On November 18, Beijing time, the NBA regular season featured two closely contested games, with the Minnesota Timberwolves narrowly defeating the Phoenix Suns 120-117 and the Portland Trail Blazers edging the Atlanta Hawks 114-110.
Timberwolves 120, Suns 117
The Timberwolves (8-6) staged a remarkable comeback after trailing by 16 points earlier in the game. Julius Randle led Minnesota with a standout performance, scoring 35 points along with 4 rebounds and 7 assists. Anthony Edwards contributed 24 points, 4 rebounds, and 6 assists. Other notable performances included Donte DiVincenzo with 15 points and 3 assists, and Rudy Gobert, who recorded a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds.
For the Suns (9-5), Devin Booker was the star, pouring in 44 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists despite the team’s third consecutive loss. Grayson Allen added 18 points, while Jalen Jones contributed 13 points and 11 assists. The Suns are currently sitting fifth in the Western Conference, missing key players Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal.
The game was decided in the final minute when Randle hit a crucial three-pointer to secure the win for Minnesota.
Trail Blazers 114, Hawks 110
In the second game, the Trail Blazers (6-8) narrowly defeated the Hawks (6-8) in a thrilling matchup. Shaedon Sharpe was the standout for Portland, scoring a game-high 32 points on 11-of-21 shooting, including 3-of-8 from beyond the arc. He also recorded 5 assists, 2 rebounds, and 3 steals, finishing with a plus/minus of +8.
The Blazers surged in the third quarter, outscoring Atlanta 38-17, thanks in part to Sharpe’s 13 points and 5 assists during that stretch. In the final quarter, he added 11 points to help secure the victory.
For Atlanta, Trae Young led the way with 29 points, 5 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Jalen Johnson added 25 points and 4 rebounds. The Hawks fought hard but fell short in the closing moments.
Both games highlighted the competitive nature of the NBA this season, with teams battling for crucial wins as the regular season progresses.
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