NBA Daily Rewind
Hosted by Big Dill
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Generated sports podcast with host Big Dill based on prompt: NBA news from the past day. Cover any NBA games, highlights or news.
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Welcome to "NBA Daily Rewind" on Big Dill Sports! I’m your host, Dillon, here to bring you the latest and greatest from the NBA court. Last night was an absolute thriller with five epic games. Let’s dive into the action!
First up, the Los Angeles Lakers battled the Utah Jazz in a high-scoring affair. Luka Dončić was an unstoppable force, dropping 45 points, 14 assists, 11 rebounds, and five steals. The Lakers secured a 143-135 victory, thanks to Dončić’s brilliance. He nailed clutch back-to-back threes in the fourth quarter, turning a small halftime deficit into a win. LeBron James added his magic with 28 points despite a knee scare. On the Jazz side, Keyonte George and rookie Ace Bailey put up stellar performances, but it wasn’t enough against the Lakers’ late surge.
Next, let's talk about the Suns and Warriors nail-biter. Phoenix edged out Golden State 99-98 with Jordan Goodwin's clutch free throw in the final second. Devin Booker came alive in the second half, racking up 25 points, while Dillon Brooks added another 24. The Suns outpaced the Warriors with fast breaks and capitalized on turnovers, despite Golden State’s Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry putting up a strong fight. Coach Steve Kerr was not too pleased with the turnovers and a critical foul call, but it made for a tense finish.
In Denver, Nikola Jokić made history, breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record for assists by a center. Jokić led the Nuggets to a 126-115 win over the Orlando Magic with a triple-double performance. Jamal Murray’s 32 points, including a game-changing second quarter, helped turn the tide as Denver roared back from an early deficit. Despite Paolo Banchero’s near triple-double for Orlando, the Nuggets extended their winning streak to six games.
Now, let's travel to Dallas, where the Mavericks went into overtime against the Pistons. Dallas triumphed 116-114, thanks to rookie standout Cooper Flagg, who was fantastic with 23 points and 10 rebounds. Anthony Davis also played a crucial role, throwing down a decisive alley-oop in overtime. Despite Cade Cunningham's close-to-triple-double night, the Pistons fell short, hindered by cold three-point shooting and foul trouble.
Finally, a heart-stopper in Portland, where the Trail Blazers edged the Sacramento Kings 134-133 in overtime. Deni Avdija was clutch at the free-throw line, sealing the win. His 35 points led Portland, while DeMar DeRozan was spectacular for Sacramento, forcing overtime with a buzzer-beater. However, it was Avdija’s day, lifting the Blazers to back-to-back wins.
As the games become more intense, it’s time to spotlight our 'big dill' of the day – Luka Dončić! His fifth triple-double for the Lakers was pure magic, leading his team to victory with style and dominance.
That’s all for today’s NBA Daily Rewind on Big Dill Sports. Stay tuned for more hoops action, where every day someone is bound to make a big splash. Catch you all tomorrow!
### Nightly Recap: Five Thrilling Games Light Up December 19, 2025
NBA fans were treated to an action-packed Thursday, December 19, featuring five games decided by late runs, clutch free throws, and historic milestones. From Luka Dončić’s fifth triple-double to Nikola Jokić breaking Kareem’s record, here’s everything you need to know:
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### Lakers Outlast Jazz 143–135 Behind Dončic’s 45-Point Triple-Double
In Salt Lake City, Luka Dončić poured in 45 points, dished 14 assists, grabbed 11 rebounds, and swiped five steals to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 143–135 road victory over the Utah Jazz ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/luka-doncics-45-point-triple-double-carries-lakers-past-jazz--flm-2025-12-19/?utm_source=openai)). Dončić’s performance marked his 85th career triple-double and fifth with the Lakers, punctuating his dominance with back-to-back 3-pointers in the fourth quarter that helped erase a five-point halftime deficit ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401810234?utm_source=openai)).
LeBron James added 28 points, 10 assists, and seven rebounds despite a knee scare in the third quarter when Jazz rookie Walter Clayton Jr. accidentally collided with him ([silverscreenandroll.com](https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/lakers-injury-report/103208/lakers-injury-report-lebron-james-knee-scare-status-update-mcl-jazz?utm_source=openai)). Marcus Smart chipped in 17 points before fouling out, and Jaxson Hayes finished a perfect 7-of-7 for 16 points, extending his career-long perfection against Utah to 26-of-26 shooting. On the Jazz side, Keyonte George scored 33 points — his third straight 30-point game — and rookie Ace Bailey contributed 19, but Utah’s early 70% first-half shooting fizzled as the Lakers outscored them 41–29 in the fourth ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401810234?utm_source=openai)).
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### Suns Sneak Past Warriors 99–98 on Goodwin’s Last-Second Free Throw
In Phoenix, Jordan Goodwin’s clutch free throw with 0.4 seconds remaining secured a 99–98 win for the Suns over the Golden State Warriors ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/nba/game/_/gameId/401810233?utm_source=openai)). Goodwin, who finished with a modest scoring night, was fouled on a rebound by Moses Moody after Dillon Brooks’ miss; despite missing the first, he calmly knocked down the second to seal the victory ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401810233?utm_source=openai)).
Devin Booker led Phoenix with 25 points, 23 of which came in the second half, while Dillon Brooks added 24 ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401810233?utm_source=openai)). The Suns overcame a 62–48 deficit, outpacing Golden State in fast-break points 22–6 and winning the turnover battle despite committing 15 miscues to the Warriors’ 20 ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/nba/matchup/_/gameId/401810233?utm_source=openai)). For Golden State, Jimmy Butler poured in a team-high 31 points on efficient shooting, and Stephen Curry posted 15 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists but struggled from deep (2-of-9) ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401810233?utm_source=openai)). Coach Steve Kerr lamented the late foul call and the team’s 20 turnovers that led to 30 Suns points, while also acknowledging the officiating was correct per the NBA’s Last Two Minute Report ([goldenstateofmind.com](https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/warriors-analysis/106357/warriors-suns-last-2-minute-report-moses-moody-jordan-goodwin?utm_source=openai)).
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### Jokic Makes History as Nuggets Rally to Beat Magic 126–115
In Denver, Nikola Jokić became the NBA’s all-time assists leader among centers, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (5,660) when he dished his record-breaking 5,667th assist in the first half of a 126–115 win over Orlando ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/basketball/nikola-jokic-becomes-assist-king-among-centers-nuggets-top-magic--flm-2025-12-19/?utm_source=openai)). Jokić finished with a triple-double — 23 points, 13 assists, and 11 rebounds — his 13th this season, while Jamal Murray scored 32 points, including 20 in a game-turning second quarter that erased a 14-point deficit ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401810232?utm_source=openai)).
Paolo Banchero nearly matched Jokić’s feat with 26 points, 16 rebounds, and 10 assists for Orlando, his third career triple-double, but the Magic could not sustain their early lead ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401810232?utm_source=openai)). Cameron Johnson added 19 points and 11 boards for Denver, and a pivotal 35–7 run to close the half turned a 47–33 deficit into a 68–54 halftime advantage ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401810232?utm_source=openai)). The Nuggets extended their winning streak to six games and improved to 20–6, while the Magic fell to 15–12 despite Wendell Carter Jr.’s 26-point outing ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401810232?utm_source=openai)).
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### Mavericks Survive OT Thriller, Top Pistons 116–114
The Dallas Mavericks hosted the Eastern Conference–leading Detroit Pistons in a back-and-forth contest that required overtime to settle. Dallas rookie Cooper Flagg starred with 23 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, three blocks, and no turnovers, while Anthony Davis contributed 15 points and 14 boards, including the decisive alley-oop dunk with 1:32 left in OT ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/id/401810231?utm_source=openai)).
Detroit’s Cade Cunningham flirted with a triple-double, finishing with 29 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, and Jalen Duren posted 17 points and 13 rebounds, but the Pistons’ season-low 18.2% three-point shooting (6-of-33) and seven more fouls than Dallas proved costly ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/id/401810231?utm_source=openai)). Dallas shot 86% from the line (31-of-36) and scored 60 points in the paint, while Detroit’s furious comeback from an 18-point third-quarter hole fell short when Cunningham’s final shot rimmed out ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/id/401810231?utm_source=openai)).
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### Avdija’s Late Free Throws Propel Blazers Past Kings 134–133 in OT
In Portland, Deni Avdija’s two free throws with 1.5 seconds remaining in overtime capped a 35-point night and lifted the Trail Blazers to a 134–133 victory over the Sacramento Kings ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401810235?utm_source=openai)). After DeMar DeRozan’s 33-point explosion, including a clutch jumper that forced OT, Avdija calmly converted from the line to deliver Portland its first back-to-back wins since October ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401810235?utm_source=openai)).
Despite Sacramento’s stellar 31-of-34 free-throw shooting and DeRozan’s 22 fourth-quarter and overtime points, the Blazers outpaced the Kings in key moments. Shaedon Sharpe added 20 first-half points, Jerami Grant chipped in 20 overall, and rookie Donovan Clingan contributed 19 points and eight boards ([espn.in](https://www.espn.in/nba/boxscore/_/gameId/401810235?utm_source=openai)). The Kings, hampered by injuries, rallied from double-digit deficits but couldn’t close out the tight contest, and both teams will rematch Saturday in Sacramento ([cbssports.com](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/gametracker/recap/NBA_20251218_SAC%40POR?utm_source=openai)).
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Thursday’s action was a showcase of individual brilliance and team resilience, setting the stage for another compelling slate of games as the season approaches its midpoint. From record-setting performances to rookie breakthroughs, the league continues to deliver excitement night after night.
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