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 take you through an action-packed night of hoops. We've got thrilling game breakdowns and a spotlight on some standout performances. Let’s dive right in!
The San Antonio Spurs are on fire! They secured their seventh consecutive victory, defeating the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder 130-110. San Antonio grabbed control early and never looked back. Keldon Johnson was sensational off the bench, dropping 25 points. Meanwhile, Stephon Castle added 24, leading a balanced attack. Although Victor Wembanyama’s impressive streak of games with a block ended, he contributed 12 points and five rebounds, proving crucial off the bench. For OKC, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put up 33 points, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Spurs' powerful run.
Over in Phoenix, the Suns lit up the Lakers 132-108. This game turned in the third quarter, with the Suns scoring a stunning 45 points. Dillon Brooks led the charge with an efficient 25 points, and Devin Booker recorded a double-double with 21 points and 11 assists. The Suns shot nearly 59% from the field, turning Lakers’ 17 turnovers into fast-break opportunities. Despite LeBron James' 23 points, the Lakers struggled without Luka Dončić and couldn’t keep pace.
In a thrilling finish, the Dallas Mavericks edged the Denver Nuggets 131-130. Rookie sensation Cooper Flagg nearly notched a triple-double, racking up 33 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists. His clutch three-pointer late in the game was pivotal. Anthony Davis added 31 points and 9 rebounds in his home-center debut. Nikola Jokić and Jamal Murray had standout performances for Denver, but a missed buzzer-beater from Peyton Watson sealed their fate.
The Chicago Bulls pulled off a dramatic comeback against the Atlanta Hawks, winning 126-123. Coby White was clutch, hitting a pivotal free throw with just 1.9 seconds on the clock. He led Chicago with 24 points, and Nikola Vucevic added a double-double. Despite Josh Giddey’s triple-double for the Hawks, Atlanta’s turnovers prevented them from holding onto their lead.
The Detroit Pistons outgunned the Sacramento Kings 136-127 in a high-scoring affair. Cade Cunningham led with a stellar performance, posting 23 points, 14 assists, and 7 rebounds. Jalen Duren continued his strong run with yet another double-double, while Tobias Harris chipped in 24 points. Six Pistons hit double figures in a game that saw them shoot over 53% from the floor. Despite DeMar DeRozan’s 37 points for Sacramento, they couldn’t overcome Detroit’s offensive firepower.
In our final game, the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the New York Knicks 115-104. Anthony Edwards exploded for 38 points. Julius Randle shone against his former team, scoring 25 points with a strong fourth quarter. Rudy Gobert contributed a double-double as the Wolves notched their 20th win. Despite a valiant effort from Karl-Anthony Towns with 40 points, the Knicks’ short-handed lineup and turnovers were too much to overcome. Rookie Tyler Kolek offered a bright spot with an impressive debut.
And now, it’s time for our player spotlight. Today’s 'big dill' is none other than Cooper Flagg. The Mavs' rookie nearly achieved a triple-double in a narrow win over the Nuggets. At just 19, Flagg’s poised performance in crucial moments shows he’s already a big deal in the league.
That wraps up today’s NBA Daily Rewind on Big Dill Sports. Thanks for tuning in, and catch us next time for more game recaps and insights.
## San Antonio Spurs 130, Oklahoma City Thunder 110
The San Antonio Spurs extended their franchise-best start to the season with a 130-110 victory over the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder, marking their seventh consecutive win. San Antonio leaped to an early advantage, leading by five at halftime before outscoring OKC 35-26 in the third quarter to pull away. Keldon Johnson spearheaded the effort off the bench with 25 points, while Stephon Castle added 24 to fuel the balanced attack ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nba-roundup-spurs-knock-off-thunder-matchup-wests-best--flm-2025-12-24/?utm_source=openai)). Victor Wembanyama’s streak of 101 straight games with a block ended, but he contributed 12 points and five rebounds, providing a crucial second-unit spark ([cbssports.com](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/gametracker/boxscore/NBA_20251223_OKC%40SA/?utm_source=openai)). For the Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in 33 points, yet Oklahoma City faltered in the final frame and fell for just the fourth time all season ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nba-roundup-spurs-knock-off-thunder-matchup-wests-best--flm-2025-12-24/?utm_source=openai)).
## Phoenix Suns 132, Los Angeles Lakers 108
The Phoenix Suns rolled to a dominant 132-108 home win over the injury-plagued Los Angeles Lakers, surging in the third quarter with a franchise-season high 45 points. Dillon Brooks led Phoenix with 25 points on 10-of-15 shooting, while Devin Booker added a 21-point, 11-assist double-double, shooting 7-of-12 from the field ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/basketball/suns-post-45-point-third-quarter-blow-out-lakers--flm-2025-12-24/?utm_source=openai)). The Suns shot an efficient 58.8% overall and drilled 14 of 34 from beyond the arc, capitalizing on 17 Lakers turnovers for 24 fast-break points. Despite a 23-point effort from LeBron James, L.A. struggled without five-time All-Star Luka Dončić (out with a leg contusion) and surrendered control after allowing 38 first-half points ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/basketball/suns-post-45-point-third-quarter-blow-out-lakers--flm-2025-12-24/?utm_source=openai)).
## Dallas Mavericks 131, Denver Nuggets 130
In a back-and-forth thriller on national television, the 19-year-old rookie Cooper Flagg nearly posted a triple-double (33 points, 9 rebounds, 9 assists) to propel the Dallas Mavericks to a 131-130 win over the Denver Nuggets. Flagg’s go-ahead three with 3:17 remaining gave Dallas a cushion, and Anthony Davis chipped in 31 points and 9 rebounds in his home-center debut ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/basketball/cooper-flagg-33-mavs-halt-nuggets-road-win-streak--flm-2025-12-24/?utm_source=openai)). Denver’s Nikola Jokić almost willed his team to victory with 29 points, 14 assists, and 7 rebounds, while Jamal Murray countered with 31 points and 14 assists, but a last-second miss by Peyton Watson sealed the sudden-death result ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/basketball/cooper-flagg-33-mavs-halt-nuggets-road-win-streak--flm-2025-12-24/?utm_source=openai)).
## Chicago Bulls 126, Atlanta Hawks 123
The Chicago Bulls rallied from an 18-point second-quarter deficit to stun the Atlanta Hawks 126-123, thanks to Coby White’s clutch free throw with 1.9 seconds remaining. White led the comeback with 24 points, and Nikola Vucevic contributed a 21-point, 10-rebound double-double ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/basketball/bulls-late-fourth-quarter-rally-stuns-hawks--flm-2025-12-24/?utm_source=openai)). Josh Giddey tallied a triple-double for the Hawks (19 points, 11 rebounds, 15 assists) and Trae Young added 22 points and 15 assists, but Atlanta’s 19 turnovers proved costly. After surrendering a 105-92 lead entering the fourth, the Hawks could not withstand Chicago’s 19-6 closing run ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/basketball/bulls-late-fourth-quarter-rally-stuns-hawks--flm-2025-12-24/?utm_source=openai)).
## Detroit Pistons 136, Sacramento Kings 127
The Detroit Pistons showcased their offensive firepower in a 136-127 win over the Sacramento Kings, lighting up the scoreboard with 115 points in the first three quarters. Cade Cunningham orchestrated the triumph with a 23-point, 14-assist, 7-rebound, and 5-steal masterpiece, while Jalen Duren recorded his fourth straight double-double (23 points, 13 rebounds) ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/basketball/hot-shooting-pistons-score-136-points-keep-kings-reeling--flm-2025-12-24/?utm_source=openai)). Tobias Harris chipped in 24 points, and six Pistons reached double figures, shooting 53.7% overall and 43.8% from three. DeMar DeRozan poured in a season-high 37 points for Sacramento, but the Kings never erased the early deficit as Detroit maintained its pace through a balanced attack ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/basketball/hot-shooting-pistons-score-136-points-keep-kings-reeling--flm-2025-12-24/?utm_source=openai)).
## Minnesota Timberwolves 115, New York Knicks 104
Anthony Edwards erupted for 38 points, and former Knick Julius Randle poured in 17 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter to lift the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 115-104 victory over the short-handed New York Knicks. Rudy Gobert added a double-double (11 points, 16 rebounds) as the Wolves improved to 20-10, winning their 10th game in 12 tries ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/basketball/anthony-edwards-julius-randle-lead-wolves-past-short-handed-knicks--flm-2025-12-24/?utm_source=openai)). Despite Karl-Anthony Towns’ 40-point, 13-rebound effort in his homecoming, New York’s 19 turnovers and the absence of Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby proved too much to overcome. Rookie Tyler Kolek impressed with 20 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists in his first NBA start ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/basketball/anthony-edwards-julius-randle-lead-wolves-past-short-handed-knicks--flm-2025-12-24/?utm_source=openai)).
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