NBA Daily Rewind
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Welcome to "NBA Daily Rewind," brought to you by Big Dill Sports. I'm Dillon, here to give you the lowdown on last night's electrifying NBA action. Let's dive in!
Kicking things off, the San Antonio Spurs pulled off a thrilling upset over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup semifinal. Victor Wembanyama made a spectacular return, scoring 22 points with a dazzling 15 in the fourth quarter. Despite a minutes restriction, he was the catalyst for the Spurs, boasting a +21 plus-minus in just 21 minutes. Devin Vassell led the way with 23 points, and the Spurs surged late in the game to clinch a 111-109 victory. On the flip side, Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put up 29 points, but the rest of the team couldn't keep pace, ending their impressive 16-game winning streak. The Spurs will now face the New York Knicks in the NBA Cup final.
Over in Philadelphia, Joel Embiid was on fire with a season-high 39 points, steering the 76ers to a 115-105 win against the Tyrese Maxey-less Pacers. Embiid’s mid-range shots and ability to draw fouls were crucial in the final minutes. Paul George and rookie VJ Edgecombe chipped in with strong performances. Meanwhile, the Pacers faltered, managing just one field goal in the last 8:24. Philadelphia dominated the free-throw line, which proved decisive.
In San Francisco, Stephen Curry made his long-awaited return with a massive 39-point performance, but it wasn’t enough as the Warriors fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-120. The Timberwolves mounted a powerful fourth-quarter comeback, highlighted by a 20-7 run and capped with a clutch three-pointer by Donte DiVincenzo. Rudy Gobert’s double-double and Julius Randle’s all-around contribution were key to their victory.
Out in Utah, Keyonte George went off for a career-high 39 points, leading the Jazz past the Grizzlies 130-126. George was instrumental in a major third-quarter rally, securing the win with a late 22-footer and clutch free throws. Despite Ja Morant’s return and his 21-point effort, Memphis couldn’t stop Utah’s balanced attack.
Cleveland saw Donovan Mitchell explode for 48 points in a thrilling comeback over the Washington Wizards. Facing a 17-point deficit, the Cavaliers stormed back thanks to Mitchell’s sharpshooting and Evan Mobley’s support. The Cavs topped the Wizards 130-126, worsening Washington’s already tough season.
Other notable performances from last night include Anthony Davis leading the Mavericks over the Nets with 24 points and 14 rebounds. In Detroit, the Pistons obliterated the Hawks with a balanced offense, while Josh Giddey’s 26 points helped the Bulls snap their seven-game skid against the Hornets.
Now, who was the "big dill" of the night? It's got to be Victor Wembanyama. Returning with a bang, his impactful play not only led the Spurs to victory but also energized a pro-Spurs crowd, making him truly deserving of the spotlight.
That's your "NBA Daily Rewind" for today. Join me next time for more hoops highlights and storylines. Remember, every play is just a Big Dill away from making the headlines. Catch you on the court!
## San Antonio Spurs 111, Oklahoma City Thunder 109 (NBA Cup Semifinal)
Victor Wembanyama made a triumphant return from a 12-game absence, pouring in 22 points (including 15 in the fourth quarter) and hauling in nine rebounds to propel the San Antonio Spurs to a 111-109 upset over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup semifinal in Las Vegas on Saturday night. The rookie phenom, playing under a minutes restriction due to a left calf strain, registered a +21 plus-minus in just 21 minutes, energizing the pro-Spurs crowd and catalyzing San Antonio’s decisive late surge. Devin Vassell led the Spurs with 23 points, while De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle chipped in 22 apiece. Despite a 16-point first-half lead, the Thunder’s offense faltered down the stretch, missing critical shots and committing late turnovers, as the Spurs outscored Oklahoma City by 21 points during Wembanyama’s time on the court ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/victor-wembanyama-spurs-halt-thunders-record-streak-make-nba-cup-final--flm-2025-12-14/?utm_source=openai)).
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander paced the Thunder with 29 points, but Oklahoma City’s supporting cast struggled to match San Antonio’s intensity. Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams each added 17 points, and the Thunder’s franchise-best 16-game winning streak was snapped in their second consecutive loss in Las Vegas. With this victory, the Spurs advance to the NBA Cup final against the New York Knicks on Tuesday night, improving to 18–7 on the season, while the Thunder fall to 24–2 ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/c5c9aac156a82c35b7772dcdd53f7ac9?utm_source=openai)).
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## Philadelphia 76ers 115, Indiana Pacers 105
Joel Embiid erupted for a season-high 39 points (12-of-23 FG, 13-of-18 FT) and grabbed nine rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers past the Tyrese Maxey-less Indiana Pacers. Embiid’s mid-range mastery and relentless foul-drawing enabled him to convert crucial late-game baskets, including a put-back and free throws that stretched Philadelphia’s lead in the final minutes. Paul George chipped in a season-high 23 points, and rookie VJ Edgecombe supplied 22 points, five assists, and two steals, helping the Sixers overcome Indiana’s brief 102-102 tie in the fourth quarter ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/basketball/breakout-games-by-joel-embiid-paul-george-leads-76ers-past-pacers--flm-2025-12-13/?utm_source=openai)).
The Pacers were led by Pascal Siakam’s 20 points and Andrew Nembhard’s 18 points, seven assists, and five rebounds, but they went ice cold down the stretch, hitting just one field goal over the final 8:24. Indiana also suffered the setback of technical fouls on coach Rick Carlisle and Siakam in the closing sequence. Philadelphia dominated the free throw battle, converting 33 of 43 attempts compared to Indiana’s 16 of 19, securing their fourth win in five games and improving to 14–10 on the season ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/basketball/breakout-games-by-joel-embiid-paul-george-leads-76ers-past-pacers--flm-2025-12-13/?utm_source=openai)).
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## Minnesota Timberwolves 127, Golden State Warriors 120
In Stephen Curry’s return from a five-game absence, the Warriors fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-120 in San Francisco. Curry led all scorers with 39 points (14-of-28 FG, six 3-pointers) and added five rebounds and five assists in 32 minutes, but Golden State couldn’t withstand Minnesota’s fourth-quarter onslaught. The Timberwolves opened the final frame with a 20-7 run and closed with a pivotal 17-0 surge, capped by Donte DiVincenzo’s clutch 3-pointer with 28 seconds remaining. Rudy Gobert recorded a 24-point, 14-rebound double-double, while Julius Randle contributed 27 points, nine rebounds, and six assists ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/basketball/wolves-put-warriors-away-stephen-currys-39-point-return--flm-2025-12-13/?utm_source=openai)).
Minnesota’s depth was on full display, with Naz Reid adding 18 points and seven assists off the bench. The Timberwolves improved their record to 16–9 (8–5 away) and secured their sixth win in seven games despite missing All-Star guard Anthony Edwards due to right foot soreness. The Warriors, now 13–13 (7–4 home), were without Draymond Green and Al Horford, further exposing a lack of interior size and defensive cohesion ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/basketball/wolves-put-warriors-away-stephen-currys-39-point-return--flm-2025-12-13/?utm_source=openai)).
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## Utah Jazz 130, Memphis Grizzlies 126
Keyonte George delivered a career-high 39 points, including the final six points of the game, to lift the Utah Jazz to a 130-126 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. George also dished eight assists and played a pivotal role in Utah’s 25-7 third-quarter run that erased a 12-point deficit. Lauri Markkanen chipped in 26 points and nine rebounds, while Kevin Love added 20 points—including 13 in the third—to keep the Jazz within striking distance throughout. George’s late 22-footer and subsequent clutch free throws with under a minute left sealed the win for Utah, snapping a two-game skid ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/basketball/keyonte-george-jazz-beat-grizzlies-spoil-ja-morants-return--flm-2025-12-13/?utm_source=openai)).
Ja Morant returned from a right calf strain and contributed 21 points and 10 assists for Memphis, but the Grizzlies struggled without center Zach Edey (left ankle stress reaction). Santi Aldama scored 22 points, and reserve Cam Spencer drilled all six of his 3-point attempts for 20 points, yet Memphis couldn’t hold off Utah’s balanced attack. The Jazz improved to 9–15 (3–8 away), while the Grizzlies fell to 11–14 (6–7 home) ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/basketball/keyonte-george-jazz-beat-grizzlies-spoil-ja-morants-return--flm-2025-12-13/?utm_source=openai)).
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## Cleveland Cavaliers 130, Washington Wizards 126
Donovan Mitchell exploded for a season-high 48 points, including eight 3-pointers, to spearhead a remarkable 130-126 comeback victory for the Cleveland Cavaliers over the Washington Wizards. Facing a 17-point deficit late in the third quarter, Cleveland outscored Washington 45-26 in the fourth, with Mitchell’s clutch 3-pointer tying the game and his decisive layup and free throws sealing the win in the final seconds. Evan Mobley chipped in 23 points, 13 rebounds, and six assists, while Darius Garland added 18 points in the rally ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/basketball/donovan-mitchell-48-points-cavaliers-rally-stun-wizards--flm-2025-12-13/?utm_source=openai)).
The Wizards were paced by CJ McCollum and Bub Carrington, who each tallied 27 points, and Marvin Bagley III recorded a 15-point, 13-rebound double-double. Washington built a 16-point lead behind a 14-2 run in the third quarter but couldn’t sustain their momentum as Cleveland’s high-octane offense overwhelmed them down the stretch. The Cavs improved to 22–4 with their second 40-point game from Mitchell this season, while the Wizards dropped their fourth straight and their league-worst record to 3–20 ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/basketball/donovan-mitchell-48-points-cavaliers-rally-stun-wizards--flm-2025-12-13/?utm_source=openai)).
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## Other Notable Performances
• **Dallas Mavericks 119, Brooklyn Nets 111**: Anthony Davis dominated with 24 points and 14 rebounds, and Cooper Flagg contributed 22 points and eight assists, leading Dallas to victory despite a 34-point outburst from Brooklyn’s Michael Porter Jr. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nba-roundup-timberwolves-spoil-stephen-currys-39-point-return--flm-2025-12-13/?utm_source=openai)).
• **Detroit Pistons 142, Atlanta Hawks 115**: Detroit’s balanced attack featured eight players in double digits, stifling Atlanta’s Jalen Johnson (17 points, 11 rebounds, nine assists) en route to a rout ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nba-roundup-timberwolves-spoil-stephen-currys-39-point-return--flm-2025-12-13/?utm_source=openai)).
• **Chicago Bulls 129, Charlotte Hornets 126**: Josh Giddey erupted for 26 points, propelling Chicago to snap a seven-game skid in a tightly contested Eastern Conference clash ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nba-roundup-timberwolves-spoil-stephen-currys-39-point-return--flm-2025-12-13/?utm_source=openai)).
These contests underscore the league’s competitive depth on December 13, 2025, as star performances and emerging talents alike made for a memorable night of NBA action.
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