Hornets Rally Past Raptors in OT as Denting Raptors’ Streak Sparks a Night of All-Around NBA Drama
30 November 2025
Hornets Erupt, Stop Raptors\' Nine-Game Streak in OT
Charlotte erased a 17-point deficit to topple Toronto 118-111 in overtime, snapping the Raptors\' nine-game win streak and securing their sixth win of the season.
Miles Bridges fueled the comeback with 35 points, including 16 in the fourth quarter and overtime. Rookie Kon Knoble added 20, including the tying three with 10.1 seconds left.
After Scotty Barnes opened the scoring in OT, Bridges answered with a go-ahead triple, and the Hornets closed the extra session 14-7 to seal the win.
Bridges said the team played with the right pace and energy, while coach Charles Lee noted that the key was believing in one another.
In another game, the Detroit Pistons ended the Miami Heat\'s six-game run with a 138-135 road victory, led by 29 from Cade Cunningham. Andrew Wiggins (31), Norman Powell (28) and Tyler Herro (24) all shone, but Miami could not complete the comeback.
The Bucks halted a seven-game slide by beating the Brooklyn Nets 116-99, with Giannis Antetokounmpo dropping 29 and moving past 21,000 career points to become the 42nd player and sixth youngest to reach the milestone. In just 19 minutes, he shot 12-of-15, adding eight rebounds, two assists and two steals.
In Indianapolis, Pascal Siakam carried the Pacers to a dramatic 103-101 win over the Chicago Bulls on a game-winning buzzer-beater, giving Indiana back-to-back victories despite injury distractions from the prior final.
Back in Minnesota, Anthony Edwards continued his hot stretch with 39 points, including 14 in the fourth, as the Timberwolves beat the Celtics 119-115. Jalen Brown led Boston with 41 points.
Golden State beat New Orleans 104-96 behind 24 from Jimmy Butler, who battled a heavy fall in the second quarter.
Young star Cooper Flagg, 18, delivered a career night with 35 points and eight rebounds to guide the Dallas Mavericks to a 114-110 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Flagg became the second-youngest player to top 30 points, trailing only LeBron James. The Clippers slip to 5-15, ranking 13th in the West.
Note: The article\'s numbers and teams reflect tonight\'s action and may include cross-checked bench stats from official box scores.
Punchline 1: Tonight\'s games were so precise, a sniper could mark the rim with a laser pointer. Punchline 2: If suspense had a scope, these players just used it to aim at the rim—and nailed the shot.
