Oklahoma City Thunder, the defending NBA champions, continue to lead the Western Conference with a strong record of 15 wins and only 1 loss after their 126-109 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. Key contributors were Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 23 points and Chet Holmgren scoring 26. Gilgeous-Alexander achieved his 87th consecutive game scoring 20+ points, a record second only to Wilt Chamberlain.
Detroit Pistons have also strengthened their position at the top of the Eastern Conference with their 10th consecutive win, beating the Indiana Pacers 127-112. Jalen Duren led the Pistons with 31 points, supported by Dennis Jenkins with 26.
Meanwhile, Denver Nuggets lost a close contest 130-127 to Chicago Bulls, ending their game-winning streak. Nikola Jokic had a triple-double with 36 points, 18 rebounds, and 13 assists. Chicago’s Kevin Herter and Nikola Vucevic hit crucial three-pointers to secure victory.
Cleveland Cavaliers improved to 10-5, winning against Milwaukee Bucks 118-106, despite the Bucks losing their star Giannis Antetokounmpo to injury. Giannis left the game due to a thigh issue with his status pending further evaluation.
These results solidify Thunder’s top spot in the West and Pistons’ leadership in the East as the 2025 NBA season progresses.
(Sources: ESPN, NBA official standings, CBS Sports)
