It was a busy 11-game Saturday around the Association as NBA Cup action went into full swing. Among the teams in action were the Memphis Grizzlies and returning guard Ja Morant, the Milwaukee Bucks and the red-hot Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Let’s get right down to it, shall we?
Grizzlies Bury Mavs as Ja Morant Returns from Suspension
Ja Morant returned from his one-game suspension to lead the Memphis Grizzlies (4-6) to a 118-104 victory over the Dallas Mavericks (2-7) at FedEx Forum.
Morant, who was suspended for conduct detrimental to the team, finished with 21 points and 13 rebounds for the Grizzlies, who raced out to a 74-51 lead after two quarters. Rookie Cedric Coward continued what has been an impressive first year with 21 points and 9 rebounds off the Memphis bench, while Santi Aldama chipped in 16 more.
Max Christie had 18 points to lead the struggling Mavs, who are now dead last in the Western Conference.
Bucks Gore Bulls Behind Giannis Antetokounmpo
Giannis Antetokounmpo did it all to spearhead the Milwaukee Bucks (6-3) to a dominant 126-110 rout of the Chicago Bulls (6-2) at Fiserv Forum.
The Greek Freak flirted with a triple-double, finishing with 41 points, 15 rebounds, and 9 assists on top of 2 steals and 2 blocks. Myles Turner added 23 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 steals, while Ryan Hollins had 20 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists for the Bucks, who won every quarter against the Bulls.
Josh Giddey continued his stellar season despite the loss, putting up 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 14 assists. Matas Buzelis added 20 points and 8 rebounds, while Nikola Vucevic finished with 16 markers and 6 boards.
Wolves Devour Jazz as Anthony Edwards Drops 37
It was all she wrote at Target Center after one as the Minnesota Timberwolves (5-4) roared to a 43-15 first quarter en route to a 137-97 thrashing of the Utah Jazz (3-6).
Anthony Edwards led the onslaught with a game-high 37 points, while Julius Randle put up a 19-point, 10-rebound, 12-assist triple-double. Jaden McDaniels added 22 points and 7 rebounds for the hot-shooting Wolves, who shot 56.8% from the field overall.
Keyonte George had 18 to lead the Jazz, who shot just 37.2% in their blowout loss.
Complete Scoreboard (November 8, 2025):
Magic defeated Celtics, 123-110
Cavs defeated Wizards, 148-114
Raptors defeated Hawks, 109-97
Pistons defeated Nets, 125-107
Spurs defeated Rockets, 121-110
Heat defeated Hornets, 126-108
Grizzlies defeated Mavs, 118-104
Bucks defeated Bulls, 126-110
Wolves defeated Jazz, 137-97
Nuggets defeated Warriors, 129-104
Thunder defeated Kings, 132-101
