NBA Daily Rewind
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Welcome to "NBA Daily Rewind" on Big Dill Sports! I'm your host, Dillon, bringing you all the exciting action from the December 15th NBA games. We had some thrilling matchups last night, so let’s dive right into the highlights.
Starting off in Salt Lake City, the Utah Jazz pulled off a stunning overtime win against the Dallas Mavericks, 140 to 133. Rookie sensation Cooper Flagg made history with 42 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists—record-setting numbers for an 18-year-old. But the Jazz's Keyonte George stole the show with 37 points, capped by a buzzer-beating three to force OT, where Utah’s superior ball movement sealed the deal.
Next, the Memphis Grizzlies extended the Los Angeles Clippers’ home woes with a decisive 121 to 103 victory. Jaren Jackson Jr. had a night to remember with 31 points, while Cam Spencer came off the bench to nail seven threes, tallying 27 points. Despite Ja Morant’s limited minutes, Memphis dominated by shooting over 52% from the field.
In Miami, the Toronto Raptors snapped their losing streak with a 106 to 96 triumph over the Heat. Brandon Ingram led the way with 28 points, and Scottie Barnes just missed a triple-double. The Raptors overcame Miami’s early lead and sealed it with a 17–2 run down the stretch.
Over in Denver, the Nuggets edged out the Houston Rockets 128 to 125 in overtime. Nikola Jokic, our ‘Big Dill’ player of the night, delivered his 12th triple-double of the season—39 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists. Jamal Murray’s clutch performance in OT ensured Denver’s victory despite Alperen Şengün’s triple-double for Houston.
The Los Angeles Lakers battled back from a 20-point deficit to stun the Phoenix Suns 116 to 114. Luka Doncic and LeBron James combined for 55 points, with James icing the game from the free-throw line and blocking a last-second shot to seal the win.
In New Orleans, the Pelicans took down the Chicago Bulls 114 to 104. Trey Murphy III and rookie Jeremiah Fears each scored 20, while Zion Williamson returned to add crucial points off the bench as they dominated the paint.
The Minnesota Timberwolves got their revenge against the Sacramento Kings with a 117 to 103 win. Julius Randle led the charge, and Naz Reid stepped up big, despite missing Anthony Edwards. Minnesota took control early and never let go, dominating the first half.
Washington Wizards broke their road curse with a 108 to 89 victory over the Indiana Pacers. Marvin Bagley III was stellar with 23 points and 13 rebounds, supported by CJ McCollum’s 18 points. The Wizards outpaced the Pacers in the second half for their long-awaited road win.
Finally, the Detroit Pistons upset the Boston Celtics 112 to 105. Cade Cunningham was brilliant, pouring in 32 points and dishing 10 assists. Detroit out-rebounded Boston and capitalized on the Celtics’ cold shooting night, snapping their losing streak at TD Garden.
And that's your NBA roundup! Each game brought its own unique flair and drama, setting the stage for an exciting road ahead this season. Stay tuned for more insights as we continue to break down the action here on Big Dill Sports. Thanks for listening, and catch you next time for another edition of "NBA Daily Rewind"!
Below is a comprehensive recap of Monday, December 15, 2025’s NBA action, with scores, key performances, and turning points from across the league.
### Utah Jazz 140, Dallas Mavericks 133 (OT)
In a barnburner in Salt Lake City, the Jazz overcame a historic effort by 18-year-old rookie Cooper Flagg to stun the Mavericks in overtime. Flagg poured in 42 points — the most ever by a player his age in NBA history — and added 11 rebounds and 7 assists, but Utah emerged victorious thanks to Keyonte George’s 37 points and six assists and Lauri Markkanen’s 33 points and 16 rebounds. The Jazz rallied from an eight-point deficit in regulation, forced OT with a corner three by George at the buzzer, and dominated extra time behind clutch shooting and superior ball movement ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nba-roundup-jazz-overcome-cooper-flaggs-historic-outing-mavs--flm-2025-12-16/?utm_source=openai)).
### Memphis Grizzlies 121, Los Angeles Clippers 103
Jaren Jackson Jr. erupted for a season-high 31 points on 11-of-14 shooting, while reserve Cam Spencer poured in a career-best 27 points (7-of-11 from three) as Memphis extended the Clippers’ home-court woes to eight straight losses. Despite Ja Morant being limited to just 12 points in 21 minutes as he works back from a calf injury, the Grizzlies shot 52.3% overall and 41% from deep, closing the third quarter on an 18-8 spurt to seize control and cruise in the fourth ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/basketball/jaren-jackson-jr-grizzlies-extend-clippers-home-misery--flm-2025-12-16/?utm_source=openai)).
### Toronto Raptors 106, Miami Heat 96
Toronto snapped a four-game skid with a balanced effort in Miami. Brandon Ingram led the way with 28 points, drilling 5 of 7 from three, while Scottie Barnes flirted with a triple-double (17 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 blocks) and Immanuel Quickley added 15 points. The Raptors dominated the fourth quarter 32–19, erasing Miami’s early 10–2 lead and sealing the win with a late 17–2 surge. For the Heat, Bam Adebayo and Norman Powell each scored 20, but Miami’s five-game losing streak deepened ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/basketball/raptors-snap-losing-streak-extinguish-heat-with-comeback-win--flm-2025-12-16/?utm_source=openai)).
### Denver Nuggets 128, Houston Rockets 125 (OT)
In a Western Conference heavyweight clash, the Nuggets rallied from a five-point deficit in regulation to outlast the Rockets in Denver. Nikola Jokic produced his league-leading 12th triple-double of the season with 39 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists, while Jamal Murray tallied 35 points (including six in OT) and Spencer Jones hit a key overtime three. Houston’s Alperen Şengün recorded a triple-double of his own (33 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists), and Kevin Durant added 25 points and 5 blocks, but Denver’s late-game poise prevailed ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/basketball/nuggets-blow-late-lead-before-downing-rockets-ot--flm-2025-12-16/?utm_source=openai)).
### Los Angeles Lakers 116, Phoenix Suns 114
The Lakers erased a 20-point deficit and held off a furious Suns comeback in Phoenix. Luka Doncic led all scorers with 29 points, while LeBron James contributed 26 and Deandre Ayton chipped in 20 points and 13 rebounds. Phoenix hit a 17–2 run late in the fourth to take a 114–113 lead, but James calmly sank two free throws with 3.9 seconds remaining and then blocked Grayson Allen’s desperation heave to preserve the win. Dillon Brooks had ejected after his fourth-quarter three, and officiating miscues drew debate all night ([espn.in](https://www.espn.in/nba/game/_/gameId/401839699/lakers-suns?utm_source=openai)).
### New Orleans Pelicans 114, Chicago Bulls 104
Trey Murphy III posted 20 points and 10 rebounds, rookie Jeremiah Fears added 20, and Zion Williamson returned off the bench to score 18 (including seven down the stretch) as New Orleans won its second straight following a seven-game skid. The Pelicans outrebounded Chicago 53–43 and outscored the Bulls 60–46 in the paint. Coby White led Chicago with 20 points in defeat ([africa.espn.com](https://africa.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401836804?utm_source=openai)).
### Minnesota Timberwolves 117, Sacramento Kings 103
In Minneapolis, Julius Randle paced the Wolves with 24 points and nine rebounds, Jaden McDaniels scored 21, and Naz Reid recorded 20 points and 11 rebounds despite the absence of Anthony Edwards (foot soreness). Minnesota avenged a November overtime loss to Sacramento by roaring out to a 51–35 halftime lead and never relinquishing control. For the Kings, DeMar DeRozan, Dennis Schroder and Precious Achiuwa each tallied 17 points, but Zach LaVine left early with an ankle injury ([africa.espn.com](https://africa.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401836801?utm_source=openai)).
### Washington Wizards 108, Indiana Pacers 89
Marvin Bagley III erupted for a season-high 23 points and 13 rebounds, and CJ McCollum added 18 as Washington snapped a four-game road skid in Indianapolis. Justin Champagnie registered 13 points and 14 rebounds, and the Wizards outscored the Pacers 58–44 in the second half to secure their first road win in nearly two months ([espn.in](https://www.espn.in/nba/recap?gameId=401836797&utm_source=openai)).
### Detroit Pistons 112, Boston Celtics 105
Cade Cunningham orchestrated Detroit’s upset in Boston, pouring in 32 points and dishing out 10 assists (6-of-10 from three), while Caris LeVert and Tobias Harris contributed 13 apiece off the bench. The Pistons snapped an eight-game losing streak at TD Garden, out-rebounding the Celtics 59–49, winning the three-point battle (36% to 25%), and converting 16 second-chance points to just eight for Boston. Jaylen Brown scored 34 and Derrick White added 31 for the Celtics, but Boston’s late cold spell at the free-throw line (7 missed) and from deep (finished 10-for-39) proved costly ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/basketball/cade-cunningham-sparks-pistons-past-celts-fourth-straight-win--flm-2025-12-16/?utm_source=openai)).
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Standings implications, next up previews, and deeper statistical analysis will follow as teams regroup for Tuesday’s slate.
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