NBA Regular Season 2024/25 Results: Washington Wizards Upset Denver Nuggets
The Night in Review
The 2024/25 NBA regular season is picking up steam with intense games powered by incredible performances. The standings in both the West and East are shifting dramatically.
The Western Conference: With the Los Angeles Lakers, Denver Nuggets, Houston Rockets, and Memphis Grizzlies all tied for second place, the battle for the playoffs is heating up. Golden State and Minnesota are also in the mix, fighting for the last spot to secure direct playoff entry. Though Denver was beaten last night by the Washington Wizards, noted as the last of the league. The playoffs are filled with exciting matches, and we see all the results below.
The East
The Eastern Conference brings insights with the New York Knicks’ surprising loss, Karl-Anthony Towns re-emerging with a sparkling performance and an exciting matchup between Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets the star of the night. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s incredible display against Detroit is a must-watch. Giannis Antetokounmpo and JJ Jerebko continue to secure their team victories while San Antonio rebounds as Victor Wembanyama.
The night’s results reflect the balance of power in the NBA, as excitement looms over next week’s fixtures.
NBA Night Results in Detailed Summaries
| Matchup | Final Score | Top Scorers | Game Insights |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Knicks vs. Golden State Warriors | 94-97 | Towns 29 (NYK) – Curry 28 (GSW) | An intense first matchup saw Towns score 29 for the Knicks, while Curry posted 28 for the Warriors. |
| Boston Celtics vs. Brooklyn Nets | 115-113 | Porzingis 24 (BOS) – Johnson 23 (BRK) | The Celtics barely edged out the Nets in a nail-biter fueled by Porzingis’ 24 points plus Johnson’s stellar late-game comeback for Brooklyn. |
| Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Detroit Pistons | 113-107 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 48 (OKC) – Harris 18 (DET) | Shai delivered a breathtaking 48-point performance against Detroit, showcasing his ability to bear the game. |
| Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks | 119-126 | Robin Nesmith 30 (IND),πόΙελήθRESδ schmal | The Bucks’ Giannis’s stellar performance topped the points finishing night slightly better. Nesmith couldn’t lead Indiana. |
| Miami Heat vs. Memphis Grizzlies | 91-125 | Ware 19 (MIA) – Jackson Jr. 31 (MEM) | The Grizzlies dominated this night, Memphis showcasing Jackson Jr. |
| Chicago Bulls vs. Houston Rockets | 114-117 | White 23 (CHI) – Green 28 (HOU) | The Rockets pulled ahead late in the fourth quarter, showcasing a slew of clutch plays. |
| New Orleans Pelicans vs. San Antonio Spurs | 115-119 | McCollum 26 (NOP) – Devin Vassell 22 (SAS) | An exciting comeback by the Spurs, led by Vassell’s game-saving maneuver. |
| Washington Wizards vs. Denver Nuggets | 126-123 | Sarr 34 (WAS) – Jokic 40 (DEN) | Washington shocked the Nuggets last night, Sarr delivering a season-defining point barrage that evened the odds all while maintaining favour with the fervent NBA fan base. |