmpo powered the Milwaukee Bucks to a 126–110 win over the Chicago Bulls in East Group C play. Giannis poured in 41 points, 15 rebounds and nine assists, scoring 19 points in the fourth quarter alone. Myles Turner added 23 points and four steals, and Ryan Rollins knocked down four triples en route to a strong team bench performance. The loss evened Chicago’s group play record at 1–1 ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/basketball/giannis-antetokounmpo-powers-41-bucks-best-bulls--flm-2025-11-08/?utm_source=openai)).
## Late-Week Upsets & Trends (November 9)
On Saturday, the short-handed Atlanta Hawks stunned the Los Angeles Lakers, 122–102, snapping L.A.’s five-game win streak. Mouhamed Gueye set a career high with 21 points, Zaccharie Risacher added 19, and rookie Asa Newell delivered 17 off the bench, despite missing stars Trae Young and Kristaps Porzingis. Atlanta featured seven players in double figures en route to the victory ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nba-roundup-short-handed-hawks-halt-lakers-5-game-win-streak--flm-2025-11-09/?utm_source=openai)).
Elsewhere, Detroit’s Cade Cunningham scored 26 points to lead the Pistons past the 76ers 111–108 for their sixth straight win, and the New York Knicks continued their hot start, routing the Nets 134–98. Boston relied on Jaylen Brown, Sam Hauser, Jordan Walsh and Anfernee Simons to beat the Orlando Magic 111–107. Golden State, swept by illness and injuries, saw Stephen Curry miss a third straight game with a non-COVID illness ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/nba/news/archive/_/month/november/year/2025?utm_source=openai)).
## Standout Performers
- **Donovan Mitchell**: 29 points, eight straight in 65 seconds to lift Cleveland over Chicago 128–122 (Nov. 8) ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/nba/game/_/gameId/401810041?utm_source=openai)).
- **Josh Giddey**: 29-15-12 back-to-back triple-doubles for Chicago ([nba.com](https://www.nba.com/news/live-updates-nba-highlights-top-moments-stats-nov-4?utm_source=openai)).
- **Nikola Jokić**: Historic 23-20-16 triple-double (Nov. 6) ([nba.com](https://www.nba.com/news/nightly-pulse-nba-news-highlights-from-november-6?utm_source=openai)).
- **Giannis Antetokounmpo**: 33-13 with buzzer-beater vs. Pacers, plus a 41-point performance in Cup play ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nba-roundup-giannis-antetokounmpo-boosts-bucks-buzzer--flm-2025-11-04/?utm_source=openai)).
- **De’Aaron Fox**: 24 points in season debut as a Spur ([poundingtherock.com](https://www.poundingtherock.com/spurs-highlights/89584/highlights-deaaron-fox-shines-in-season-debut-win-over-pelicans?utm_source=openai)).
## Trade Rumors
The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly exploring a blockbuster move for Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford, valued at $54 million, aiming to bolster rim protection and rebounding around franchise cornerstone Luka Dončić. While Dallas may demand significant assets in return, the Lakers view Gafford as a key piece to complement their perimeter scoring ([timesofindia.indiatimes.com](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/nba/top-stories/nba-trade-rumors-los-angeles-lakers-could-sign-54-million-dallas-mavericks-superstar-in-a-bold-move-to-strengthen-roster-around-luka-doncic/articleshow/125209313.cms?utm_source=openai)).
## League News & Injuries
- **Stephen Curry** is out for a third straight game due to a non-COVID-related illness, missing key matchups as the Warriors navigate early season adversity ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/nba/news/archive/_/month/november/year/2025?utm_source=openai)).
- **Kristaps Porziņģis** and **Trae Young** were absent for Atlanta’s upset of L.A., continuing Atlanta’s “next man up” resilience.
- **Kawhi Leonard** is set to miss “the next few games” with a left ankle sprain, compounding Los Angeles’ wing depth concerns ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/nba/news/archive/_/month/november/year/2025?utm_source=openai)).
- **Jalen Green** exited with a hamstring aggravation during Phoenix’s contest vs. the Clippers, an early setback in the Suns’ title bid ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/nba/news/archive/_/month/november/year/2025?utm_source=openai)).
- **NBA Hall of Famer Lenny Wilkens** passed away at 88 on November 9; the league plans tributes honoring his legacy as both a coach and player ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/nba/news/archive/_/month/november/year/2025?utm_source=openai)).
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